Laura ClarkNurs 370

Dr. Melissa Rouse10/11/2015

How to live with asthma

Outcomes• Learn the basics of asthma.

• Learn how to prevent asthma exacerbations.

• Learn how to use an inhaler.

What is asthma?• Airway swells, making it hard to breath.• This causes you to wheeze or cough.• Asthma can be triggered by dust, pet hair, exercise,

cold air, and stress among other things.

How do I control my asthma?• Take medications as prescribed.• Reduce dust and pet hair in home.• Clean home regularly.• Eat healthy foods and exercise.• Use peak flow meter daily in order to monitor asthma.

How do I use an inhaler?• Shake inhaler• Hold two finger widths from mouth• Let all your hair out by breath out• Start to slowly breath in while you press your inhaler

one time

How do I use my inhaler?• Continue to breath deeply and slowly as long as you

can.• Hold your breath for 10 seconds.• Repeat in another puff is needed. (Unless it is a rescue

inhaler, then you should wait 1 minute.)• Rinse out your mouth.