ADULTS
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that can be successfully controlled with proper care. Common symptoms include coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Five steps people with asthma can take to help stay healthy and lead fully active lives:
Whether you have asthma, or care for a child that does, AsthmaNow can provide the information and resources to help you and your family deal with the disease and live healthy active lives.
Asthma can be managed but you must be seen by a healthcare professional. If you don't have a healthcare provider, you can receive care on a sliding scale fee, based on income, from Community Health Centers (CHC). CHCs provide care regardless of medical status, ability to pay, culture or ethnicity.
