Asthma Resources Information and links for those with asthma and their caregivers, including the Asthma Action Plan

Hospital Data Reporting Instructions and forms for reporting hospital visits for asthma

Childhood Asthma Facts 2007

For Health Professionals F.L.A.R.E. Plan, forms, and home checklist

Reports Mississippi Asthma Survey, asthma data sheets, and more

Find an allergist A service from the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology

More asthma resources

Asthma Educator courses

Through a partnership with the MSDH Asthma Program, the American Lung Association of Mississippi is now offering Certified Asthma Educator Courses across the state.

About the Program

The MSDH Asthma Program is a federally-funded effort to coordinate asthma control efforts in the state, including:

• Educating Mississippians about asthma
• Determining the extent of the asthma problem in Mississippi
• Reducing asthma incidence by partnership with the Asthma Coalition of Mississippi
• More about the Asthma Program

MDH's Asthma Initiatives

MSDH has formed partnerships and awarded grants to organizations in the state working to help asthma sufferers. We also maintain:

• Ongoing surveillance
• Awareness and education activities
• Healthcare professional information
• More about our initiatives

Asthma Coalition of Mississippi

The Asthma Coalition of Mississippi organizes persons and groups interested in asthma control and education efforts. The Coalition, the American Lung Association of Mississippi, and MSDH have also developed the State Asthma Plan

• More about the Coalition and how to join it