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Asthma and Allergies

Asthma

  • What are the different types of asthma?

    Asthma causes the airways to become inflamed, reducing the amount of air that can pass in…

  • What to know about intrinsic and extrinsic asthma

    Intrinsic (nonallergic) and extrinsic (allergic) asthma are subtypes of asthma. Learn more…

  • What to know about adult-onset asthma

    In most cases, people develop asthma during childhood, but it can also arise in adults…

  • What to know about mild persistent asthma

    Mild persistent asthma is the most common kind of asthma, with research suggesting that up…

  • What to know about childhood asthma

    Childhood asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in infants and children…

  • What is occupational asthma?

    Occupational asthma is a type caused by practices or the presence of irritants, fumes, or…

Symptoms

  • What are the stages of asthma?

    There are four main stages or levels of asthma, based on the severity and frequency of…

  • What symptoms might a person experience with viral-induced asthma?

    What is viral-induced asthma and what are some of its symptoms? Read on to learn more…

  • What to know about asthma attacks

    During an asthma attack, bronchial tubes tighten, making it very difficult to breathe…

  • What to know about severe asthma

    Doctors consider asthma to be severe when symptoms do not respond well to the usual…

  • Are asthma and COPD the same?

    Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are both conditions that affect…

  • How to tell if your baby has asthma

    Possible signs of asthma in babies include wheezing, flared nostrils, lethargy, and…

Triggers

  • What are common triggers for asthma?

    Common asthma triggers include dust mites, pet dander, and air quality. Learn more about…

  • Is it allergic asthma or something else?

    Allergic asthma occurs when someone is around certain triggers. Symptoms include chest…

  • What to know about exercise-induced asthma

    Exercise-induced asthma involves asthma symptoms occurring during or after exercise. In…

  • What to know about stress-induced asthma

    Stress is associated with the onset of asthma, as well as asthma flare-ups. With treatment,

  • What to know about cold-induced asthma

    Cold-induced asthma involves cold weather triggering asthma symptoms such as coughing and…

  • Alcohol and asthma: What's the connection?

    Asthma is a condition that causes breathing difficulties. Learn how alcohol use can affect…

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