Asthma Bill of Rights Anyone with asthma has the right to: Be given good, reliable information about asthma in such a way as to alert you to important concerns without creating unnecessary anxiety Be cared for and supported by a physician who provides both preventive care and treatment for wheezing attacks Live in a smoke-free and allergy-controlled home where every reasonable attempt has been made to discover and eliminate substances to which you are allergic or sensitive Work in a smoke-free and reasonably allergy-free workplace where your employer and colleagues have likewise tried to discover and eliminate allergens Expect family members, friends, employers and colleagues to understand asthma, what it means to be an asthmatic, and how to support you in managing your illness Exercise regularly Use medications in public without embarrassment, and without ridicule or scorn Improve your overall asthma condition to the point where you have minimal to no asthma symptoms most of the time Leave behind your anxiety about asthma Lead a life largely unaffected by asthma Asthma Bill of Responsibilities To achieve these ends, you may need to: Reorganize some aspects of your life Help others to understand asthma and your needs Learn how to ask for what you need clearly but without threat Recognize how your needs affect those around you Learn how to manage your own medications and understand your own symptoms Be compliant with the asthma management program designed for you Asthma Bill of Rights for Children An asthmatic child and his/her family have the right to: Be presented with the proven scientific facts of asthma in a manner which raises appropriate concerns and avoids needless anxiety Be cared for by a supportive physician who provides preventive management of asthma as well as treatment for acute wheezing episodes Live in a smoke-free home where reasonable attempts at eliminating relevant allergens are made Have full access to appropriate medications and devices so that potential scholastic, athletic, and social achievements are not limited by uncontrolled asthma Learn self-management skills to minimize dependence on medical personnel, emergency clinics and hospitalizations Expect teachers, school nurses, coaches, camp counselors, and others adults entrusted with their care to understand the enlightened handling of asthmatic children

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The mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.