Pennsylvania Medicare Assured^® "AIR" Gateway^®

Asthma Help Is Here at Gateway Health Plan^®

Gateway Health Plan^® has a program for members between the ages of 2 years and 56 years with asthma called "AIR" Gateway^®. This program will help you understand how to take care of your asthma. Your asthma can be managed and should not be stopping you from doing things you like. As part of the program, a specially trained asthma nurse may call you on the telephone. The nurse will help you understand the difference between your long term control medicine and rescue medicine. She will help you understand peak flow monitoring and how to use an asthma action plan. You will also receive information on asthma in the mail.

Here are a few reminders for managing your asthma:

• Take your long term control medicine every day as your doctor tells you even when you feel good.
• The quick relief medicine helps you when you are having trouble breathing. This medicine should not be used everyday. If you are using them everyday, call your doctor.
• Visit your doctor at least twice a year. Your doctor needs to see you to make sure your asthma is in control so you can do things you like to do.
• Stop smoking and avoid second hand smoke. Get help to quit smoking by calling Pennsylvania's Quitline at 1-800-784-8669 or 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

If you would like more information on "AIR" Gateway^®, call 1-800-685-5212 and press #3. The nurses are available Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm by phone.