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Asthma camp

Asthma camp is a summer camp that is specialized for children with severe versions of asthma. Typically categorized as a special needs summer camp. The camp counselor role is fulfilled by respiratory therapists and registered nurses in order to provide a safe and positive experience for children who would otherwise not be able to go to a summer camp. Asthma camps aim to provide a positive experience for children with asthma through activities like hiking, swimming, canoeing, rope games, arts and crafts, campfires and more all with special considerations and attention to asthma. Children that attend asthma camps tend to have improved asthma self-management skills and an increase in overall quality of life.

Medical considerations

Asthma camps are led by respiratory therapists and nurses who provide medical education, management and oversight for attendees. The camps should not have any element that can trigger asthma attacks such as pollen or animal dander; this is maintained by camp staff with medical oversight by the medically trained staff. Over half of cases in children in the United States occur in areas with air quality below EPA standards, therefore the best locations for these camps are in the top cities for raising a child with asthma.

Asthma camps

United States

Main article: List of asthma camps in the United States

Approximately 120 asthma camps presently serve nearly 10,000 children in the United States. ;Missouri

  • AAFA Superkids Asthma Day Camp — Kansas City, Missouri ;Montana
  • Camp Huff N Puff — Helena, Montana ;Tennessee
  • Camp Wezbegon — Knoxville, Tennessee ;Texas
  • Camp Broncho of North Texas — Dallas, Texas
  • Camp Asthma Buster/Campamento de Asma "Buster" — El paso, Texas
  • Camp Easy Breathers — Corpus Christi, Texas ;Arizona
  • Camp-Not-A-Wheeze — Heber, Arizona

References

References

  1. (2008). "Evaluating a residential asthma camp program and ways to increase physical activity.". Pediatr Nurs.
  2. (2007). "Clinical profile, health-related quality of life, and asthma control in children attending US asthma camps.". Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol.
  3. (1992). "Champ Camp: the Colorado Children's Asthma Camp experience.". J Asthma.
  4. "20 Best Cities to Raise a Child with Asthma". Alen Corporation.
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