Questions to ask your doctor about asthma

For optimal asthma management, you need to work hand in hand with your doctor. Here are important questions to ask your doctor about asthma:

Am I using my medications properly?

Correct inhaler and nebulizer use is vital to get the most out of medications and prevent asthma flare-ups. Show your doctor how you are using your medication to check if you are doing it correctly.

How do I reduce my asthma triggers?

An asthma trigger is a thing, activity or condition that makes asthma worse. Your doctor can help you identify your asthma triggers and recommend simple solutions to reduce and avoid these triggers.

How do I best manage my asthma?

You can work with your doctor in developing an asthma action plan that gives specific instructions for early treatment of your asthma symptoms.

Is it safe to exercise with asthma?

Regular exercise can help your asthma. If asthma symptoms are preventing you from exercising, your doctor can recommend small changes in your asthma action plan to provide asthma relief during exercise or other activity.

How can I monitor my asthma symptoms?

Monitoring asthma symptoms is a key component to keeping asthma in good control. Your doctor can tell you more about keeping a symptoms journal or diary and other ways to monitor your asthma symptoms.

What kinds of tests will I need to monitor my asthma?

Close monitoring of your asthma is key to keeping it under control. Your doctor can tell you more about tests to monitor asthma, such as peak flow, spirometry, challenge tests, and allergy testing.

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