Asthma
EPA's Communities in Action Asthma Initiative supports local programs working to help people in their communities bring asthma under control. An important part of this Initiative is raising awareness that asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening chronic disease that can be controlled. Don't wait to take action - you can make every month Asthma Awareness Month.
- Identify asthma triggers in your home.
- Read specific information for parents and kids
- Learn which nonprofits and federal partners play an important role in asthma control.
Resources
View all of EPA's asthma resources. Order multiple copies at no cost to give out at your event. The Resource Bank at AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org
contains information from community-based programs across the country.
- Join The Network at
AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org
to meet asthma champions around the country.
- Download and distribute EPA asthma publications at no cost.
- Learn about Asthma Awareness Month planning activities.
Submit and Share
Submit, share and view activities in your area at AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org
Community Network
AsthmaCommunityNetwork.org
is designed for community-based asthma programs to network and achieve remarkable health and quality of life improvements for people with asthma. Join the network today.
Get Your Event Planning Kit
EPA developed the Event Planning Kit to equip state and local asthma programs to hold community-based asthma awareness and action events during Asthma Awareness Month. Inside you will find ideas and helpful tips for planning and running powerful community asthma events. Be sure to check out the event spotlights to learn about successful efforts other communities had in the past. You will also find sample materials and a resource order form to use at your events.
Asthma Awareness Month Event Planning Kit (PDF) (14 pp., 871 K, about PDF).
Read the Background on EPA's Asthma Program - Press Kit PDF (3 pp., 238 K)