ASTHMA ACTION PLAN

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Attach Patient Sticker Here/Above

Your Doctor's Name:      Your Doctor's Telephone: 
Your Predicted Peak Flow:      Your Personal Best: 

green_light_smGREEN ZONE
 

Go!

 green_dot Breathing is good
 green_dot No cough or wheeze
 green_dot Can work and play
 green_dot Peak Flow above

 Take controller medicines every day:



 - Take rescue medicine 10-15 minute before exercising or contact with
    triggers.
 - Rinse mouth after use of controller medication.
 - Always use a spacer or holding chamber with MDI.


yellow_light_smYELLOW     ZONE

 Slow!

 yellow_dot Cough
 yellow_dot Wheeze
 yellow_dot Tight chest
 yellow_dot Wake up at night
 yellow_dot Peak Flow between
 and

FIRST: Take your rescue medicines to feel better.



NEXT: Take your controller medicines.



 - *Follow Yellow Zone for 2 - 5 days, then go to Green Zone.
 - *If not better in 2 to 5 days, call your doctor.


red_light_smRED ZONE

 Stop!
 

 red_dot Medicine not helping
 red_dot Very short of breath
 red_dot Nasal flaring
 red_dot Retractions
 red_dot Can't walk
 red_dot Can't talk well
 red_dot Peak Flow below

Take your rescue medicine. Get help from a Doctor

Every 20 minutes for 3 treatments (1 hour)

DANGER! Follow these steps:
 - *If you are using Red Zone Medicines, call your Doctor.
 - *If skin color changes or your lips turn blue, call 911.
 - *If you are still in the Red Zone after 2 to 3 treatments,
    call 911.




 

Special Instructions:
Signature:___________________________ Date:__________   

CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER DALLAS
1935 Medical District Dr - Dallas, Texas 75235
(214) 456-7000