Q: Our pediatrician said we should have an asthma action plan for our son. How do we do that? A: An asthma action plan is designed to help families manage a child’s asthma. The goal is to avert asthma ...

Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the lungs. In response to allergens, irritants or other stressors, the airways of those with asthma narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, making breathing ...

If you have asthma, think of an asthma action plan as your trusty sidekick in the battle of good (being able to breathe) vs. evil (uh, not). Since breathing is clearly one of the most basic and ...

In order to achieve an active, successful educational partnership in asthma care, all patients should be given a written daily self-management plan and an action plan for exacerbations. Action plans ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month kicks off in May, the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are urging residents to talk to their doctor if they have asthma in order to ...

Maintaining good day-to-day asthma control is the key to keeping symptoms at bay and preventing asthma attacks. Using a written asthma action plan makes it easier for you to measure whether your ...

School is around the corner, which means it’s time to make sure kids are healthy for the classroom. That includes making sure that kids with asthma have a plan. The most recent city data from 2017 ...

Asthma affects millions of people across the country, including over 4 million kids. Using asthma medicines correctly is ...

Spring arrives at the tail end of flu season, and just before pollen season.

Childhood asthma is likely related to a combination of environmental and biological factors. Exercise, smoke, infections, and allergies are some things that can trigger worsening asthma symptoms.