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Asthma Prevention and Control

Improving the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents with asthma and reducing disparities in asthma outcomes.

Asthma is a lung disease that can make breathing difficult. Without careful management of asthma, some people can have symptoms, like a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing. Although there is no cure for asthma, people with asthma can live healthy, active lives. Well-managed asthma, including a safe and healthy environment, helps to reduce asthma symptoms.

What you need to know

Risk factors for asthma  Asthma resources  Statistics about asthma  Community health worker-led asthma home visiting  Asthma publications  About the Asthma Prevention and Control Program 

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Additional Resources

The Massachusetts Asthma Action Partnership
Strategic Plan for Asthma in Massachusetts 2015-2020
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Toolkit (DOC) (DOCX 6.51 MB)
The Massachusetts Community Health Worker Protocol Manual (TXT 154.74 KB)
The Massachusetts Community Health Worker Protocol Manual (PDF 18.05 MB)
The Massachusetts Community Health Worker Program Summary (TXT 92.72 KB)
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