WHAT IS ASTHMA AND WHAT ARE ITS SYMPTOMS?

Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airways in the lungs. Asthma has 2 main components:

• bronchoconstriction — muscles tightening around the airways
• airway inflammation — swelling of the airways

Airway narrowing, caused by muscle tightening and airway inflammation, results in symptoms such as:

• wheezing
• coughing
• chest tightness
• shortness of breath

It's important to remember that some days, you may not even experience any symptoms at all. But your asthma is still with you. That's why it's essential to continue treating your asthma, with daily preventative medication, even on days you feel well.

Important Information About FLOVENT HFA and FLOVENT DISKUS
Prescription FLOVENT HFA and FLOVENT DISKUS are for patients with asthma 4 years of age and older. FLOVENT does not replace fast-acting (rescue) inhalers for sudden symptoms. Inhaled corticosteroids, as well as poorly controlled asthma, may cause a reduction in growth rate. The long-term effect on final adult height is unknown. People switching from an oral steroid, like prednisone, to FLOVENT need to be especially careful. While adjusting to the switch, your body is not as able to heal after surgery, infection, or serious injury. See your doctor if your asthma does not improve. The use of FLOVENT HFA in children 4 to 11 years old is based in part on results of studies in patients 12 years and older and other FLOVENT products.