4 Patient-Friendly Asthma Self-Management Videos for Educators

Asthma education doesn’t have to overwhelm patients to be effective.In this episode of RTs Share Tea, Linda Fry — Thee Asthma Lady — shares 4 patient-friendly asthma self-management videos that asthma educators and respiratory therapists can use to improve patient understanding and build confidence.If you work with patients with asthma, you already know: Clear, simple education is key to better asthma control and fewer unnecessary ER visits.These short, easy-to-follow videos reinforce essential self-management skills patients can revisit anytime.In this episode, you’ll learn how to use videos that cover:• The basics of asthma• Identifying and managing asthma triggers• Understanding how to use an Asthma Action Plan• Proper inhaler techniqueLinda also shares practical strategies for integrating these tools into clinic visits, community programs, and follow-up care to strengthen patient engagement and long-term asthma self-management. And no — this episode is not sponsored. No partnerships. No promo codes. Just me sharing the tea on resources I personally use and trust in my asthma education work. If you're a Respiratory Therapist, Asthma Educator (AE-C), Community Health Worker, or healthcare professional, this episode will give you practical tools to simplify asthma education and support stronger patient outcomes. Subscribe for more conversations on respiratory care, asthma education, and professional growth for RTs. Videos mentioned below:AAFA Asthma Basichttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CSpr9mvMtLoTedEx Asthma 101https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PzfLDi-sL3wFor how to use Asthma Action Planhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dvcBapdEFaU&pp=0gcJCY4Bo7VqN5tDFor inhaler techniquehttps://allergyasthmanetwork.org/what-is-asthma/how-to-use-asthma-inhalers/#MDIBonus webinar for asthma educators https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/webinars-updates/effective-patient-education-for-asthma/#AsthmaEducation #RespiratoryTherapist #AsthmaSelfManagement #AsthmaControl #AsthmaEducator #PatientEducation #RTsShareTea