You may not be able to do all of your activities or sleep through the night. The following links provide charts, which you can print out and use for daily monitoring of your peak flow and self-management plan. You may need medications to help control your asthma. Anti-inflammation medicines are long term management medications to help prevent and reverse airway inflammation and reduce airway sensitivity. This reduces the likelihood of asthma attacks.
Bronchodilators relieve acute attack symptoms and provide help in emergency situations.
Spacers also reduce systemic absorption and side effects of inhaled corticosteroids. For children, the size of the spacer must increase as a child grows and lung size increases. Patients who are having severe attacks should seek immediate attention or dial 911. Different devices need different inhalation techniques. Your doctor should teach you the proper technique and provide illustrated instructions.