Asthma Publications
ISDH Asthma Program Publications
A Strategic Plan for Addressing Asthma in Indiana, 2004
This five-year plan establishes goals, objectives, and strategies that can be used by organizations, professions, and individuals to improve the health of Hoosiers with asthma.
The Burden of Asthma in Indiana: Second Edition, March 2008
This report on asthma summarizes data available describing the burden of asthma on the people of Indiana. This is an update to the report published in 2004.
Supplement One: Patients Hospitalized Due to Asthma
Supplement Two: Asthma Hospitalizations: Length of Stay
The Burden of Asthma in Indiana, 2004
This report on asthma summarizes data available describing the burden of asthma on the people of Indiana.
Newsletter: Breathe In, Breathe Out: Asthma in Indiana
This is a semi-annual newsletter published by ISDH in conjunction with the Indiana Joint Asthma Coalition (InJAC). The purpose of this newsletter is to provide timely information on asthma to those interested in addressing the burden in Indiana.
Asthma Speaker's Kit: "Take Control of Asthma."
This speaker's kit is designed to help you educate individuals with asthma, their family, and their caregivers about taking control of asthma. This kit includes all the required information needed to present the information to your community: “Take CONTROL of Asthma” PowerPoint presentation slides, helpful tips on preparing and giving your presentation, suggested discussion guidelines, resources, and evaluation tools.
World Asthma Day Planning Kit
This kit is designed to help give you ideas and resources to plan asthma activities in your community for Asthma Awareness month and day. May is Asthma Awareness Month and Tuesday, May 2, 2007 is World Asthma Day. The ISDH and local coalitions have previously planned activities to increase people’s awareness and understanding of asthma in Indiana. Please join us this year in organizing activities for this special time of year!
Women & Asthma
Asthma disproportionately impacts adult women and can create added health concerns for women that are pregnant or currently smoke. This document provides facts and tips related to women's health and asthma.
Work-Related Asthma
Estimates show that up to 15% of asthma cases have job-related factors. This document provides more information on work-related or occupational asthma and ways to reduce asthma triggers in the workplace.
Indiana Asthma Emergency Department Visits and Hospitalizations
Emergency department visits and hospitalizations for asthma can usually be avoided. This document provides information and statistics about the emergency department visits and hospitalizations for asthma among Hoosiers, including populations that use these services more often.
Back-to-School Asthma Checklist for School Nurses
A quick checklist to help prepare for students with asthma.
Back-to-School Asthma Checklist for Kids and Parents
Steps for families to make sure asthma stays under control throughout the school year.
Spanish
Great Reasons Not to Idle
This brochure offers practical reasons why it is not good to leave a vehicle idling.
Other Publications
Indiana Chronic Disease Management Program: Asthma Provider Tool Kit
This tool guides providers through the diagnosis and management of asthma. Information is provided for topics that should be covered during visits and suggestions for continued monitoring.
Indiana Chronic Disease Management Program: Patient Education Information
Patient education materials on several topics related to asthma including disease management, medicines, triggers, and school issues. Materials are available in English and Spanish.
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report 3 (2007): Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma
Clinical practice guidelines for diagnosing and managing asthma.
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