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  Be prepared for your appointment Individual self-assessment for physician visits When to call your doctor

  Be prepared for your appointment Be prepared when you go to your doctor’s appointment. Before you go, write down any problems or questions that you want to ask during your visit. If you take your questions with you to your appointment, you won’t forget to discuss them with your doctor. Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to ask questions. Every question is important.

  Individual self-assessment for physician visits

  You and your doctor are partners in caring for your health. Please ask yourself the following questions prior to your visit and report any issues.

  1. Has your asthma been any worse?
  2. Have there been any changes in your home, work, or school environment (such as a new pet, someone smoking)?
  3. Have you had any times when your symptoms were a lot worse than usual?
  4. Has your asthma caused you to miss work or school or reduce or change your activities?
  5. Have you missed any regular doses of your medicines for any reason?
  6. Have your medications caused you any problems (shakiness, nervousness, bad taste, sore throat, cough, or upset stomach)?
  7. Have you had any emergency room visits or hospital stays for asthma?
  8. Has the cost of your asthma treatment kept you from getting the medicine or care you need for your asthma?
  9. Have you had a cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, or chest tightness?
  10. What have your peak flow readings been?
  11. How many days have you used your inhaled quick-relief medicine?
  12. Have you been satisfied with the way your asthma has been?
  13. Do symptoms of wheezing, coughing, or chest tightness ever wake you up from a sound sleep?
  14. Do you ever experience symptoms of acid indigestion or reflux?
  15. Are you bothered by seasonal allergies?

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  When to call your doctor

  It is important to know when to contact your doctor between regular visits. If your symptoms get worse or if you begin using more medicine than usual to control your asthma, call your doctor to make an appointment.

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