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The Asthma Emergency Guide for Preschools and Schools is as assessment tool for teachers, aides and coaches. This tool is available in both English and Spanish. The Asthma Emergency Guide (AEG) identifies children who need emergency care and immediate transport (911) to a medical facility. Timely care will reduce the seriousness of asthma episodes and the number of hospitalizations. The AEG helps school staff make decisions that lead to timely and proper use of emergency facilities.
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The Asthma Quiz is a free learning tool for staff, parents and patients. In 30 minutes people learn some basic aspects of asthma care. It is being used to train asthma case managers in HMOs and Medicaid programs as well as nursing and nurse practitioner students.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) received funding through a 5-year cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH). The Schooled in Asthma project developed, implemented, and is currently evaluating a training program encouraging pediatricians to incorporate school health concepts with current asthma treatment guidelines. In part, it encouraged the use of Asthma Management Plans as well as increased communication between school personnel and pediatricians. This program also encouraged the participation of pediatricians in chapter level projects surrounding school health and asthma issues.
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Founded in 1985, AANMA is a national nonprofit network of families whose desire is to overcome, not cope with, allergies and asthma. The shortest route to that goal is knowledge - that's why AANMA produces the most accurate, timely, practical, and livable alternatives to suffering.
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More than 50 million Americans have allergies and 20 million have asthma. We're here to help with education, advocacy, research, publications. chapters and support groups. Get quick facts about asthma, allergies (including food allergies) and more.
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The mission of the American Lung Association® is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.
The American Lung Association® is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate associations around the country. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, the American Lung Association® today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. The American Lung Association® is funded by contributions from the public, along with gifts and grants from corporations, foundations and government agencies. The American Lung Association® achieves its many successes through the work of thousands of committed volunteers and staff.
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. Since October 1997, the NHLBI has also had administrative responsibility for the NIH Woman's Health Initiative.
The Institute plans, conducts, fosters, and supports an integrated and coordinated program of basic research, clinical investigations and trials, observational studies, and demonstration and education projects. Research is related to the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases; and sleep disorders. The NHLBI plans and directs research in development and evaluation of interventions and devices related to prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients suffering from such diseases and disorders. It also supports research on clinical use of blood and all aspects of the management of blood resources. Research is conducted in the Institute's own laboratories and by scientific institutions and individuals supported by research grants and contracts.
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