I was diagnosed with asthma. what do i do now?

Follow action plan: All patients with asthma should have an action plan that details which medications to take and how often, what to do if asthma symptoms occur, when to call the doctor and which asthma triggers to avoid. It would be helpful to learn as much about asthma as possible so you can control it and it won't control you!

Medication therapy: Treatment of asthma depends on the severity and cause. For intermittent asthma (symptoms less than twice a week) an inhaler, such as albuterol, should be fine. This also can prevent exercise-induced asthma. For more frequent symptoms inhaled corticosteroids and other medications are very effective. Allergen avoidance is also important.