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Saturday, October 11, 2008
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Asthma Symptoms and
How
to Control Them
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Most asthma symptoms
start when your airways are bothered by something. These
things are called triggers. Your symptoms will be reduced
when you stay away from or control your triggers. Your asthma
will be more controlled!
Check
the things that trigger your asthma symptoms:
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Dogs, cats,
or other animals
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Colds or
flu
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Pollen from
trees, grasses, and weeds
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Dust or mold
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Strong odors
from perfumes, paints, sprays, or other items
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Smoke from
cigarettes or from burning wood, paper, or other items
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Weather changes
or very cold air
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Air pollution
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Crying, laughing,
or yelling
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Exercising,
what type of exercise?
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Aspirin or
other medicine
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Other
Peak
flow meters can help you find out what your triggers
are. Peak flow meters measure how well you are breathing.
The peak flow meter is simple and small. It can be used
at home or at work. Talk to your doctor about this.
Tell
your doctor what your triggers are.
Write
your plan of action for staying away from or controlling
your asthma triggers:
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