Community Asthma Initiative
Who we are
The Community Asthma Initiative at Children's Hospital Boston works with children and their families to help manage their asthma.
Asthma and allergies are separate, but related conditions. About 80 percent of children with asthma also have allergies. Allergic reactions can make asthma worse by increasing the swelling in a child’s airways.
Learn more about how the Community Asthma Initiative helps Marquis manages his asthma.
As of September 2011 there are 800 patients just like Marquis who have enrolled in the Community Asthma Initiative. So far their involvement has lead to:
- 81% reduction in asthma related hospitalization
- 62% reduction in Emergency Department visits
- 43% fewer missed school days for children
- 47% fewer lost work days for parents
Conditions & Treatments
To learn more about how we are treating asthma at home and in the community, Click the photo below.
Thriving Blog
The winter means sledding, hot chocolate and snow days. But it also brings a shift in asthma treatment. Do you know how to better manage your child’s asthma when the air gets cold? Read this blog to find out.
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US News & World Report ranks Children's Hospital Boston #1 in more specialties than any other pediatric hospital in the United States. Learn more.
