| The most important thing you can do when you | | | | • Exercise regularly but do not over do |
| have asthma is understand how to control your | | | | it. Some exercise are great for asthma |
| attacks and what type of things trigger of | | | | sufferers like swimming. However consult your |
| your attacks. Your doctor should also | | | | doctor and find out which exercise is best |
| prescribe medication or some sort for you to | | | | for you. With regular exercise you can stop |
| take or a regular basis, you should also sort | | | | exercise induced asthma. |
| out other forms of medication such as natural | | | | |
| remedies. | | | | • Check the pollen count and if your |
| | | | allergic to pollen you should stay indoors |
| To live a happy and asthma free life you | | | | when there is a high pollen count. Make sure |
| should come up with some sort of action plan | | | | you turn on your air conditioner so you don't |
| with your doctor. Have a schedule or routine | | | | have to breath the outside air. |
| that makes you both happy and on the way to a | | | | |
| healthy life. You can: | | | | • Try not to get sick from colds and |
| | | | flues by keeping your immune system strong. |
| • Find out from your doctor if your | | | | Talk to your doctor for more advise. |
| medication or natural remedies are affecting | | | | |
| your asthma. • Plan for regular | | | | • Make sure you don't have dust mites. |
| checkups with your doctor. • Use your | | | | One way to ensure this is to clean your |
| medication correctly for example learn how to | | | | blankets, bed sheets, pillows, and stuffed |
| use your inhaler correctly. | | | | toys regularly. |
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| Talk to your doctor to determine what | | | | • Avoid spray cans such as perfumes, |
| triggers your asthma attacks or what can | | | | air fresheners and deodorants. |
| worsen your condition. Here are some | | | | |
| examples. | | | | • Do not use humidifiers it can cause |
| | | | an attack |
| • When having pets in the house make | | | | |
| sure that your not allergic to them if you | | | | • Clean your house often to reduce the |
| are you will have to pay more attention to | | | | amount microscopic dust mites and particles |
| washing your pets, and you may have to put | | | | in the air. |
| them outside and away from where your sleep. | | | | |
| | | | In conclusion you should practise a healthier |
| • You should not smoke or be near | | | | lifestyle by adopting the right diet, |
| people that smoke often especially in your | | | | exercise, and action plan that you planed |
| own home. | | | | with your doctor. |
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