Top Asthma Resources for Children, Adolescents, and Families
Top Asthma Resources for Children, Adolescents, and Families
Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory condition in children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2011) reported that asthma affected 7.1 million children, with 4.1 million experiencing an asthma attack. The primary goal of asthma management is to optimize asthma control. Optimal control of asthma demands that children and adolescents and their families track daily symptoms and recognize when treatment needs to be adjusted to prevent asthma exacerbations. This article will focus on high-quality informational and educational resources about asthma for children, adolescents, and their parents on the World Wide Web (Web). Mobile asthma management applications (apps) that may improve the ability of children, adolescents, and their families to manage asthma and recognize their unique needs will also be addressed.
Introduction
Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory condition in children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2011) reported that asthma affected 7.1 million children, with 4.1 million experiencing an asthma attack. The primary goal of asthma management is to optimize asthma control. Optimal control of asthma demands that children and adolescents and their families track daily symptoms and recognize when treatment needs to be adjusted to prevent asthma exacerbations. This article will focus on high-quality informational and educational resources about asthma for children, adolescents, and their parents on the World Wide Web (Web). Mobile asthma management applications (apps) that may improve the ability of children, adolescents, and their families to manage asthma and recognize their unique needs will also be addressed.
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