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What's an Asthma Action Plan?

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD

Having a plan makes almost anything easier, even asthma.

What's an Asthma Action Plan?

An asthma action plan is a set of instructions your doctor will give to you and your family. It will tell you how to keep your asthma under control and prevent asthma flare-ups (sometimes called asthma "attacks"). It will also tell you what to do if a flare-up happens.