Health Tip: Keep Track of Asthma Symptoms

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(HealthDay News) -- Keeping track of asthma symptoms each day can help your doctor devise a more effective treatment plan.

The American Lung Association offers these suggestions:

Pay attention to daytime symptoms including feeling short of breath, wheezing, coughing and having a tight feeling in the chest.

Document how often asthma symptoms wake you at night and what those symptoms are.

Keep track of how often you have to use your rescue inhaler.

Keep a list of activities that prove difficult, including examples such as walking, climbing stairs, doing daily tasks or playing with the children.

Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

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