Welcome to the Asthma Resources Page

These resources will help you learn how to manage your asthma. This will help you do more of the things you enjoy.

"Managing Asthma" videos

My Asthma Guide

Asthma Action Plan with Asthma Triggers

Daily Asthma Record

Asthma Control Test

What Is Asthma?

• Asthma is a common lung disease.
• In Minnesota, about 1 in 10 people have asthma.
• It can cause missed school or work.
• It can be scary.
• It is rare, but people can die from asthma.
• Asthma can’t be cured, but it can be managed.

You can learn to manage your asthma. When your asthma is in good control:

• You are free of asthma symptoms.
• You can be active in school, work or play.
• You will sleep through the night.
• You can avoid having to go to the emergency room or hospital because of asthma.

We are your partners in your asthma care.

Get an asthma check up every 6 months, even if your asthma is well controlled. And please, feel free to call your clinic if you have questions or concerns about your asthma between asthma check ups.

“Managing Asthma” videos

Here are 8 short videos to help you learn to manage your asthma. Click on the name of each video to view them.

1. Introduction
2. Managing Asthma
3. Using a metered-dose Inhaler (MDI) without a holding chamber
4. Using a metered-dose Inhaler (MDI) with a holding chamber
5. Using a metered-dose Inhaler (MDI) with a holding chamber and mask
6. Using a Diskus
7. Using a Flexhaler
8. Using a Nebulizer

To save the videos to your computer, right click on each video link. Click “Save Target As” or “Save File As."

"Managing Asthma" script (condensed)

• Managing Asthma - English
• Managing Asthma - Spanish

My Asthma Guide

Here's a workbook to help you manage your asthma.

My Asthma Guide (pdf)

My Asthma Guide

(Spanish) (pdf)

Asthma Action Plan with Asthma Triggers

Every person with asthma should have a written Asthma Action Plan. It's a written guide that tells you what to do when your asthma changes. Ask your health care provider for an Asthma Action Plan if you don't have one. Here is a blank Asthma Action Plan.

Asthma Action Plan - Adult English
Asthma Action Plan - Adult Spanish
Asthma Action Plan - Child English

Asthma Action Plan - Child Spanish

Action Plan

Daily Asthma Record

Keep track of your asthma symptoms and peak flow readings. Bring it to your asthma check ups.

Daily Record - English

Daily Record - Spanish

Daily Record - English

Daily Record - Spanish

The Asthma Control Test is a quick test to help know if your asthma is in control. Fill it out and bring it to your asthma visits to discuss with your doctor.

Asthma Control Test - Adult English

Asthma Control Test - Adult Spanish

Asthma Control Test - Child English

Asthma Control Test - Child Spanish

Asthma Control Test