Group discussion, games and stories are part of the format teaching children to manage their asthma symptoms, especially in the school environment. Asthma Camps Children learn to manage their asthma and increase their activity level in a fun and medically supervised setting. They meet others their age who are learning to cope with asthma. There are two camps, Camp Discovery Day Camp , for children ages 6 to 9, and Camp Sierra Residential Camp , for children ages 10 to 13. Adult Programs Adult Asthma Classes Three, one and one-half hour sessions for adults and older teens .
Patients learn to how communicate their needs and problems to their own doctor.
Chapters meet monthly for information and support. Programs include speakers, films, literature, demonstrations and activities lead by health professionals who specialize in the care of people with lung disease. A bi-monthly newsletter keeps members connected and informed of club activities. Professional Education Continuing Education Courses Credited training for health professionals such as Respiratory Therapists, Pharmacists, Nurses, School Nurses, Family Nurse Practitioners and others to learn about asthma and patient education. Training participants have been involved in presenting a variety of patient education programs.