Asthma and Allergy Management
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a lung disease where the airways of the lungs get swollen or blocked and it's hard to breathe. Living with asthma can be hard, but you can feel good. We can help you learn how to stop asthma symptoms and what to do if you feel any symptoms.
What Does the Program Do?
The Respiratory Management Program is available to eligible Providence Health Plan members managing respiratory illnesses, including asthma. Respiratory nurses are available to provide education and support, answer your questions, and help you set and maintain healthy lifestyle goals.
Who Can I Call with Questions?
Talk to your doctor about any problems you have with taking your asthma or allergy medicines. For more information call Case & Disease Management at 503-574-7247, toll free 1-800-662-1121 or TTY 1-800-735-2900 for the hearing impaired.
More Information about Asthma
Here are a few ways you can take care of your asthma:
- Check your breathing with a Peak Flow meter every day.
- Know the right way to take your asthma medicine.
- Avoid triggers - things that can make your asthma worse.
- Exercise the right way so you can feel healthier.
- Keep track of your symptoms and your peak flow readings using an asthma diary (PDF 532kb).
Asthma Resource Center
Features in-depth asthma information such as symptoms, causes and treatments, Asthma Audio Library, and other links to asthma organizations, classes, and more.
Allergy Resource Center
Features allergy health information such as symptoms, causes and treatments, Allergy Audio Library, and other links to allergy organizations and classes.
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