Taking Charge Of Asthma: Where To Go From Here
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Where to go from here
Now that you have read this information, you are ready to take charge of your asthma treatment. For related information, see:
How to measure peak expiratory flow.- Using a metered-dose inhaler.
- Using a dry powder inhaler.
- Helping a child use a metered-dose inhaler with a mask spacer.
- Identifying asthma triggers.
- Using an asthma action plan.
Talk with your doctor
If you have questions about this information, take it with you when you visit your health professional. You may want to mark areas or make notes in the margins where you have questions.
If you would like more information on asthma, the following resources are available:
Organizations
| American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology | |
| 555 East Wells Street | |
| Suite 1100 | |
| Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-822-2762 (414) 272-6071 |
| E-mail: | info@aaaai.org (For general questions only. The AAAAI cannot answer individual questions relating to the diagnosis or treatment of allergies.) |
| Web Address: | www.aaaai.org |
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology publishes an excellent series of pamphlets on allergies, asthma, and related information. It also provides physician referrals. | |
| Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) | |
| 1233 20th Street NW | |
| Suite 402 | |
| Washington, DC 20036 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-7-ASTHMA (1-800-727-8462) |
| E-mail: | info@aafa.org |
| Web Address: | www.aafa.org |
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) provides information and support for people with allergies or asthma. The AAFA has local chapters and support groups. And its Web site has online resources, such as fact sheets, brochures, and newsletters, both free and for purchase. | |
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| Last updated: | May 15, 2007 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman |
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