Living with Asthma Program
Don't let asthma sideline your child.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis is proof that children with asthma do not have to sit on the sidelines. Read more.
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has teamed up with former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis, Giant Eagle Pharmacies and the American Respiratory Alliance to spread the word about asthma diagnosis and treatment.
Asthma is a common condition, but in most cases it can easily be kept under control with medication and lifestyle adjustments.
These organizations believe that children with asthma should be able to live normal lives, participate in sports and other activities and sleep normally.
The Living With Asthma program educates parents, teachers and the public about the importance of testing for asthma, as well as how easily it can be treated.
Does your child have asthma? Answer our questionnaire to see if he or she should be checked by a pediatric asthma specialist.
Asthma Screening Questionnaire
A Life Without Limits
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To learn more about asthma, view our 13-minute video, A Life Without Limits, featuring Jerome Bettis.
Nothing gets in the way of Jerome Bettis—not even asthma. Read more.
The Jerome Bettis Show 2005 - Windows
The Jerome Bettis Show 2005 - Macintosh
Jerome Bettis talks with Jay Kolls, MD, Children's Chief of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Allergy and Immunology about managing his asthma.
5 min. 12 sec.
Living with Asthma Television Spot - Windows
Living with Asthma Television Spot - Macintosh
Featuring Jerome Bettis, Jay Kolls, MD, and Giant Eagle Pharmacist Bill Rumcik
60 seconds
QuickTime 7.0 is required to view these segments on Macintosh.
Windows Media Player 10 is required to view these segments using Windows.
Both can be downloaded free by clicking on the appropriate link above.
Video courtesy of KDKA-TV2
