Asthma Care Center
Zoey knows how hard it can be to live with asthma. That’s why she tries to breathe easily every day. She keeps her asthma under control. She doesn’t want her asthma to keep her from playing sports or doing physical activities. Asthma can make it hard for her to breathe even when she isn’t active. Zoey doesn’t want to wheeze at night or struggle to breathe during the day. So, she takes steps to say “I Am Healthy.”
Asthma is a long-term illness. It makes the airways to your lungs narrow, swollen or blocked. It’s important to keep asthma under control. Here’s how.
- Know triggers and how to stay away from them
- Learn about controller and rescue medicines. Follow the doctor’s instructions.
- Get all of the tests and exams your doctor orders
- Follow everyday healthy habits
One out of 12 people have asthma. The numbers continue to grow. About 26 million people in the US have asthma. Stay informed so you can say “I am healthy.”
Reference: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology