Asthma is often believed to be a children's disease that you either outgrow as an adult or never develop once you're an adult. But that is not the case.
People who develop adult asthma are often puzzled by their asthma symptoms. Once diagnosed with asthma, they have a hard time accepting it. They would rather suffer at home than seek asthma treatment. But when the respiratory therapist gives them a treatment they will say, "Wow, I didn't even realize I was short-of-breath." Famous Olympic...
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Noncompliance is an oft-used medical term that basically means "the patient" is not doing what "the professional" has instructed him/her to... 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 »
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More kids show up in the emergency room with asthma flares when the weather changes dramatically, a new study has found. Researchers say humidity... Read more »
Women who have asthma get less sleep and feel worse than their male counterparts, but they are still more likely to manage their asthma, researchers... Read more »
Children with asthma who also have a peanut allergy may experience more, or more severe, asthma attacks, a new study has found. Researchers found... Read more »
American researchers say that a 'green' fuel used for school buses may make asthma symptoms worse. The fuel--made from corn, sugarcane, and... Read more »