A Presentation on Asthma
Management and Prevention

What Is Asthma?

Pathology of Asthma

Epidemiology

Asthma Prevalence* by Age
United States: 1980–1996

Asthma Prevalence* by Sex
United States: 1982–1996

Asthma Prevalence* by Race
United States: 1982–1996

Asthma Prevalence* by Race
Ages 5-34, United States: 1980–1996

Asthma* Hospital Discharge Rates#
by Sex, United States: 1980–1998

Asthma* Hospital Discharge Rates#
by Race, United States: 1980–1998

Asthma* Hospital Discharge Rates
by Race, Ages 5-34, United States: 1980–1998

Age-Adjusted* Asthma Mortality Rates
by Sex, United States: 1979–1998

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Costs of Asthma
United States, 1980–1998
Projection for the Year 2000


Risk Factors
for Development of Asthma

Risk Factors for Development of Asthma:
Genetic Characteristics

Risk Factors for Development of Asthma:
Environmental


Clearing the Air
Categories for Associations of Various Elements

Clearing the Air
Indoor Air Exposures and Asthma Development

Clearing the Air
Indoor Air Exposures and Asthma Exacerbation

Clinical Management of Asthma

Diagnosing Asthma:
Medical History

Diagnosing Asthma:
Patient Checklist

Diagnosing Asthma:
Physical Examination

Medications to Treat Asthma

Medications to Treat Asthma:
Long-Term Control

Medications to Treat Asthma:
Quick-Relief

Medications to Treat Asthma:
How to Use a Spray Inhaler

Medications to Treat Asthma:
Inhalers and Spacers

Medications to Treat Asthma:
Nebulizers

Managing Asthma:
Asthma Management Goals

Managing Asthma:
Asthma Management Plan

Managing Asthma:
Sample Asthma Management Plan

Managing Asthma:
Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) Meters

Managing Asthma:
Peak Flow Chart

Managing Asthma:
Indications of a Severe Attack

Managing Asthma:
Things You Can Do

A Public Health Response
to Asthma

A Public Health Response to Asthma: Surveillance

A Public Health Response to Asthma:
Uses of Surveillance Data

A Public Health Response to Asthma: Education

A Public Health Response to Asthma: Coalitions

A Public Health Response to Asthma: Advocacy

A Public Health Response to Asthma: Interventions

A Public Health Response to Asthma: Medical Management
Interventions

A Public Health Response to Asthma:
Environmental
Interventions

A Public Health Response to Asthma:
School
Interventions


A Public Health Response to Asthma:
School
Interventions

A Public Health Response to Asthma:
School
Interventions

A Public Health Response to Asthma:
School 
Interventions

A Public Health Response to Asthma: Evaluation

A Public Health Response to Asthma:  Summary

Resources

Resources