Taking Charge Of Asthma: Why Is It Important To Take Charge Of Your Asthma
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Why is it important to take charge of your asthma?
If you have ever felt that asthma controls your life, the benefits of taking an active role in your treatment can be great.
- It can help you have fewer and less severe attacks.
- It controls the inflammation in your lungs so that you have fewer asthma symptoms.
- It puts you in control so you are not limited by your disease.
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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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