The Montana Asthma Home Visiting Program (MAP) is a home based intervention program. Services are provided to children ages 0-17 diagnosed with asthma. The program supports you and your child through:

• Improve asthma control and quality of life
• Manage prescribed medication
• Complete an environmental assessment to help reduce and eliminate identified asthma triggers

All children enrolled in the program receive an asthma/allergy mattress and pillow cover to help reduce nighttime symptoms. 

Eligible children will also receive a free air purifier with a HEPA filter.

All services and products are free of charge, regardless of income or insurance.

Asthma is one of the most common childhood illnesses.  In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 7.1 million children have asthma.  It is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism and can cause physical, emotional, and financial burdens if not well controlled.  Knowing what it is, how it affects the body, and ways to help control it are key to a child's optimum health.

Asthma causes the airways in the lungs to become inflamed which in turn make them very sensitive. Along with inflammation, the cells in the airways produce extra thick mucous and the muscles around these airways tighten. Together, these events can result in symptoms such as wheezing, feeling short of breath, coughing, or chest tightness and less oxygen to the body.

There may be extended periods of time that your child is feeling well but it is important to maintain asthma therapies as prescribed and continue to monitor triggers.