Welcome to Teens Corner!

If you are visiting Teens Corner, you're probably a teen with asthma or allergies. You've found that this is a good place to get information so you can learn how to take care of yourself and lead a healthy, active life.

You're probably very familiar with the Internet, so it won't be hard for you to move around the site. Just read a little about each item and then follow our links to great information made for teens just like you!

Sometimes a window will come up that tells you that you're leaving this site for another one. Just click on the OK button, and off you go!

If you have any questions about getting around this site or printing information you are interested in, ask your parents or a teacher for help.

If you have questions about how to use or understand the materials, ask your school nurse for help. That's what he or she is there for!

All About Triggers

An asthma trigger is anything that makes your asthma worse or causes a flare-up. Triggers can be allergic or non-allergic and they can take many forms, from dust mites, pollen, and other airborne substances, to weather changes or extreme emotions. Sometimes it can seem like asthma triggers are everywhere, but the trick is to learn how to take charge.

The first step is to figure out what triggers your asthma, and you'll need to work with your doctor to do this. While we all aren't affected by the same triggers, there are common causes of an asthma attack, and chances are some of them affect you.

Next: Trigger List

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Know Your Zones

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When your asthma flares up, you may be taken by surprise if you haven't been following your asthma action plan. Learn how you can use your peak flow meter to keep your asthma under control, and what to do when you're heading for a danger zone.

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Your Guide to Breathing Easy and Living Well

This is a clear reference guide with good information about asthma, how to manage it, asthma medicines and inhalers, asthma action plans, and definitions of asthma terms.

Download: Your Guide to Breathing Easy and Living Well*

*Adobe Acrobat is required to view and print these files. Get it here.

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Asthma Action Plan

This is a form concerning your medication needs and specific asthma warning signs. Please have your parents and physician fill it out for you.

You should give a copy of this plan to your school nurse, your teacher(s), and your physical education instructor so they'll know just how to help you with your asthma.

Download: Asthma Action Plan* (English)

Link to: the Asthma Action Plan (Spanish). From the ALA of WA Asthma Management Page, click on Mi Plano de Asma, print and fill out with your primary care physician.

*Adobe Acrobat is required to view and print these files. Get it here.

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Peak Flow Meter Diary

This is a downloadable diary that you can print and fill out when you are ready to begin peak flow monitoring.

Your physician and/or your school nurse will help you learn all about using a peak flow meter. Using a peak flow meter will help you manage your asthma better.

Use this diary along with the asthma action plan that your parents and physician have filled out. Your asthma action plan includes a description of peak flow zones.

Download: Peak Flow Meter Diary*

*Adobe Acrobat is required to view and print these files. Get it here.

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Asthma Busters

AsthmaBusters is a free club for kids ages 7 to 14 who have asthma. The club operates every year from January 1 through April 30 and there are things to do on the web site at other times of the year, too!

Link to: Asthma Busters

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Tobacco-Free Kids Youth Action

If you're a teen with asthma, it's so important that you don't start smoking. And if you do smoke, you need to stop! Here's a web site that will teach you a lot about how to stop smoking or never start. You can send your friends to this great resource, too. Together, you can take action!

Link to: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

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