Asthma Management: Taking Your Medications Regularly
Asthma Management: Taking Your Medications RegularlyTranscript (page 1 of 2)Here are some tips to help you stick with your medication routine and make it aseffective as possible.“Whether you‘re sick, whether you’re having a good day, doesn’t matter. You stillhave to take your asthma medication every day.”Make sure you understand your prescription so you know what to take, how much andwhen. Your healthcare provider will give you an asthma action plan which providesdetailed instructions.Have your healthcare provider demonstrate how to take your medications and havethem evaluate your technique to make sure you are doing it correctly.“If you hear the tone, that indicates you’re breathing a little bit too fast, okay?”And be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medications andsupplements you take, both prescription and over-the-counter, in order to prevent anycomplications with your asthma medication.Know how to clean your devices and do it regularly.Know how to store your medications properly. Be sure to keep them at roomtemperature.Do not store your medications where they’ll be exposed to temperature extremes,such as in the glove compartment of a car.Make sure you have your quick-relief medications with you so you can use them ifneeded, as directed by your healthcare provider.“I keep my inhaler with me at all times. I have an inhaler upstairs, downstairs, and20% gradient meshin my purse.”“Advair®. I keep it in one place in the morning and I keep it one place in thehealthclipsevening. When you get a little older, you forget. If it’s not in that spot, then youhealthclipstook your medication; but if it’s in that spot, then you haven’t taken it yet.”Check your expiration dates often and ask your healthcare provider to includehealthclipsrefillsfor your prescription so you will not run out.healthclips(cont. nextpage)4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_pd_10015_98_en_t00002.pdf © Milner-Fenwick, Inc.healthclips5% gradient meshAsthma Management: Taking Your Medications RegularlyTranscript (page 2 of 2)Medicines can be expensive, so if you have trouble affording them, ask yourhealthcare provider or insurance company about assistance programs you may qualifyfor.If you have any questions about the medications you take, talk to your healthcareprovider. Make sure you discuss any problems that you have taking your medicationsas prescribed.You and your healthcare provider are a team. Together, you can work out a solutionthat will keep you on track.20% gradient meshhealthclipshealthclipshealthclipshealthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_pd_10015_98_en_t00002.pdf © Milner-Fenwick, Inc.healthclips5% gradient mesh
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