Preventive Measures for Asthma

Strategies and practices to reduce the risk of developing asthma.

Asthma Prevention FAQ

Can asthma triggers be prevented?

Taking steps to avoid asthma triggers can help prevent an asthma attack. Common triggers include: Asthma affects everyone differently. It’s important to identify your individual asthma triggers and take steps to avoid them. Not all asthma attacks are preventable.

How is asthma treated?

Asthma is usually treated by using an inhaler, a small device that lets you breathe in medicines. reliever inhalers – used when needed to quickly relieve asthma symptoms for a short time preventer inhalers – used every day to prevent asthma symptoms happening Some people also need to take tablets.

How to prevent asthma episodes?

1. Know your asthma triggers and minimize contact with them. Avoiding your triggers is the best way to reduce your need for medicines and to prevent asthma episodes. But first, you have to learn what those triggers are. Any time you have an asthma episode, think about where you were and what you were doing the past day or so.

Can a life-threatening asthma attack be prevented?

But many of these deaths could be avoided. Every 10 seconds someone has a potentially life-threatening asthma attack. If you're on the right asthma treatment, your chance of having an attack is greatly reduced. Visit a doctor or asthma nurse at least once a year for a check-up and to discuss your treatment.

Can asthma attacks be prevented?

Asthma attacks can be scary, but they can be prevented. Asthma nurse Caroline helps you to stay well and lower your risk. Good asthma care, including a written asthma action plan and regular asthma reviews, makes it easier to stay on top of symptoms and cut your risk of an asthma attack. 1. Use an asthma action plan to stay on top of symptoms

What does the asthma guideline cover?

This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing asthma in adults, young people and children. It aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, help people to control their asthma and reduce the risk of asthma attacks. It does not cover managing severe asthma or acute asthma attacks.

What should I do if I have asthma?

Go for an annual asthma review A once-a-year asthma review is a chance to update your asthma action plan and get your inhaler technique checked. You can make sure you’re taking the right medicines at the right doses to keep your symptoms under control.