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OSP Asthma Resources
Below are tools that OSP has found to be very helpful in the treatment of asthma.  The control test allows for quick illness severity assessment, chart tool supports thorough documentation, and the action plan promotes patient self-management.

Asthma Control Test - for children ages 4 to 11 years old
Asthma Control Test - for people ages 12 and older
Chart Checklist Tool - for physician office use
Asthma Action Plan - for use with patients

OSP / Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Resources
Listed below are tools to be used for the early detection and diagnosis of chronic diseases.
Blue Care Network (BCN)

BCN Guide to Inhalers Used for Asthma

Other Resources

American Lung Association Asthma Treatment Options Page
Online tools and downloadable information for both patients and healthcare professionals to help them understand and follow proscribed treatment options. Includes emergency signs for early signals of asthma and questions and answers about medication and use of inhalers.

 Asthma Initiative of Michigan (AIM)
AIM for healthy lungs is a website designed to get complete, current and correct information about asthma in one place.  Resource information is categorized by kids & teens, health care professionals, schools, and worksite.

Allergy and Asthma Network - Mothers of Asthmatics
Information about childhood asthma and games and activities for children.

Asthma 411 (Hurley Medical Center)
This is an informative website which offers valuable resources and training for parents and children alike, to help children maintain an active lifestyle while keeping asthma under control.

 Michigan Quality Improvement Consortium (MQIC) Asthma Tools
All MQIC physician tools can be printed off and used in the office.

MedlinePlus® Trusted Health Information for You ~ Asthma
This site is a service of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.  It is intended to provide trusted health information; with this quick link you are able to access asthma related resource material.

Pedipress
Resource for medical professionals treating children with asthma. Contains information for parents and using a four-zone asthma action plan.

EPA - Asthma Publications
Publications and information for adults and children in English and Spanish, including fun books for children and a checklist for asthma triggers in the home.








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