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Asthma Coalition

Our Mission Statement: To Improve Health and Community Awareness Related to Asthma.

We are a diverse group of health professionals and community members dedicated to providing asthma education and advocacy efforts to improve environmental factors that effect school-aged children where they live, learn, and play. Our members include medical doctors, educators, insurance representatives, community members, nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, school officials, pharmaceutical representatives, pharmacists, social workers, and parents.

In 2002, the Tulare County Asthma Coalition received a Community Action to Fight Asthma grant from The California Endowment to institute activities in Tulare County to reduce indoor and outdoor triggers of asthma in school-aged children.

What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that decreases the flow of air into and out of the lungs.

With asthma the airways of the lung become inflamed, the muscles around the airways tighten, and the lungs produce more mucus.
Asthma can be controlled through education, asthma management skills, and appropriate medications.

What are Some of the Symptoms of Asthma?

• Coughing
• Chest Tightness
• Shortness of Breath
• Wheezes
• What Things May Trigger Asthma?
• Respiratory Infections
• Cigarette Smoke
• Animal Dander
• Dust
• Pollen
• Strong Emotions
• Perfume
• Smog (air pollution)
• Weather Changes
• Chemical Sprays (pesticides, air fresheners, household cleaners)

If you wish to join the Tulare County Asthma Coalition or receive additional information, call 559-685-3494 or email Smoen@tdhs.org.

Monthly meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month alternating between Evolutions at 1425 E. Prosperity Ave. in Tulare and the Lifestyle Center in Visalia.