Asthma
Dealing with Worsening Asthma
Asthma attacks (exacerbations) can range from a minor problem to a frightening, life-threatening experience. Learn the basics and be aware of how to recognize, prevent, and treat an attack.
Learning more about asthma
- Asthma in Canada
- Your lungs
- What is asthma?
- Take the Asthma Control Challenge
- Do you know your asthma triggers?
Treat your asthma the right way
- What can you do to manage your asthma?
- Avoiding asthma triggers
- Understanding your asthma medications
- Reliever medications
- Controller medications
The Asthma Action Plan
- What's an asthma action plan?
- Why do I need an asthma action plan?
- Setting treatment goals
- How do I use my asthma action plan?
- What if I don't have an asthma action plan?
Special situations with asthma
Doctor Discussion Guide
Health features
- Asthma Treatment: Where Are We Today?
- Asthma Control Matters
- Allergy and Asthma
- Complementary Medicine
- Dealing with Worsening Asthma
Community support
Related medications
About This Channel
Asthma is a leading cause of hospitalization and missed days at school and work. It also kills more than 500 Canadians each year and accounts for about 1% of all hospital admissions. An estimated 2.7 million Canadians have asthma. Find out what you need to know to prevent your asthma from acting up.
