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Show Lung Assoc. sponsors asthma training Hospital Auditorium from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The registration lee for these classes is $35. Once again, those with financial hardship can arrange to pay a- partial fee. A completed physician's referral form is also required for these classes. A Childhood Asthma Self-Care Training Program will be conducted con-ducted in Utah County by the Utah Lung Association. Enrollment is n now being accepted for children age 2 to 14 for classes beginning March 6. The classes will be conducted at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo. Parents attend the training program with their children. A physician's referral is required for registration. According to Franklin K. Brough, Executive Director of the Utah Lunch Association, the program teaches self-care skills and other asthma coping measures that help people relieve some asthma episodes. It helps children and parents gain control and self-esleem self-esleem to combat a disease that produces serious physical, social and emotional consequences for patient and family. Molly Welch, ULA Childhood Astham Program Coordinator says, "Children who implement self-care skills have been shown to have less hospitalization, fewer doctor visits, less school absenteeism and more self-confidence." The Preschool Asthma Program is for children age two to five and one or both parents. It consists of six one-hour class sessions held Tuesdays and Fridays from March 6 to 23. The classes will be held in the Utah Valley Hospital Respiratory Care Conference Room from 3 to 4 p.m. A registration fee of $25 and completed physician's referral form are required for pre-registration. pre-registration. Those who have financial hardship can make arrangements to pay a partial fee. This class will be limited to six children, so early registration is advantageous. The Family Asthma Program is for children age six to 14 and one or both parents. It consists of eight one and one-half hour class sessions, held Tuesdays and Fridays from March 6 to March 30. The classes will be conducted in the Utah Valley |