Health Tip: Live Better With Asthma

(HealthDay News) -- By keeping your asthma under control and creating a plan for when attacks strike, asthma doesn't have to ruin your health.

The U.S. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute suggests:

  • With help from your doctor, create an asthma action plan. It should include steps for taking medication, and what to do if symptoms worsen.
  • Learn about, and avoid, asthma triggers.
  • Get regular medical checkups.
  • Take medication as prescribed. Practice using inhaled medication in front of your doctor, if needed.
  • Record asthma symptoms and peak flow readings in a journal to share with your doctor.

    • Date Published: 10/5/2015 9:15:02 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Allergy Season Is Near: Be Prepared

    IV Anemia Meds Can Sometimes Trigger Severe Allergy

    FDA OKs Drug to Help Immune-Compromised Fend Off COVID

    Stay Independent of Asthma, Allergies This July 4th

    As Climate Change Worsens Allergy Season, Tips on How to Cope

    Men Exposed to Cigarette Smoke in Childhood More Likely to Have Asthmatic Kids

    1 in 7 U.S. High School Students Now Vapes

    Liability Fears Keep Some Schools From Stocking Asthma Inhalers

    Parent's Mental Health Can Affect Kids' Asthma Care

    Why Treatment Helps Some Asthma Patients More Than Others

    CDC Panel Urges Seniors to Get New, More Potent Flu Shot This Fall

    America's ER Docs Warn of Surge in Patients Due to 'Tripledemic'

    Going Viral: Flu Rebounds as Omicron Variant Surges

    'Live' Type of Flu Shot Is Safe for Kids With Asthma: Study

    With Tough Flu Season Already Here, An Expert Answers Your Flu Shot Questions