Asthma
If a child in your family has asthma, it is important to understand the disease. There are many things you can do to prevent symptoms and lower the risk of asthma attacks. We have included links to helpful educational resources below. Click on a title to read more.
You can also learn more by logging on to the Secure Member Site. Click Access Wellness in the Quick Links menu. Then, under “Library,” click Conditions. Select “asthma” in the list of topics.
The Secure Member Site is a health information resource available at no cost to you.
Resources and Links
- All about Asthma
A booklet about asthma provided by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
- Asthma Detectives
Asthma Detectives is an activity book for parents and children to help learn more about asthma. It is provided by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).
- Asthma Action Plan
An Asthma Action Plan is a written plan that you develop with your child's health care provider to help control your child's asthma. The goal of the plan is to reduce or prevent flare-ups and emergency department visits through day-to-day management. The Asthma Action Plan is provided by Merck.
- Dusty the Goldfish
Dusty the Goldfish is an activity booklet about asthma for children. It is provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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