Getting Your Asthma in Control after a Hospitalization

Summary

This video is designed to be shown to patients before discharge from the hospital. It may be used with newly diagnosed patients or with patients who are not successfully self-managing their asthma. It covers the basics of what they should do until their first appointment with their healthcare provider. It stresses the importance of taking medications properly and as prescribed. Other guidelines include keeping an asthma diary, checking peak flow, avoiding asthma triggers, following an asthma action plan, and managing sick days.