Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Jari Askins launched the Winning With Asthma statewide campaign Monday, September 8.  The campaign kicked off at Nathan Hale High School’s East Side Stadium in Tulsa.

Winning with Asthma is an online program that trains coaches, physical education teachers and others in asthma management.

Founded in Utah and Minnesota, the “Winning with Asthma” program was created so coaches could learn about asthma, how it affects an athlete’s ability to compete, and how they could help athletes manage their symptoms while playing their best.

Askins noted that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cite asthma as the third-leading cause of hospitalization among children under 15 years old.

Participants who visit www.winningwithasthma.org and complete the free online training will receive a certificate of completion, informational pamphlet and clipboard outlining what should be done during an asthma attack.