Asthma - Patient Resource Page
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Curated by Marissa Ristano
Start here - General Asthma Information
American Thoracic Society
National Institutes of Health
UNiversity of Rochester Medical Center
CDC Asthma FAQs
Mayo Clinic
American Lung Association
Nemours Kidshealth (For Kids)
Nemours Kidshealth (For Parents)
Understanding Treatment Options
Mayo Clinic
Asthma and Allergy FOundation of America
ACAAI Asthma Treatment Guide
Cleveland Clinic
Asthma Medication and Devices
Temple Health
Duke Health
Family Allergy Asthma Treatments
Programs and Resources
AAFA Programs
Florida Asthma Coalition Helpful Resources
ALA Asthma Friendly Schools Initiative
Nationwide Children’s Asthma Resources
PAP Asthma Online Resources
School Health Associates Asthma Resources
Questions to ask your doctor (From a Fellow Asthma Patient)
Medicine related questions:
What medicines should I be taking every day? What should I do if I miss a day or a dose?
Which medicines should I take when I am short of breath? Is it OK to use these rescue drugs every day?
What are the side effects of my medicines? What side effects do I need to let my doctor know about?
Am I using my inhaler correctly? Should I be using a spacer? How will I know when my inhalers are getting empty?
When should I use my nebulizer instead of my inhaler?
Questions related to potential asthma triggers:
What are some signs that my asthma is getting worse and that I need to contact my doctor? What should I do when I feel short of breath?
What sort of changes should I make around my home?
Can I have a pet? In the house or outside? How about in the bedroom?
Is it OK for me to clean and vacuum in the house?
How do I get rid of dust and mold in the house? Do I need to cover my beds or pillows?
Exercise related questions:
What type of exercises are better for me to do?
Are there times when I should avoid being outside and exercising?
Are there things that I can do before I start exercising?
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