How Do I Stay Organized and Prepared with Asthma?

Many asthma resources exist that can connect you with more information and assist with your treatment. In your search for additional asthma information, make sure it is coming from a trusted source. Check out some of the resources recommended below.

Downloadable Worksheets and Videos

• Asthma Patient Resources and Videos
• Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Health Insurance

• The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
• Healthcare.gov
• Benefits Checkup

Financial Assistance

Talk to your doctor or other members of your healthcare team about the cost of your asthma medicine. There are several options for lowering your out-of-pocket cost to ensure that you stay in control of your asthma. Each drug company offers patient assistance programs, including AstraZeneca, Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Novartis, Sanofi, Sanofi/Regeneron and Teva. If you need assistance fixing issues in your home that impact your asthma, check with your local health department for resources. The American Lung Association and Familywise proudly partner to get you the lowest price on your prescriptions. Other financial assistance programs include:

• The Partnership for Prescription Assistance
• Patient Access Network Foundation
• Help Paying Bills

Visit our Financial Assistance Program page for more information.

Clinical Trials

The American Lung Association operates the largest and most respected clinical trial network for patients with asthma and COPD in the United States. There are several clinical trials currently in progress. Learn more about the American Lung Association’s Airways Clinical Research Centers and find out if clinical trials are right for you.

• American Lung Association Clinical Trial Resources
• Women and Clinical Trials