Asthma
- Asthma Home
- About Asthma
- Minnesota Asthma Alliance
- Managing Asthma
- Data
- Training Resources
- For Schools
- For Health Care Professionals
- For Homes
- For Communities
- For Workplaces
- Who We Are
- COVID-19 and Asthma
- Enhanced Asthma Care Services Act
Resources
- Asthma Education Resources for American Indian Communities
- Asthma Education Resources for Spanish-Speaking Communities
- Asthma Home-Based Services
- Asthma Home-Based Services Toolkit, Manual and Client Curriculum
- Outdoor Air Quality Guidance for Schools and Childcare
- Strategic Framework
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Asthma Program
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways that makes breathing difficult. This site has information on how to manage it and live well with asthma, as well as resources and tools for professionals who help people with asthma.
Help prevent asthma flare-ups this fall!
Changes in weather, like colder temperatures and dry air in the fall, can trigger asthma symptoms. For adults and children with asthma, the fall season can be challenging.
Follow these tips to help manage your asthma and allergy care:
- Know how your indoor and outdoor allergic triggers change in the fall. Check with your health care provider about how seasonal changes may affect allergies.
- Receive your recommended vaccinations. People are spending more time indoors, which increases community spread of illness. Now is a good time to get vaccinated for Influenza (flu), COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and pneumococcal disease.
- Review your individual asthma action plan and keep your quick relief inhaler handy.
Visit the MDH Immunization: Me and My Family to learn more about vaccines recommended for infants, children, adolescents, and adults.
About Asthma
- Learn the basics about asthma and how it affects the lungs, asthma symptoms, and common asthma triggers.
Managing Asthma
- Learn how to manage your asthma on a daily basis with resources and tools.
Data
- State and national data, fact sheets and reports.
For Health Care Professionals
- Clinical guidelines, asthma home-based services, asthma action plans, and other tools and resources.
For Communities
- Resources to raise asthma awareness and increase educational outreach in every community.
For Homes
- Resources for homeowners, renters, and landlords around the importance of living in a healthy home.
For Schools
- Information and resources for schools that will support students with asthma.
For Workplaces
- Resources for workers, employers, and health care professionals on work-related asthma.
Who We Are
- About the Minnesota Department of Health Asthma Program.
Immunization: Me and My Family
- Learn about which vaccines are recommended for people with asthma.
Spotlight
- Asthma in Minnesota: A Strategic Framework
- Youth sport coaches! Check out our athletesandasthma.mn.gov online asthma training. Train to protect your athletes today!
Last Updated: 10/27/2026