Asthma Implementation Research Trial

"Children will receive basic asthma education, based on the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute A Breath of Life asthma education program. Children/caregivers in the intervention arm will also be assigned a designated nurse case manager who will provide home visits and be available via text message and phone-based support throughout follow-up. Intervention components:~* Interactive education and support on use of an asthma action plan~* Locally adapted patient-provider communication tool~* Child-oriented educational materials in comic book format~* Modeling and hands-on practice of inhaler technique (written instructions, in person, video)~* Education regarding environmental trigger abatement~* Patient navigation, home visits, and goal setting support from nurse manager"