Living Well with Asthma: 8 Essential Management Tips

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways causing episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, and coughing. Over 30 million Indians have asthma.

1. Know Your Triggers

Common triggers include dust mites, pollen, pet dander, cold air, exercise, smoke, and strong perfumes. Identify and avoid yours.

2. Use Your Inhaler Correctly

Incorrect inhaler technique reduces medication delivery by up to 80%. Ask our physiotherapy team to check your technique.

3. Follow Your Action Plan

Work with your doctor to create a written asthma action plan for daily management and emergencies.

4. Take Controller Medications Daily

Don't skip your preventive inhaler (usually a corticosteroid) even when you feel well.

5. Monitor with a Peak Flow Meter

Daily peak flow readings help detect worsening asthma before symptoms appear.

6. Get Vaccinated

Annual influenza and pneumococcal vaccines reduce asthma exacerbation risk.

7. Exercise Wisely

Warm up before exercise. Use your rescue inhaler 15–30 minutes before if needed. Swimming is particularly well-tolerated.

8. Manage Allergies and Reflux

Uncontrolled allergic rhinitis and GERD can worsen asthma. Treat them proactively.

Our pulmonology team at Iswarya Hospital offers comprehensive asthma diagnosis, pulmonary function testing, and personalised management.