Children's Asthma

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    Asthma is a chronic lung condition causing airway obstruction. Children with asthma may experience wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and trouble breathing. Symptoms may be triggered when the body reacts to factors such as stress, exercise, allergens, respiratory infections or changes in temperature. The goal of quality asthma care for children is not only to manage and treat asthma attacks but also to educate the family and child on how to prevent asthma symptoms.

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    Measure SBUH
    2009
    SBUH
    2010
    NY State
    Average
    US
    Average
    Top 10th
    Percentile
    Received Reliever Medication while Hospitalized: Percent of eligible pediatric asthma patients who received a reliever medication. 100%100%   100% 100%
    Received Systemic Corticosteroids while Hospitalized: Percent of eligible pediatric patients who received systemic corticosteroid medication (oral and IV medication to reduce inflammation and control symptoms) while hospitalized for asthma. 99%96%   100% 100%
    Received a Home Management Plan of Care while Hospitalized: The percentage of children with asthma and their caregivers who were given a Home Management Plan of Care document, during their hospitalization. 50%58%   74% 88%