Close the Gap in Asthma Care in Kids

April 2018

Asthma continues to be the most common chronic disease in children...and is a major cause of hospitalization for kids in Canada.

Kids miss about half their doses of inhaled corticosteroids...and 2 out of 3 don't use inhalers correctly. You can help stem the tide.

Emphasize adherence. Engage parents AND kids by using motivational interviewing to identify issues...misunderstanding asthma or triggers, med costs, etc.

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Close the Gap in Asthma Care in Kids

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