You should be able to breathe like someone who doesn't have asthma. Experience few or no side effects from asthma medicines. If the medicines you take for asthma make you feel bad, speak to your doctor. Before the 1980s, fewer than half the people with asthma could achieve the level of control outlined in the above measurements. But with the advent of newer and better medications, along with improved guidelines for treatment, almost everyone with asthma should expect to attain these goals.
Many people are unable to subjectively assess the severity of their asthma.
As mentioned earlier, it is easy to become accustomed to the way you breathe. You may even adapt so well to substandard levels of breathing that you put yourself at risk for a severe asthma episode. Because of this, it is essential to use an objective measure of airflow, such as a peak flow meter. A peak flow meter is a small, inexpensive, hand-held device that measures how much air you can blow out of your lungs when you exhale quickly. Regular peak flow readings will help you determine how well your lungs are functioning.