Asthma Action Plan
By Deepi Brar
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE If you've had asthma for a while, you may be familiar with the concept of an asthma action plan. It's a plan that your doctor develops for you, and it's divided into three stages: • What to do when your asthma is under control (green zone) |
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•What to do if you're having an attack (red zone)
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If you don't have one already, you can follow the link below and print one (a color printer works best, but any printer is fine). At your next doctor visit, take along this sheet and ask how to fill it out with the medications and other steps you should take at each stage. When you've completed it, make a few copies for home, work (or school), and your car. Click here for the asthma action plan (PDF file) (If this link doesn't work, you may need to download and install the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click on the button to download the free software from Adobe Systems.) 
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First published July 12, 2001
Last updated August 9, 2007
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