How you can bridge the Asthma GAP
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Routine ER visits should not be part of managing your asthma
Currently available therapies allow patients to have better control over their symptoms so they can minimize risks associated with uncontrolled asthma.
A recent survey showed that more than 5 out of 10 asthma patients believe their asthma is well-controlled if they have ONLY one emergency room visit per year.
If asthma patients have their symptoms under control, they should not have to routinely visit the ER. Some patients are unclear what “uncontrolled” means.
Here are the facts. Your asthma may not be controlled if:
- You use a rescue inhaler more than twice a week
- Asthma limits your daily activities
- You experience symptoms more than twice a week
- Your asthma has caused emergency room visits or urgent doctor appointments
If you have asthma, you don’t have to accept routine visits to the emergency room as part of your life. When taken daily, controller therapies can help you better manage your symptoms and avoid risks, like ER visits and hospitalization, associated with uncontrolled asthma. Talk to your doctor about an asthma action plan and your treatment options.
