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Take Control of Your Asthma Today

  • Know the signs.
  • Act early to prevent symptoms.
  • Talk with your healthcare provider about the right treatment plan for you.

Take this quick quiz to find out if your asthma is under control!

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6 Tips to Control Your Asthma

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Know What Asthma Is

Asthma is a lung condition that causes tightening of your airways and inflammation.

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Normal Airway

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Tightening of Airways

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Airway Inflammation with Mucus

➚ More information: What is Asthma?

Know Asthma Symptoms

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Coughing

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Wheezing

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Chest Tightness

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Shortness of Breath

➚ More information: Asthma Symptoms

Know and Avoid Triggers

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Allergens

(pollen, pets,
dust mites, mold)

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Respiratory Infections

(cold, flu)

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Smoke or Air Pollution

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Exercise

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Weather Changes or
Cold Air

➚ More information: Asthma Triggers

Follow an Asthma Action Plan

An Asthma Action Plan helps patients manage symptoms daily and avoid emergencies. It should explain:

  • Daily medications
  • How to recognize worsening symptoms
  • What steps to take during an asthma attack
  • When to seek emergency care
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➚ More information: Asthma Action Plan

Use Medications Correctly

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Asthma medicines are typically in three categories:

  • Rescue/reliever medicines (used during symptoms for quick relief)
  • Controller medicines (typically taken daily to reduce airway inflammation)
  • Add-on therapies (for hard-to-control asthma)

➚ More information: Asthma Medications

When to See an Allergy and Asthma Specialist:

  • Have asthma symptoms more than TWO TIMES A WEEK
  • Use your quick relief inhaler more than TWO TIMES A WEEK
  • Awaken at night with asthma more than TWO TIMES A MONTH
  • Refill your quick relief inhaler more than TWO TIMES A YEAR
  • Use prednisone (pill, liquid, or shot) more than TWO TIMES A YEAR

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