Asthma in Teens and Adults

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Learning about asthma:	What is asthma? What causes it? Can I prevent asthma or asthma episodes? What are the symptoms of asthma? What happens in asthma? What increases my risk of asthma? How is the severity of asthma classified? What is occupational asthma? What is exercise-induced asthma? How common is asthma?
Being diagnosed:	Who can diagnose asthma? How is asthma diagnosed? How is asthma monitored?
Getting treatment:	How is asthma treated? What medicines will I need to take? What other treatments might be recommended? What is an asthma action plan? Should I take allergy shots (immunotherapy) for asthma?
Living with asthma:	How can I manage asthma at home? How often will I need to see my doctor? When should I call my doctor? What devices are available to deliver asthma medicine? How do I control asthma caused by exercise? How does asthma affect a pregnancy? What is an asthma diary? How can I take charge of asthma? How do I use an asthma action plan? How can I monitor my breathing? How do I know what triggers my asthma? How do I use a metered-dose inhaler? How do I use a dry powder inhaler?

Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: April 21, 2009
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology

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