Table 1: Wee Wheezers Topical Outline by Lesson

Children	Parents
	Lesson I Introduction and overview of the program Basic concepts of asthma Facts and figures Physiology Diagnosis   Coping in a crisis Action plan for asthma management Recognizing early warning signs of asthma Getting your child to recognize his/her own early warning signs Using a peak flow meter Preparing your action plan   Homework and wrap-up
	Lesson 2 Discussion of homework Continue with the asthma action plan Understanding asthma medications Nonmedication techniques for managing asthma symptoms   Symptoms of an acute episode Treating early symptoms Signs of a more severe asthma episode Seeking medical assistance   Homework assignment and wrap-up
Lesson 3 Children 4-6 with parents (45 minutes) Introduction Asthma physiology Early warning signs Use of the peak flow meter Asthma medications Belly breathing Homework and review	Lesson 3 Parents only Discussion: homework and medication questions Considering how you feel about your children having a chronic health problem Symptom Prevention Trigger identification Control of nonenvironmental triggers Environmental control Homework Using preventive medications   Wrap-up
Lesson 4 (Children 4-6 and their parents) Review and discussion of homework Asthma self-management and triggers Use of the metered dose inhaler Belly breathing review Wrap-up	Lesson 4 Parents only Review of homework Communicating about asthma With teachers and childcare workers With physician Within your family   Preview of follow-up sessions and wrap-up