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Asthma Action Plan 

Using an action plan takes the guesswork out of treating asthma episodes. The action plan outlines how to manage asthma without always going to the doctor's office or the hospital. Using an action plan created just for a patient diagnosed with asthma may also help maintain activities without suffering an increase in asthma symptoms.

Following an asthma action plan can help prevent and reduce inflammation in the bronchial tubes. This can also help prevent permanent bronchial scarring called “lung re-modeling”.

An Asthma Action Plan Helps to:
  • Take the guesswork out of treating episodes by telling the patient what to do when they have an asthma episode. Often, the patient can manage their symptoms without going to the physician's office or the hospital.
  • Prevent or reduce the severity of episodes by letting them know what to watch for and how to treat the episode early.
  • Control asthma symptoms so that the patient or a child with asthma continues to be active with fewer asthma problems.

View a Sample Asthma Action Plan from the Department of Health & Human Services.