Asthma changes throughout the year & over time, which means treatment should be fluid to match needs.
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-Assess current treatment, including technique & adherence
-Address comorbid conditions (allergies)
-Review environmental triggers & exposures
-THEN consider changing medication
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Great tools, such as the ACT that assess control over the past month.
Achievable goals for EVERYONE with asthma:
-Sleep well at night
-Avoid ER visits
-Exercise without restrictions
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August/September is a great time to see your doctor and discuss. I try to see all my patients with difficult to treat/control asthma around now for their #backtoschool asthma tune up.👍
This is the perfect time to take a moment and evaluate your level of control and plan for the upcoming fall/winter. Good luck!