Asthma Care Guide

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Care Guide
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.

	Let's Get Started
	Taking Control of Asthma What Is Asthma? Know the Signs
	Diagnosis and Treatment
	How Asthma Is Diagnosed The Levels of Severity Determine Your Goals and Expectations Asthma Drugs Drug Delivery Devices
	Master Your Asthma
	Understand Your Action Plan Make "Peak Flow" a Habit! Avoid Asthma Triggers 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?
	Related Conditions
	Allergic Rhinitis Bronchitis - acute Bronchitis - chronic COPD Sinusitis
	Asthma Triggers
	Animal Dander Cigarette Smoke Dust Mites Mold Pollen
	Asthma "How-To" Guides
	How to use an inhaler How to use a nebulizer How to use a peak flow meter How to use a spacer
	Helpful Handouts
	Action Plan: Signs Only Action Plan: Peak Flow Asthma: Key Points Self-Test: Is Your Asthma Under Control? Asthma Glossary
	Personal Stories
	Karen, age 35: "I was diagnosed with asthma at age 5..." Will, age 9: "Why was I born with asthma?..." Joe, age 23: "Even with asthma, I exercise frequently..." Nancy Hogshead: Winner of 4 Olympic medals... Jim Ryun: Participant in 3 consecutive Olympics, breaking several world records...