Resources

San Diego County Groups Providing Help With Asthma

The SDRAC Asthma Resource Directory

The SDRAC Asthma Resource Directory (Spanish)

Asthma resources available throughout the county for people with asthma.

Asthma Services in the Home

The Asthma Education Network provides in-home asthma assessments, education, and care coordination for people with asthma in San Diego county. Click here for contact information (or here for Spanish language information), and here to see results from the San Diego Childhood Asthma Initiative, one of the organizations participating in the network.

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

Asthma Statistics for San Diego County

The San Diego County Asthma Report Card is a resource for policy makers and others seeking to understand the impact of asthma in the area.  

2008 San Diego County Asthma Report Card 3.6Mb 40 pages

2005 San Diego County Asthma Report Card

2004 San Diego County Asthma Report Card

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

 

 

 

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