What you need to ask a doctor about asthma in adults

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Asthma is a problem with the respiratory tract that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide out of the lungs. Someone who has asthma may feel uncomfortable with the symptoms all the time. But when an asthma attack comes, it will be difficult for air to pass through your respiratory tract. Symptoms usually consist of:

Cough
Wheezing
Tightness in the chest
Short breath

In some rare cases, asthma can cause pain in the chest.

Here are some questions you might want to convey to your health assistant to help deal with your asthma.

Do I have to take asthma treatment as soon as possible?
What treatment should I take every day? What should I do if I miss it in a day?
How do I have to adjust the medication if I feel better or worse?
What medicines should I take when my breath has problems? Are helper medicines safe for daily consumption?
What are the side effects of my medication? What side effects require me to contact a doctor?
How do I know when my inhaler will run out? Do I use the inhaler the right way? I should use it spacer?
What is the sign that my asthma is getting worse and I should contact a doctor immediately? What should I do if my breath is short?
What injections or vaccines do I need?
What can make my asthma worse?
How do I prevent something that can worsen my asthma?
How do I prevent lung infections?
How do I get help to stop smoking?
How do I find a way out when fog or smoke is bad?
What should I change in my house?
Can I have a pet? Indoors or outdoors? How about the bedroom?
Is it good for me to clean or vacuum inside the house?
Are carpets allowed in the house?
What kind of furniture can I have?
How do I get rid of dust and mold in the house? Should I cover my bed and pillow?
How do I know if there are cockroaches in my house? How do I get rid of it?
May I have a fire in a fireplace or stove?
What changes should I make in the office?
What exercise is good for me to do?
Is there a bad time for me to go out and exercise?
Is there something I can do before I start exercising?
Do I need an examination for allergies? What should I do when I know I will be close to something that will trigger my asthma?
What kind of planning should I prepare before traveling?
What medicines do I need to bring? How can I refill these medicines?
Who should I contact if my asthma is getting worse?
Should I bring more medicine just in case something happens?