How Is Asthma Controlled?

There is no cure for asthma, but there are many things that can be done to help control it. A goal for asthma care is to become free of symptoms most of the time. Good asthma control can mean a better quality of life.

Asthma Is Controlled Best By:

• Learning about asthma.
• Knowing and avoiding asthma triggers.
• Taking medicines as prescribed. This may mean taking controller medicines every day even when there are no asthma symptoms.
• Recognizing when asthma is getting worse and knowing what to do.
• Following your Asthma Management Plan.
• Going to follow up visits with your Asthma team.

When Asthma Is in Good Control, These Goals Can Be Reached:

• No asthma symptoms during the day or night.
• No limits in activities or play.
• No missed school or work.
• Fewer attacks or flares.
• No Emergency Department or hospital visits for asthma.
• Decreased need for quick relief medicine.

If your asthma goals are not being met, talk to your Asthma team.

The Rules of 2 Are Good To Follow To Make Sure Asthma Is in Good Control.

• Quick relief medicine should not be needed more than 2 times a week during the day.
• Quick relief medicine should not be needed more than 2 times a month during the night.
• Quick relief medicines should not need to be refilled more than 2 times a year.
• Quick relief medicine may be needed more in illness or before exercise.

Keep Track of These Before the Next Visit With Your Asthma Team:

• Daytime symptoms.
• Nighttime symptoms.
• Number of times quick relief medicine is needed during a week.
• Number of visits to the Emergency Department or hospital.

To Learn More, Watch This Video:

Good Asthma Control

This education was created to help you. It does not take the place of medical care. Talk with the healthcare provider for diagnosis, treatment, and follow up.

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