Asthma Action Plan Instructions These instructions specify how the Asthma Action Plan may be used to help families manage asthma symptoms. Source: NYC Department of Health File Format: PDF English Spanish Asthma Action Plan The Asthma Action Plan is a tool that can be used by families to manage asthma symptoms. The Asthma Action Plan should be completed by the healthcare provider with a copy provided to the patient and his/her family. Source: NYC Department of Health File Format: PDF English Chinese Spanish