Model for managing asthma in preschoolers leads to dramatic drop in ER visits and hospitalizations
Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 11:30
in Health & Medicine
Nearly one in 11 preschool children in the US has been diagnosed with asthma, yet few asthma management programs are designed for parents of preschool children. A new program offers educational activities to families as well as training to community pediatric providers. Following participation in the program, 85 percent of parents reported reducing their child's asthma triggers; visits to ER departments declined sharply, as did asthma-related hospitalizations.