For many people, asthma is a condition that is controllable with a combination of preventative measures, education and medication. When asthma is properly managed, those with asthma can live full lives with the same quality of life as those without asthma. So once you have been diagnosed, what can you do to help control your asthma?
Ramie Tritt, M.D., President, Atlanta ENT
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