Asthma makes you cough and wheeze and can make it hard to breathe. Here’s what you can do to feel better.
Learn how to control your asthma.
Take your medicines and use your inhalers as prescribed.
Work with your doctor’s office to create an asthma action plan.
Avoid common triggers that can set off your asthma.
Do not smoke. Stay away from people who smoke.
During your visit to the doctor’s office or clinic ask:
How to use your inhaler.
About long-term medicines and quick relief medicines.
How to find what triggers your asthma.
Call your doctor or go to the hospital if it is hard to breathe and your medicines are not helping.
