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...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...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...

...It can be scary to feel unable to get enough air when you breathe. Shortness of breath, also called dyspnea, breathlessness, or air hunger, can happen for many reasons. Whatever...

...Wheeze is a common symptom of asthma. Coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness are other common symptoms. Wheezing is a musical, high-pitched, or whistling sound that typically happens when...

...Cough is a common symptom of asthma. Wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness are other common symptoms. Coughs caused by asthma are usually dry and unproductive. A cough that...

...Symptoms of asthma can start at any age. They vary for every person and can change over time. The most common symptoms of asthma are coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath...

...During an asthma attack, symptoms worsen quickly. Asthma attacks can happen whether or not you have been diagnosed with asthma. Some asthma attacks can be managed at home. More severe...

...Asthma is an inflammatory condition of the airways. Inflammation makes your airways more swollen and sensitive. Reducing inflammation is an important part of treating asthma. Doctors can test for inflammatory...

...Challenge tests are also called bronchial provocation tests or trigger tests. They measure how reactive your airways and lungs are to certain triggers. Airway sensitivity is a sign of asthma...

...Many people with asthma also have allergies. Allergens are common triggers of asthma symptoms. Examples of allergens include dust mites, pet dander, and mold. Allergy testing can identify allergens causing...