In children ages 5-17, asthma is the number one cause of school absenteeism and is among the top reasons for pediatric emergency department visits and hospital admissions. The Pediatric Asthma Program at ECU Health is committed to helping children with asthma lead healthier lives with fewer interruptions from their asthma. Learn more about the program and how partnerships are helping the program improve its reach across eastern North Carolina: bit.ly/3yhed5k or click the newsroom link in bio.