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Living And Managing

Self-managing asthma day to day is important to breathe well, stay active, and keep asthma symptoms at bay. Discover the role diet and exercise play in controlling asthma symptoms.

CommonArticle Identifying asthma triggers
Asthma is a long - lasting (chronic) disease of the respiratory system. It causes inflammation in tubes that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes).
CommonArticle Using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI)
Diseases affecting the lungs-such as asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-share many of the same medications.
CommonArticle How to measure peak expiratory flow
As someone with asthma, you know how important it is to monitor your condition. You need to know how well your lungs are working-is their ability to move air in and out staying the same, or is it getting better or worse?
CommonArticle Using a dry powder inhaler
People who have asthma or other lung diseases that make it hard to breathe may use an inhaler to get the medicine they need into their lungs.
CommonArticle Helping your child use a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a mask spacer
Key pointsThe medications used for asthma are often delivered through a metered - dose inhaler (MDI). Using an MDI with a mask spacer:Helps a young child get an accurate dose of medication.
CommonArticle Taking charge of asthma
During an asthma attack, the airways swell and narrow. This makes it hard to breathe. Asthma is a lifelong problem, but it does not have to limit you.
CommonArticle Using an asthma action plan
If you or your child has asthma that requires daily treatment, it is important to have an asthma action plan. An asthma action plan is a written plan that tells you how to treat an asthma attack.
CommonArticle Asthma and Diet: What You Should Know
Further research needs to be done before we understand the exact connection between asthma and diet.
CommonArticle Exercise and Asthma
Is asthma preventing you from exercising? It doesn¡¯t have to! Discover which forms of exercise are best for people with asthma and how to control asthma while exercising.
CommonArticle Asthma Help: Living with Asthma
Need some asthma help? Learn some tips to ease stress and anxiety with asthma.
CommonArticle Stress and Asthma
Discover the connection between stress and asthma and learn how controlling your stress may help reduce your asthma symptoms.
CommonArticle Asthma and Smoking: Why and How to Quit
Get tips on how to quit smoking if you have asthma from WebMD.
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