Asthma management program
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs and airways. When inflammation and swelling of the airways happen, it’s difficult for air to get in and out of the lungs. Dust, pollen, tobacco smoke, animal dander and exercise are some of the things that can cause asthma to flare up.
Controlling asthma
If not managed properly, asthma can have serious, even life-threatening effects on your health. Here are some ways to manage your condition:
- Avoid, reduce or eliminate personal asthma triggers
- Create a personal adult asthma action plan or child asthma action plan with your primary care physician
- Use asthma medicines correctly
- Take a daily long-term control medication
- Use a quick-relief medication when asthma symptoms begin
- Recognize the signs when your asthma or your child’s asthma is getting worse
- Get a flu shot every year
- Quitting smoking
Asthma Management Program
Members ages two years and older who have been diagnosed with asthma or have filled prescriptions for asthma medications are eligible for this program that helps you understand how asthma affects your life or your child’s life. A few times each year, you’ll receive our Lifestyles for Asthma newsletter.
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page modified 09/05/2008