February is Black History Month - Reclaim Your Breathing
The CDPH California Breathing (CB) program honors Black History Month by learning about the accomplishments and history of the Black community. CB is also raising awareness of how Black Californians are impacted by asthma (PDF). Asthma is a chronic lung condition that makes it hard to breathe and can cause episodes of wheezing, coughing, trouble breathing, and chest tightness. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be controlled.
In the CB February 2024 newsletter, CB’s Asthma Disparities and Health Equity Specialist Chanel Emeh reflects on what Black History Month means to her and what she has learned about asthma in Black communities.
Chanel’s work inspired the Black History Month social media toolkit themed “Reclaim Your Breathing.” This toolkit can be used by organizations and others to increase awareness about asthma in the Black community and how individuals can recognize whether their asthma is under control.
To learn more about asthma and asthma control, please visit California Breathing.
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Learn more by visiting cdph.ca.gov/CaliforniaBreathing
#Asthma #BlackHistoryMonth
If you regularly have trouble breathing, chest tightness, coughing, or wheezing, talk to your health care provider.
#Asthma #BlackHistoryMonth
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With proper treatment, people with asthma can lead full and active lives. Reclaim your breathing by talking to your health care provider about how to get your asthma under control.
Learn more about asthma and asthma resources at cdph.ca.gov/CaliforniaBreathing
#Asthma #BlackHistoryMonth