More African Americans than whites have asthma, and inequalities in asthma care can make the situation worse by increasing the risk of more severe illness.  But by knowing how asthma affects you and what kind of care you need to stay healthy, you can take control. The information here is designed to help you do just that.

Asthma 101 This page explains what asthma is, what an asthma attack can do, describes asthma risk factors, explains asthma signs and symptoms and explains asthma treatment.  Read more...