Asthma Resources

AE-C Trained Personnel

"An AE-C is an expert in teaching, educating, and counseling individuals with asthma and their families in the knowledge and skills necessary to minimize the impact of asthma on their quality of life. The educator possesses comprehensive, current knowledge of asthma pathophysiology and management including developmental theories, cultural dimensions, the impact of chronic illness, and principles of teaching-learning. The educator is knowledgeable about objective and subjective evaluations used to diagnose asthma and assess its control. The educator capably instructs individuals with asthma on the optimal use of medications and delivery devices particularly explaining technical concepts to individuals in language each can understand. The educator conducts thorough assessments of individuals and families to identify strengths and resources as well as negative psychological factors, the social and economic impact of asthma, educational needs, and barriers to optimal healthcare and self-management. The educator works with an individual with asthma, his/her family, and other healthcare professionals to develop, implement, monitor, and revise an asthma action plan customized to the individual's needs, environment, disease severity, and lifestyle to optimize the individual's self-management skills. The educator monitors asthma education program outcomes and recommends modifications to improve quality and effectiveness. The educator serves as a resource to the community by providing information about asthma as well as healthcare and community resources."

-National Asthma Educator Certification Board.

List of AE-C Personnel in Idaho

Suzanne Allen
Michele Andrew
Wendi Blaylock
Michelle Butler
Michael Didier
Sybil Enloe
Randall Evaro
Thomas Foster
Bonnie Held
Mary Kimbrel
Cynthia Linna
Cindy Maison
Jim Parsons
George Pletcher
Carl Rizzo
Troy Roberts
Charles Sherwood
Kimberly Tilley
Marion Wizner
Troy Zimmerman

 

Asthma Screening
The following provider offers asthma screening:

Carl Rizzo RRt/RPFT/AE-C/SCC
Saltzer Medical Group
215 E. Hawaii Ave.
Nampa, ID 83686
208.463.3290
or,
Carl Rizzo RRt/RPFT/AE-C/SCC
Mercy Medical Center
Nampa, ID 83686
208.463.5000 (ask for Respiratory Therapy/Pulmonary Function Lab)

 

Asthma Guidelines, Reports, and Tools
The following state and national resources are available for download:

2009 Idaho Asthma Burden Report (pdf 1.0MB)

Green Clean Resource Sheet (pdf 2.0MB)

NHLBI Guideline Summary (pdf 4.1MB)

Idaho Statewide Asthma Plan (pdf 216Kb)

Asthma Action Plan (pdf 183Kb)

Idaho Public Health District Map (pdf 25Kb)

Asthma Information Brochure (pdf 253Kb)

 

 

Childhood Asthma

Things a family can do to get ready for an asthma doctor visit:

1. Be prepared to tell the doctor what has happended over the last two weeks. Report how often your child has had symptoms, what the symptoms were, and how you treated them.
2. Tell the doctor what concerns you most about your child's asthma or medicines.
3. If the doctor makes an appointment for you to come back in a few weeks, keep it even if your child is feeling well. Your doctor may want to see your chold regularly to learn how the treatment is working and make adjustments.
4. Bring all of your child's medicines and delivery devices with you (thin includes spacers, peak flow meters, and nebulizers).
5. Bring your child's immunization and screening test records.
6. Tell the doctor who else takes care of your child.
7. Find out who your school nurse is, get their phone number, and give it to the doctor. The doctor can fill out a form to allow the nurse to give medicines to your child in school.

 

Questions to ask your child's asthma doctor:

1. How serious is my child's asthma?
2. Should my child be taking controller medicine every day to prevent asthma symptoms?
3. What side effects will my child have from the medications?
4. Should my child receive a flu shot or pneumonia vaccine?
5. Can my child take over-the-counter medications along with his/her asthma medications?
6. What do I do if my child's medication runs out and I have no refills?
7. Who can I call for advice after office hours if I am confused about my child's treatment plan?
8. How often can my child use the releiver or rescure medicine before consulting the doctor?

Parents, it is okay to question your asthma doctor. Your needs are important. Do not leave until the doctor has answered all of your questions.

Adapted by the Consortium on Children's Asthma Camps from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's publication titled: Asthma Basics for Children.

 

 

 

 

The Asthma Coalition of Idaho (ACI), disclaims any responsibility for any action taken by viewers as a result of their interpretation of information provided. Viewers are encouraged to discuss medical treatment with their physician. The Asthma Coalition of Idaho is sponsored by the Asthma Prevention and Control Program of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.