Asthma

Asthma is a serious chronic disease of the lungs that is caused by swelling in the airways. Asthma cannot be cured, but can be controlled with proper care and treatment. People with asthma can live normal, active lives.

The Office of Health Data and Research manages the Mississippi Asthma Surveillance System, a federally-funded program to coordinate asthma control efforts in the state.

Asthma Resources

For Consumers

• Asthma Action Plan
  An essential tool for ensuring that your asthma is treated quickly, correctly and effectively
• Asthma Facts and Asthma Care
  Information and links for those with asthma and their caregivers
• Find an allergist
  A service from the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology
• More resources
  

For Institutions

• Asthma-Friendly Schools and Child Care
  Checklists for parents, and asthma-friendly award application for schools
• Asthma School Bill
  Self-administration of prescription medication

For Professionals

• CDC National Asthma Control Program
  Includes a program guide for state health agencies
• Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma
  from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
• More resources
  

Asthma Information

• Fact Sheets
  Asthma and obesity, disparity, and quality of life

• Reports
  Mississippi Asthma Survey, asthma data sheets, and more

• BRFSS Spotlight on Asthma in Mississippi
  Summer 2016

MSDH Asthma Program

The MSDH Asthma Program is a federally-funded effort to coordinate asthma control efforts in the state, including:

• Educating Mississippians about asthma
• Determining the extent of the asthma problem in Mississippi
• Reducing asthma incidence by partnership with the Asthma Coalition of Mississippi

• More about the Asthma Program

Asthma Coalition of Mississippi

The Asthma Coalition of Mississippi organizes persons and groups interested in asthma control and education efforts. The Coalition, the American Lung Association of Mississippi, and MSDH have also developed the State Asthma Plan

• More about the Coalition