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...
Read moreAsthma that comes when you're an adult In response to reader inquiries, I would like to address the somewhat puzzling fact that some... Read more »
For most of this century, asthma has largely been thought of as a kids' disease. And, while it's true that more than 6 million kids in the... Read more »
So, you've been diagnosed with asthma for the first time as an older adult? Well, welcome to an ever-growing club! More and more older... Read more »
What used to be considered a childhood disease is no longer as more and more adults are being diagnosed with asthma. Of course, thousands... Read more »
More and more frequently, older adults are having to deal with asthma, whether it is hanging on since their youth, reactivated recently or... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesThe exact cause of asthma is unknown. Asthma is most likely caused by a combination of genetic (inherited) factors and environmental triggers... Read more »
Scientists recently discovered a link between eczema and the risk of developing asthma as teenagers, but a new study suggests that risk continues on... Read more »
These asthmatics are a doctor's best patients. They have their bronchodilator with them at all times, but only use it when necessary. They... 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 »