The Miami Valley Area Asthma Coalition is a group
of people who have come together to look at how to improve the lives
of everyone affected by asthma in the greater Miami Valley Area.
Members of the Coalition come from many walks of life—including
doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, public health workers, people
who have asthma, parents of asthmatics, and others.
Our Vision: To
improve the quality of life for everyone living with asthma in
the Miami Valley Area.
Our Mission: To
bring information, activity, and advocacy to the Miami Valley Area
to improve the quality of life for people with asthma.
Understanding asthma can help you control your asthma,
feel better every day, and prevent attacks.
» Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways
» Asthma
can be controlled with proper management
» There are medications
and measures you can take for quick relief and long term control
» Symptoms
can be reduced
- Understand and use the correct medications
as prescribed by your doctor
- Identify and avoid triggers
- Partner with your doctor and community
against asthma
If you are interested in being a part
of the Miami Valley Area Asthma Coalition, you are welcome to join
us. Call the American Lung Association at (937) 291-0451.
