What is an asthma action plan? Ask your doctor for written
directions about how to prevent and treat asthma attacks at
home. These written instructions are called your “asthma action
plan.” Your plan will tell you how to take your controller and
rescue medicines based on your peak flow meter readings. Your
doctor will show you how to use a peak flow meter and take your
medicines. Checking peak flow meter readings regularly and
following your action plan will help avoid the dangers of asthma
that is out of control. Download and print this asthma action
plan and take it to your next doctor’s appointment. Complete the
plan with your doctor and use it to guide your asthma treatment.
Keep the plan on your fridge or somewhere that you can easily
find it when you have an asthma attack. If your child has
asthma, you should also complete the school authorization form
and give it to your child’s school along with an extra copy of
the plan. Seek emergency medical attention If you have the
symptoms of a serious flare-up