• Follow your care plan diligently. Asthma needs regular monitoring and following your prescribed medication schedule can help you manage symptoms to a great extent.• Identify what triggers an attack. It could be anything from outdoor allergens and irritants to household dust and mites.• Monitoring your breathing and identifying a possible attack can also help you in taking medications and precautions in a timely manner, thus avoiding flare ups.• Getting vaccination for influenza and pneumonia can prevent asthma flare ups.