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he 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 is one of the most common long-term diseases of children. It causes repeated episodes of breathlessness and coughing, and can be dangerous or debilitating for children and adults.



About Asthma

Asthma activities
Our list of current asthma-related activities around the state.

Asthma Resources
Information and links for those with asthma and their caregivers, including the Asthma Action Plan

Hospital Data Reporting
Instructions and forms for reporting hospital visits for asthma

For Health Professionals
F.L.A.R.E. Plan, forms, and home checklist

Reports
Mississippi Asthma Survey, asthma data sheets, and more

For Kids
Play Quest for the Code – learn to manage asthma with this on-line game!

Fact Sheets
Asthma and obesity, disparity, and quality of life   *NEW*

Find an allergist
A service from the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology

More asthma resources


 MSDH Asthma Program
  Asthma
Educator
courses

Through a partnership with the MSDH Asthma Program, the American Lung Association of Mississippi is now offering Certified Asthma Educator Courses across the state.

About the 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

MSDH Asthma Initiatives

MSDH has formed partnerships and awarded grants to organizations in the state working to help asthma sufferers. We also maintain:

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

 
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