Asthma

Asthma is a chronic condition that affects your airways. It reduces airflow to your lungs and causes difficulty breathing.

What are the Risk Factors?

• Lifestyle
• Family history
• Ethnicity
• Other breathing conditions

If you are obese, have allergies or had respiratory infections early in life, you may also be at risk. 

What are Some Common Symptoms?

• Frequent coughing
• Wheezing
• Shortness of breath
• Chest tightness

How Can I Get Tested for Asthma?

• Pulmonary function tests
• Allergy tests
• Skin tests
• Blood tests

How to Can I Manage My Asthma?  

Quick relief inhalers and controller medicines can help manage symptoms. Avoid smoking, eat healthy foods and limit exposure to air irritants. Maintain a healthy weight and exercise to improve lung health.

Are There Any Groups I Can Join?

Asthma is part of our disease management program. We help TRICARE East beneficiaries improve their health through a whole-person care approach.

If you want to set health goals and improve your overall well-being, our skilled staff is ready to help you.

You or your doctor can call us with questions or to join the program at (800) 881-9227.

We also have virtual group sessions led by a disease management clinician. These sessions offer education and support. Those who join can share their successes and challenges in exercise, nutrition, and self-management. We hold webinars to help you understand different diseases, which can lead to better treatment and positive changes.

View Our Webinars and Community Groups

What does TRICARE Cover?  

TRICARE covers services that are medically necessaryTo be medically necessary means it is appropriate, reasonable, and adequate for your condition.. This includes asthma tests, treatment, and more for eligible beneficiaries.

Asthma Testing Treatment 

Resources 

Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Exposure and Registry 

Asthma Action Plan – printable form 

Asthma Audio Podcasts and Videos - CDC 

Asthma Care During an Emergency  

Asthma Facts for Kids (CDC) 

Asthma Management and Treatment 

Asthma Triggers 

Breathing Easier – CDC Brochure

 

There is care and support for qualifying beneficiaries that want to improve their asthma. Our experienced staff will guide you to a healthier lifestyle to improve your self-management and quality of life. For questions or to enroll, call toll-free at 800-881-9227.