Asthma Overview
Asthma is a
disease that affects the
breathing passages of the
lungs (
bronchioles).
Asthma is caused by
chronic (ongoing, long-term)
inflammation of these passages.
Full article >>>Asthma,
exercise-induced:
Asthma that is "triggered" by vigorous
physical activity.
Exercise-induced
asthma tends particularly to affect children and young adults (because of their high level of
physical activity) but can occur at any age.
Full article >>>AsthmaRelated Category:
Pathology(z´m, s´-),
chronic inflammatory
respiratory disease characterized by periodic attacks of
wheezing, shortness of breath, and a tight feeling in the chest. A
cough producing sticky mucus is
symptomatic.
Full article >>>Asthma's symptoms can mimic those of
pneumonia,
bronchitis,
allergies, or even a
cold, so it's not always clear.
Full article >>>Asthma signs and symptoms can range from mild to severe. You may experience only occasional episodes of
asthma with moderate, short-lived symptoms such as
wheezing.
Full article >>>Asthmatic
bronchiole and normal
bronchiole
Common
asthma triggers
Exercise-induced
asthma ...
Full article >>>Asthma and the Need for
CalciumMany people with
asthma use oral and inhaled forms of
corticosteroids to help them breathe comfortably. The effective dose increases for people over 40. High doses can increase your risk of developing
osteoporosis.
Full article >>>Asthma causes the
airways of the
lungs to swell and become narrower. This can
make it hard to breathe and cause
wheezing as you breathe in and out.
Asthma cannot be cured, but can be relieved with medicine. Repeat attacks are common.
Causes ...
Full article >>>Asthma is a very common
disease, affecting about one in every forty people, and approximately two thirds develop symptoms in early childhood.
Full article >>>Asthma is a
chronic disease. It has to be cared for all the time - not just when symptoms are present.
The four parts of man
aging asthma are:
Identify and minimize contact with
asthma triggers.
Full article >>>AsthmaTaking a Breather From
Asthma Medication
By: Karen Barrow,
Medically Reviewed On: Thursday, April 28, 2005 By: Aneal Gadgil, MD ...
Full article >>>Asthma can run in families and is more likely to develop if someone already has
eczema or
hay fever. The chance of a child developing
asthma is reduced if the mother doesn't smoke in
pregnancy - and if the child isn't exposed to
passive smoking.
Full article >>>AsthmaBetween five and ten percent of children in the United States suffer from
asthma, a
respiratory disorder that causes episodes of
wheezing,
coughing and breathlessness.
Full article >>>Asthma Asthma can be defined clinically as a condition of intermittent, reversible
airway constriction, due to a hyperreactivity to certain substances producing
inflammation .
Full article >>>Asthma is a
chronic disease and may last throughout your life"you must treat it long-term. Taking medication and following a management plan can be difficult over a long period of time.
Full article >>>Asthma is a lung condition that causes
wheezing,
coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
Exercise-induced
asthma is a form of
asthma that some people have during or after
physical activity.
How does it occur?
Full article >>>Asthma - pediatric
Causes,
incidence, and risk factors:
Asthma is a
disease of the
respiratory system. It is commonly seen in children, although it can also occur in adults.
Full article >>>Asthma is a
chronic (long-term) lung condition that causes
breathing difficulties and
wheezing when air passages narrow and become inflamed. The condition ranges from mild to severe.
Full article >>>Asthma linked to sleep problems in young women
17 August 2006
Young women who have
asthma are more likely to snore more and have restless sleep, a new study suggests.
Full article >>>Asthma and Allergy - Resources
Alternate Names
: Resources -
Asthma and AllergyInformation ...
Full article >>>Asthma can also cause a
chronic cough, but symptoms are usually worse at night rather than in the morning, as you report is the case in your situation. This type of
asthma can be worsened by using a wood stove for heat.
Full article >>>Asthma Awareness
Aim to Be Symptom Free. Learn more about how to control
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Learn about the wonder and importance of water. To see what NCEH is doing to help ensure we all have safe drinking water...more ...
Full article >>>Asthma occurs when irritation causes the
smooth muscles surrounding the
airways to constrict.
Increased mucus comes from irritated mucus
glands lining the
airway. Excess mucus clogs the
airway and prevents air from circulating.
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SYMPTOMS"Difficult
breathing,
coughing,
wheezing, tight chest. Attacks of
multiple symptoms can occur suddenly or gradually. Sometimes there is
coughing with thick, persi
stent sputum that may be clear or yellow.
Full article >>>asthmaA
chronic disorder characterized by shortness of breath,
wheezing,
coughing and tightness of the chest.
astigmatism ...
Full article >>>Asthmahaler Mist (
Epinephrine)
AsthmaNefrin (
Epinephrine)
Astone (Aspirin and
Caffeine)
Astracaine 4% (Articaine)
Astracaine 4% Forte (Articaine)
Astramorph (Morphine) ...
Full article >>>Allergy /
Asthma /
Pulmonary (Word)
Cardiology (Word)
Endocrinology (Word)
ENT - Ear, Nose, Throat (Word)
Gastroenterology (Word)
Rheumatology (Word)
Women's Health (Word) ...
Full article >>>Singulair is a new
asthma medication designed to reduce
acute asthma attacks. This article profiles the medication and how it should be used.
Full article >>>Wear a medical alert tag if you have a pre-existing
breathing condition, such as
asthma.
If you have a history of severe
allergic reactions, carry an
epinephrine pen and wear a medical alert tag. Your doctor will teach you how to use the epi pen.
Full article >>>Indication: prophylactic management of
asthma in patients 5 years of age and over; ...
Full article >>>Symptoms include
cough and
spitting up blood, and can sometimes be confused with
asthma symptoms like
wheezing, resulting in delayed
diagnosis.
Primary treatment is
surgery to remove the
tumor and
lymph nodes and vessels where
cancer may spread.
Full article >>>Such children include those with
chronic disorders of the
heart or
lungs (such as
asthma and
cystic fibrosis), ...
Full article >>>Reactions to latex products may be localized or
systemic and range from
dermatitis,
conjunctivitis,
rhinitis,
urticaria, and
angioedema to
asthma and
anaphylaxis. Severe latex sensitivity and its sequelae have profound and lethal implications.
Full article >>>A substance that is used to prevent
asthma symptoms and that is being studied in the
prevention of
lung cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called leukotriene blockers.
zinc oxide ...
Full article >>>Can a bubble bath reduce your risk of
heart disease? Could a manicure ease your
asthma symptoms or a soothing massage prevent your next
cold? Simple,
stress-reducing activities could have a positive impact on your health.
Full article >>>Respiratory Hypersensitivity - A form of hypersensitivity affecting the
respiratory tract. It includes
ASTHMA and
HAY FEVER.
Respiratory System Abnormalities -
Congenital structural abnormalities of the
respiratory system.
Full article >>>Care Guides
Read in-depth information on ongoing health concerns such as
diabetes,
asthma, and
weight loss.
Full article >>>Patients with a prior allergic reaction to contrast dye or medication and patients who have
asthma,
emphysema, or
heart disease are at increased risk for anaphylactic reaction.
Full article >>>OBSTRUCTIVE
LUNG DISEASE - A form of
lung disease that manifests as
acute, or
chronic, narrowing or blockage of the smaller
airways in the
lungs, causing increased
resistance to airflow in the
bronchial tubes (e.g.
asthma,
silicosis, ...
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