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We learn more about asthma every day. Today, doctors know a lot about the causes of asthma symptoms and the best ways to manage them. The first step to getting the right treatment is getting the right diagnosis.
Your doctor may give you a breathing test (spirometry). It measures how well your airways can expel air. This is a common test used to diagnose asthma. This test is also used to assess how well controlled asthma is in those who already know they have asthma.
A spirometry test measures how much air flows in and out of your airways. These measurements are used to help judge how well air is flowing within the airways.
Your doctor can use these results as the first step toward finding out if you’re breathing your best.
You may not know how much better you could feel
Millions of people have asthma and don’t even know it. Sometimes it may be hard to diagnose. Asthma symptoms (like coughing or trouble breathing) may seem to come and go. Some people also get used to mild asthma symptoms and don’t notice that their symptoms are reducing their quality of life.
The good news is that when asthma is managed properly, you can feel better, live an active life, and keep doing all the things you enjoy.
If you already know you have asthma, then click here to take the Asthma Control Test™. Share these results with your doctor to find out if your current treatment is keeping your asthma symptoms under control.
Also talk with your doctor about a peak flow meter. You can use this simple device to see how well your airways are working every day. Remember, asthma shouldn’t keep you from doing the things you like to do.
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