May is Asthma Awareness Month

Asthma Awareness Toolkit – You can use the items in CDC’s Asthma Awareness Month Toolkit to take control of and raise awareness about asthma.

cordinated federal action plan to reduce racial and ethnic asthma disparities

Asthma is one of the most common lifelong chronic diseases. One in 13 Americans (more than 25 million) lives with asthma, a disease affecting the lungs and causing repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. On World Asthma Day (May 7, 2019) and throughout May, people with asthma and organizations dedicated to asthma control and education join together to increase awareness about asthma and improve the lives of all people with asthma.

You and/or someone you love have asthma

We can help you take action.

Your Personal Asthma Action Plan
Asthma Action Messages
Flu and Asthma
How to Use Your Asthma Inhaler
Talking with Your Doctor About Asthma

You have students who have asthma

We have resources for you.

Controlling Asthma in Schools
Learning Connection for Asthma
Interactive, educational, and fun activities for teachers to use in teaching about asthma
Don’t let asthma keep you out of the game!
Meet Dr. Asthma and learn about his role at the CDC

You need facts about Asthma that you can use

We can help you raise awareness.

Asthma Basics
Asthma Control Brochures
Most Recent Asthma Data
CDC’s National Asthma Control Program Works
EPA Asthma Awareness Materialsexternal icon

Page last reviewed: April 4, 2018

Content source: National Center for Environmental Health