Asthma Education Resources for American Indian Communities

American Indian communities are disproportionately burdened by asthma as a result of historical and current system barriers to care. Asthma care is a partnership and a shared responsibility between the patient, the health care provider, and the systems supporting them. 

The following asthma education sheets (printable) have been culturally tailored and beautifully designed for health care providers and Tribal communities to support American Indians who have been diagnosed with asthma. 

Please email the MDH Asthma Program staff at health.asthma@state.mn.us if you have any questions about how to use these education materials in a clinic, school, or other community setting. 

Adult Education Sheets

Youth Education Sheets

MDH and other State Agency Related Resources

• About Asthma (MDH)
• Asthma Medication Tools and Resources (MDH)
• Office of American Indian Health (MDH)
• Asthma Home-Based Services (MDH)
• The American Indian QUITLINE - CALL 1-833-9AI-QUIT (MDH/Commercial Tobacco Prevention and Control)
• Chronic Conditions (MDH)
• Weatherization Assistance Program Service Providers by Native American Tribal Nation (Commerce Department) 

Additional Resources 

• National Asthma Data (CDC)
• Learn More Breathe Better Resources - American Indians/Alaska Natives (NIH)
• Strategic Initiative- Asthma Control in Tribal Communities (CDC)
• How does asthma affect Tribal communities? (EPA)
• Tribal Publications (EPA)
• Native Americans and Lung Health (ALA)
• Culturally Tailored Asthma Care: Resources for Supporting Native American Communities (PRIME)

Contact Us

Questions? Please email us at health.asthma@state.mn.us