Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which makes breathing challenging. The condition causes the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs to become inflamed, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing. The severity of asthma symptoms can vary […]
Asthma is a chronic condition characterized by airway inflammation, leading to difficulties in breathing. It affects a significant portion of the population, with approximately one in 13 people in the U.S. being affected. Although it may not seem obvious, diet and food choices can have a significant impact on asthma management. Inflammation is a key […]
Inhalant allergies, such as those to dust mites, pollen, cockroaches, or cat dander, may be a major contributor to asthma symptoms. (Half of those who suffer from asthma have allergic asthma, per the NLM.) If you suffer from allergic asthma, the first approach is to avoid the allergen that is triggering your symptoms. However, this […]
Things To Do if You’re Having an Asthma Attack—Tips To Prevent an Attack An asthma attack, also known as an asthma exacerbation, is characterized by a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms due to the constriction of the muscles surrounding the airways. However, it’s important to note that asthma attacks can vary among individuals. The experience […]
Steroids Commonly Used for Asthma and Allergies Linked to Changes in Brain Structure, Study Shows The white matter of the brain and cognitive impairment have been linked to glucocorticoids, a common steroid used to treat inflammation related to asthma and allergies. The latest study, published in BMJ Open, indicated that both inhaled and orally administered […]
What You Need to Know About Asthma and COVID-19, According to Experts During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns arose regarding the potential impact of the virus on individuals with asthma. Given that asthma is a respiratory condition that can cause breathing difficulties, it was reasonable to assume that asthma patients might be […]
People With Asthma May Have a Higher Risk of Cancer—And Not Just Lung Cancer Recent research has indicated a potential link between asthma and an increased risk of developing cancer. According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Florida, individuals with asthma have a 36% higher likelihood of developing cancer compared to […]
Common Things That Can Cause or Trigger Asthma You’ve certainly heard of some of the various causes of asthma attacks, which include wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Pollen, physical exertion, psychological strain, and other factors can all serve as triggers. However, asthma triggers are not the same thing as the true causes of asthma. Researchers […]
Signs and Symptoms of Asthma Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which makes breathing challenging. The condition causes the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs to become inflamed, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing. The severity […]
The Best Foods and Worst Foods for Asthma Asthma is a chronic condition characterized by airway inflammation, leading to difficulties in breathing. It affects a significant portion of the population, with approximately one in 13 people in the U.S. being affected. Although it may not seem obvious, diet and food choices can have a significant […]