What to Expect from Your Asthma Treatment
- Freedom from asthma symptoms
- A full nights sleep without being awakened due to asthma symptoms
- No loss of time from school or work due to asthma
- Full participation in physical activities including sports and exercise
- No emergency room visits or hospital admissions
- Few or no side effects from asthma medicine
You will need to work with your doctor to achieve every goal. If you are not meeting a goal, your treatment may simply need to be changed. Report asthma symptoms to your doctor and work out a written Asthma Action Plan.
You can expect to be free of asthma symptoms by:
- Taking your medication/s correctly
- Avoiding things that trigger your symptoms
- Monitoring your peak flow level every day
- Following a written Asthma Action Plan
Call your doctor today to review your asthma care!
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