If you have asthma, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 25 million Americans, including 4.6 million children, are affected by asthma. Allergens, air pollution, outside temperatures, exercise and more can trigger asthma symptoms.
Fortunately, you can still be healthy, stay active and breathe easier with treatments and medicines. An asthma diagnosis is the first step in creating an asthma action plan – a strategy to manage your symptoms through medicines and trigger avoidance. With the help of your action plan, your doctor and your care team, you’ll have the tools you need to help live and breathe more comfortably.
Asthma basics
Asthma is a lung disease that causes your air passages to become red and swollen. This inflammation makes you extra sensitive to allergens, irritants, hard physical activity, certain medicines and more.
Get customized resources, guidance and support from an experienced asthma specialist – confidentially and at no extra cost. Your asthma expert will work with you and your care team to create a plan that helps you breathe easier and do more of what you love.
Additional information and resources
Find out more about living with asthma – including the basics for children, teens and adults – and how to use an asthma action plan: