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.

How often do asthma action plans need to be updated?

How often should you update your child's asthma action? An asthma action plan is a guide for how to handle your child's asthma flare. Review the plan with your child's doctor at least once every 6 months.

How can you prevent asthma triggers?

During an asthma attack, also called an asthma exacerbation, the airways become swollen and inflamed. The muscles around the airways contract and the airways produce extra mucus, causing the breathing (bronchial) tubes to narrow. During an attack, you may cough, wheeze and have trouble breathing.

What is the typical treatment for asthma and how does it improve asthma symptoms?

Quick-relief inhalers (bronchodilators) quickly open swollen airways that are limiting breathing. In some cases, allergy medications are necessary. Long-term asthma control medications, generally taken daily, are the cornerstone of asthma treatment.

How do you use an inhaler?

Put the inhaler in your mouth. Press down on the inhaler quickly to release the medicine as you start to breathe in slowly. Breathe in slowly for 3 to 5 seconds. Hold your breath for 10 seconds to allow medicine to go deeply into your lungs.

What is peak flow testing?

Peak flow measurement is a quick test to measure air flowing out of the lungs. The measurement is also called the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) or the peak expiratory flow (PEF). … The measurement should be started after a full lung inhalation. During the test, you blow forcefully into the mouthpiece of a device.

What is asthma management?

Quick-relief inhalers (bronchodilators) quickly open swollen airways that are limiting breathing. In some cases, allergy medications are necessary. Long-term asthma control medications, generally taken daily, are the cornerstone of asthma treatment.