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title: "Welcome to AsthmaActionAmerica.org!"
url: https://asthmaactionamerica.org/
description: "Asthma Action America is a national asthma education campaign supported by leading organizations committed to improving healthcare."
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# Welcome to AsthmaActionAmerica.org!

Asthma Action America® is a national asthma education campaign supported by leading organizations committed to improving healthcare. The goal of Asthma Action America is to increase awareness of asthma and effective asthma management.

© 1997-2005 GlaxoSmithKline. All Rights Reserved.

Asthma is a chronic lung disease. When you have asthma, problems with the airways inside your lungs can make it hard to breathe. The two main components of asthma are swelling and irritation inside the airways (also called inflammation) and tightening of the muscles around the airways (also called bronchoconstriction).

[Is It Asthma?](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/is_it_asthma/is_it_asthma.html)

### Topics A to Z

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

## Sections of this site

### [Is It Asthma?](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/is_it_asthma/is_it_asthma.html) 3

- [Do You Have Asthma Test](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/is_it_asthma/have_test.html)
- [Talk With Your Healthcare Professional](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/is_it_asthma/talking_healthcare.html)
- [Asthma Categories](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/is_it_asthma/asthma_categories.html)

### [I Have Asthma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/i_have_asthma/i_have_asthma.html) 3

- [Asthma Control Test™](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/i_have_asthma/control_test.html)
- [Asthma Management Tips](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/i_have_asthma/management_tips.html)
- [Tips For Talking With Your Healthcare Professional](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/i_have_asthma/talking_healthcare.html)

### [I Know Someone With Asthma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/know_someone/know_someone.html) 3

- [Know the Symptoms & Warning Signs](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/know_someone/know_symptoms.html)
- [Tips for Talking About Asthma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/know_someone/tips_talking.html)
- [Asthma-Proofing Your Home](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/know_someone/asthma_proof.html)

### [Learn More About Asthma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/learn_more/learn_more.html) 6

- [Understanding Asthma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/learn_more/understand.html)
- [What Happens in My Lungs](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/learn_more/my_lungs.html)
- [How to Recognize Symptoms](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/learn_more/recognize_symptoms.html)
- [Asthma Triggers](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/learn_more/asthma_triggers.html)
- [Asthma Categories](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/learn_more/asthma_categories.html)
- [Myths & Realities](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/learn_more/myths_realities.html)

### [Your Child’s Asthma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/your_child/your_child.html) 5

- [Your Child Depends on You](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/your_child/depends_on_you.html)
- [Understanding Asthma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/your_child/understanding.html)
- [Asthma Reference Guide](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/your_child/reference.html)
- [Additional Resources](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/your_child/resources.html)
- [Dr. Sears](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/your_child/dr_sears.html)

### [Informacion en Español](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/Spanish/site_map.html) 5

- [¿Es asma?](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/Spanish/1_0_is_it_asthma/1_0_1_is_it_asthma.html)
- [Tengo asma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/Spanish/2_0_i_have_asthma/2_0_1_i_have_asthma.html)
- [Es posible que conozca a alguien con asma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/Spanish/3_0_i_know_someone/3_0_1_i_know_someone.html)
- [Más información sobre el asma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/Spanish/4_0_learn_more/4_0_1_learn_about.html)
- [Acerca de Asthma Action America®](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/Spanish/5_0_about_us/5_0_1_about_aaa.html)

## Topics in each section

### [Is It Asthma?](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/is_it_asthma/is_it_asthma.html)

- [Do You Have Asthma Test](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/is_it_asthma/have_test.html)If you think you have asthma, the Do You Have Asthma section will put you to the testCopyright notice on this page: © 1997-2004
- [Talk With Your Healthcare Professional](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/is_it_asthma/talking_healthcare.html)The best “prescription” is always Talking With Your Healthcare ProfessionalCopyright notice on this page: © 1997-2005
- [Asthma Categories](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/is_it_asthma/asthma_categories.html)Find out about different asthma “triggers” in Asthma Categories and where to go for more informationCopyright notice on this page: © 1997-2004

### [I Have Asthma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/i_have_asthma/i_have_asthma.html)

- [Asthma Control Test™](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/i_have_asthma/control_test.html)Are you in control of your asthma? Put your asthma to the test by taking the Asthma Control Test.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2004
- [Asthma Management Tips](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/i_have_asthma/management_tips.html)Discover some practical, day-to-day suggestions in Asthma Management Tips.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2004
- [Tips For Talking With Your Healthcare Professional](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/i_have_asthma/talking_healthcare.html)Communication is key. Follow these Tips For Talking With Your Healthcare Professional.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2005

### [I Know Someone With Asthma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/know_someone/know_someone.html)

- [Know the Symptoms & Warning Signs](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/know_someone/know_symptoms.html)If you think you may know someone with asthma, it is important for you to Know the Symptoms & Warning Signs.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2005
- [Tips for Talking About Asthma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/know_someone/tips_talking.html)Sometimes it’s difficult to talk to someone who may have asthma. Learn how in Tips for Talking About Asthma.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2005
- [Asthma-Proofing Your Home](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/know_someone/asthma_proof.html)And to learn how to deal with possible triggers of asthma, turn to Asthma-Proofing Your Home.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2005

### [Learn More About Asthma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/learn_more/learn_more.html)

- [Understanding Asthma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/learn_more/understand.html)Understanding Asthma provides you with a basic introduction to the condition and what can be done to treat it.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2005
- [What Happens in My Lungs](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/learn_more/my_lungs.html)In What Happens in My Lungs, you see how asthma affects airways.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2005
- [How to Recognize Symptoms](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/learn_more/recognize_symptoms.html)How to Recognize Symptoms outlines the four main symptoms of asthma.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2005
- [Asthma Triggers](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/learn_more/asthma_triggers.html)You’ll learn what can cause asthma symptoms in Asthma Triggers.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2005
- [Asthma Categories](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/learn_more/asthma_categories.html)There are different Asthma Categories. Here, you’ll find where to go for more information.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2005
- [Myths & Realities](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/learn_more/myths_realities.html)And, finally, there are many myths about asthma. Discover the truth in Myths & Realities.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2004

### [Your Child’s Asthma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/your_child/your_child.html)

- [Your Child Depends on You](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/your_child/depends_on_you.html)Get some practical tips for caring for your child with asthma.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2005
- [Understanding Asthma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/your_child/understanding.html)What happens in the body and how do medications help control symptoms?Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2004
- [Asthma Reference Guide](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/your_child/reference.html)Review important points about asthma and how to prevent attacks.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2004
- [Additional Resources](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/your_child/resources.html)Access additional resources for more information regarding asthma in children.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2004
- [Dr. Sears](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/your_child/dr_sears.html)A note from pediatrician Dr. Bill Sears about asthma.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2004

### [Informacion en Español](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/Spanish/site_map.html)

- [¿Es asma?](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/Spanish/1_0_is_it_asthma/1_0_1_is_it_asthma.html)¿Tiene usted asma? Categorías de asma y consejos para hablar con su profesional de cuidado de la salud.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2007
- [Tengo asma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/Spanish/2_0_i_have_asthma/2_0_1_i_have_asthma.html)La prueba para el control del asma y los consejos básicos para el control del asma I y II.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2007
- [Es posible que conozca a alguien con asma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/Spanish/3_0_i_know_someone/3_0_1_i_know_someone.html)Síntomas y signos de advertencia, consejos para hablar sobre el asma y un hogar a prueba de asma.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2007
- [Más información sobre el asma](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/Spanish/4_0_learn_more/4_0_1_learn_about.html)Qué es el asma, qué ocurre en mis pulmones, cómo reconocer los síntomas, iniciadores, categorías y mitos.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2007
- [Acerca de Asthma Action America®](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/Spanish/5_0_about_us/5_0_1_about_aaa.html)Antecedentes de Asthma Action America®, colaboradores y cómo contactarnos.Copyright notice on this page: © 1997-2007

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## Supporting Organizations

- American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- American Academy of Physicians Assistants
- American Association for Respiratory Care
- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
- American College of Chest Physicians
- American College of Emergency Physicians
- American Lung Association
- American Pharmacists Association
- American Thoracic Society
- Association of Asthma Educators
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
- GSK Respiratory Institute
- League of United Latin American Citizens
- National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation
- National Association of School Nurses
- National Athletic Trainers' Association
- National Business Coalition on Health
- National Medical Association
- National Respiratory Training Center
- Public Library Association
- The YMCA of the USA

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## About Asthma Action America®

Asthma Action America® is a national asthma education program supported by 21 leading organizations, including the Respiratory Institute established by GlaxoSmithKline, working together to improve the understanding and management of asthma in the United States.

[About Us](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/utility/about_us.html)

## Contact

Please contact your healthcare professional with questions about asthma.

[Contact Asthma Action America®](https://asthmaactionamerica.org/utility/contact_us.html)