Hi, if i have chronic asthma that is well managed (no attacks) because i take oral ics, is it useful or recommended that i also have a saba just in case? thanks

Action plan: Current asthma management revolves around a specific written action plan personalized for the current status of any patient. It often includes a daily inhaled steroid with a backup rescue inhaler like albuterol to be used as needed. It may also include self monitoring with a peak flow meter & daily symptom diary. I would review this with your doc & start your plan.

Virtual consult: Your asthma plan and asthma control may be assessed online during a Healthtap consultation. This may be useful to you and your PCP. Very often patients will over estimate their control and benefit from a review of their chronic asthma. Avoid smoke, dust, mold, pollen and animal dander. These are often triggers of allergic asthma. Have a flu vaccination yearly and avoid contact with ill individuals