Asthma

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If you or your child has asthma, you know how scary it can be when you can't catch your breath. Asthma is a long-term problem, but it doesn't have to limit you. Learning all you can about asthma is the first step to living the life you want, and our asthma topics are here to help.

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Health Topics
Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy) for Asthma Assessing Your Asthma Knowledge Asthma Action Plan Asthma Action Plan: Green Zone Asthma Action Plan: Red Zone Asthma Action Plan: Yellow Zone Asthma and GERD Asthma and Vocal Cord Problems Asthma and Wheezing Asthma Attack Asthma Diary Asthma During Pregnancy Asthma in Children Asthma in Children: Knowing How Bad an Attack Is Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Treatment Asthma in Teens and Adults Asthma Treatment Goals Asthma Triggers Asthma: Controlling Cockroaches Asthma: Educating Yourself and Your Child Asthma: How to Overcome Treatment Obstacles Asthma: Overcoming Obstacles to Taking Medicines Asthma: Overuse of Quick-Relief Medicines Asthma: Peak Expiratory Flow and Personal Best Asthma: Pollen as a Trigger Asthma: Symptoms of Difficulty Breathing Asthma: Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines Asthma's Impact on Your Child's Life Challenge Tests for Asthma Classification of Asthma Complications of Allergic Rhinitis Differences Between COPD and Asthma Exercise-Induced Asthma Forced Expiratory Volume and Forced Vital Capacity Health Tracking Forms and Checklists How Asthma Develops in Children Living With More Than One Health Problem Medical History for Asthma Monitoring Asthma Treatment Nebulizer for Asthma Treatment Occupational Asthma Omalizumab for Asthma Physical Exam for Asthma Pollen Counts Steroid Medicine for Asthma: Myths and Facts Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home Treating Asthma in Babies and Younger Children

Medical Tests
Home Lung Function Test Lung Function Tests

Medications
Anticholinergics for Asthma Inhaled Corticosteroids for Long-Term Control of Asthma Leukotriene Pathway Modifiers for Long-Term Control of Asthma Long-Acting Beta2-Agonists for Long-Term Control of Asthma Mast Cell Stabilizers for Long-Term Control of Asthma Short-Acting Beta2-Agonists for Quick Relief of Asthma Symptoms Systemic Corticosteroids for Relief During Asthma Attacks Theophylline for Long-Term Control of Asthma

Make a Wise Decision
Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots?

Take Action
Asthma in Children: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer Asthma: Identifying Your Triggers Asthma: Measuring Peak Flow Asthma: Taking Charge of Your Asthma Asthma: Using an Asthma Action Plan Breathing Exercises: Using a Manual Incentive Spirometer Breathing Problems: Using a Dry Powder Inhaler Breathing Problems: Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler

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Last Revised: April 21, 2012

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Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

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