There are tens of thousands of people who are affected by asthma, whether they have it or a close family member. Because of the large number of people who are affected there are also a large number of myths and facts about asthma that are urban legends. Is it fact or is it fiction? You […]
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Although you can be diagnosed with asthma at just about any age, most people will find that they exhibit the signs and symptoms of the disease during childhood. Even though your physician is very familiar with the classic signs of wheezing, shortness of breath and coughing there are also other general nonspecific symptoms which may
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the respiratory system of tens of thousands of people around the world. Sufferers often describe an episode or attack as feeling like a metal band tightening around their chest. Asthma signs and symptoms are varied depending upon the individual and their specific response to allergens. There are common
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lung condition with ongoing airway inflammation that results in recurring episodes of swelling and blockage of the airways. Exposure to triggers creates this swelling and blockage which can be mild, moderate, severe or fatal. Asthma type determines the treatment that is prescribed. Treatment of asthma today can improve the ability of students to participate fully
Natural cures for asthma and allergies in children are often sought by parents who are tired of pumping their children full of medications, steroids and other chemicals that have an amazing range of side effects. Asthma affects millions of people. The attacks can be mild, moderate, severe or life threatening. There is a distinction between
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One piece of equipment that many asthmatics come to learn intimately is a nebulizer. A nebulizer is quite simply a breathing machine that turns liquid medicine into a mist making it easy to inhale. The jet nebulizer is the most common type used, especially for children. These nebulizers are very easy to use and allow
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Asthma is a chronic disease affecting your airways which are tubes carrying air in and out of your lungs. In the case of asthma, the inside walls of your airways become sore and swollen. This state is known as \”Bronchial Hyper Reactivity\” (BHR) which makes them quite sensitive, and they may react vehemently to things
Cardiac asthma is a condition that produces classic wheezing and coughing but from a source other than bronchial constriction. The term cardiac asthma refers to wheezing associated with heart failure. Depending upon how severe the symptoms are, this wheezing can be a medical emergency. In true asthma the lungs are the original source of the
