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Do you have asthma, or are you wondering if you have it? Are you a parent who suspects that your child might have asthma?
This guide explains what asthma is, how it is diagnosed, and the important steps a person should follow to effectively manage it. If you or your child have been recently diagnosed, the guide will provide a solid foundation to help you take control and reduce symptoms. If you've been seeing a doctor for years, these steps serve as a review and will provide up-to-date information.
Your doctor will have additional information about your specific medications, dosage, and treatment plan. You must have a good relationship with a doctor so that you can work together as a team.
You don't need to read or understand all of this guide at once. Master one part, then move on and master the next. Asthma management will become second nature to you. Armed with the right facts, you can achieve your asthma goals.
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Reviewed By: Alan Greene, M.D., F.A.A.P., Department of Pediatrics, Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University School of Medicine; Chief Medical Officer, A.D.A.M., Inc., and Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston, Ma.
