If you sometimes have trouble breathing because of asthma, this handbook is for you and your family.

This handbook was written for adults who have asthma. Most teenagers who have asthma will also find it interesting and informative.

Parents of young children with asthma will want to supplement this handbook with other materials available from your local American Lung Association®. Call your local American Lung Association® at

1-800-LUNG-USA.

What is Asthma? Is your asthma out of control at times? Do you wonder, What's happening to me? Why am I wheezing and feeling breathless?

Triggers: Know Your Troublemakers What triggers your asthma? Exercise? Allergies? Cigarette Smoke? Emotions? Discover a key step in gaining control of asthma.

Working With Your Doctor Do you know how to be sure you are getting the best medical care for your asthma? Would you like to make visits to your doctors more useful?

Controlling Episodes Do you know how to keep asthma episodes from starting, or from getting worse?

Help Your Medicines Help You Do you know how to get the best results from your medicines?

Kinds of Asthma Medicines Do you know what kinds of medicines are used to treat asthma and how they work? Do you know their possible side effects?

Live Better and Feel Better Is your asthma making your life more difficult? Do your family members understand asthma? Do you know where to turn for help?