Resources for Persons with Asthma

Asthma at School

Your Child May Be Entitled to a 504 Plan if your child misses school because of asthma or carries an inhaler.

Asthma Research Projects

See our Asthma Links page for more information on research projects involving asthma in San Diego County .

Asthma Basics

A one page summary of basic asthma information.  Useful for people with asthma or for healthcare providers to educate patients.  

Asthma Basics                    Spanish Asthma Basics

Inhaler Basics

A one page summary of how to use common asthma medicine delivery devices.  Useful for people with asthma or for healthcare providers to educate patients.  

Inhaler Basics                    Spanish Inhaler Basics

Caring for Children with Asthma

These booklets are designed to give childcare workers or other caretakers all the information they need to take care of a child with asthma.

Self Study Guide for Childcare Providers                    

Educacion del Asma para Guarderias

Me and My Asthma

These forms are an easy way for healthcare providers or parents to get information about their child's asthma to childcare providers.

Me and My Asthma

Mi Asma y Yo

Low Allergy Landscaping

Pollen can trigger asthma attacks for certain people. If you or someone you love has pollen-sensitive asthma or allergies, consider consulting this guide to low-allergy landscaping.

Low Allergy Plants and Trees Brochure

Low Allergy Plants and Trees - Full List


Find Help for Asthma in San Diego County

Asthma resources available throughout the county for people with asthma.

The SDRAC Asthma Resource Directory

The SDRAC Asthma Resource Directory (Spanish)

 

Asthma Fact Sheets

These fact sheets are designed to provide in depth information on asthma that is easy for anyone to understand and use. 

Fact Sheets in English

Fact Sheets in Spanish

What is Asthma? 

Signs and Symptoms 

Asthma Medicines

Asthma Controller Medications

Metered Dose Inhalers

Spacers

Using a Nebulizer

Using a Peak Flow Meter

Asthma Action Plans

Asthma Triggers

Living With Asthma
When You Visit Your Doctor

Entiendo el Asma

Signos y Sintomas

Medicinas Para el Asma

Medicinas de Control a Largo Plazo

Inhaladores de Dosis Unica

Espaciador

Nebulizador

Flujometro

Plan de Accion Para el Asma

Factores Ambientales

Viviendo con Asma
Para su Visito al Medico