Meet regularly with your doctor

Work with your doctor to keep your asthma action plan current. Asthma changes over time, so your plan may need periodic adjustments.

• Go to all scheduled appointments. Review your asthma action plan at every doctor visit. Tell your doctor about any problems you're having sticking with the plan. These checkups are also a good time to double-check that you're tracking asthma symptoms accurately and using your medications properly.
• If asthma isn't under control, see your doctor. If you're following the action plan but symptoms still aren't under control, a treatment change may be needed. On the other hand, if your asthma is well-controlled all of the time, your doctor may be able to reduce the amount of medication you take.
• Call your doctor if you have concerns. If you have any questions or you're simply concerned about your asthma signs and symptoms, call your doctor or schedule an appointment.
• See about a flu shot. Your doctor may recommend that you get a regular flu shot.

Having asthma shouldn't limit activities, interrupt sleep or leave you constantly worrying about having an asthma attack. By carefully following a written plan, you can keep your asthma well-controlled — and minimize the disruptions it causes.