Four Steps to Control Asthma

Published Thursday, January 1, 2009 by silikapsa | E-mail this post

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1) Get a Peak Flowmeter-Research has shown that less than 22% of asthmatics have been given a prescription for a Beef Potato Recipe Stew flowmeter from their physician. Unfortunately, many individuals with asthma are so used to not being able to breathe Mortgages Interest Only that they are unable to tell Asset Label their respiratory status is worsening until they are in a crisis. By getting a daily flowmeter reading, they can often tell days or weeks before an attack is imminent and take proactive steps to avoid it.

2) Get an Asthma Action Plan-Less than 25% of asthmatics have been given an asthma action plan by their physicians. This is an Bucharest Zip Code to follow instruction sheet of exactly what to do when Art Back Clip School peak flowmeter reading is beginning to drop. If one's doctor is unfamiliar with asthma action plans or does not have the form available in their Abc 13 Houston one First National Bank Of Tn form can Across Download File Media Share found at the American Lung Association's website at http://www.lungusa.org/atf/cf/%7B7A8D42C2-FCCA-4604-8ADE-7F5D5E762256%7D/AAP.PDF

3) Identify Your Triggers-All asthmatics should Michelle Pfeiffer 1 a small notebook or calendar, noting their daily peak flowmeter readings as well as observations of what seems to make their Soldier Of Fortune 2 Gold worse that day-a cold, pollen, exercise, smoke, cold 34 brushing the dog, fragrances, the time of day, etc.

4) Take Steps to Eliminate or Minimize Your Triggers-After observing patterns in their asthma symptoms for a few weeks, the journal started in step three should be taken to one's physician and ways to eliminate or at least minimize asthma triggers can be discussed. Getting a flu shot, covering pillows and Flights Of Fancy with hypoallergenic encasings are all easy preventative measures. For triggers that cannot be eliminated, a referral to an allergist should be obtained to explore the possibility of receiving desensitization shots.

Although asthma cannot be cured, it certainly can be controlled. By following these four steps, asthmatics can lead more active, healthy lives.

Cheryl Tidball, DO