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There are four main ways to prevent asthma. The professionals call this prevention method 'the asthma management plan,' and now I'm going to discuss the four steps.
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1) Assessment and monitoring The most important thing in asthma prevention is understanding of one's own health conditions. This can be done by physical examinations such as breathing tests to examine the functioning of the lungs. There is an asthma control test, which is applicable for people over the age of 12, called Asthma Control Test™  . 2) Medication One's healthcare professional may prescribe medications depending on the severity of the asthma patient. There are two types of medications; one is used for long-term patients and the other one is used as a means of prevention. Usually the preventative medications consist of long-acting bronchodilators or anti-inflammatories and quick-relief medications.

The following medications are used for asthma caused by allergy:
 * Cromolyn
 * Cromolyn Sodium
 * Sodium Cromoglycate

3) Avoid asthma triggers The most effective way to prevent asthma is to avoid asthma triggers. Asthma triggers include allergic reactions to food and food additives such as egg, cow's milk, and peanuts. Asthma can be also triggered by intensive excersice, which cause the narrowing of the airways.

4) Education The asthma management plan can be accomplished by the understanding of asthma and how it affects human's body. At schools, students should be educated with basic knowledge of asthma and possible ways of prevention. This will increase the awareness of asthma and will reduce the chances of them being infected with the disease.

Q: What are the four main prevention methods listed above?