Self Care Checklist

Here are self-care steps recommended by the experts.  Make a promise to yourself to do the following - choose where you want to start on your path.

I WILL...

1. Choose a Doctor who provides the care experts recommend and see them for regular check-ups
   Maine Doctor Ratings
2. Set goals for yourself that help you feel healthier
   asthma.about.com/od/dailycoping/a/art_resolutions.htm
3. Have a written asthma plan
   www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/asthma_actplan.pdf
4. Avoid things that make your asthma worse like tobacco smoke, dust, perfume, mold and furry animals
   www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/asthma_actplan.pdf  (page 2 only)
5. Take All of Your Medicines Exactly Prescribed by Your Doctor and if you can afford to do so, talk to your doctor, phone 211 for possible assistance or go to www.consumerreports.org/health/best-buy-drugs/steroid_asthma.htm for ideas on how to make your drugs more affordable.
6. Get Your Flu Shot Each Year
   http://www.flu.gov/individualfamily/vaccination/locator.html
7. Try to Exercise Regularly To Improve Your Overall Health
   http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/exercising-asthma