September Newsletter
Prepare for Asthma Peak Week
The third week of September is referred to as "Asthma Peak Week." It is when we see the highest increase in asthma episodes and hospital visits each year. Some factors that contribute to this spike in asthma exacerbations for children include exposure to more infectious respiratory diseases, allergens, and poor indoor air quality in school. During this period, it's important to keep a close eye on your child's symptoms and follow their asthma management steps. 

Here are some steps you can take to prevent or reduce asthma symptoms during this time: 
 
Asthma Action Plan:
  • It's important to follow the steps in your child's asthma action plan. If they don't have one yet, now is the best time to work with your healthcare provider to create one and learn how to respond to asthma symptoms as they start. 
  • The American Lung Association provides a template Asthma Action Plan that can be completed with your child's healthcare provider.
Allergies and Vaccinations:
  • If your child suffers from seasonal allergies, consider beginning allergy medication before the fall allergy season starts to allow the medicine to build up in your child's system. Starting allergy medicine early can help avoid asthma exacerbations caused by triggers like pollen, dust, and pets.  
  • During the school year, kids are exposed to more respiratory diseases. Frequent hand washing, avoiding close contact with people who are sick, and wearing a mask can help children avoid exposure. Make sure your child is also up to date on their recommended vaccinations. 
American Lung Association Resources:
  • The American Lung Association's Back to School with Healthy Lungs guide provides key information for parents, young adults, and school staff about working with your child's school and managing your child's asthma during the school year.  
  • Breathe Well, Live Well® is an online asthma self-management program that teaches young adults how to manage their asthma and advocate for their lung health. 
  • The Lung Health Navigator Program is a free, telephonic program that empowers people to understand and manage their lung health. The program offers one-on-one education programs to support those living with asthma and COPD. 
CEU and CME Opportunities in September

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Special Offer: Asthma Management Education Online (AME-O) Available for Free in September 

 
Respiratory Therapists and Nurses can earn 8.75 contact hours while learning information on assessment and monitoring, control of environmental factors, medicine management, and patient education. This on-demand program is free in September ($35 value). Learn more.

Audiocast CME Opportunity: Replacing Albuterol Rescue Inhalers
 
Listen and learn from Dr. Reuben Strayer, emergency medicine physician in New York, about how providers can improve their patient outcomes by replacing Albuterol rescue inhalers. 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits available. Learn more
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's 16th Annual Fighting Asthma Disparities Summit
Webinar| Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)


 
Register today for CAPP's Fighting Asthma Disparities Summit to learn about a variety of current topics in the pursuit of asthma health equity. Attendees will have opportunities to learn about choosing the right biologics for children's asthma, causal mediation of neighborhood-level pediatric hospitalization inequities, and the relationship between climate change and asthma. Attendees can also attend a variety of breakout sessions to further explore these current topics and themes. Make sure to register by Friday, October 18th.

Summit Speakers:
 
Leonard Bacharier, MD
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Choosing the Right Biologics for Children's Asthma

Andrew Beck, MD, MPH
Cincinnati Children's
Causal Mediation of Neighborhood-Level Pediatric Hospitalization Inequities

Alison Burbank, MD, FAAAAI
The University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Climate Change and Asthma

For any questions, contact: [email protected] or Cali Vaughn ([email protected])
Register Now
Join us for the Long Island LUNG FORCE Walk!
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)
Eisenhower Park - East Meadow, NY 

Small Steps, Bold Strides

Join us and turn small steps into bold strides toward a world without lung cancer and lung disease.

It doesn't matter whether you stroll, saunter, or power-walk: all are welcome at the LUNG FORCE Walk. It’s a celebratory atmosphere for all ages and abilities.

Visit our Team Fundraising Page

Learn More & Register

 

A Virtual Course in January 2025

Dates: January 7, 8, and 9, 2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM (ET)

Scholarship Application
The Virtual Asthma Educator Insititute (AEI) is a three partial-day preparatory course for qualified health professionals who want to become Certified Asthma Educators. 

Throughout the sessions, the curriculum will cover the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Candidate Handbook and includes case reviews, hands-on skills demonstration, and practice. The course is delivered by asthma experts, including Certified Asthma Educators (AE-C), respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners, physicians, health educators, and pharmacists. This professional course will prepare eligible healthcare professionals for the national asthma certification (AE-C) exam and is a great refresher for current Certified Asthma Educators preparing for recertification. CEUs/CMEs available

A limited number of course scholarships are available from the New York State Children's Asthma Initiative. Priority will be given to established partners and those who intend to sit for the NAECB Certification exam. 
 
Scholarship Application
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