Age

4–17

Sex

ALL

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

Caregivers of patients aged 4 - 17 years (inclusive) will be eligible for study participation if they meet the following criteria:
1. Presentation to the ED with a chief complaint related to an asthma exacerbation such as shortness of breath, respiratory distress, wheezing, etc…
2. Receive an albuterol treatment in the ED
3. Previous history of asthma as represented in the medical record or by parental report
4. Have a cell phone that is able to receive text messages
5. Able to communicate and provide consent in English or Spanish

Caregivers of patients will be excluded from this study for the following reasons:
1. First episode of wheezing
2. Admitted to the hospital
3. Co-morbid respiratory disease:
1. Cystic fibrosis
2. Bronchiectasis
3. Pulmonary hypertension
4. Other chronic lung disease
4. Current cancer diagnosis
5. Previous cardiovascular surgery
6. Inflammatory bowel disease
7. Sickle Cell disease

Use of Text Messages to Improve Care For Children Following an ED Visit for Asthma