Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes the airways in your child's lungs to narrow, making it difficult for them to breathe. One in six children in the San Joaquin Valley has asthma — the highest level in California. There's no cure for asthma, but there are ways to manage it.
Community's pediatric asthma program offers assistance and education to help you and your child learn together how to manage their asthma. We'll discuss with you:
You'll also be provided with a daily Asthma Action Plan to help keep your child's symptoms under control.
View our outpatient service locations, find information on how to manage your child's asthma and check out resources on national asthma statistics, local air quality reports and more.
Pedicatric Specialty Care
American Lung Association
Create an asthma action plan for home and school.
California Department of Public Health
Track California asthma statistics and data.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Find the most recent statistics for asthma cases in the U.S.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Get plain-language information and education about a number of health disorders, including pediatric asthma.
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Keep up with local air quality efforts and initiatives.
Dr. Hovig Artinian, pediatric pulmonology specialist with Community Health Partners, shares what you need to know about pediatric asthma in the Central Valley, and what you can do to keep your children healthy and active.