Workplace Asthma...Occupational asthma is a type of asthma caused or worsened by exposures in the workplace. The most common workplace triggers are wood dust, grain dust, fungi, and chemicals. Diagnosing workplace...
Cough-Variant Asthma...Cough variant asthma (CVA) is a type of asthma where the only symptom is a dry cough. People with other forms of asthma have a cough that produces mucus. However...
Exercise-Induced Asthma...Exercise-induced asthma can occur in anyone, whether or not they have asthma. The condition happens in high school athletes, elite athletes, and people who enjoy recreational sports. If you cough...
What Is An Asthma Attack?...An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms. It may also be called an “episode” or “exacerbation.” Mild asthma attacks can be treated at home. Severe asthma attacks...
Allergic Versus Nonallergic Asthma...Asthma is sometimes divided into 2 types depending on whether you have allergies. These types are allergic (or extrinsic) asthma and nonallergic (or intrinsic) asthma. In allergic asthma, symptoms are...
Types of Asthma...Asthma is a complex condition that affects people in different ways. Certain patterns of body processes and symptoms help us define different types of asthma. All types of asthma show...
What Is Asthma?...Asthma is a chronic (long-term) condition that affects the airways. It causes wheezing and difficulty breathing. Many people with asthma experience sudden intense symptoms. These are called asthma attacks. They...
