Are there different types of asthma?
Yes! Some have allergic asthma, meaning their asthma is triggered by allergens. Others have exercise-induced asthma which is triggered by physical activity, or cough variant asthma, meaning you cough instead of wheeze. Check out the different types of asthma here: https://asthma.net/types
Yes there are many different types of asthma. From allergic asthma to cough variant asthma to non-allergic asthma to name a few. This article helps explain the different types:https://asthma.net/living/asthma-not-one-size-fits-disease/
Theresa, thank you for bringing up cough variant asthma. I went from asthma that wheezed years ago to cough variant. It's amazing how many healthcare professionals say "it can't be asthma since you're not wheezing". We definitely need to educate people more. I know I'm trying!
Yes, there are actually many types of asthma. This article from our editorial team looks at the different types, with links to more specifics, and how they are diagnosed: https://asthma.net/types/. Also, you may be interested in this article on the tests used to diagnose asthma: https://asthma.net/living/different-diagnostic-tests-for-asthma/.
Yes, there are different types of asthma, and getting the proper diagnosis can certainly be important. We encourage you to talk to your healthcare provider who can get you on the correct treatment plan. This article on Extrinsic VS Instrisic Asthma will help you understand these two types of asthma and how to pinpoint your triggers. https://asthma.net/living/extrinsic-vs-intrinsic/
