Health Tip: Can't Keep Asthma Under Control?

Some possible reasons why

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(HealthDay News) -- If your treatment regimen for asthma isn't helping your symptoms, you and your doctor may need to figure out what's really behind your asthma.

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Here are possible reasons for ongoing asthma symptoms, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:

• Allergies to something in your home, school or workplace, such as pet dander or dust mites.
• Not taking your medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Not using your inhaler properly.
• The medication you're using simply is not effective for you.
• Your respiratory symptoms are being caused by something other than asthma.

-- Diana Kohnle