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About asthma.com
In collaboration with Dr. Courtney Crim, a board-certified pulmonologist and one of our experts on asthma, the goal of asthma.com - established by GlaxoSmithKline - is to give you or someone you care about the information and tools needed to help manage asthma and live a healthy, active life. Because with knowledge and the right treatment plan, it may be possible to breathe easier.

The material is designed to help you learn more about asthma to better engage in discussions with your healthcare professional about your asthma treatment plan. You'll learn:
  • What asthma is and isn't
  • What makes each person's asthma unique
  • What may trigger asthma symptoms
  • Facts about medications
  • How asthma treatments can help
  • Your level of asthma control
Armed with this knowledge, you'll be better equipped to develop good habits for asthma management. These habits may help you better control your asthma. Remember: Whenever you have any question at all about asthma, call your healthcare professional as soon as possible.

The purpose of this Web site

Our goal is to provide you with information and tools that can help you and your healthcare professional manage your asthma. With the right knowledge and the appropriate asthma treatment plan, it is possible to help you breathe easier.

The information in this Web site is brought to you by GlaxoSmithKline -- Pioneer in the
research and development of respiratory medications.
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