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Sharon Koester, a registered respiratory therapist and certified
asthma educator, will lead the fun and interactive "Breathe Well,
Live Well" program. Koester will teach participants how to
identify and avoid asthma triggers, recognize the warning signs of
an attack, develop a medication schedule, measure peak flow, and
create an action plan to manage asthma, including tips on how to
partner with doctors and other health care providers to manage
symptoms.
Asthma sufferers who have ever missed work, refrained from
physical activities or visited a hospital emergency room because of
their asthma are especially encouraged to attend.
This new program was jointly developed by the American Lung
Association and University of Alabama at Birmingham Lung Health
Center to teach adult asthma sufferers how to take back their lives
when they take control of their asthma. Past program participants
showed a decrease in the severity of asthma symptoms, fewer
respiratory problems and were more likely to stick to their
treatment regimen.
Class enrollment is limited to 10 adults. Register now by calling
732-5418.
ALMH is a critical access hospital that serves communities in
Logan County and eastern Mason County. Information about free health
education programs is available at
www.almh.org.
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