• Asthma trigger identification and avoidance
• Monitoring peak flow and asthma symptoms at home
• Taking medications as prescribed, especially controller medications.

As usual, any asthma treatment plan will be individualized and the product of direct communication with your asthma provider.

There is one important note regarding asthma treatment in adults - whether adult or childhood onset. Unlike children and adolescents, adults are more likely to have other medical issues for which they are taking medication. Some of these conditions and treatments may be affected by asthma medications. It is critical that your asthma provider know all the medications you are taking when putting together an asthma treatment plan - both prescription and over-the-counter.

While there are subtle differences between adult and childhood-onset asthma in terms of diagnosis and prognosis, the goals of treatment for the doctor and patient remain the same - trigger avoidance, symptom control, and an individually tailored action plan and medication regimen.