CDC Asthma Program

@CDCasthma

Helping people with asthma live healthier lives by gaining control over their asthma. Teaching schools, health workers, & others about asthma and asthma control

United States
cdc.gov/asthma
Joined January 2016
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    Jun 13

    Using a spacer can make sure your asthma medicines are as effective as possible - so taking good care of it is essential. Specialist nurse Suzanne shows you the best way to clean your spacer:

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  2. Jun 11

    What causes an attack? Learn about asthma triggers and how to control asthma from .

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    Jun 9

    Red flag warnings in NorCal and fires already burning in the southwest. Be prepared for power outages, shelter-in-place or evacuation. Have N95 masks on hand, check for needed medicine refills and review your action plan.

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  4. Jun 6

    Know how to use an asthma inhaler.

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    Jun 3

    Thunderstorms can lead to exacerbations. During a storm, rain hits pollen grains and breaks it into smaller pieces. Then wind picks them up and spreads them around. These smaller pieces can easily be inhaled into the lungs.

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  7. Jun 3

    Good information for people with asthma. Thank you !

    info cards show how to reduce exposure to #wildfire smoke & how to pick the right respirator mask to protect your health
    Living somewhere that's impacted by wildfire smoke? Our info cards show how to reduce exposure to smoke & how to pick the right respirator mask to protect your health. Order free copies to distribute in your community.
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  8. May 24

    Thank you for helping us reach 20 years of helping people with asthma breathe better!

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  9. May 24

    Thank you for helping us reach 20 years of helping people with asthma breathe better!

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  10. May 24

    Thank you for helping us reach 20 years of helping people with asthma breathe better!

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    May 23

    Vaccines have improved health by reducing the spread of disease, permanent & temporary disability, & infant mortality. The top 5 vaccine myths are addressed here to emphasize the safety & necessity of the intervention.

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  12. May 23

    Great information !

    episodes are preventable by taking medications properly and removing triggers at home, work or school.
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  13. May 23

    Great job ! Thanks for recognizing our work !

    Guess what- and I just finished ‘Run with the General’ 5k- AND we both have ! Glad to promote physical fitness and military readiness, and lift up those w asthma!
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  14. May 23

    Thank you for helping us reach 20 years of helping people with asthma breathe better!

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  15. May 22

    If you have , take your medication exactly as your medical provider prescribed and contact your medical provider with any questions or concerns.

    U.S. adults aged 65–74 were more likely than those aged 75 and over to not take their medication as prescribed to save money
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  16. May 21

    CDC's National Asthma Control Program wants to thank our NGOs for helping us reach our 20th year helping people with asthma breathe easier!

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    May 20

    Inhalers are a key part of management but using them correctly can be confusing. Check out videos from (in English & Spanish) that demonstrate the best way to use your inhaler – with or without a spacer.

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    May 16

    I enjoyed my recent conversation with Robert Johnson of ’s Public Health Review . Listen to “Seeing the Possible: A Conversation with CDC Director Robert Redfield” here:

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  19. May 16

    Mold is a serious asthma trigger.

    If you are dealing with the aftermath of a , get 8 tips to help with cleanup:
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  20. May 16

    CDC’s National Asthma Control Program: Twenty Years of America Breathing Easier via

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