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Cough Variant Asthma- An Atypical But Not Uncommon Asthma Type
Sometimes cough alone may be the only symptom of asthma. Learn about this asthma type, how it is diagnosed, and treated.
Is Your Chest Wheezing Caused by Asthma?
An important tenet in asthma care is that 'not all that wheezes is asthma.' Learn about some of the common and not so common causes of chest wheezing.
Asthma Symptoms: Wheezing Is One of the Classic Childhood Asthma Symptoms
What is wheezing? What does it sound like? What do I need to do about it? Learn what you need to know and to related to wheezing.
Wheezing Is a Common Adult Asthma Symptom
What is wheezing? What does it sound like? What do I need to do about it? Learn what you need to know and to related to wheezing.
Asthma Control - How Is Your 0-4 Year Old Child's Asthma Control?
Based on your child's symptoms you can determine how well your child's asthma is controlled.
What Is Going on in My Lungs During an Asthma Attack?
Three main things are occurring in your lungs during an asthma attack. Your symptoms and treatment are targeted around them.
Famous People With Asthma- Alice Cooper
All sorts of people have asthma. Learn a little bit about rock star Alice Cooper and how asthma affected him.
Famous People With Asthma- Jackie Joyner-Kersee
All sorts of people have asthma. Learn a little bit about rock star Alice Cooper and how asthma affected him.
10 Tips For Coping With Asthma
The day to day hassles of any chronic illness like asthma can make anyone feel overwhelmed. The following 10 tips may help you cope with asthma a little better.
Alternative Asthma Treatment: Is Alternative Asthma Treatment Effective And Safe
Is alternative asthma treatment safe and effective?
What Do I Do In An Asthma Attack?
When your asthma symptoms worsen you need to know what to do. Learn how your asthma care plan will guide you and the symptoms you need to look for.
Asthma Treatment
Your asthma treatment is based on close monitoring of symptoms,avoiding asthma triggers, and medications. Learn about methods for monitoring your asthma, the importance of developing an asthma care plan with your health care provider, and the medications used to treat asthma.
Asthma Symptoms: What You Need To Know
What are the symptoms of asthma? Asthma symptoms can be con-specific and somewhat confusing. Learn about the symptoms that you need to know to suspect asthma.
Roach Control to Improve Your Asthma
Cockroaches are common pests in the U.S. Learn how to decrease your exposure to cockroaches.
Asthma Inhaler- Can One Asthma Inhaler Treat My Asthma?
Traditional therapy for asthma utilizes 2 inhalers- a maintenance and a rescue inhaler. A new study looks at using just one inhaler for asthma.
What Is the Relationship Between Asthma and GERD?
While treating asthma patients with heartburn symptoms improves their asthma, does treating poorly controlled asthmatics with GERD medication improve their asthma?
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Asthma
Clear communication is a key to getting your asthma under control. Clear communication, both from you to your doctor and from your doctor to you, is essential to understanding and caring for your asthma. Learn questions you can ask your doctor to improve clear communication and better care for your asthma.
Asthma & Triggers: Know What Triggers Your Asthma Symptoms
Understanding asthma triggers is necessary to get asthma under control. Many different things may trigger your asthma. Learn about indoor and outdoor allergens, medications, foods, and other asthma triggers.
Diagnosing Asthma- Bronchoprovocation Challenge Testing
Sometimes bronchoprovocation challenge testing is necessary in diagnosing asthma.
Is Your Pet's Dander Worsening Your Asthma?
Your pet may be the reason for your worsening asthma. Is there anything you can do? Learn how you might decrease your dander exposure and improve your asthma.
Are Dust Mites Making Your Asthma Difficult to Control?
Dust mites are in nearly every home in the U.S. Learn how to decrease your exposure to dust mites.
Is Secondhand Smoke Worsening Your Asthma?
Secondhand smoke or environmental tobacco smoke is not only a common asthma trigger, but can lead to significant consequences for both adults and kids. Learn how to limit your exposure.
Is Household Mold Worsening Your Asthma?
House mold whether it is in your basement or in your shower may be the cause of your worsening asthma symptoms. Learn what mold is how to get control of it in order to improve your asthma
Fatal Asthma: Am I at Risk for a Fatal Asthma Attack?
Learn if you might be at risk for a fatal asthma attack and what you need to do if you are.
Fatal Asthma- Is My Child at Risk for a Fatal Asthma Attack?
Learn if your child might be at risk for a fatal asthma attack and what you need to do if your child is.