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Lung Anatomy 101: Why Does Asthma Cause Chest Pain?
Anyone who's ever had an asthma attack knows about the chest tightness and why it occurs. Yet what about the chest soreness that occurs... Read more »
Asthma Control vs. Asthma Severity: What You Need to Know
How severe is your asthma? Is it under control? Does it matter? It seems the new recommendation is that asthma severity is out and... Read more »
So What is Asthma? Here's Our Updated Definition
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 »
Classifying Asthma by Severity Level
Asthma does not look the same in every person. Although there are common symptoms, what can vary greatly from person to person is the... Read more »
Asthmatics: Here's What to Expect if You Need the ER
There may come a time in the course of your life that you may need to take your asthmatic lungs to the emergency room. Many of us have... Read more »
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Asthma Linked to Severe H1N1
Researchers have found that a significant portion of people hospitalized for the H1N1 flu also suffer from asthma. The study found that 31 percent of... Read more »
Asthma Asthma Diagnosis and Tests
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When asthma is suspected, the patient should describe for the doctor any pattern related to the symptoms, and possible precipitating factors,... Read more »
Asthma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bronchial asthma; Exercise-induced asthma Symptoms Most people with asthma have attacks separated by symptom-free periods. Some people... Read more »
Asthma In Infants
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 »
Chest pain
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chest tightness; Chest pressure; Chest discomfortHome CareFor many causes of chest pain, it is best to check with your doctor or nurse before... Read more »
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