Self-Care

Management of Asthma
One part of asthma management is to identify and avoid the things that trigger your asthma. You also need to understand how to take your asthma medications.

Managing a Chronic Condition
Part of the treatment for chronic conditions involves adopting the same healthy lifestyle habits that are important for everyone.

Asthma Action Plan Worksheet
Your health care team will help you fill out your Action Plan. Provide the information requested to see how well you are managing your asthma.

Know Your Peak Flow
You and your health care provider can use information from a peak-flow meter to help stop a flare-up in its tracks.

People with Asthma Need Yearly Flu Shot
Getting the flu can be serious business for people with asthma. That’s why it’s important to take steps to prevent it.

Asthma: Out of Breath at a Meal
Try to breathe evenly while chewing. If you begin feeling short of breath, take a break between bites.

Fight Asthma with the Right Nutrition
Some experts believe that you may reduce your asthma symptoms by eating certain foods.

Traveling with Asthma
Whether you pack a suitcase every week or once a year, you probably know that traveling takes a little extra preparation when you have asthma.