Asthma

If you’re one of the millions of people who have asthma, you know what a struggle it can be at times. Asthma is a long-term lung disease that can make it harder to breathe. People of all ages can have asthma.

Common asthma symptoms are:

• Wheezing
• Shortness of breath
• Chest tightness
• Coughing

If asthma is not controlled and symptoms get worse, an asthma attack can happen. This can be a life-threatening emergency.

The good news is that you can take charge of your asthma. Your doctor can help you make an asthma action plan. Knowing your triggers can help stop asthma symptoms before they start. You can also use a peak flow meter daily to check if you are having any asthma symptoms.

The more you learn about asthma, the better you’ll be able to control it. Breathe easier by signing up for an asthma education program.

IEHP offers no-cost asthma classes for members through the Breathe Well, Live Well program. In these in-person classes, members learn to control their asthma.

The classes are held at least twice a month at different community sites throughout San Bernardino and Riverside County.

What do you get from our Breathe Well, Live Well classes? You will:

• Learn how to use asthma self-management tools such as a spacer, peak flow meter and an asthma action plan.
• Learn how to spot, avoid and lessen asthma triggers in your environment.
• Gain support and a chance to share and learn from others.

To sign up, check out Upcoming Events and type in “asthma” in the search bar. You’ll find the next class dates, times and locations. 

To learn more about asthma, you can sign up for American Lung Association’s Asthma Basics course. This one-hour online learning module is available in English and Spanish.