Respiratory Guides
Exercising with Asthma
Exercise is good for everyone, including people with asthma. Exercise can improve your health. It also helps your body make better use of oxygen. This can reduce asthma symptoms. Just be sure that your exercise program is one designed to keep your asthma under control.
Using a Peak Flow Meter
A peak flow meter measures how fast you can push air out of your lungs. This tells you how well you are controlling your asthma. Measure your peak flow as many times a day as your health care provider tells you to.
Pursed-Lip Breathing
Pursed-lip breathing helps prevent shortness of breath. It helps you empty your lungs fully when you breath out. The more air you breathe out, the more air you can breathe in. Practice the steps below. That way you'll know how to do pursed-lip breathing when you need it.
Living Well With Asthma
Asthma varies from person to person. your health-care provider may classify your asthma as:
* Severe Persistent
* Moderate Persistent
* Mild Persistent
* Mild Intermittent
In most cases, people with asthma can live a full, active life.
Childhood Asthma: A Guide for Parents
The asthmatic child is more likely to have inflammation of the airways than the non-asthmatic child. During inflammation, white blood cells collect, causing an area to redden and swell.