What does an asthma action plan look like?

What does an asthma action plan look like?

Your asthma action plan will include your medicines and instructions for what to do when you are feeling well, what to do when you have asthma symptoms and what to do when your asthma symptoms are getting worse. It should include the names of your medicines, how much to take and when to take it.

What is the routine care for asthma?

You use a reliever inhaler to treat your symptoms when they occur. They should relieve your symptoms within a few minutes. Tell a GP or asthma nurse if you have to use your reliever inhaler 3 or more times a week. They may suggest additional treatment, such as a preventer inhaler.

What is an asthma control test?

The Asthma Control Test™ provides a numerical score to help you and your healthcare provider determine if your asthma symptoms are well controlled. Take this test if you are 12 years or older. … IF YOUR SCORE IS 19 OR LESS, Your asthma symptoms may not be as well controlled as they could be.

What is the red zone for asthma?

The yellow zone means that you are experiencing symptoms. This is where you should slow down and follow the steps including the use of your quick-relief medicine to keep your asthma from getting worse. And, the red zone means you are experiencing severe asthma symptoms or an asthma flare-up.

What is severe asthma?

Severe asthma refers to asthma that does not respond well to regular asthma treatments, such as inhaled corticosteroids and inhaled bronchodilator medications. More than 26 million people in the United States have asthma. Severe asthma is relatively uncommon, generally affecting 5–10% of people with asthma.

What inhalers are used for asthma?

Asthma is caused by swelling (inflammation) of the breathing tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. … Common asthma triggers include: allergies (to house dust mites, animal fur or pollen, for example) smoke, pollution and cold air.

How often should an asthma action plan be updated?

Q4: How often does an Asthma Action Plan need to be updated? Asthma Action Plans should be reviewed when patients are reassessed by their doctor, and approximately every 12 months. If there are no changes in diagnosis or management the medical information on the Asthma Action Plan may not need to be updated.