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Asthma Action Plan: Red Zone

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Overview

An asthma action plan is based on zones defined by your symptoms, your peak flow, or both. It tells you what to do if you have a sudden increase in your asthma symptoms (asthma attack).

You are in the red zone of your asthma action plan if you have severe asthma symptoms. Symptoms include:

Treatment for asthma attacks in the red zone includes:


Credits for Asthma Action Plan: Red Zone

Current as of: August 6, 2023

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