I-Search Topic: Asthma

1. My Questions

1.1. Learning of my condition

1.2. What I knew about asthma

1.3. Questions running through my head

1.4. Research Question

1.4.1. Can I manage my asthma so that I can lead a full, active life?

1.5. Thesis Statement

1.5.1. I can manage my asthma so that i can lead a full, active life by following my doctor's instructions on medication, by

2. My Search Process

2.1. Searching online

2.2. Interviewing my doctor

2.3. Searching the library

2.4. My Search Journal

3. What I Have Learned

3.1. I can manage my asthma so that I can lead a full, active life if I...

3.2. ~follow my doctor's instructions on medications-inhalers and allergy shots

3.3. ~avoid pets

3.4. ~stick to an exercise program for respiratory muscles

3.5. ~minimize environmental factors--dust, pollen, air pollution, weather

4. What This Means To Me

4.1. Made me a better planner and organizer

4.2. Helped me overcome shyness because I had to ask for help

4.3. Improved my ability to draw conclusions

4.4. Improved my writing skills

4.5. Gave me confidence that I can lead a full and active life