Asthma Self-Management Action Plan

17 items · Health · Medium difficulty · 20 min

Manage asthma confidently with a clear, WHO-inspired self-management checklist.

• Check peak flow meter

  Make sure the mouthpiece is clean and the meter is reset to zero.

• Measure peak flow

  Take three blows and record the highest value.

• Record peak flow reading

  Log the time and top reading in a diary or app.

• Compare reading to your green/amber/red zones

  Use the zone numbers you agreed with your clinician.

• Check symptoms and match your zone

  Note wheeze, cough, breathlessness, and night symptoms.

• Review written asthma action plan

  Confirm steps for each zone, medicines, and emergency contacts.

• Carry reliever inhaler at all times

  Keep it with you, check the expiry, and use a case if needed.

• Check reliever inhaler technique
• Shake, exhale, place mouth, actuate and inhale slowly

  Do this for each puff; use a spacer if recommended.

• Hold breath 10 seconds and wait 1 minute between puffs

  This helps the medicine reach your lungs effectively.

• Check preventer inhaler technique
• Use spacer if prescribed and inhale slowly

  A spacer can improve medicine delivery for many people.

• Rinse mouth after using steroid inhaler

  Spit and rinse to reduce risk of oral thrush.

• Avoid common triggers and reduce exposure at home

  Identify pets, dust, mould, smoke and limit contact where possible.

• Practice red-zone emergency steps and update contacts

  Run through your plan and keep emergency numbers and meds list current.

• Teach household members how to help during an attack

  Show how to give inhalers and when to call for help.

• Schedule GP or asthma review appointment

  Book a review yearly or after any recent flare-up.

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