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Creating An Asthma Action Plan
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Everyone should have an Asthma Action Plan. It will help keep your child's asthma under control by reminding you and your child what triggers to avoid and which medication to take and when to take it. The Asthma Action Plan will also tell you what to do when your child has a good or a bad asthma day. You and your healthcare provider should review and update the Asthma Action Plan at each visit.
The Asthma Action Plan has three zones, just like a traffic light:- GREEN means GO. Your child is breathing well and has no asthma symptoms. The Peak Flow reading is greater than 80% of your child’s personal best.
- YELLOW means CAUTION. Your child has some asthma symptoms. The Peak Flow is 50% to 80% of your child's personal best.
- RED means STOP/DANGER. Your child's asthma symptoms are bad. Your child has difficulty breathing. The Peak Flow reading is less than 50% of your child's personal best. You must get help now!
Help your healthcare provider complete the Asthma Action Plan by listing your child's asthma symptoms. If your child uses a Peak Flow meter, include your child's best Peak Flow reading. Your healthcare provider can then identify your child's asthma zones and list the medications your child will need to take. Be sure you know who to call and when to get help in an emergency.
You can also use the Asthma Action Plan to teach family members, teachers, coaches, and others how to help your child during an asthma flare up.
Printable Action Plans
Print copies of our Asthma Action Plans, to discuss with your doctor:
Asthma Action Plan, ages 0 to 5
Asthma Action Plan, ages 6 and older
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