Learn about asthma
If you or your child has asthma, you know how scary it can be when you can't catch your breath. Asthma is a long-term problem, but it doesn't have to limit you. Learning all you can about asthma is the first step to living the life you want, and our asthma topics are here to help.
Find practical, how-to information in topics such as:
- Asthma in Teens and Adults.
Asthma: Taking charge of your
asthma.- Asthma: Using an asthma action
plan.
- Asthma: Using a metered-dose inhaler.
- Asthma: Using a dry powder inhaler.
- Asthma:
Measuring peak flow.
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Credits
| Author | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Last Updated | May 7, 2008 |
| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS | Last Updated: May 7, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine | |
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