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County of Bergen Asthma Initiative
Family Asthma Night
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| Family Asthma Night is an educational event for parents/caregivers, children with asthma and the community at large. The adults attend an educational session presented by a healthcare professional. |
For information about upcoming Family Asthma Nights, call the County of Bergen Asthma Initiative at 201-634-2699 or 201-634-2707.
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| The program includes a presentation that covers: |
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Identification of asthma; |
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Treatment of asthma; |
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Establishment of a relationship with the healthcare provider; |
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Medications commonly used for asthma; |
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Devices used in asthma management (holding chambers, nebulizers, peak flow meters); |
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Asthma triggers; |
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Asthma/allergy friendly school environment; and |
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Relationship with school nurse or child care provider. |
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Puppets entertain while they educate at
Family Asthma Night
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| Concurrently, the children attend a fun, educational program about asthma. The goal for the children is empowerment, knowledge and control of their asthma. The highlight of the program is a puppet show about controlling asthma. |
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Hands-on activities create an interactive learning experience. This allows the children to practice and become comfortable with the “gadgets and gizmos” (American Lung Association) used to manage their asthma. The children are always encouraged to ask questions.
Sufficient time is always allotted for questions. At the conclusion of the program, the adults complete an evaluation form and in return receive a resource packet. The evaluation provides the Advisory Committee with information necessary for ongoing program improvement.
The children join the adults following the concurrent sessions. As the parent returns the evaluation, the child receives a “goody bag” that includes an interactive asthma workbook.
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