Conditions & Treatments

Severe Asthma - Other Information

Cost of Biologic

Biologics may have a high annual cost (up to thousands per year), but for some, the expense may outweigh the cost of managing symptoms and flare-ups.

How You Can Manage Severe Asthma

Aside from seeking medical treatment, the following are some ways you can manage your health:

Taking regular preventer medications: Do not stop the medications on your own, even when you
feel better wIth the blologic
Exercise: Research has shown that physical activity for people with severe asthma helps improve their quality of life
Eating well: A healthy diet and staying active is good for the heart and lungs even if you have severe asthma
Do not smoke: Find it tough to quit smoking? Let us know and we will refer you to a smoking cessation counsellor
Vaccination: Individuals with severe asthma are more likely to get complications from flu. This can be reduced by an annual influenza vaccination

Proactive management is the key to improving your quality of life. Collaborate with our doctors at the Severe Asthma Clinic to create an asthma management plan, monitor symptoms, and adhere to prescribed medications. Open communication with your doctor positively influences asthma management and enhances daily well-being.

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