Asthma Action Plans
An asthma action plan, also called "asthma management plan", is a form to keep track of medications, remind you what your peak flow is, and indicate what steps to take if you have an asthma attack. Sit down with your doctors and ask them to fill out a written action plan. Have your plan updated at least once a year.
- Asthma Action Plan for Adults (PDF) - Electronic Medical Record use
- Asthma Action Plan for Children (PDF) - Electronic Medical Record use
- Maine School Asthma Plan (PDF)
- Pre-school Action Plan (PDF)
To order paper copies, email Leigh.Riley@maine.gov or call 207-287-4083.
Asthma Materials
- Asthma & Pregnancy: Healthy Mom and Baby (PDF)
- Asthma & Sports: For Athletes and Parents (PDF)
- Asthma & Sports: For Coaches (PDF)
- Asthma & Smoking or Vaping (PDF)
- Asthma & Smoking: Smoking or Vaping Around Kids with Asthma (PDF)
- Asthma & Staying Healthy: Cold, Flu, and COVID (PDF)
- Maine Asthma Self-Management Education Program (PDF)
- Childcare Provider Toolkit (PDF)
- Asthma Triggers & How to Reduce Exposure (PDF)
- Asthma & E-Cigarettes (PDF)
- Property Manager-Tenant Communication (PDF)
- Asthma Self-Management Education Program Provider Referral
- Childhood Asthma Warning Signs (PDF)
- Quit Smoking & Tobacco Resources
More Asthma Resources
The Pathway to Managing Your Asthma Infographic (American Lung Association) (PDF)
Focuses on assessment and monitoring, understanding asthma medication, proactive doctor visits, creating an asthma action plan, and learning asthma self-management skills.
How Lung-Friendly is Your Workplace Infographic (American Lung Association) (PDF)
Highlights the commonality of lung disease among adults and health care and lost productivity costs. It identifies common workplace irritants and steps to create a lung-friendly workplace.
Resources about Asthma Triggers
People benefit from Maine's laws that prohibit smoking in workplaces and indoor public places.
An online resource to help Mainers be tobacco-free and to connect to tobacco treatment. Maine QuitLink staff offer expert counseling and are committed to making a difference through support that can help you stay tobacco-free for life.
Air Quality Resources
Current and expected air quality for the upcoming 48 hours. Air quality forecasts are updated by 3:00 pm weekdays and other times as necessary. They are also available on the Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau's Air Quality Hotline at (800) 223-1196.
EnviroFlash Notification {Ozone Alert} (Bureau of Air Quality)
n automated, zip code based, electronic alert system that warns people when air quality is likely to be poor in their area.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools (Environmental Protection Agency)
The IAQ Tools for Schools Program helps schools maintain a healthy environment in school buildings by identifying, correcting, and preventing IAQ problems.
Asthma Management in Schools
Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative Toolkit (American Lung Association)
Provides community and school coalitions with a step-by-step guide to create asthma-friendly school environments.
Maine School Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program
A decision-making process that combines pest management strategies to prevent or control pests in ways that reduce risks to health and the environment. This site has guides, posters, and resources for school nurses, teachers, and other school staff to prevent and manage asthma-triggering pests, pesticides, and cleaning products.
Asthma Management in Maine Schools (Department of Education)
Provides resources for those working in schools to help with management of student chronic conditions. Resources for asthma management include "Asthma Management: Guidelines for Maine Schools" and sample forms to assist school nurses in welcoming students with asthma.
Asthma Management For Child Care Providers
This two-minute training video provides education on the effective management of asthma in young children for childcare providers.