Asthma: Prevention
is a (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways.
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Prevention of Asthma
You can’t prevent . However, you can take steps to control the disease and prevent its symptoms. For example:
Learn about your and ways to control it. Follow your written action plan. (For a sample plan, go to the National , Lung, and Institute’s “”) Use medicines as your doctor prescribes. Identify and try to avoid things that make your worse ( triggers). However, one trigger you should not avoid is physical activity. Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Talk with your doctor about medicines that can help you stay active. Keep track of your and level of control. Get regular checkups for your .For more details about how to prevent and attacks, go to “How Is Asthma Treated and Controlled?”
Living With
If you have , you’ll need long-term care. Successful asthma…