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Asthma Action Plan

- Summary
- About the asthma action plan
- Creating an asthma action plan
- Lifestyle considerations
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Norman Klein, M.D., FAAAAI

Questions for your doctor

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to asthma action plans:

  1. What types of information should be included in my asthma action plan?

  2. Who should carry a copy of my asthma action plan?

  3. How often should I update my asthma action plan?

  4. Where should my asthma action plan be kept or posted?

  5. How will I know if my asthma action plan is effective?

  6. Under what circumstances will you make changes to my asthma action plan?

  7. Under what circumstances should I contact you in regards to asthma symptoms?

  8. Under what circumstances should I seek emergency medical attention for my asthma?

  9. What steps should I take when I am showing signs of an impending asthma attack?

  10. How often should I check my peak flow?

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Review Date: 05-14-2007
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