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ALL ASTHMA ARE NOT THE SAME!

Asthma may be different for different people. Your healthcare provider may identify your type of asthma based on:

how often you have symptoms
nighttime awakenings
how often you’re using your rescue inhaler
if your asthma is keeping you from doing your normal activities
how well you’re breathing, based on a breathing test

Your healthcare provider may assign the type of asthma that you have based on the most severe category listed above.

Intermittent asthma

If your asthma affects you twice a week or less, your asthma may be intermittent. You may need a rescue inhaler up to 2 days per week. It’s the mildest kind of asthma, but it’s not risk free, so be sure to tell your healthcare provider about your symptoms, and find out what you can do to help keep them under control.

MILD PERSISTENT ASTHMA

People with mild asthma may have symptoms more than twice a week, but not every day. They may be awakened 3-4 times a month by their asthma or use a rescue inhaler called a SABA more than 2 days a week. They typically have some minor limits to their activities, but have a normal score on breathing tests. People with mild persistent asthma may also have some risk of asthma attacks that require corticosteroids (like prednisone).

Persistent asthma

Unlike intermittent asthma, with persistent asthma you may have symptoms and other limitations more often. Persistent asthma can be mild, moderate, or severe. Sometimes your symptoms may go away on their own. But other times, uncontrolled asthma may get worse. So can the risk of an asthma attack. It’s important to talk to your healthcare provider about your symptoms, and any changes you notice. Your healthcare provider can work with you to help control your asthma symptoms and reduce your risk.