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How can I exercise if I have asthma?
When you exercise, you will help your asthma if you follow these tips: Go easy. Start exercising... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are some tips to help me control my asthma?
Here are some tips that will help you control your asthma: Follow your doctor’s orders.... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the benefits of controlling my asthma?
Your doctor’s office can help you make a plan just for you to help you control your asthma. A... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is asthma treated?
Several different kinds of medicine help people with asthma. People who have asthma don’t... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why should I get a pneumonia vaccine if I have asthma?
People who have asthma should get the pneumococcal vaccine to protect against pneumonia and talk to... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why should I get a flu shot if I have asthma?
Influenza, commonly called the flu, is caused by the influenza virus, which infects the respiratory... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is an asthma action plan?
All people with asthma should have an asthma action plan. An asthma action plan (also called a... Full Answer12/31/1969
What common types of medications are used to control asthma?
Asthma medicines come in two types: quick-relief and long-term control. Quick-relief medicines... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are some common physical triggers for asthma attacks?
Infections linked to influenza (flu), colds, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can trigger an... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I avoid common environmental asthma triggers?
An asthma attack can happen when you are exposed to "asthma triggers.” Here's how you can... Full Answer12/31/1969
What happens to the lungs during an asthma attack?
An asthma attack may include coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, and trouble breathing. The attack... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is asthma diagnosed?
It can be hard to tell if someone has asthma, especially in children under age five. Having a... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I control my asthma?
Successful asthma management includes knowing the warning signs of an attack, avoiding things that... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the risk factors for asthma?
Here are some risk factors that make a person more likely to have asthma: Gender: Women are more... Full Answer12/31/1969
How common is asthma?
In 2011, 18.9 million adults had asthma. That’s equal to one in 12 adults. 7.1 million... Full Answer12/31/1969
