24-7.		(Developmental) Increase the proportion of persons with asthma who receive appropriate asthma care according to the NAEPP Guidelines.

24-7a.  Persons with asthma who receive written asthma management plans from their health care provider.

24-7b.  Persons with asthma with prescribed inhalers who receive instruction on how to use them properly.

24-7c.  Persons with asthma who receive education about recognizing early signs and symptoms of asthma episodes and how to respond appropriately, including instruction on peak flow monitoring for those who use daily therapy.

24-7d.  Persons with asthma who receive medication regimens that prevent the need for more than one canister of short-acting inhaled beta agonists per month for relief of symptoms.

24-7e.  Persons with asthma who receive followup medical care for long-term management of asthma after any hospitalization due to asthma.

24-7f.   Persons with asthma who receive assistance with assessing and reducing exposure to environmental risk factors in their home, school, and work environments.

Potential data source: National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC, NCHS.