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ASTHMA MANAGEMENT

This program provides education about asthma, a disease that makes the airways in your lungs inflamed. Asthma can be managed so that you can live a normal life.Clinical pharmacists will work with you to provide:

• Education about medications used to treat asthma
  
• Education about peak flow monitor
  
• Proper inhaler technique
  
• Education about environmental triggers and how to avoid them
  
• An action plan which will help you better manage your asthma at home

• If you are newly diagnosed with asthma
  
• If you are currently using greater than 1 canister per month of albuterol ( a "rescue" inhaler)
  
• If you do not have an Action Plan to manage your asthma
  
• If you have questions about peak flow monitoring, medications, or other aspects of your asthma