All Asthma Articles

Everybody knows exercise is good for you. So the more you do it, the better you should feel, right?Not always.All that lifting, lunging and long-arm crunching can trigger some unusual side effects -- from a pounding headache to an unexpected orgasm to a runny nose."People put a lot of stress on their body they're not used to," said Steven Page, a sports medicine specialist at Brandon Read more...

ATLANTA -- Some swine flu cases in Michigan are raising questions about obesity's role in why some people with infections become seriously ill. A high proportion of those who have gotten severely ill from swine flu have been obese or extremely obese, but health officials have said that might be due to the fact that heavy people tend to have asthma and other conditions that make them more Read more...

A man suffering from asthma goes to his doctor's office. The elevator is out of order, so the fellow climbs five flights of stairs and opens the office door. "Doc, I have very bad asthma," he says, panting. "What do you recommend?" "That's easy. Don't smoke, don't drink, get a lot of rest and get some glasses." "What do glasses have to do with Read more...

Asthma patients using powerful acid reflux drugs even though they don't have heartburn should stop taking them, lung experts say. It turns out the medicine doesn't improve asthma symptoms, as had been thought. Estimates are that 2.5 million to 5 million Americans with asthma also have gastroesophageal reflux, in which acid or food rises from the stomach into the throat, without any obvious Read more...

Forget C. It's vitamin D that appears to mount the strongest defense against the common cold. When investigators from the University of Colorado in Denver asked 19,000 people of all ages about their health habits and then took blood samples, they discovered that those with the lowest level of vitamin D reported 40% more respiratory problems, including more frequent colds, than those who had Read more...

People who suffer from a form of asthma caused by exercise appear to produce less sweat, saliva and tears than people without the problem, researchers say. The findings may shed light on a condition known as exercise-induced asthma, which occurs in some people when they exert themselves in cold air. Writing in the September issue of Chest, the researchers, led by Dr. Warren Lockette of the Read more...

The nation is set to receive between 143 million and 146 million doses of flu vaccine this fall, a record amount that comes as the government is urging more children than ever to be inoculated. Each year, influenza causes 200,000 hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The elderly, young children and people with chronic illnesses are at Read more...

A low-salt diet does not appear to help asthmatics control their condition, a study has said. Research by academics at the University of Nottingham has found that, contrary to previous reports, a salt-free or low-salt diet does not alleviate the symptoms of asthma. During the study, 200 asthma patients who follow a strict low- salt diet were either given a sodium supplement or a Read more...

A project by scientists in the United States and India may soon produce an inexpensive Web-enabled device that will allow asthma monitoring on the Internet. The device that would measure lung function in patients with asthma and other disorders is being developed by the U.S. electronics company Texas Instruments Inc. at its Bangalore, India, facility. The device will allow Read more...

Adapted from the National Institutes of Health by EBSCO Editorial Staff Asthma that is not well controlled can cause many problems. People miss work or school, go to the hospital, or even die because of their asthma. But you do not have to put up with the problems that asthma can cause. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute offers the following tips to help keep your asthma under Read more...

by Amy Scholten, MPH Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FMS) are debilitating and misunderstood chronic illnesses that can strike people of both sexes and all age groups. Partners, friends, and relatives of people with CFS or FMS may feel confused and helpless, not knowing what to say or how to offer support. Perhaps chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia has stricken your Read more...

by Mary Calvagna A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can present profoundchallenges to a relationship. After a companion's diagnosis,a partner may experience his or her own grieving process and mayeven feel guilty about his or her own good health. Communication is a key component in dealing with the addedstress MS may create in a relationship. Openly discussingtheir feelings and thoughts can Read more...

by Amy Scholten, MPHMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With CFS | Resource GuideSince no cause for CFS has been identified, the therapies for this disorder are directed at relief of your symptoms until you gradually recover. You and your healthcare provider should work together to develop an individually Read more...

by Michelle Badash, MSMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Asthma | Living With Asthma | Resource GuideAsthma symptoms may differ somewhat in adults and children. In addition, severity and duration of symptoms vary from mild to severe. Common asthma symptoms include: WheezingTightness in the Read more...

by Michelle Badash, MSMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Asthma | Living With Asthma | Resource GuideYou have a unique medical history. Therefore, it is essential to talk with your doctor or healthcare provider about your personal risk factors and/or experience with asthma. By talking openly and Read more...

by Michelle Badash, MSMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Asthma | Living With Asthma | Resource GuideMedications and lifestyle changes are the mainstay of asthma treatment. Alternative and complementary therapies are under investigation to determine whether they may play a role in treatment, as well. Read more...

by Michelle Badash, MSMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Asthma | Living With Asthma | Resource GuideAmerican College Of Allergy, Asthma, & ImmunologyAddress:85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550Arlington Heights, IL 60005Email Address:mail@acaai.orgInternet Address:http://www.acaai.orgDescription of Read more...

by Michelle Badash, MSMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Asthma | Living With Asthma | Resource GuideThe purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or Read more...

by Michelle Badash, MSMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Asthma | Living With Asthma | Resource GuideScientists do not know how to prevent asthma because the cause is unknown. For information on reducing the severity of asthma attacks, as well as reducing your exposure to allergens, see lifestyle Read more...

by Michelle Badash, MSMain Page | Risk Factors | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Screening | Reducing Your Risk | Talking to Your Doctor | Living With Asthma | Living With Asthma | Resource GuideA risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition.It is possible to develop asthma with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk Read more...