TIPS Your asthma can be controlled. See your health care provider. Infections of the respiratory tract can also act as a trigger and make your asthma worse. Be seen by your health care provider as soon as you think you have an infection. Your allergies must be controlled for your asthma to be well controlled.
Allergies frequently trigger asthma attacks.
Be sure you have an adequate and in-date supply of your medications at all times. If you are going on a trip, check your suitcase one last time to make sure you have included your medications. Bring your medicines with you when you see your health care provider. Get a flu shot every year. Asthma patients are at higher risk of complications from the flu.