Asthma Action Plan: Green Zone
Asthma Action Plan: Green ZoneSkip to the navigationTopic OverviewAn
asthma action plan is based on zones defined by your symptoms, your peak flow, or both. It tells you what to do if
you or your child has a sudden increase in asthma symptoms (asthma attack). The green zone of the asthma action
plan is where a person with asthma wants to be every day. When in the green
zone: - The person
does not have any symptoms of an asthma attack.
- The person is able
to do his or her usual activities and can sleep without having symptoms.
- The
peak expiratory flow is 80% to 100% of the person's
personal best peak flow measurement. To find 80% of your personal best, multiply your
personal best measurement by 0.80. For example, if your personal best flow is
400, then 80% of that is 400 times 0.80, which is 320.
If you or your child continues to stay in the green zone for several
weeks, your doctor may reduce the amount of daily asthma
medicine. CreditsByHealthwise Staff Primary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Specialist Medical ReviewerLora J. Stewart, MD - Allergy and Immunology Current as ofMarch 25, 2017 Current as of:
March 25, 2017 Last modified on: 8 September 2017
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