March is Asthma Awareness.

Did You Know.

• Asthma is a serious respiratory disease that affects over 20 million Americans.
   
• Some asthma triggers include second-hand smoke, dust mites, mold, pests, and household pets (cats and dogs).
   
• If diagnosed with asthma, there are two types of medication: long term controllers and quick relievers.
   
• To help reduce your chances of having an asthma attack, try to identify and minimize contact with your asthma triggers.
   
• If you have a child with asthma, make sure they know what triggers an attack and are able to measure and react if their asthma is worsening.

Take the “Rules of Two®” * quiz:
 

• Do you take your quick-relief inhaler more than TWO times per week?
   
• Do you awaken at night with asthma more than TWO times per month?
   
• Do you refill your quick-relief inhaler more than TWO times per year?

If you answer YES to any of the above questions, your asthma may not be as well-controlled as it could be.

Talk with your health care professional about your responses to these questions.

* Rules of Two® is a trademark of Baylor Health Care System