Asthma
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
mild
moderate
severe
Evaluation
mild asthma
moderate asthma
severe asthma
testing peak flow
Treatment
acute mild attack
acute moderate attack
acute severe attack
devices
hand-held inhaler
proper use
nebulizer
proper use
drugs
anti-leukotrienes
bronchodilators
corticosteroids
mast cell stabilizer
theophylline
specialist
strategy mild asthma
strategy severe asthma
Home Care
first aid
inhaler use
taking control
testing peak flow
warning signs
Prevention
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
common myths
trigger factors
Anatomy
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Asthma Home Care: Warning Signs
Notify your doctor for:
Severe
shortness of breath
Signs of severe
difficulty breathing
Rib retractions
Nasal flaring
Use of accessory muscles
Severe
wheezing
Confusion
Peak flow in the
Red Zone
Peak flow remains in the
Yellow Zone
despite treatment
Wheezing
that does not improve when you use your inhaler
Severe cough
Coughing
up brown mucus
Fever
over 100.4 degrees F (38 C)
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Asthma Prevention
Related Topics:
Acute bronchitis
Allergic reactions
Aspirin allergy
Chronic bronchitis
COPD
Difficulty breathing
Sulfite allergy
Wheezing
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Last Updated: Feb 27, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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