With asthma, inflammation of the airways makes it difficult to carry air in and out of the lungs. This eMedTV page provides detailed information on this condition, including possible symptoms, common triggers, how it is diagnosed, and treatment options.
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 this type of 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 this condition -- 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.
Wheezing, cough, and difficulty breathing are common signs and symptoms of asthma. This eMedTV segment provides an in-depth look at the symptoms of this condition, listing several other symptoms 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.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, treating asthma may involve steps such as avoiding triggers that worsen symptoms and eliminating asthma attacks through medications. This article offers an in-depth look at the treatment options for this condition.
Often, people will take more than one medicine to manage their asthma. This eMedTV article describes each of these medicines for asthma in detail, explaining when they are typically used, and offers suggestions for remembering to take them correctly.
This eMedTV page offers tips for the prevention of asthma, including suggestions on avoiding allergens and irritants. Although completely preventing attacks is impossible, there are certain things you can do to lower your chances of experiencing them.
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.
As this eMedTV page explains, asthma in children is usually treated the same way as it is in adults; the same medications are used -- just in smaller doses. This article offers tips for the parents of children who have been diagnosed with asthma.
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, physical activity can sometimes lead to an asthma attack. However, people with asthma can usually exercise safely as long as proper precautions are taken. This resource takes a closer look at these precautions.
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 that they work. This eMedTV segment describes these alternative treatments in detail, such as acupuncture and massage, including the results of limited studies.
According to recent statistics, about 15 million people in the United States have asthma. This eMedTV page discusses more statistics on asthma, 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.
