Asthma - Videos
Ken Price has been living with Cystic Fibrosis since he was one year old, and the odds are stacked against him. Only 55 percent of double lung transplant recipients live past 5 years, and the number decreases after that. But in the 20 years since his surgery, he has won tennis tournaments and ran a marathon.
Ken Price has been living with Cystic Fibrosis since he was one year old, and the odds are stacked against him. Only 55 percent of double lung transplant recipients live past 5 years, and the number decreases after that. But in the 20 years since his surgery, he has won tennis tournaments and ran a marathon.
A stunning turn in the case of a 10-year-old girl who's family fought for a lifesaving transplant and won, igniting a national debate. Now there is word of a second transplant, after the first failed.
The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services says she doesn't want to intervene in transplant decisions about a dying Pennsylvania girl when other children are just as sick. The girl's family says they want that policy to change.
New asthma drug could offer relief from asthma attacks.
Researchers are looking in the kitchen pantry for new asthma treatments.
Steven Sussman, Ph.D Child & Adolescent Psychologist Co-Founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY & NJ, discusses the appearance of bi polar disorder in children.
A new asthma treatment opens airways with heat. The amazing treatment is currently offered only to those who have a severe form of the condition.
A majority of adult asthmatics also have allergies.
Asthma is a big deal in the United States--it kills thousands every year and sends 2 million people to the emergency room. With symptoms often mimicking the common cold, it's no wonder so many are scared silly when they Google 'asthma.'
Asthma is a big deal in the United States--it kills thousands every year and sends 2 million people to the emergency room. With symptoms often mimicking the common cold, it's no wonder so many are scared silly when they Google 'asthma.'
Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Vince Moss explains the body's remarkable ability to accommodate after having a lung or any other paired organ removed.
A new technique in the treatment of asthma called bronchial thermoplasty is changing lives.
In Texas, one out of every five adults smokes; while more than half of U.S. smokers tried to quit last year, only one of every 20 actually did it. Add to that the fact that most smokers in Texas -- 90% -- start before the legal age of 18 and it's easy to see why a state senator wants the legal smoking age raised to 21.
In Texas, one out of every five adults smokes; while more than half of U.S. smokers tried to quit last year, only one of every 20 actually did it. Add to that the fact that most smokers in Texas -- 90% -- start before the legal age of 18 and it's easy to see why a state senator wants the legal smoking age raised to 21.
It's the third most common cause of death in the U.S., but now people suffering from the chronic disease have a new instrument to help them cope with it.
A new study finds the same genes may be involved for 5 different types of mental disorders: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, major depression and ADHD.
Toxins in the environment, including secondhand smoke, can trigger asthma symptoms. But a smart planning can help you avoid and manage these pollutants, according to Clifford Bassett, MD.
Many people with asthma rely on a coricosteroid inhaler, says Clifford Bassett, MD. In this WisePatient video, he explains that this type of inhaler is safe and effective for asthma treatment.
Someone with asthma may have two types of inhalers to manage and relieve symptoms. Clifford Bassett, MD, explains the difference between a bronchodilator and corticosterioid inhaler.
In addition to inhalers, other medication can help control asthma symptoms. Clifford Bassett, MD, notes that people may also need medication to treat conditions related to asthma, such as allergies, acid reflux, and sinusitis.
Broncial thermoplasty is a new type of asthma treatment. Clifford Bassett, MD, reveals who is the best candidate for this procedure.
Any number of things can cause asthma symptoms. Clifford Bassett, MD, spotlights the top 3 asthma triggers. And, yes, pet dander may be to blame.
If your doctor suspects you have asthma, he or she may perform a lung-function test using spirometry. Clifford Bassett, MD, explains how spirometry works.
A spirometer can be a handy tool to help manage asthma, as Clifford Bassett, MD, explains. It's a simple lung-function test to measure your peak flow.
Genetics and the environment are two causes of asthma, says Clifford Bassett, MD. as he discusses those and other culprits.
Asthma expert Clifford Bassett, MD, describes the four classic symptoms of asthma, including one that may surprise you.
Asthma doesn't discriminate when it comes to age or gender. Clifford Bassett, MD, reveals who's most likely to suffer from wheezing, sneezing, and other asthma symptoms.
All asthma isn't the same. Clifford Bassett, MD, describes the two main types, including allergic asthma.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched a coordinated effort with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to contain an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) that may have infected thousands of LA citizens. Learn how TB is transmitted and how the symptoms can be mistaken for other illnesses.
