If you have symptoms of asthma, read your asthma action plan to know what to do when you can’t breathe normally. If you know what to expect, an attack won’t catch you by surprise. An asthma action plan should include your doctor-recommended medicine, treatment for flare-ups and a map showing where you use your medicine.
Your doctor will ask about any triggers that make your symptoms worse – like pets in the house or tobacco smoke – so they can be avoided in the future.