Asthma

Learn about asthma

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.

Find practical, how-to information in topics such as:

• Asthma in Teens and Adults
• Taking charge of asthma
• Using an asthma action plan
• Using a metered-dose inhaler
• Using a dry powder inhaler

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• Health Topics
• Medical Tests
• Medications
• Make a Wise Decision
• Take Action

Health Topics

Allergy shots (immunotherapy) for asthma

Asthma action plan

Asthma During Pregnancy

Asthma in Children

Asthma in Teens and Adults

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 quick relief during asthma attacks

Theophylline for long-term control of asthma

Make a Wise Decision

Should I take allergy shots (immunotherapy) for allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma?

Take Action

Helping your child use a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a mask spacer

How to measure peak expiratory flow

Identifying asthma triggers

Taking charge of asthma

Using a dry powder inhaler

Using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI)

Using an asthma action plan

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Author:	Lila Havens	Last Updated September 1, 2006
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
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