How Can I Keep My Asthma Under Control?

Have you worked with your doctor to make an asthma action plan?

Do you take asthma medication as prescribed by your doctor?

Do you know how to use an inhaler properly?

Do you understand how your asthma medication works?

Do you know your triggers?

Do you know how to limit your exposure to asthma triggers or avoid them altogether?

If you are a smoker, have you stopped smoking?

Do you avoid passive smoking?

Do you keep fit by exercising?

Do you know how to successfully deal with stress?

Do you take measures against colds and flu (getting a flu shot, wash your hands, avoid close contact with people who are sick)?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways that can help you keep your asthma under control. It is important to know your asthma triggers and how to avoid them. Each time you are exposed to asthma triggers, your airways will be irritated and your asthma symptoms will get worse. You must take your asthma medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Asthma is a chronic disease and you must take certain asthma medications every day, even when you have no symptoms. You need to learn how to use an inhaler properly. If you have any doubts, ask your doctor to explain how to improve your technique.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to keep your asthma under control.