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Controlling Asthma

Controlling Asthma -- Asthma can be a terrifying illness, but there are new treatment approaches you can take to keep asthmatic kids safe and active. One of the most important approaches is also one of the simplest: creating an asthma treatment plan.  Learn from two asthma specialists, two mothers, and some young asthma patients the techniques you can use to keep asthmatic children healthy, in and out of school, without restricting their daily lives.

Guests:

Shannon Walker - 9th Grader with Asthma
Sandra Fusco-Walker - Mother of 3 Asthmatic Children; Allergy & Asthma Network-Mothers of Asthmatics
Anthony Fogel - 6yr old with Asthma
Natasha Fogel - Anthony's mother
Karen Warman, MD - Pediatrician and Montefiore-based Project Manager for the Center for Disease Control's Inner-City Asthma Intervention Program; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Pediatric Asthma Expert, Montefiore Medical Center
Gerri Moore, RN - School-based Asthma Educator; Nassau-Suffolk Asthma Coalition; School-based Asthma Control Educator
Benjamin Ortiz, MD - Clinical Instructor, Dept of Pediatrics, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; Asst. Attending Physician, Dept of Pediatrics Harlem Hospital Center and North General Hospital; Assistant Medical Director, Harelm Children’s Zone Asthma Initiative

Asthma Action Plans:

Tips: Common Symptoms of Asthma

  • Wheezing or coughing for no obvious reason.
  • Tight feeling in chest.
  • Coughing at night that interrupts sleep.
  • Coughing or shortness of breath after exercise.

Warning Signs your child may have asthma:

  • Persistent cough
  • Wheezing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Be aware of family history of asthma

Common asthma triggers:

  • Respiratory infections
  • Tobacco Smoke
  • Allergens like dust mites and animal dander

Resources:

Asthma Informational Hotlines:

Asthma Management Plan - NYC Health Department
1-877-278-4620

American Lung Association
1-800-LUNG-USA

Nassau-Suffolk Asthma Coalition
1-631-231-5864

Organizations and Websites:

American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org/
1-800-Lung-Usa
 
Allergy And Asthma Network/Mothers Of Asthmatics
http://www.aanma.org/
1-800-878-4403

American Academy or Pediatrics
http://www.aap.org/

National Centers for Disease Control
www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution

Books:

American Academy of Pediatrics Guide To Your Child's Allergies & Asthma, edited by Michael J Welch, MD