Break Free From Asthma
"My asthma used to prevent me doing things I love like riding my bike and dancing. But I keep it under control by avoiding things I know will trigger an attack. I rarely need my inhaler now, but I always carry it with me, just in case."
-Laurie
Everyone knows what it’s like to feel out of breath. It can be painful and sometimes frightening.
For those living with asthma - a disease that affects your lungs - this out-of-breath feeling can last minutes or hours. It can be serious enough to put you in the hospital.
Although you can’t always prevent lung diseases like asthma, you can choose to help protect yourself from some of the more serious symptoms and risks that they can cause.
Take action today to break free from asthma!
What is Asthma?
Triggers & Symptoms?
Am I at Risk for Asthma?
What Can I Do to Make My Lungs Healthier?
What Should I do if I have Asthma?
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