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

1. Which asthma medications do you recommend for me?
   
   
2. How effective are the medications you have recommended for me?
   
   
3. How will I know if my asthma medication is working?
   
   
4. How and when should I take my asthma medication?
   
   
5. Will I have to take asthma medication for the rest of my life?
   
   
6. How will asthma medication affect my current medical conditions other than asthma?
   
   
7. How will asthma medications interact with other medications I am currently taking?
   
   
8. What side effects may I develop from taking asthma medication?
   
   
9. What side effects should I immediately report to you?
   
   
10. What will be the next step if my current form of asthma medication fails?