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Journal of Asthma Volume 45, 2008 - Issue 3
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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
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M. Borruto Servizio di Medicina Preventiva IV distretto ASL RM B, Rome, Italy
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M. Chianca Policlinico Tor Vergata, Centro Interdisciplinare di Pediatria Specialistica-Allergologia e Immunologia, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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S. Corrente Policlinico Tor Vergata, Centro Interdisciplinare di Pediatria Specialistica-Allergologia e Immunologia, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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S. Graziani Policlinico Tor Vergata, Centro Interdisciplinare di Pediatria Specialistica-Allergologia e Immunologia, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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R. Iannini Policlinico Tor Vergata, Centro Interdisciplinare di Pediatria Specialistica-Allergologia e Immunologia, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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M. La Rocca Policlinico Tor Vergata, Centro Interdisciplinare di Pediatria Specialistica-Allergologia e Immunologia, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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F. Angelini Policlinico Tor Vergata, Centro Interdisciplinare di Pediatria Specialistica-Allergologia e Immunologia, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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S. Roscioni Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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G. Visconti Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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V. Moschese Policlinico Tor Vergata, Centro Interdisciplinare di Pediatria Specialistica-Allergologia e Immunologia, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Pages 197-200 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009
 
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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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