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One of the silver linings to the fact that asthma has now reached epidemic proportions worldwide is that a lot of money is poured into... Read more »
As Old Man Winter approaches most of North America the time has come to brace ourselves for the asthma trigger factors that often follow.... Read more »
Even during my short lifespan the definition of asthma has changed quite a bit. It's important we asthmatics keep up on the current... Read more »
Cough variant asthma, or CVA for short, is a less common form of asthma that is characterized by the fact that its only symptom is a... Read more »
Question: My child has had a runny nose, sneezing, wheezing, and coughing for a few weeks now. I thought it was just a winter cold, but now... Read more »
Researchers say the belief that milk causes or worsens mucus is a myth that dates back hundreds of years. In fact, according to a 2004 review,... Read more »
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What is asthma? Asthma is a disease in which the airways become blocked or narrowed. These effects are usually temporary, but they cause shortness of... Read more »
Certain defensive white cells in the body may cause or play a part in producing asthma symptoms, researchers have found. The cells, called... Read more »
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PrognosisAsthma is usually chronic, although it occasionally goes into long periods of remission. Long-term outlook generally depends on severity:In... Read more »