New Hampshire Asthma Control Program

May 2011


Young Boy:

Hi, I'm Cameron. I’m six and I have Asthma.

Let's play a game.
Pretend you are under water, and the only way you can breathe is 
through a tiny straw that sticks out of the water.
You get scared, but the only way to get air is through that straw.
This is what it feels like when I have an Asthma attack.
Not very fun, huh?

My Asthma gets worse when I am around cigarette smoke.
And I don't get to pick where I live or the places I go.

Man:

Smoke and toxins from cigarettes travel from apartment to apartment 
and cling to your clothes, furniture and car seats. Second and thirdhand 
smoke can cause Asthma attacks.

If you smoke and have kids in your life, think about getting free help to quit today.
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.