Asthma or Bronchitis?...Bronchitis is a condition in which your airways get inflamed. It can look similar to asthma. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis is common and improves within a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Breathing Exercises...Breathing exercises are a popular way some people manage their asthma along with prescription drugs and other treatments. Certain exercises may help improve breathing problems that worsen asthma symptoms. Common... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Complementary and Integrative Health for Asthma...Complementary and alternative medicine is a common name for non-traditional healthcare practices. The newer name for these practices is complementary and integrative health. Many people use integrative health practices to... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Magnesium and Asthma...Magnesium is sometimes used to treat severe asthma attacks in the emergency department (ED) and hospital settings. It can open up the airway and reduce inflammation. Doctors only use magnesium... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Where to Live...When you have asthma, where you live can make life easier or harder. You may want to learn what locations are the best and worst for asthma triggers. In fact... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Asthma and Other Lung Diseases...Chronic lung diseases affect the airways and other parts of the lungs. Chronic means they are ongoing. Many people with asthma have other lung diseases. These diseases may overlap because... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Can I Still Play Sports With Asthma?...If you have asthma, you may worry about your ability to play sports. Exercise is important for your overall health, so do not let your asthma symptoms stop you. Playing... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Coping With Asthma...Asthma affects your life in many ways. Asthma symptoms can interfere with daily activities. Managing asthma can be stressful or overwhelming. Many people with asthma also have other ongoing (chronic)... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Lifestyle and Natural Remedies...Asthma attacks can be triggered by substances in the environment, such as dust and mold. One person may have different asthma triggers than someone else. Keeping your home dry, clean... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Bronchial Thermoplasty...Bronchial thermoplasty is a procedure approved to treat severe asthma in some adults. It is only done when asthma symptoms cannot be controlled by other treatments. The procedure uses heat... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Types of Asthma Inhalers...Most common asthma treatments use a handheld inhaler or nebulizer. These devices allow medicine to go right to the airway. Then, the medicine works to reduce inflammation, open up the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Asthma Treatment and Management...The keys to controlling asthma are long-term management and understanding what to do when your asthma flares. This includes avoiding triggers, monitoring lung function, and taking asthma drugs. The right... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Asthma Action Plans...Everyone living with asthma should have a complete, up-to-date Asthma Action Plan. It is a written document that lays out your detailed plan for controlling your asthma. They key parts... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lung Function Tests...Lung function tests are important tools that healthcare providers use during the process of diagnosing a person with asthma. Lung function tests are also called “pulmonary function tests.” These tests... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)...Hay fever is a common comorbidity of asthma. It is characterized as an inflammatory condition that causes symptoms of the nose, such as itchiness, congestion, sinus pressure, and sneezing. Allergens... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Asthma Comorbidities...Comorbidities are health conditions that occur alongside each other. They are sometimes called comorbid conditions. The conditions may be related to each other in some way. For example, they may... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Eczema...Eczema is a skin condition that can cause very dry and itchy skin. It can weaken your skin’s ability to protect your body from the outside environment. While eczema is... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Difficulty Sleeping and Fatigue...Nighttime waking and fatigue are symptoms of poorly controlled asthma. People with nighttime asthma symptoms wake up more often and spend less of the time in bed sleeping. Breathing changes... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Hyperventilation and Sighing...Hyperventilation and sighing are linked to asthma. Their effect on asthma is still being studied. Hyperventilation is a type of dysfunctional or abnormal breathing pattern. A person who is hyperventilating... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Chest Tightness and Pain...Chest tightness is a typical asthma symptom, along with cough, wheeze, and shortness of breath. For the most part, chest tightness occurs along with other symptoms. However, a recent study... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
