Pacnj.org

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Welcome to PAC-NJ - Asthma Coalition of New Jersey

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The American Lung Association of New Jersey and the New Jersey Thoracic Society have initiated the formation of The Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of New Jersey (PACNJ) to act as a statewide clearinghouse for asthma programs and services. With 150 members on six task forces, PACNJ is working with schools, child care providers, physicians, nurses, health insurers, community groups and environmental agencies to reach all individuals in New Jersey with the most effective methods for managing their asthma. The Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of New Jersey’s task forces are focused on achieving the following goals:

Work to ensure that all public and private education and child care in New Jersey will understand and cooperate with the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Guidelines in partnership of care for managing asthma.

Works to ensure that all physicians and primary health care providers treating children with asthma will use the NHLBI Guidelines as the protocol for asthma management.

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