Avoid environmental triggers. Asthma attacks can be triggered by various environmental conditions and stimuli. It is important for an asthmatic patient to know his triggers and avoid them.
Avoid medication that can trigger off an asthma attack. Drugs like beta blockers, aspiring and NSAID's can trigger off an asthma attack, so avoid them.
Use your rescue inhaler 30 minutes before exercising. Do this to prevent exercise induced asthma if you experience this.
Know how to use your rescue inhaler effectively.It delivers medications to your lungs therefore it is important to use it the right way so that symptoms of asthma can be reduces.
Reduce your stress and anxiety level. Learn relaxation techniques and use coping mechanisms that work for you to deal with stress.
Know how to use your peak flow meter and use it twice a day to monitor peak expiratory flow rate. If your peak flow rate is 50 percent or below, seek immediate medical care.
Know when to seek medical care immediately. If you have any of the following, see a doctor right away; gray or blue finger tips and lips, difficulty breathing, walking or having a conversation, flaring nostrils and failure of your medication to control your asthma symptoms.