Asthma Attack Symptom
treatments
Inhalers illustrated
Global Initiative for Asthma
Download these step-by-step guides to inhaler and spacer use to ensure that you are using your medications well to combat your asthma attack symptoms.
Collaborate with your physician
American Medical Association
Partner with your doctor to get your asthma attack symptoms under control. The tips you'll find here will help you to know just what to say when talking with your physician.
Know your medications
AAAAI
Fast-acting medications are key to management of your asthma attack symptoms. Refer to this overview of all medications for a description of their use and potential side effects.
symptoms
Understanding your symptoms
Family Doctor
This overview of asthma symptoms, including asthma attack symptoms, provides good advice for dealing with triggers, as well as a quick reference list of what to do in case of an emergency.
Identify emergencies
AANMA
Watch for these warning signs that asthma attack symptoms have approached the emergency stage. Clip this list and avoid the danger.
Learn what triggers your asthma
Cleveland Clinic
Asthma attack symptoms arise after being "triggered" by allergens, infections, even exercise. Avoid your triggers to lessen the frequency of asthma symptoms.
How bad is it?
American Lung Association
Its important to be able to tell the difference between mild and severe attacks so that you are prepared when your asthma attack symptoms arise. Get to know the different signs here.
Your asthma triggers
Asthma UK
Complete the information and get information specific to your own asthma triggers. Learn more in order to control your asthma attack symptoms.
What happens during attacks
Mayo Clinic
This is a great, short video that explains what goes on in your lungs during an asthma attack. Watch it to learn more about the physiology of your asthma attack symptoms.
How to spot asthma
eHow
This list breaks down how to identify asthma attack symptoms, even some that are slightly less common asthma signs - great information that will help you to know what you're looking for.
Symptoms and treatment explained
Anaphylaxis Campaign
These videos are intended for young adults, but do a great job of explaining asthma attack symptoms and provide tips to help you avoid triggers.
self-help
Try this at home
Aetna
Breathing exercises may help lessen the frequency of experiencing asthma attack symptoms. Consult this list for tips about this and other alternative strategies for dealing with your asthma attack symptoms.
Create your action plan
Asthma Initiative of Michigan
An asthma action plan is an important tool in managing your asthma and preventing your asthma attack symptoms. Download a plan to suit your needs from the many offered here.
causes
Complete asthma overview
Medline Plus
This interactive tool helps you to understand asthma and what triggers asthma attack symptoms. This is a nice way to be sure you have your asthma facts straight.
Consult the information here for a good discussion of drugs that could be the cause of your asthma attack symptoms.


