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May: Asthma Awareness Month

May 6, 2024 by Deidre Mings

Asthma Information

According to the Asthma and Allergy foundation of America (AAFA), more than 27 million people in the U.S. have asthma. It is a long-term disease that causes your airways to become swollen and inflamed, making it hard to breathe. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be managed and controlled.

Mercy Videos: Discussions on Asthma

Dr. Jeremy Katcher, MD from the Mercy Clinic Allergy, Asthma and Immunology presents:

  • What is Asthma and How is it treated?
  • Asthma in Kids- How its Identified & treated

Mercy: Discussions on Asthma

Asthma and Allergy Education for Patients and Caregivers

ASTHMA Care for Adults: (AAFA provided) Free Course

ASTHMA (Asthma Symptoms, Treatment, Health Management and Activities™) Care for Adults is a FREE self-paced course that helps adults, and their caregivers learn how to manage asthma. It covers asthma basics, recognizing symptoms and triggers, asthma action plans and an overview of different types of asthma medicines. The information is presented in a variety of formats, including videos, handouts, animations and more.

American Lung Association: Lung Health Free Education Series

The Lung HelpLine Navigation team empowers people to understand and seek treatment for their lung health issues. Individuals and caregivers can find trusted, accessible, evidenced-based, and accurate information and programs to help manage lung health and lead a full life.

Free one-on-one specialized programs include:

  • Asthma Basics
  • Better Breathers Club
  • Freedom From Smoking
  • Asthma for Life – Breathe Well, Live Well® Education Series (Adult, Young Adult, Teen, Youth and Caregivers)
  • Radon Basics
  • COPD For Life – Living Well with Chronic Lung Disease Education Series
  • Call 800-252-2959; Mon – Fri 10 am – 7pm CT. *Education available in more than 250+ languages utilizing interpretation services. 

Asthma and Allergy Treatment

Magers Health and Wellness

Basic, detailed, and comprehensive office visits are available to employees (both full and part time) and their dependents, age 6 years and up. For employees covered on the University health plan, the deductible is waived and the office visit co-pay is reduced compared to other In-network providers, saving you additional money.

Magers Health & Wellness Center Pharmacy serves the entire Missouri State University community as a source for prescription and non-prescription medications. The pharmacy can fill prescriptions from Magers Health Center providers, as well as health care providers licensed to practice anywhere in the United States.

To schedule an appointment:

  • Call 417-836-4000
  • Stop by the appointment desk at Magers Health and Wellness Center

To refill a prescription:

  • Request an online refill at any time by clicking on the Prescription Refill link
  • Call in your refill to 417-836-4050 during business hours
  • Request your refill in person at Magers Pharmacy

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