The yellow zone means that you are experiencing symptoms. This is where you should slow down and follow the steps including the use of your quick-relief medicine to keep your asthma from getting worse. And, the red zone means you are experiencing severe asthma symptoms or an asthma flare-up.Click to see full answer. Also question is, what is Asthma Action Plan?An asthma action plan (or management plan) is a written plan that you create with your child’s doctor to help control your child’s asthma. The goal of an asthma action plan is to reduce or prevent flare-ups and emergency department visits.Likewise, how do you know your having an asthma attack? Asthma attack signs and symptoms include: Severe shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain, and coughing or wheezing. Low peak expiratory flow (PEF) readings, if you use a peak flow meter. Symptoms that fail to respond to use of a quick-acting (rescue) inhaler. One may also ask, who needs an asthma action plan? Everyone with asthma should have an action plan. People who have one are better equipped to manage their symptoms and so less likely to be admitted to hospital for their asthma. And with fewer asthma symptoms you’ll be less likely to need time off work or school.How long are asthma action plans?Asthma Action Plans should be reviewed when patients are reassessed by their doctor, and approximately every 12 months.
