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This video goes over what asthma is, how to control it, the importance of an asthma action plan, and how to use an inhaler.
...during pregnancy? Sometimes. During pregnancy, your asthma symptoms might get better, get worse, or stay the same. How is asthma treated? Asthma is treated with different types of medicines. These can be...
...What is asthma? This is a disease that affects the lungs and can make it hard to breathe. Some people with asthma have symptoms all the time. Others rarely have any. But most people with asthma have symptoms...
...severe asthma and frequent asthma attacks should see a doctor who specializes in asthma. What if I want to get pregnant? Talk to your doctor about how to manage your asthma. Keeping your asthma well managed...
...because exercise does not actually cause asthma. But it can trigger symptoms in some people who already have asthma. Some people have no other symptoms of asthma. They only need treatment for the breathing...
This video goes over why exercise may help control asthma, how to avoid asthma flare-ups during exercise, and when to call a doctor.
This video goes over what an asthma action plan is and how to use one. The video includes an action plan to be filled out with the help of a doctor, pharmacist, or asthma educator.
This video goes over why pets can cause problems for people with asthma and how to prevent problems with pets.
This video goes over how house dust may affect asthma and what you can do to help prevent problems.
...preventing asthma symptoms are listed below. Quick-relief inhalers These are prescription medicines put into inhalers you take to relieve asthma symptoms when they happen. Everyone with asthma should have...
This video goes over why even small amounts of smoke can be dangerous for people with asthma and how to prevent problems. It also gives helpful information for those considering quitting smoking.
...open the airway quickly to stop symptoms of an asthma attack in 5 to 15 minutes. Everyone with asthma should have a quick-relief inhaler to use during an asthma attack. Carry it with you at all times. Make...
...open the airway quickly to stop symptoms of an asthma attack in 5 to 15 minutes. Everyone with asthma should have a quick-relief inhaler to use during an asthma attack. Most people need these medicines 1 or...
This video goes over how strong smells may affect people with asthma and how to prevent problems.
...child was seen in the ED for an asthma "attack." This is when asthma symptoms get worse, leading to coughing, wheezing, or trouble breathing. Many things can cause asthma to get worse, like a cold, allergies...
...know? You came to the ED for an asthma "attack." This is when asthma symptoms get worse, leading to coughing, wheezing, or trouble breathing. Many things can cause asthma to get worse, like a cold, allergies...
...severe and they need medical help. How do I create an asthma action plan for my child? You, your child, and their doctor will work together to make an asthma action plan. Here is an example of an action plan...
This video goes over how colds or the flu may affect asthma, how to avoid getting sick, and what people with asthma should do when they get sick.
...That way, you can avoid them so your symptoms don't get worse. What are some common triggers? Common asthma triggers are: ● Getting sick, like with a cold, the flu, COVID-19, or a lung or sinus infection ●...
This video goes over how asthma affects your lungs and airways and what symptoms this causes.
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