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Article: Asthma; Questions to Ask.(Disease/Disorder overview)
- Article from:
- NWHRC Health Center - Asthma
- Article date:
- July 13, 2005
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Review the following 'Questions To Ask' about asthma so you're prepared to discuss this important health issue with your health care professional.
Do you specialize in treating patients with asthma? Do I need to see a specialist-such as an allergist or pulmonologist-to get my asthma under control?
Do I really have asthma or are my symptoms caused by another illness? What tests can you give me to know for sure?
What are the warning signs of an asthma flare-up? How do I know if the flare-up is severe? What should I do if I have a severe flare-up?
Can I use long-term control medicines to help control my asthma? What kind of side effects ...