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County-funded asthma-control program opens February; free virtual sessions and Spanish registration option
Summary
Dr. Luis Aguirre described a county-funded asthma-control program beginning the first week of February with seven weekly virtual sessions; Montgomery County residents can register at no cost by texting 'asma' to the program contact number provided on the broadcast.
Montgomery County’s Spanish-language outreach highlighted a county-funded asthma-control program led by Dr. Luis Aguirre and aimed at helping families manage childhood asthma.
Dr. Luis Aguirre described the program curriculum—how asthma presents, common triggers, inhaler and spacer technique, and a three-color written action plan (green/yellow/red) to guide parents on when to act or seek care. He said the program runs in small virtual groups once a week for seven weeks and stressed that asthma can be controlled even if it is not curable.
On logistics, Dr. Aguirre said the next session begins the first week of February and that the program is funded by Montgomery County so there is no cost to participants. He instructed interested residents to register by sending a text with the word “asma” to the program contact number and to provide basic information (child status, county residency and session-day preference).
What’s next: Registration is open for the February session; participants will be contacted by program staff and connected with coaches for group assignments and follow-up.
