Asthma

Asthma is a chronic respiratory illness that can cause one's airway to constrict, get inflamed, and become lined with excessive amounts of mucus. Asthma attacks may be triggered by a variety of factors such as exposure to dust or dander and even by exercise or stress. Find out more about mild asthma and severe asthma, and learn how to control the symptoms.

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Steroid use predicts sleep problem in asthmatics

Inactive asthmatics eat up healthcare resources

Asthma education reduces emergency visits

Asthma inhalers often used incorrectly for kids

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Asthma Meds

Certain asthma medications may provide no additional benefit compared to traditional treatment.

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Support Groups		Pregnancy and Asthma
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Glossary

Allergens

Adult-Onset Asthma

Breathing Difficulty

Chest Pain

Common Asthma Triggers

Exercise-Induced Asthma

Occupational Asthma

Peak Flow Meter

Child Asthma

Pulmonary Function Tests

Rapid Pulse

Wheezing

Allergy- and Asthma-Free Recipes

Common food allergens, like milk, eggs, soy, wheat (gluten), shellfish, or peanuts, can trigger or exacerbate asthmatic attacks in some people. For asthma-friendly eating, whip up some of these scrumptious allergen-free dishes.

Quick Chicken Vegetable Soup	Fruit Cup with Sorbet
Mexican Gazpacho	Ratatouille Stir-Fry
Quick Sherbet Float	Grilled Salmon Steaks
Lemon-Anise Poached Pears	Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Today's Health Tip

Asthma

If you have asthma, one of the most important things you can do for your health is to stop smoking. Asthma sufferers who smoke have been shown to have more flare-ups and often require higher doses of asthma medications.