It is thought that a number of specific nerves in the spinal cord at the back of the neck control
Hiccups, or hiccoughs as some people call them, is a...
One thing that I've realized by reading the works of various asthma writers is that there doesn't seem to be a consistent definition of a... Read more »
A common concern of moms and dads - especially when asthma runs in the family - is how they can prevent their children from getting... Read more »
There is a raging debate as to whether or not allergies cause asthma. It's a proven fact that 70-85 percent of asthmatic children have... Read more »
Is it truly possible Tylenol (a.k.a. acetominophen) causes asthma? The evidence seems to be pointing in that direction. A stunning... Read more »
So much evidence links fat with asthma that some folks like to call it Fasthma. In fact, I was recently emailed this question: "What... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A hiccup is an unintentional movement (spasm) of the diaphragm, the muscle at the base of the lungs. The spasm is followed by quick closing of the... Read more »
These are the asthmatics who, regardless of how compliant they are with their preventative medicines, still have bad asthma episodes. We don't know... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The word asthma originates from an ancient Greek word meaning panting. Essentially, asthma is an inflammatory lung condition that makes it difficult... Read more »
People don't "outgrow" their asthma. Asthma is a chronic illness and there is no cure. If you had asthma, but you no longer have asthma symptoms,... Read more »
Stress can wreck havoc on your health. And if you have asthma, you no doubt know that stress can cause asthma symptoms. The signs and symptoms of... Read more »