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10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor

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10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor about...

Asthma

  1. What causes asthma? Can it be cured?

  2. What is an “asthma attack”?

  3. How can I prevent an asthma attack?

  4. What is an asthma action plan?

  5. What medications treat asthma? How do they work?

  6. Do these medications have side effects?

  7. Do I need to take asthma medications when I don’t have symptoms?

  8. What are common asthma triggers? What are ways to control these triggers?

  9. Can I exercise even though I have asthma?

  10. When should I call a doctor or get emergency help for my asthma?

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