Dear Caregiver,
Asthma is a common disease that affects nearly 5 million children in the United States. Children with well-managed asthma can live full and healthy lives. But if your child’s asthma is not well-controlled, they may need to go to the emergency room or be hospitalized. That can be scary for children – who often don’t understand what is happening – and for you as a parent or caregiver.
The good news is you can help control your child’s asthma. The Asthma Caregiver’s Handbook is designed to help you in that effort. The Handbook combines medical and non-medical information from expert sources ranging from doctors to asthma educators and other caregivers.
The Handbook answers questions you may currently have and addresses issues that may come up in the future as your child grows up. We hope you find it helpful as you embark on your caregiver journey.
Yours in health,
Joel J. Africk, RHA President and CEO