Asthma is a chronic condition that can be controlled. Asthma management is easier than in the past, thanks to new medications and a greater understanding of what causes the condition.

This step-by-step guide will help people with asthma lead normal lives and avoid emergency situations.

I. Let's Get Started

Step 1: Taking control of asthma

Step 2: What is asthma?

Step 3: Know the signs

II. Diagnosis and Treatment

Step 4: How asthma is diagnosed

Step 5: The levels of severity

Step 6: Determine your goals and expectations

Step 7: Asthma drugs

Step 8: Drug delivery devices

III. Master Your Asthma

Step 9: Understand your action plan

Step 10: Make "peak flow" a habit!

Step 11: Avoid asthma triggers

Step 12: Visit your doctor regularly

Learn More A new type of drug: IgE inhibitor Asthma and aging Asthma fast facts Children age 5 and under Drug delivery devices: Metered dose inhalers and spacers Drug delivery devices: Dry powder inhalers Drug delivery devices: nebulizers Drug treatment: Long-term control drugs Drug treatment: Quick-relief drugs Exercise-induced asthma Inhaler propellants will be changing Respiratory system School & asthma: Have a management plan School & asthma: Physical activity School & asthma: Questions to ask School & asthma: Student access to medications Spirometry What's your asthma story?

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Allergic rhinitis Bronchitis - acute Bronchitis - chronic COPD Sinusitis	Animal dander Cigarette smoke Dust mites Mold Pollen

Helpful Handouts Action plan: Signs only Action plan: Peak flow

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