The lung is the main organ of the respiratory system and its main function is respiration (exchange of gases between the...
Many smokers have misperceptions about nicotine, which often result in not using evidence-based treatments when quitting. Misperceptions... Read more »
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 »
In a small study of 80 people, smokers were more likely to have a bad night's sleep than non-smokers. One researcher said that smokers have... 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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Home Treatment Seek immediate medical help. DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.If the... 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 »