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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.
Asthma: Measuring Peak Flow.
Asthma: Taking Charge of Your Asthma.
Asthma: Using an Asthma Action Plan.
Breathing Problems: Using a Dry Powder Inhaler.
Breathing Problems: Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler.

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Allergies: Controlling Cockroaches
Allergy Shots for Asthma
Assessing Your Asthma Knowledge
Asthma Action Plan
Asthma Action Plan: Red 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 Teens and Adults
Asthma Treatment Goals
Asthma Zones
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: Symptoms of Difficulty Breathing
Asthma: Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines
Asthma's Impact on Your Child's Life
Exercise-Induced Asthma
Forced Expiratory Volume and Forced Vital Capacity
Inhaled Corticosteroids for Asthma
Inhaled Quick-Relief Medicines for Asthma
Living With More Than One Health Problem
My Asthma Action Plan
Occupational Asthma
Omalizumab for Asthma
Steroid Medicine for Asthma: Myths and Facts
Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home
Treating Asthma in Babies and Younger Children

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Current as of: October 25, 2024

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