Asthma
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Asthma causes a narrowing of the breathing airways, which interferes with the normal movement of air in and out of the lungs. Asthma involves only...
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Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes (airways) that causes swelling and narrowing (constriction) of the airways. The result is...
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Now that the weather is getting colder for most of us, just a quick reminder (especially for those who go jogging in the morning) to carry your...
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Asthma is a chronic condition affecting the airways of the lungs. The hallmark symptoms of asthma are wheezing and difficulty breathing, but...
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Asthma is usually not a problem with breathing in, but with breathing out. Asthma is a chronic illness with three main features: Inflammation of the...
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Strong odors from new paint and particulates from construction dust can irritate the airway leading to an increase in symptoms. Patients sometimes...
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I live in a hot climate and cannot breathe when doing any exercise outside any more. Is this asthma?
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I encourage you to see your doctor so you can explain all of these symptoms and be examined. Your doctor can then determine what additional tests are...
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Some recent studies have shown that when you give allergy shots (immunotherapy) to children with allergies, not only do their allergy symptoms...
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Yes. The most common over-the-counter asthma drugs are Primatene Mist and Bronkaid. They both work like a bronchodilator, relaxing the muscles around...
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Asthma can't be cured. How often you need to take your asthma drugs depends on how severe your asthma is and how frequently you have symptoms. For...
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Young children can cough and wheeze during respiratory illnesses. Some of these children go on to develop asthma while others have resolution in...
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Asthma and COPD are two diseases that lead to airflow obstruction. Asthma is typically characterized by reversible airflow obstruction meaning the...
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...For people with allergic asthma, allergy shots (immunotherapy) can be effective at reducing allergic triggers to asthma. An allergist would...
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Cough is very distressing and interferes with people's sleep and activities. It is a symptom and it is important to try and understand the cause of...
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It is important to recognize your asthma symptoms to help you and your physician best treat your asthma. For many, asthma causes shortness of breath...
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