Asthma Care Resources The American Lung Association is working to reduce the impact of asthma, which affects an estimated 180,000 adults and 55,000 children in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Along with the San Diego Regional Asthma Coalition, the Association is part of CAFA, the Community Action to Fight Asthma Initiative. This is a three-year statewide effort funded by The California Endowment dedicated to improving the environments where children with asthma live, learn, and play. In San Diego, CAFA is focused on the Mid-City neighborhood. The San Diego Childhood Asthma Initiative is a collaboration between the American Lung Association, Children's Hospital and Health Center, and the Council of Community Clinics with the goal of improving asthma management for children ages 0-4. Active in North County, East County, San Diego Mid-City, National City, and Barrio Logan, the Initiative is funded by the state and local Children and Families Commissions that receive funding from Proposition 10. SCAMP Camp for kids with moderate to severe asthma ages 8-13 (to be held June 20-25, 2004) The first-ever Asthma Walk, "Blow the Whistle on Asthma," held on September 29, 2002 School classes that teach asthma management, called "Open Airways for Schools" Public information, referral services, and Research into the causes and treatments of asthma and other lung diseases. Download the FREE Adults Action Plan to help you build an asthma management plan.

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