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The Learning Asthma programme contains information
for newly diagnosed asthma patients, presented in a
variety of ways to make learning fun and more effective.
Each section contains video clips of real
people talking about how they cope, bite size chunks
of information and fun interactive activities.
SECTION 1: NEWLY DIAGNOSED
- First Questions What is Asthma?
- Why me?
- Are there many like me?
- Can I be cured?
- Will I die?
- Will I get worse?
- Preventers
- Relievers
SECTION 2: CONTROLLING ASTHMA
- Gaining Control Gaining control
- Peak Flow What is peak flow?
- Peak flow charts
- Using peak flow readings - what would you do if?
- Inhalers
- What are spacers?
- What are nebulisers?
- CFC - free inhalers
- Day - Day Control Why you need to control you asthma
- Using a management plan
- Example of management plan
- Managing your Treatment What would you do if?
- Keeping control
SECTION 3: LIVING WITH ASTHMA
- Home Environment Bedroom bedding
- carpets
- cleaning
- curtains
- Bathroom aerosols
- cleaning
- Living Room carpets
- cigarette smoke furnisings
- pets
- plants plants Outside extreme weather
- pollen
- DIY
- Work Environment
- Periods
- Sports and Exercise
- Sex
- Social Life
- Medicines
- Holidays
SECTION 4: CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
- First Questions Why does my child have asthma?
- Is my child subject to allergies?
- How can I find out how severe my child's asthma
is?
- Does smoking in the home harm my child?
- Should I get rid of the pets?
- Will my child's growth be harmed?
- Will my child grow out of asthma?
- Medicines
- Managing Your Child's Asthma
- When To Call For Help
- Making Teachers Aware
- Inhalers At School
- School Asthma Cards
- Letting Go
SECTION 5: ASTHMA TRIGGERS
- Asthma Triggers Allergies
- Viral Infections
- Exercise
- Cigarette Smoke
- Stress & Excitement
- Some Medicines
SECTION 6: ASTHMA AND PREGNANCY
- Asthma & Pregnancy Is it difficult to control
asthma during pregnancy?
- Will I need to increase my treatment?
- Will I have problems during labour?
- When the baby grows bigger, will I have breathing
- problems?
- Controlling labour pains
- Will the treatment for my asthma harm my baby?
- Can I breast feed my baby?
SECTION 7: MEDICINES FOR ASTHMA
- Relievers
- Long-lasting Relievers
- Preventers
- Steriods
- Possible Side-effects
- Complementary Medicines
SECTION 8: SEEKING ADVICE
- Which Advice To Take
- National Asthma Campaign Helpline
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Cost of each programme: £19
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