National Asthma Resource Hub for EXHALE Strategies
The repository includes resources contributed by Allergy & Asthma Network as well as those by state asthma control programs. This repository will grow over time as more resources are added.
E
Education on asthma
self-management
X
X-tinguishing smoking and secondhand smoke
H
Home visits for trigger reduction and self-management education
A
Achieving asthma guidelines-based medical management
L
Linking and coordinating care across healthcare settings
E
Environmental policies and best practices to reduce indoor, outdoor and at-work asthma triggers
The EXHALE strategies have been developed by the CDC’s National Asthma Control Program.
EXHALE Resources for Asthma Offered by Allergy & Asthma Network: National Asthma Control Program
Resources for Letter E of the CDC EXHALE Strategies: Education on Asthma Self-Management
This strategy can help to:
- Educate people with asthma and their families on how to use asthma medications
- Educate people on how to manage their condition when asthma symptoms worsen
- Reduce exposures to asthma triggers
Education on asthma self-management can be delivered in a variety of settings, including clinics, emergency departments, hospitals, pharmacies, schools and homes.
Here are some helpful resources with links that coincide with this strategy:
Resources for Letter X of the CDC EXHALE Strategies:
X-tinguishing Smoking and Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
National guidelines recommend that those with asthma avoid smoking and any exposure to secondhand smoke.
When exposure to smoking and secondhand smoke is reduced, it can:
- Improve asthma control and lung function.
- Reduce rescue medication use, emergency department visits and urgent office visits.
These resources can help you learn more about smoking cessation and secondhand smoke.
Item Name | Audience |
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Breathe Easier: Smoking Facts and Cessation Tips | Patients and Providers |
Vaping: What We Need to Know | Patients and Providers |
Can You Smoke If You Have Asthma | Patients and Providers |
Considering COVID-19: E-cigarettes & Vaping with Asthma | Patients and Providers |
Long-Term Use of E-Cigarettes Linked to Respiratory Disease | Patients and Providers |
Quit Smoking | Patients and Providers |
What is Secondhand Smoke? | Patients and Providers |
Asthma and Secondhand Smoke | Patients and Providers |
Secondhand Smoke | Patients and Providers |
Tips from Former Smokers: Jessica S.'s Asthma Tip Ad | Patients and Providers |
Nathan M: “I Never Smoked a Day In My Life!” | Patients and Providers |
Ellie N: Smoking and the LGBT Communities | Patients and Providers |
Jamason C: “I Didn’t Know Why I Couldn’t Breathe” | Patients and Providers |
Learn about Quit Smoking Medicines | Patients and Providers |
Five Reasons Why Calling a Quitline Can Be Key to Your Success | Patients and Providers |
Resources for Letter H of the CDC EXHALE Strategies: Home Visits for Trigger Reduction and Asthma
Self-Management Education
Services during a home visit include:
- Assessments for common triggers of asthma attacks.
- Education on correctly using asthma medication and how to control asthma symptoms.
Home visits can be provided by nurses, certified asthma educators and community health workers.
Item Name | Audience |
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Breathe Better At Home (English) | Patients and Providers |
Breathe Better At Home (Spanish) | Patients and Providers |
Medikidz Vol 2: Explain Asthma | Children |
Medikidz Vol 3: Explain Asthma | Children |
Phoebe the Pug asks, “Is My Asthma Changing?” | Children |
Indoor AIRepair at Home, School and Play (English) | Patient and Providers |
Indoor AIRepair at Home, School & Play (Spanish) | Patient and Providers |
How Climate Change Affects Asthma | Patient and Providers |
What are the Symptoms of Asthma | Patients |
Spring 2021: High Risk Asthma & Allergy Season Ahead | Patients & Providers |
DASHH Program | Children on Medicaid |
DASHH Program | Older Adults on Medicaid |
DASHH Program | Those with high-risk asthma |
Resources for Letter A of the CDC EXHALE Strategies:
Achievement of Guidelines-Based Medical Management Among People with Asthma
This strategy can help to:
- Educate people with asthma and their families on how to use asthma medications
- Educate people on how to manage their condition when asthma symptoms worsen
- Reduce exposures to asthma triggers
Education on asthma self-management can be delivered in a variety of settings, including clinics, emergency departments, hospitals, pharmacies, schools and homes.
Here are some helpful resources with links that coincide with this strategy:
Item | Audience |
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Asthma Medication & Treatment | Patients and Providers |
Asthma Storylines App | Patients |
What if I Can’t Afford My Asthma Medication? | Patients |
Asthma Management and Control | Patients |
Severe Asthma | Patients |
AsthmaTracker | Patients and Providers |
Respiratory Inhalers (33x17) | Providers |
Respiratory Tools (17x22) | Providers |
Respiratory Treatments – English | Providers |
Respiratory Treatments – English | Providers |
Respiratory Treatments – Spanish | Providers |
Respiratory Treatments – English | Providers |
A Provider’s Asthma Pre-Consultation Checklist | Providers |
What is an Asthma Action Plan? | Patients |
Asthma Action Plan for Home & School | School Nurses |
How Does Asthma Affect Pregnancy | Patients |
Peter’s Perfect Pipes | Children |
Understanding Asthma – English Version | Adults |
Understanding Asthma – Spanish Edition (Digital Download) | Adults |
Resources in Spanish | Patients and Providers |
Resources for Letter L of the CDC EXHALE Strategies:
Linkages and Coordination of Care Across Settings Among People with Asthma
This strategy of coordinated care links people to healthcare and social services. Improving linkages and coordinated care includes:
- Quality improvement initiatives.
- Patient-centered medical homes.
- School or community-based programs.
Case management or disease management programs.
Item | Audience |
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Asthma Medication & Treatment | Patients and Providers |
Asthma Storylines App | Patients |
What if I Can’t Afford My Asthma Medication? | Patients |
Asthma Management and Control | Patients |
Severe Asthma | Patients |
AsthmaTracker | Patients and Providers |
Respiratory Inhalers (33x17) | Providers |
Respiratory Tools (17x22) | Providers |
Respiratory Treatments – English | Providers |
Respiratory Treatments – English | Providers |
Respiratory Treatments – Spanish | Providers |
Respiratory Treatments – English | Providers |
A Provider’s Asthma Pre-Consultation Checklist | Providers |
What is an Asthma Action Plan? | Patients |
Asthma Action Plan for Home & School | School Nurses |
How Does Asthma Affect Pregnancy | Patients |
Peter’s Perfect Pipes | Children |
Understanding Asthma – English Version | Adults |
Understanding Asthma – Spanish Edition (Digital Download) | Adults |
Resources in Spanish | Patients and Providers |
Resources for the Last Letter E of the CDC EXHALE Strategies:
Environmental Policies or Best Practices to Reduce Asthma Triggers
Reducing asthma triggers and effective environmental policies can improve conditions where people with asthma live, work, learn and play.
Examples of best practices include:
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- Grants to low-income residents to improve or repair their homes, such as home weatherization assistance programs. This can help to reduce asthma triggers such as mold and pests.
- Policies that ban smoking in indoor spaces such as workplaces, restaurants, and bars.
- Modifying the diesel engines of older school buses to reduce air pollution.
- Eliminating or reducing exposure to asthma triggers in the workplace.
Item Name | Audience |
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Breathe Better at School (English) | Patients and Providers |
Breathe Better at School (Spanish) | Patients and Providers |
DASHH Program | Children on Medicaid |
DASHH Program | Older Adults on Medicaid |
DASHH Program | Those with high-risk asthma |
Cold Air and Asthma = Winter Asthma | Patients |
What are the Symptoms of Asthma | Patients |
Breathe Better At Home (English) | Patients and Providers |
Breathe Better At Home (Spanish) | Patients and Providers |
Indoor AIRepair at Home, School and Play (English) | Patients and Providers |
Indoor AIRepair at Home, School & Play (Spanish) | Patients and Providers |
Indoor AIRepair at Home, School & Play (Spanish) | Patients and Providers |
How Climate Change Affects Asthma | Patients and Providers |
Spring 2021: High Risk Asthma & Allergy Season Ahead | Patients and Providers |
Breathe Better at Work (English) | Patients and Providers |
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