⚠️ Severe Asthma Attack — Seek Emergency Care If:

• Rescue inhaler isn't helping or relief lasts less than 4 hours
• Breathing is rapid and labored, or you can't speak in full sentences
• Lips or fingernails turn blue
• Peak flow drops into red zone

Call 911 or go to the ER immediately

Action Plans & Tracking

Asthma Action Plan Template (NHLBI)

Official action plan template from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Work with your doctor to complete this personalized emergency response plan.

PDF download • English & Spanish

Propeller Health App

FDA-cleared smart inhaler sensor that tracks medication use, identifies triggers, and provides personalized insights.

iOS & Android • Free with sensor purchase

Asthma Symptom Diary (CDC)

Printable daily symptom tracker to monitor peak flow, symptoms, medications, and triggers.

PDF printable • Free

Educational Resources

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)

Patient education, support groups, asthma-friendly certification programs, and advocacy.

Non-profit organization

NHLBI Asthma Information

Evidence-based asthma education from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Includes treatment guidelines and research updates.

Government resource • Free

American Lung Association

Comprehensive asthma information, local programs, lung health helpline.

1-800-LUNGUSA

Air Quality & Trigger Monitoring

AirNow.gov

Real-time air quality index (AQI) for your location, with health recommendations for sensitive groups.

EPA resource • Free app

Pollen.com

Daily pollen counts, mold levels, and allergen forecasts by ZIP code.

Free • Email alerts available

Weather.com Allergy Tracker

15-day allergy and respiratory forecasts integrated with weather data.

Free • iOS & Android apps

Find a Specialist

Find an Allergist/Immunologist

Search for board-certified allergists and immunologists through the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

AAAAI directory

Find a Pulmonologist

Locate a pulmonary specialist through the American Thoracic Society.

ATS directory