Edward M. Cordasco, Jr., DO, FCCP Institution Riverside Pulmonary Assocs. Purpose To hold a camp to teach children with asthma the skills necessary to deal with their asthma independently and to the assume daily responsibility for its management. Brief description Four camps are organized per summer for over 200 children.
Children have fun and are educated about their asthma.
The camp is staffed by pulmonologists, nurses, and respiratory therapists who volunteer their time. The children become more independent and confident and learn to treat their asthma, thus decreasing emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Need in Community Needed in order to decrease the cost to the community of increased hospitalizations, etc. Role in project Medical coordinator and direct care provider for four camps per year. Personal time spent 4 weeks per year plus planning year-round.