Manage Your Asthma Symptoms More Effectively

Asthma Self-Care Program

Respiratory Care Department
16251 Sylvester Rd SW
Burien, WA 98166

(206) 988-5770 Phone
(206) 433-7090 Fax
Jennifer Knox CRT, AE-C
jknox@highlinemedical.org

Asthma is a chronic disease that can affect persons of all ages. It is one of the fastest growing diseases in the U.S. Most important, asthma can be life-threatening if not properly managed.

The Asthma Self-Care Program is designed to work with you and your physician in the management of your asthma symptoms. It is designed to educate you to understand your asthma symptoms and their treatment. This means that when you experience symptoms, they will be less severe and you will know how to effectively respond to them.

The goals of the program are to:

• Learn your asthma symptoms
• Learn what triggers your symptoms
• Learn how to track your progress
• Learn how to treat your asthma symptoms:
  • What to look for
  • What to listen for
  • How to listen
  • What to do  

See your primary care physician for a referral. Call us with additional questions at (206) 988-5770.