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Tools to Help Manage Asthma

The following interactive tools can be used to help you manage asthma on a day-to-day basis.

Asthma Action Plan

An action plan is a written, customized plan to help you manage asthma episodes. Using the plan can help you and your family take action to manage your asthma. Read about what is included in an asthma action plan, how to use it, and see a sample of what one looks like. There is also information about specific asthma action plans for summer, fall and back to school.

Peak Flow Learning Center

What is a peak flow meter, who needs one, how and when to use it, personal best, tracking and monitoring.

Lung Profiler for Asthma

Free interactive tool provides patients, families and physicians with personalized treatment decision information based on published scientific medical literature.

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

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