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
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
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
Credits
| Author | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Last Updated | May 7, 2008 |
| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS | Last Updated: May 7, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine | |
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