If you have asthma, you probably want to know how to reduce your chances of having an asthma episode and what to do once you have an asthma episode. Your doctor will be able to assist you. Consult your physician to set up an asthma management plan. Your doctor can help you learn to monitor your asthma, take appropriate medication for your asthma, and identify and avoid your asthma triggers. Following your asthma management plan will help keep your asthma under control.