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: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Watchdog Group Says U.S. Food Recalls Rose Again Last Year

    Athletes Can Expect High Ozone, Pollen Counts for Paris Olympics

    Wildfire Smoke Is Choking America's Cities -- Is Yours on the List?

    Some Chocolate Products Labeled 'Dairy-Free' Contain Milk, FDA Finds

    FDA Warns Top National Bakery to Stop Listing Allergens in Products When They Aren't There

    Babies Who Got Only Breast Milk in Hospital Have Lower Asthma Rates

    How Early Antibiotic Use Could Raise Kids' Asthma Risk

    Too Few Asthma Patients Are Using Updated Inhalers

    Back-to-School Tips to Helping Your Kids Breathe Easier

    Asthma Risk Doubles in People With Diabetes

    Universal Flu Vaccine Blocks Infection in Mice

    Could OTC Nasal Sprays Ease Colds & Flu and Cut Antibiotic Use?

    How To Fight Common Wintertime Respiratory Viruses

    ERs Might Be Good Spots to Offer Flu Shots

    Patient Hospitalized in Louisiana With First U.S. Case of Severe Bird Flu