AsthmaandAllergies.pptVIP

Asthma and Allergies Laura B. Booth Extension Associate, Environmental Health Education Alabama Cooperative Extension System Auburn University What is asthma? Who is most at risk to get asthma? What does the indoor environment have to do with asthma? How can you reduce exposure to indoor asthma triggers? What can I do to help educate others about indoor asthma triggers? What is Asthma? A chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways It is treatable, but not yet curable It is not the same as allergies, but allergies MAY cause asthma Not contagious Can be life-threatening! Asthma Facts About 17