Asthma can cause shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and tightness in the chest, so it’s nice to have something handy that can eliminate those symptoms fast. That’s probably why your albuterol inhaler has quickly become your best friend! But there can be downsides to getting too much albuterol.

Everyone’s asthma experience is going to be a little bit different. A diversity of triggers and varied levels of severity mean that everyday life with asthma could look very different from one person to another. For some people, asthma may amount to little more than a minor nuisance. For others, this breathing condition can interfere with everyday life and require consistent monitoring.

By undergoing an asthma control test, you can get a better idea of how to treat your asthma and stay happy and healthy.

Asthma control is all about the rule of two. Are you using your asthma reliever more than twice a week? If so, it’s time to change up your treatment plan. You don't have to suffer!

The following is from a guest post from Dr Bubak posted at The Prairie Doc

The most important asthma controller is inhaled corticosteroids, which work over time to reduce asthma attacks.