Asthma

Learn about asthma

If you or your child has asthma, you know how scary it can be when you can't catch your breath. Asthma is a long-term problem, but it doesn't have to limit you. Learning all you can about asthma is the first step to living the life you want, and our asthma topics are here to help.

Find practical, how-to information in topics such as:

• Asthma in Teens and Adults.
• Asthma: Measuring peak flow.
• Asthma: Taking charge of your asthma.
• Asthma: Using an asthma action plan.
• Asthma: Using a dry powder inhaler.
• Asthma: Using a metered-dose inhaler.

More Information

• Health Topics
• Medical Tests
• Medications
• Make a Wise Decision
• Take Action

Health Topics

Allergy shots (immunotherapy) for asthma

Asthma action plan

Asthma During Pregnancy

Asthma in Children

Asthma in Teens and Adults

Medical Tests

Home Lung Function Test

Lung Function Tests

Medications

Anticholinergics for asthma

Inhaled corticosteroids for long-term control of asthma

Leukotriene pathway modifiers for long-term control of asthma

Long-acting beta2-agonists for long-term control of asthma

Mast cell stabilizers for long-term control of asthma

Short-acting beta2-agonists for quick relief of asthma symptoms

Systemic corticosteroids for quick relief during asthma attacks

Theophylline for long-term control of asthma

Make a Wise Decision

Allergies: Should I take allergy shots?

Take Action

Asthma in children: Helping a child use a metered-dose inhaler and mask spacer

Asthma: Identifying your triggers

Asthma: Measuring peak flow

Asthma: Taking charge of your asthma

Asthma: Using an asthma action plan

Breathing problems: Using a dry powder inhaler

Breathing problems: Using a metered-dose inhaler

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: May 7, 2008
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
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