NEWS IN MEDICINE: ASTHMA EDUCATION PROGRAM

Southeast Missouri Hospital will offer an Asthma Education Program 6-9 p.m. Thursday, June 24, in the hospital's Generations Center.

The program is designed for children and adults who deal with asthma, as well as their families. It will be taught the hospital's Respiratory Care staff.

Topics will include medications, peak flow monitoring, managing asthma episodes, asthmas triggers and exercise-induced asthma.

Participants are encouraged to bring flow meters and spacers as well as a list of their medications.

The program is free but pre-registration is requested. For more information, call 651-5825.