My Asthma And Its Playmates...In addition to asthma, I have a collapsed airway, vocal cord dysfunction (VCD), and small airway damage.... By Patti Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma and Other Lung Diseases...This is called asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What Causes Asthma?...Airway remodeling involves activation of structural airway cells.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Food Allergies and Respiratory Symptoms...The lesson I took away from this experience is to ensure that if I can order a special meal, I do.... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Severe Asthma...Structural changes in the airways that cause the airway walls to become thicker and narrower may occur. But each person is different.... By Kathi MacNaughton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Causes Asthma Cough Reflex and Throat Clearing? ...It may irritate the cough reflex as it enters your upper airway. The treatment here would be asthma medicines.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Exercise...But exercise can cause airway narrowing even in people without asthma.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What Is Bronchiectasis?...They release chemicals that cause airway inflammation.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Xopenex HFA (levalbuterol tartrate)...airway disease over 4 years of age.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Cinqair (reslizumab)...Get medical help right away if you have signs of an allergic reaction, such as: These are not all the possible side effects of Cinqair.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Asthma Subgroups: Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis...It’s a combination of eosinophilic, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and airway inflammation.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
8 Asthma Remedies You May Remember...It’s actually making a comeback of sorts, as some research shows it may also reduce airway inflammation.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments97 comments
What Are Mediators Of Inflammation? Part 1...This causes redness and swelling of airway walls. Some call it airway edema. Others call it airway inflammation.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Asthma Took Away My Childhood...Vocal cord dysfunction and asthma both took away my singing.... By stargirl-brielle3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Challenge Tests...They measure how reactive your airways and lungs are to certain triggers. Airway sensitivity is a sign of asthma.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Are Women With Asthma at Risk for Developing COPD Later in Life?...When this happens, it is called ACOS, which stands for Asthma/COPD Overlap Syndrome. That's sure not good news.... By Kathi MacNaughton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Bronchodilators And Their Role In Asthma Treatment...When an asthma attack occurs, your airway muscles tighten, causing the airways to narrow.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hi, It’s Your Asthma, Are You Listening?...I try not to let asthma take away my confidence. Some days are bad and I just can’t accomplish much, but that’s ok.... By Patti Henry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Do Inhaled Corticosteroids Suppress Your Immune System?...Response from John Bottrell, RRT It's important to understand that asthma is a syndrome associated with increased airway inflammation.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome: Could Occupation Have an Impact?...A basic definition of Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome is "persistent airflow obstruction with features of asthma."... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments