Happy Air®: A School-Based Educational Program to Maximize Detection of Asthma in Children

L. Chini Policlinico Tor Vergata, Centro Interdisciplinare di Pediatria Specialistica-Allergologia e Immunologia, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy

M. Borruto Servizio di Medicina Preventiva IV distretto ASL RM B, Rome, Italy

M. Chianca Policlinico Tor Vergata, Centro Interdisciplinare di Pediatria Specialistica-Allergologia e Immunologia, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy

S. Corrente Policlinico Tor Vergata, Centro Interdisciplinare di Pediatria Specialistica-Allergologia e Immunologia, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy

S. Graziani Policlinico Tor Vergata, Centro Interdisciplinare di Pediatria Specialistica-Allergologia e Immunologia, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy

R. Iannini Policlinico Tor Vergata, Centro Interdisciplinare di Pediatria Specialistica-Allergologia e Immunologia, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy

M. La Rocca Policlinico Tor Vergata, Centro Interdisciplinare di Pediatria Specialistica-Allergologia e Immunologia, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy

F. Angelini Policlinico Tor Vergata, Centro Interdisciplinare di Pediatria Specialistica-Allergologia e Immunologia, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy

S. Roscioni Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy

G. Visconti Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy

V. Moschese Policlinico Tor Vergata, Centro Interdisciplinare di Pediatria Specialistica-Allergologia e Immunologia, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy

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Abstract

Objective. To investigate whether an active partnership among school, parents, and pediatricians allows early identification and treatment of asthmatic children. Methods: An asthma educational program (Happy Air®), based on a strong family-physician-school interrelationship, was performed in six primary schools (2,765 children) before administering a screening questionnaire to the parents. Results. A high response rate (96%) demonstrated 2,649 responders available for the asthma screening: 135 children (5%) received a diagnosis of asthma, of which 37 (27%) were recognized de novo. Conclusion. The active participation of school and parents is the determining factor for the success of an asthma screening program.

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