Mary Bridge Asthma Education Program Asthma Education classes are held at various times throughout the week, including some evenings. The program is aimed at parents who care for children with asthma. Children who are seven years old or older are encouraged to attend as well.
Families attend one two-hour class session.
Follow-up is provided by phone as well as through the primary physicians office. To increase the family's knowledge about the pathophysiology of asthma. To teach the family and child how to assess respiratory status. To help the family and child fully understand how, when and why to use prescribed medication. How to use specialized equipment, such as nebulizers, inhalers, spacers and peak-flow meters.