Asthma Early Warning Signs
Asthma attacks rarely happen without warning. Before one begins, you might:
Not feel hungry
Feel tired or have trouble sleeping
Cough often
Have a headache
Get dark circles under your eyes
Wheeze and feel very weak or tired when you exercise
Recognize the signs, and you could keep yourself from having an asthma emergency.
A Cough That doesn't Go Away
Signs of an asthma attack can change from one attack to the next.
One time you might have little or no coughing beforehand. The next time, you might have a cough that you
just can't get rid of, especially at
night. An asthma cough is usually dry and hacking. If you have one that doesn't go away after other cold
symptoms are gone, that could point to asthma.
Avoid taking cough medicine to
feel better. It won't help the asthma.
Treatment & Self-Care
Asthma treatment can vary from anti-
inflammatory and bronchodilator asthma inhalers to oral medications to asthma drugs delivered in an asthma nebulizer or breathing machine. Get a
better understanding of how asthma medications work so you'll know which medications can prevent asthma symptoms. Also, learn about
natural asthma remedies and ways to monitor your breathing at home.
Treatment
Asthma Treatments
Early and aggressive asthma treatment is key to relieving symptoms and preventing asthma attacks.
Asthma Medications
Asthma medication can work quickly to stop coughing and wheezing. .
Asthma Inhalers
Wonder if you’re using your asthma inhaler the right way? Do you puff and breathe … or breathe and puff? .
When and How to Use an Inhaler
Control inhalers are used whether you're having asthma symptoms or not. They contain medications that help control inflammation, which can help prevent flares and keep symptoms from
getting worse. Steroids & Other Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Asthma Nebulizer (Breathing Machine)
An asthma nebulizer (breathing machine) can deliver medication to the youngest and oldest asthma patients.
Prednisone and Asthma: Stopping an Asthma Attack Sometimes stronger asthma medications are necessary to decrease symptoms. .
Bronchial Thermoplasty for Asthma
Bronchial thermoplasty is a treatment for severe asthma. The procedure uses gentle heat to shrink the smooth muscles in your lungs -- the ones
that tighten during asthma attacks and make it hard to breathe.
Self-Care
Asthma Relief
Need better relief for your asthma? Discover some simple self-care strategies you can do right now to ease your asthma symptoms and be more
active.
Using a Peak Flow Meter
Have you ever tried a peak flow meter? This asthma test can warn you of an impending asthma attack so you can pretreat before you have serious problems.
Developing an Asthma Action Plan
An asthma action plan is the simplest way to understand and manage your asthma. Learn how to create an asthma action plan with your doctor. It may save your life!
Keeping an Asthma Diary
Monitoring your asthma is crucial to reduce symptoms. While there’s no asthma cure, keeping an asthma diary will help you recognize asthma attacks and prevent them before you become
seriously ill.
Managing Your Child’s Asthma at School. Do you know how to prevent your child from having an asthma attack at school?
you must educate the teacher and other
adults who may be caring for your child.
Controlling Asthma Triggers
What makes you wheeze or cough? Learning more about asthma triggers can help you reduce the chance of having asthma.
Air Filters and Asthma
Do you want to breathe easily? Learn more about home air filtration systems and how they work to reduce allergens that trigger your sneezing and
wheezing.
Natural Asthma Remedies
Looking for some natural asthma remedies? Learn more about herbs, natural dietary supplements,
acupuncture, chiropractic, biofeedback, and homeopathy, and how these alternative treatments may alleviate symptoms of asthma.
A Natural Asthma Cure?
Looking for a natural asthma cure? Don’t try an over-the-counter remedy without reading this information first.
Special Situations
Pregnancy and Asthma
Afraid that asthma might disrupt your pregnancy? Learn more about asthma and pregnancy, and find ways to reduce risk to your unborn baby.
