When you have a severe form of asthma, such as eosinophilic asthma, breathing isn’t always easy. The condition causes the airways to swell up and tighten.
During a flare, it can feel like you’re exhaling air through a straw while a bowling ball sits on your rib cage.
Whether mild or severe, asthma has no known cure — but you can manage the condition. A combination of medications and lifestyle changes can help you breathe a little easier and make asthma take a backseat to your overall life.
Here are some ways to reduce symptoms and flares of severe asthma.
- Follow your treatment plan
- Exercise regularly and safely
- Avoid getting sick
- Stay away from irritants
- Reduce allergy triggers at home
- Lower stress
Click the plus sign next to each number in the infographic below for more details about each method.