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What is asthma? This eMedTV article has the answer. Asthma is a condition in which inflammation of the airways makes it difficult to carry air in and out of the lungs. You'll also find detailed information here about symptoms and triggers of asthma.
Exercise-induced asthma is a type of asthma that is triggered by participating in physical activity. This eMedTV resource explains more about the causes and symptoms of exercise-induced asthma and offers tips on preventing this condition.
The exact causes of asthma are still unclear. This article from the eMedTV archives explores the possible causes of asthma -- such as common allergens and irritants -- that can trigger asthma attacks.
An asthma trigger is a certain allergen, irritant, or situation that worsens asthma symptoms or leads to asthma attacks. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed list of common allergens and irritants that could potentially be an asthma trigger.
Asthma signs and symptoms may only occur occasionally in some patients, but in other people, they may be experienced daily. This eMedTV segment lists asthma signs and symptoms, such as coughing and wheezing, that may occur during an asthma attack.
Diagnosing asthma can sometimes be difficult, especially in young children. This eMedTV resource provides detailed information about the spirometer and bronchial challenge tests that doctors often use when diagnosing asthma.
Asthma treatments are focused on avoiding triggers that worsen symptoms and eliminating asthma attacks through medications. This eMedTV page offers information on drugs, such as albuterol and cromolyn, that are commonly used as asthma treatments.
Often, a person will take more than one asthma medicine to manage the condition. This eMedTV article describes each of these medicines in detail, explaining when they are typically used, and offers suggestions for remembering to take them correctly.
Although complete prevention of asthma is impossible, there are certain things you can do to lower your chances of asthma attacks. This eMedTV page offers tips for the prevention of asthma, including suggestions on avoiding allergens and irritants.
People living with asthma should work with their doctor to design an asthma action plan, avoid asthma triggers, and take medication as needed. This eMedTV article offers advice about how to make living with asthma more manageable.
Asthma in children is usually treated the same way as it is in adults; the same medications are used -- just in smaller doses. This eMedTV page offers tips for parents dealing with asthma in children.
An asthma daycare checklist can be a helpful tool in determining whether your child's daycare facility offers proper support. This eMedTV article contains a sample asthma daycare checklist for parents.
As this eMedTV article explains, the combination of asthma and exercise can lead to an asthma attack; however, people with asthma can usually exercise safely as long as proper precautions are taken (and high-intensity sports are avoided).
It is uncertain whether asthma in pregnancy can affect the mother and unborn child. As discussed in this eMedTV segment, controlling asthma during pregnancy is important for the well-being of the mother as well as healthy development of the fetus.
As this eMedTV page explains, there is an indirect relationship between asthma and osteoporosis. Some people with asthma develop osteoporosis because certain asthma medicines affect the way calcium is absorbed by the body.
Many people choose to use natural remedies for asthma, even though there is no evidence of their effectiveness. This eMedTV segment describes natural remedies for asthma, such as acupuncture and massage, that are popular alternative treatments.
Asthma statistics indicate that about 15 million people in the United States have the condition. This eMedTV page discusses asthma statistics in detail, including who asthma affects and costs associated with the condition.
By knowing the answers to certain asthma questions, you can better understand the condition and how it's treated. This eMedTV resource provides answers to frequently asked asthma questions about triggers, symptoms, medications, and other topics.
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