To achieve the greatest asthma relief, keep a faithful written record of your asthma symptoms and triggers. Be sure to include the following in your asthma diary:
- Instances of shortness of breath, wheezing, or coughing
- Changes to the amount or thickness of your phlegm
- Times when sleep problems occurred because of shortness of breath, wheezing, or coughing
- Instances of pain or tightness in your chest
- Number of times you use your rescue inhaler and how many puffs you take
- Number of days you missed school, work, errands, or other daily activities because of asthma
- Times when workouts or physical activities triggered symptoms
- Episodes of allergy and hay fever symptoms, such as sneezing or runny nose
- Any other triggers that brought on asthma symptoms
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To achieve the greatest asthma relief, keep a faithful written
record of your asthma symptoms and triggers. Be sure to include the
following in your asthma diary: Instances of shortness of breath,
wheezing, or coughing Changes to the amount...
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RealAge answered:To achieve the greatest asthma relief, keep a faithful written record of your asthma symptoms and triggers. Be sure to include the following in your asthma diary: