Controlling Asthma Key Points An asthma attack can happen when you are exposed to “asthma triggers.” Your triggers can be different from those of someone else with asthma. Know your triggers and how to avoid them.
Asthma Action Plans Everyone with asthma needs their own Asthma Action Plan. Work with your health care provider to create a plan that works for you. Your goal is to prevent and control your asthma attacks.
CDC’s National Asthma Control Program (NACP) was created in 1999 to help the millions of people with asthma in the United States gain control over their disease.
These tables present the latest national and state statistics on the burden of asthma among children and adults, using data from CDC national and state surveillance systems.
Managing Asthma in Schools At a glance Asthma is a leading chronic illness among children and adolescents in the United States. It is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism. Asthma-friendly schools create safe and supportive learning environments for students with asthma.
CDC's National Asthma Control Program (NACP) and its partners help people with asthma achieve better health and improved quality of life. NACP developed EXHALE, a set of six strategies that each contribute to better asthma control.
Asthma surveillance data includes collection and analyses of asthma data at both the national and the state level. National data is available on asthma morbidity, emergency department visits, hospitalizations due to asthma, and asthma mortality.
CDC's National Asthma Control Program (NACP) currently funds 29 state, territorial, and municipal partners to improve the reach, quality, effectiveness, and sustainability of asthma control services and to reduce asthma morbidity, mortality, and disparities by implementing evidence-based strategies through a 4-year cooperative agreement.
