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Living with asthma requires that you be prepared for an asthma attack with an asthma action plan, take your medicine according to your doctor's orders, avoid your triggers as much as possible and be aware of how you are feeling emotionally and physically.
Asthma Action Plan
Having an asthma action plan is an essential part of successful asthma management. The plan should be developed with your…
At Home
Although household asthma triggers can not be completely eliminated there are steps you can take to "asthma-proof" your home as much as possible. The most common…
Diet and Exercise
Diet and exercise can be an important tool to control asthma. People who have asthma and are overweight may help reduce asthma symptoms if they lose weight. Long-term…
Emotional Health
If you suffer from asthma, it is extremely important for you to manage your emotional health - especially your stress levels - as this can trigger symptoms, including…
Medication Compliance
Even when an asthma patient is symptom-free, it is still very important to take their medications. Taking inhaled corticosteroids work better than any other asthma medicine…
Minimizing Triggers
Determining what your asthma triggers are is the first step in controlling your asthma symptoms. Some of the top asthma triggers include stress, allergies, cold air, and…
Traveling
Traveling away from home requires at least some level of planning for the average person, but if you have asthma, you will need to do bit more leg work. Some tips include…
Hot Topics
My grandma often talked about the word frugal, and the importance of living within your means. At the same time, however, she preached that there are two things every person must have regardless of cost: a good pair of shoes and a…
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