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Living with Asthma

How does asthma affect your day-to-day activities?  Learn how things in your environment and lifestyle can affect your asthma. Learn some great tools to help you take control and manage asthma every day.

 

Your Environment

Things in your surroundings can affect someone with asthma, such as secondhand smoke, air pollution, pets and even the air inside your home.

Healthy Lifestyles

People with asthma can benefit greatly from a good exercise plan, even those with exercise-induced asthma.  Proper nutrition is also important in managing asthma.  Learn prevention tips that may help manage your asthma, such as getting the flu vaccine.

At Work, School and Play

You can maintain your normal daily routine, whether at work, school or play. Learn tips to help you do the things you want to do every day.

Asthma and Pregnancy

Learn how asthma affects you during pregnancy, and how asthma can be controlled during this important period in your life.

Tools for Managing Asthma

Use these tools to help you manage your asthma every day: Asthma Action Plan, Peak Flow Monitoring and an Asthma Profiler.

 

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Note: This information is provided to you as an educational service of National Jewish. It is not meant to be a substitute for consulting with your own physician.

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