ASTHMA
HAVE YOU BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH ASTHMA?
Quick Asthma Facts
According to guidelines, patients with asthma should have a check-up with their doctor at least once a year specifically focused on different things related to their asthma, including but not limited to:
• An Asthma Action Plan
• Office Spirometry
• Routine check on symptoms
• Most up-to-date recommended medications for treatment
• Collaboration with your doctor to prevent exacerbations of asthma
• Asthma is a disease of the lungs
• Asthma affects all ages, even kids
• Sometimes, asthma runs in families
SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:
• Wheezing
• Coughing
• Shortness of breath
• Chest tightness
MANY THINGS CAN CAUSE A FLARE OF ASTHMA SUCH AS:
• Infections
• Mold
• Smoke
• Chemicals
• Pets
• Pollution
• Pests
Having an Asthma Action Plan in place can save lives and keep people out of the hospital.
If you think you have asthma, talk to your Robert C Byrd Clinic Provider today.