Even during my short lifespan the definition of asthma has changed quite a bit. It's important we asthmatics keep up on the current definition, because how asthma is treated is dependent on how it's defined.
In 1985 I was taught the acronym ROAD to easily define asthma, which stands for...


Hello, I have read your article and I feel as confused as you. I am a lifetime asthmatic and still have some questions. There are two that are really pressing today.
Out of Intrinsic and Extrinsic types of asthma: Don't most people have both at different levels at different times? I know I do; so, I don't understand which category I fall into and this is especially troubling when I am trying to treat the asthma by natural methods such as Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Asthma and Bronchial Asthma - What's the difference?
If anyone knows, please share. Thank you.