Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctors the following questions about smoking and asthma:

1. What effects does my smoking have on my/my child’s asthma?
   
   
2. What improvements will I see if I quit smoking?
   
   
3. How soon after quitting can I expect to see an improvement in my asthma?
   
   
4. Can you recommend a smoking cessation method?
   
   
5. What steps can I take to reduce contact with second-hand smoke?
   
   
6. Does tobacco smoke effect my allergies as well?
   
   
7. What other types of smoke can affect my asthma?