Controlling Asthma: What You Need to Know - Asthma Flipchart

The American Lung Association’s Controlling Asthma: What You Need to Know Asthma Flipchart is an award-winning educational tool designed to help patients and caregivers manage asthma effectively.

The Asthma Flipchart is based on the asthma self-management education goals of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Guidelines. This tool is designed to deliver consistent and comprehensive asthma education in a variety of settings, ensuring flexibility to meet the needs of educators and participants.

Award Recognition

We are proud to announce that the Controlling Asthma: What You Need to Know Flipchart has received the Neographics 2023 "Best of Category" award, recognized by an expert panel of judges for its excellence in educational tools.
  • Guideline-Based: Aligns with national asthma education guidelines.
  • Low Literacy: Easy to understand for all education levels.
  • Flexible: Suitable for various settings including schools, clinics, and community centers.

This tool is versatile and can be used in various settings:

  • Schools and School-Based Health Centers
  • Primary and Specialty Care Clinics
  • Federally Qualified Health Centers
  • Hospitals and Emergency Departments
  • Home Visit and Case Management Services
  • Community Education Settings

The Asthma Flipchart aims to teach participants to:

  • Understand what asthma is.
  • Learn about asthma medications and their uses.
  • Recognize and manage asthma triggers.
  • Understand the importance of an asthma action plan.
  • Recognize and respond to breathing emergencies.

To learn more about the Controlling Asthma: What You Need to Know Flipchart contact us at Asthma@Lung.org.

Page last updated: October 23, 2024

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