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Asthma treatment and causes of asthma 2 years 21 weeks ago

Suffering from asthma can be a difficult condition. Asthma treatment is typically need for those with acute asthma. When an asthma attack occurs, asthma inhalers are typically used. Asthma medications are usually inhaled corticosteroids. Causes of asthma can be from smoking, pollution, allergic food reactions, respiratory infections, bad diet, or genetic. Asthma in children can usually be genetic, and requires asthma medications prescribed from doctors.

Allergies: Allergy asthma 1 year 4 weeks ago

Asthma and allergy can often go hand in hand. Asthma is a disease of the branches of the trachea (bronchi) that carry air in and out of the lungs. There are several different types of asthma. Allergic asthma is a type of asthma that is triggered by allergies (eg pollen or mold spores). According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, half of the 20 million Americans with asthma suffer from allergic asthma

How to Manage Childhood Asthma 2 years 44 weeks ago

Childhood asthma affects 65 million children in the U.S. Symptoms of asthma are, wheezing, coughing and an inability to breathe properly. One out of 13 children in the United States has asthma, and is the greatest cause of absenteeism in our schools. The key to managing childhood asthma, is the ability to keep it under control.

How to treat asthma problems better and help prevent asthma 2 years 30 weeks ago

Asthma is when the the air ways in the lungs become inflamed. Asthma symptoms are when you constantly feel a shortness of breath. Chest pains, wheezing, and coughing are symptoms of asthma. Asthma can be just a mild condition, or very serious and even life threatening. Those who have serious asthma attacks, tend to receive medical treatment. They'll have an inhaler they're relied on, and needed for survival.

How does pregnancy affect asthma? 1 year 30 weeks ago

The effects of pregnancy on asthma aren't predictable. Your asthma may be unaffected, worse or improved in pregnancy. Sometimes asthma gets worse in the third trimester or during labor and delivery. Women with moderate to severe asthma are at increased risk of an asthma attack during pregnancy and delivery. It's important to maintain good control of your asthma in pregnancy to minimize problems.