Asthma
Asthma - Get the Facts!
In this podcast for kids, the Kidtastics talk about basic asthma facts. Created: 4/29/2013 by National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH). Date Released: 4/29/2013.
CDC: Tips from Former Smokers – Nathan
Nathan, who is in his early 50s, was exposed to secondhand smoke at work that caused permanent lung damage and triggered severe asthma attacks. He never smoked. In this podcast from CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign, Nathan says he can no longer engage in some of his favorite activities, such as participating in tribal dance competitions, refereeing youth basketball, or lifting weights. Created: 3/28/2013 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/28/2013.
CDC: Consejos de exfumadores: El Consejo de Jessica Sobre el Asma (:30)
La exposición al humo de segunda mano puede provocar un ataque de asma que puede ser mortal. Este comercial de radio de la campaña de los CDC “Consejos de exfumadores”, muestra a Jessica, la madre de un niño pequeño que tiene ataques de asma por la exposición al humo de segunda mano. Su consejo es que las personas no sientan pena de decirles a otras que no fumen cerca de sus hijos. Created: 3/19/2012 by Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Date Released: 3/19/2012.
Travel Tips for People with Asthma
This podcast will assist health care providers in supporting asthma patients so they can be symptom-free and fully active while traveling. Created: 2/22/2012 by National Center for Environmental Health. Date Released: 2/22/2012.
Don’t Let Asthma Keep You Out of the Game
In this podcast for kids, the Kidtastics talk about how to stay active if you have asthma. Created: 1/10/2012 by National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH). Date Released: 1/10/2012.
Asthma – What You Need to Know
This podcast is based on the May, 2011 CDC Vital Signs report. Children and adults can have asthma and attacks can be frightening. To help control asthma, know the warning signs of an attack, stay away from asthma triggers, and follow your health care provider's advice. Created: 5/3/2011 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 5/3/2011.
Asthma - What You Need to Know PSA (:60)
This 60 second Public Service Announcement (PSA) is based on the May, 2011 CDC Vital Signs report. Children and adults can have asthma and attacks can be frightening. To help control asthma, know the warning signs of an attack, stay away from asthma triggers, and follow your health care provider's advice. Created: 5/3/2011 by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Date Released: 5/3/2011.
CDC Tracking Network: Working Towards a Healthier Planet for Healthy People
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This is an engaging video podcast geared to raise awareness of environmental public health and our nation's need for the Tracking Network. Created: 9/14/2009 by National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH). Date Released: 9/14/2009.
Health Begins at Home
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Clean and well-maintained homes can prevent many illnesses and injuries. This podcast discusses how good health begins at home. Created: 3/30/2009 by Coordinating Center for Environmental Health and Injury Prevention (CCEHIP). Date Released: 3/30/2009.
Creating an Asthma-Friendly School
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This podcast features real-life success stories of students with asthma who, thanks to their schools' implementation of asthma-friendly policies and programs, now have their asthma under control. Created: 11/8/2007 by National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH). Date Released: 5/20/2008.
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