 Taught
by Certified Asthma Educator, Ruth Tollefson RN.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that can cause a person to have
breathing problems called asthma “attacks” or episodes. In an episode, a
person’s airways become narrowed when they react to something in the
environment, causing the lungs to get less air than normal. Symptoms of
an asthma episode include:
During asthma education, we discuss the most common triggers to
asthma “attacks”. We discuss how to avoid triggers or how to lessen
their effects on patients.
The patient is shown how to properly use a peak flow meter. We will
explain how the peak flow meter is used in conjunction with their
specialized asthma action plan; can provide the patient with a tool that
helps to manage their asthma more easily at home.
A demonstration and assessment of the patient’s technique in the use of
their asthma medications is discussed.
The patient is provided with a folder that contains many asthma
resources to help them learn more about asthma.
Class time runs about 1 hour in length. Individual or group sessions are
available.
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