Asthma, Prevention

Can Asthma Be Prevented?

Currently, there isn't a way to prevent asthma from starting in the first place. However, you can take steps to control the disease and prevent its symptoms.

* Learn about your asthma and how to control it.
* Follow your written asthma action plan. (See the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's Asthma Action Plan as a sample.)
* Use medicines as your doctor directs.
* Identify and avoid things that make your asthma worse (as much as you can).
* Keep track of your asthma symptoms and level of control.
* Get regular checkups for your asthma.

For more details about how to prevent asthma symptoms and attacks, see "How Is Asthma Treated?"

Article source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute