Asthma Information

Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs. In New York State (NYS), more than 1.1 million adults have asthma 1. Asthma occurs at any age but is more common in children than adults. Nationally, nearly one in 13 school-age children have asthma, and that rate is rising more rapidly in preschool-aged children and those living in urban inner cities than in any other group. Although there is no cure for asthma, asthma attacks can be prevented and controlled with proper care. New York is actively working with health care providers, community coalitions, schools, families and many others to fight asthma so people with asthma can live a full and active life.

This web site is designed to provide accurate, current and useful information for people with asthma and for the people who care for them. New resources will be added often. Please check back frequently.
Asthma News and Events

* New York State Asthma Surveillance Summary Report - October 2007 (PDF, 2.3MB, 170pg.) (Posted 2/26/2008)
* New York State Asthma Surveillance Summary Report - October 2005 (PDF, 4.1MB, 88pg.)
* Clinical Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management of Adults and Children with Asthma - 2009 (PDF, 245KB, 16pg.)
* National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (EPR-3) - 2007
* MMWR Recommendations and Reports, Key Clinical Activities for Quality Asthma Care: Recommendations of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program - March 28, 2003 / Vol. 52 / No. RR-6 (PDF, 247KB, 12pg.)
* Working Group Report on Managing Asthma During Pregnancy: Recommendations for Pharmacologic Treatment - Update 2004 (NIH)

About Asthma

* Asthma Overview
* Asthma and the School Environment in New York State
* Information on Asthma in New York State (Data tables, trends, charts and maps)
* New York's Action Against Asthma
* What is Work-Related Asthma
* Asthma on the Athletic Field
* Asthma Action Plan and Informational Materials
* Frequently Asked Questions

Asthma Related

* Asthma and Influenza (Flu)
* Regional Coalitions
* Related Links
* Asthma Triggers