Welcome to the AH! Asthma Health Program on the web! Here you will find patient education materials to help you or your child learn more about asthma and how to manage it.

These materials have been prepared especially for people with asthma and their families. You will find important information about asthma, how you can work with your healthcare provider to manage your (or your child's) asthma, and where to find community resources.

For more information about the AH! Asthma Health program at St. Mary’s, please email Kevin Oliveira, Asthma Educator at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (207) 777-8543.

Information in this Section:
General Information for Asthma Patients and Families
For Parents/Guardians of School-aged Children
Information about Triggers
Tracking Your Symptoms
Taking Medication and Using Your Asthma Devices
How to Access Asthma Care
Resources in this section

General Information for Asthma Patients and Families
AH! Asthma Health Information for Children and Families : This booklet provides information for children and their families about what asthma is and how you can manager it better.

AH! Asthma Health Information for Adult Patients and Families: This booklet is intended for adults with asthma and their families.

Maine Asthma Action Management Plan (revised) If you have asthma, you need an action management plan. This colorful sheet will help you manage your asthma!

5 Important Things You Must Know About Asthma
French version
Khmer version
Somali version
Spanish version
Vietnamese version

Belly Breathing Click on this tool to learn how to relax and breathe easier!

For Parents/Guardians of School-aged Children
Maine School Management Plan (revised) The Maine School Management Plan is the only plan for students with asthma that has received statewide acceptance for use throughout Maine. Your doctor can help to fill it out and keep a copy. Your school nurse or daycare provider also should have one.

*NEW* Maine Asthma Plan for Childcare/Preschool & Family This plan is for childcare and preschool organizations for children with asthma.

Deciding When to Keep Your Child Home from School Sometimes it is not easy to know when your child, who suffers with asthma, should be kept home from school. Click here for a guide that will help you make that decision.

How Asthma-Friendly is Your School? Children with asthma need proper support at school to keep their asthma under control and be fully active. Use these questions to find out how well your school assists children and asthma.

Signs of Breathing Distress in Infants and Small Children How do you tell when infants and small children are having trouble breathing? Click on this tool to find out and learn what to do about it.

Instructions for the Babysitter If your child has asthma, your babysitter needs to know how to care for him or her. This tool with help your babysitter with your child's medications and what to do in an emergency.

Information about Triggers
Asthma Triggers: Know Your Enemy Many things can cause asthma symptoms. These things are called asthma triggers. Review this list to see what may be causing your symptoms.

How to Control Things That Make Asthma Worse This worksheet will help you identify things that make your asthma worse. Then, you can work with your doctor to take steps toward getting better.

Tracking Your Symptoms
Asthma Symptom/Peak Flow Diary Use this worksheet to track your asthma symptoms. Then, take it to your doctor and learn how to manage your asthma better.

Taking Medication and Using Your Asthma Devices
How to Use Your Inhaler This brochure teaches asthma patients how to use their metered dose inhalers.
Spanish version
Somali version

How To Use Your Peak Flow Meter This tool teaches patients how to use their peak flow meters.
Spanish version
Somali version

Predicted Peak Flow Measurements What is your predicted peak flow? Click on this tool to find out based on your height and gender.

FAQ's on Steroids Used To Treat Asthma This document answers your questions about using steroids to treat asthma.

How to Access Asthma Care
FAQ's on Barriers to Asthma Care This two page document answers your questions about accessing asthma care.

Resources in this section:
Asthma Links
AH! Asthma Camp for Children
Asthma Home Page

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