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Asthma
Asthma is a chronic condition involving the respiratory system in which the airways occasionally constrict, become inflamed, and are lined with excessive amounts of mucus, often in response to one or more triggers. These episodes may be triggered by such things as exposure to an environmental stimulant such as an allergen, environmental tobacco smoke, cold or warm air, perfume, pet dander, moist air, exercise or exertion, or emotional stress. In children, the most common triggers are viral illnesses such as those that cause the common cold. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Symptoms may include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
- Treatment may include eliminating exposure to triggers, relief medication, prevention medication, long-acting β2-agonists, and emergency treatment.
- The mortality rate for asthma is low, with around 6000 deaths per year.
The Top 10 Resources on Asthma
Selected by our Guides and Physician Review Team.
- Mayo Clinic: Asthma
- WebMD: Asthma Health Center - Find asthma information and the latest asthma health news
- American Lung Association: Asthma
- Medline Plus: Asthma
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Asthma Fact Sheet
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Latest Headlines on Asthma
What is Asthma?
- National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI): What Is Asthma?
- American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI): Patients & Consumers Center: Asthma Facts
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): What is Asthma?
- Patient Health International (PHI): What is Asthma?
- eMedTV: Comprehensive Asthma Information
What Are The Symptoms of Asthma?
- Mayo Clinic: Asthma: Signs and Symptoms
- Cleveland Clinic: Symptoms of Asthma
- National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI): What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Asthma?
- eMedicineHealth: Asthma Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Asthma?
- KidsHealth: What Causes Asthma?
- NHBLI: What Causes Asthma?
- eMedicineHealth.com: Asthma - Causes
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Asthma?
- NHBLI: How Is Asthma Treated?
- eMedicine: Asthma Treatments
- Mayo Clinic: Asthma: Treatment
- FamilyDoctor: Asthma: Controller and Quick-Relief Medicine
- Medem: New Approaches to Treating Asthma: Tips for Correct Use of Medications
- American Lung Association: Medications for Asthma
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Asthma?
- Cleveland Clinic: Alternative Therapy for Asthma
- National Jewish Medical and Research Center: Nutrition and Asthma
- Acupuncture.com: Treatment of Asthma with Herbs and Acupuncture
How Do You Prevent Asthma?
- NHBLI: Can Asthma Be Prevented?
- eMedicineHealth: Asthma - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Information
- WebMD: Developing an Asthma Action Plan
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Asthma
- Tracey Gregg Boothby Blog: Life with Asthma
- HealthCentral SharePosts: Asthma
- Revolution Health: Sniffle and Wheeze Blog
- Helium: How to Recognize Asthma Symptoms in Infants
- Asthma Mom: Taming the Mama Bear Within
Foundations and Support Groups on Asthma
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: Asthma Support
- National Heart Lung and Blood Institute: What is Asthma
- Allergy and Asthmatic Network: Mothers of Asthmatics
- American Lung Association: Asthma
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Asthma
- WebMD Forums: Asthma Support Group
- WebMD Forums: Asthma Forum with Dr. Enright
- HealthBoards: Asthma Message Board
- Topix Forums: Asthma Forum
- DailyStrength: Asthma Online Support
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Asthma
- PubMed Central: Asthma Articles
- JAMA: Asthma Articles
- Google Scholar: Asthma Articles
Clinical Trials on Asthma
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Asthma Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Asthma Clinical Trials
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