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What Triggers Asthma?
While many of us are aware that allergies and irritants like smoke can trigger an asthma attack, they can also be set off by temperature changes, exercise, or even depression. Learn more about what causes attacks.

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Understanding asthma medications
Allergens in every bite


Asthma doesn't have to stand in the way of an active life -- as long as you learn how to manage the condition. Here are some key tools:

Asthma basics
What are the symptoms of asthma?
What causes attacks
Revised standards for diagnosis and treatment
Smoking and asthma


Having an asthma attack is like trying to breathe through a tiny straw. Here's what to do when it happens -- and how to prevent it from happening again.

Asthma diary: By monitoring your peak flow twice a day and writing down your readings, you can tell if you asthma is under control.
Asthma action plan: By filling out this page, your physician can give you a roadmap for preventing and treating asthma attacks.
Preventing attacks
How to use an inhaler
Inhalers: Recent updates
Peak flow measurement: A crucial tool
Your environment and asthma
Exercise and asthma
Pregnancy and asthma


With about 5 million kids and teens diagnosed with asthma each year, your child has plenty of company. This section provides the tools to help your child lead a normal, healthy life.

Asthma in children
Preventing asthma attacks in kids
How to use an inhaler (ages 4-17)
Sports and asthma


Even if you don't have asthma, you may be tormented by allergies to food, pollen, or other substances. Here are some simple steps you can take to get relief.

Allergic rhinitis: Causes and prevention
Allergy tests
Quiz: Do you know how to snuff out allergies?
Food allergies in children

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Interactive Tools
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•  Asthma Weekly Diary
•  Asthma Action Plan
•  Animated Guide: How to Use a Peak Flow Meter
•  Asthma Games

Allergic Asthma A-Z
Adult Allergies
Advair Diskus Recall
Allergies and Hay Fever (Child)
Allergy testing
Asthma Action Plan
Asthma Medications
Asthma Weekly Diary
Asthma and GERD: What's the Connection?
Asthma, Sports, and Kids
Asthma: How to Use an Inhaler (for Children)
Asthma: Symptoms and Treatment
Asthma: The Mind-Body Connection
Audio: Interview With Misty Hyman
Book Review: Taking Charge of Asthma
Book Review: The Parent's Guide to Food Allergies
Checklist: Asthma
Exercise and Asthma
Food Allergies and Asthma in Kids
How to Help Your Child Breathe Easier
How to Use an Inhaler
Inhaler Update
Interview: Misty Hyman Swims to Gold With Asthma
Mold Allergies and Asthma
National Asthma Management Guidelines
Peak Flow Measurement: A Crucial Tool
Pregnancy and Asthma
Preventing Asthma Attacks in Kids
Preventing Attacks
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Allergies
Revised Standards for Diagnosis and Treatment
Smoking and Asthma
What Causes Attacks
What are the Symptoms of Asthma?
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Resources
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Useful Sites
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Focus on Second-hand Smoke
Allergy and Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
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