Have you or your child been diagnosed with asthma? Texas Children’s Health Plan offers tools, resources, and self-management ideas to help members understand asthma and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Asthma is a disease that makes it harder to breathe. For people with asthma, the airways in their lungs are often swollen or inflamed. This makes them very sensitive to a cold or things in the environment like dust, smoke, strong perfumes, and even pets. When exposed to any of these conditions, the insides of the airways swell even more, narrowing the space for the air to move in and out of the lungs. That is why breathing becomes so hard.
Symptoms may vary but the primary symptoms of asthma may include:
Asthma is the most common chronic condition among children. However, asthma can start at any age. People with allergies are also at high risk of having it. If not properly managed, it can be a life-threatening disease.
There are many factors that may trigger asthma, and each child reacts differently to these. Some of the most common factors are:
It is very important that you work with your doctor to create an action plan against asthma. An action plan is a written treatment plan document that you can share with family, caregivers and friends. It includes the following:
Download our Asthma Action Plan today.
Download our Asthma Quick Guide today to learn more about:
Our Case Managers help you and your child take control of his or her asthma by:
To join our Disease Management Program, please call Member Services at 1-800-990-8247.
Check out the following information that will get you on the right track to control your asthma.