Primary Care Asthma Program (PCAP)

A specialized healthcare provider works with the health services and urban health teams to provide one-to-one care and education on asthma. The Primary Care Asthma Program (PCAP) is part of Ontario’s Asthma Plan of Action.

Services include:

• Education - sharing information, answering questions and distributing educational materials
• Monitoring - breathing tests (spirometry), peak flow monitoring and respiratory assessments
• Self-Management Training - puffers (respiratory medication), self-monitoring and creation of an asthma action plan
• Home Visits - doctors and nurse practitioners visit shelters and homes upon request
• Presentations and materials for schools and community groups (upon request)

People often ask:

• "What is asthma?"
• "What causes asthma?"
• "How do I know if my child has asthma?"
• "Will they outgrow it?"
• "Can they still play sports?"
• "What happens if we don’t treat asthma?"
• "Can I control my asthma?"
• "How does smoking affect it?"
• "What do asthma medications do?"
• "Will there be side effects?"