Putting on Airs Program
Putting on AIRS (Asthma Indoor Risk Strategies)
Communities Working Together to
Control and Reduce Asthma
Putting on AIRS is a program designed to help families identify and reduce in-home triggers that can make asthma worse.
Patients with uncontrolled asthma under the age of 18 are eligible. This includes patients who have had Emergency rooms or urgent care visits or missed days of work or school for asthma; non adherence to controller medications; overuse of quick reliever medications (Albuterol); and exercise intolerance.
The program provides three face to face visits with an asthma educator who will review the asthma action plan and medications, in addition to helping understand ways to manage asthma. An environmental specialist will assess the home for triggers. Together the team will review their findings and make suggestions on ways to help control asthma.
Putting on AIRS staff will share the findings and suggestions with your healthcare provider. Families should speak with their healthcare provider when they have questions, or when they have problems with their asthma.
There is no cost to participate in this program.
Putting on AlRS serves the Greater Waterbury, Torrington and Naugatuck valley areas. You can participate if a medical provider has diagnosed someone under the age of 18 with uncontrolled asthma.
For more information or to make a referral, contact:
Region I Coordinator at (203) 709-5716.