Using An Asthma Action Plan: Why Should You Use An Asthma Action Plan


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Why should you use an asthma action plan?


Using an asthma action plan takes the guesswork out of treating asthma attacks. It can help you to:

  • Take control of your treatment.
  • Have fewer or less severe attacks.
  • Avoid trips to the doctor or the hospital.

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Last updated: March 22, 2007
Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Reviewed By: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology
Editors: Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Denele Ivins

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