Is it asthma? Are you or your child suffering from heavy breathing and you're not sure what's wrong? Look here first for a basic asthma education with our patient guide overview.
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Asthma: The Basics
Whether it’s you or a loved one dealing with asthma, you’ll want to get a sense of the condition and how it will affect your daily activities. We’ve broken down the basics to help you understand each aspect of asthma and its treatment.
Asthma: An Overview
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Asthma SymptomsAre you having trouble breathing? Are you experiencing common fits of wheezing and coughing? Check these and other asthma symptoms here. -
Asthma CausesIs asthma caused by allergies, genetics, or environment? Get the inside scoop on this complex disease, including a list of common asthma triggers. -
Asthma DiagnosisThe number of asthma diagnoses in is rising -- learn what your doctor will look for and the tests he'll use to arrive at an asthma diagnosis. -
Asthma RisksFind out what factors put both adults and children at risk for developing asthma. Included: How to minimize germs at your child's daycare.
Managing Asthma
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Adult Asthma GuideOur essential guide will take you through symptoms, diagnosis and a treatment plan,with tips for questions to ask your doctor and for managing your asthma. -
Childhood Asthma GuideFind information on how to determine if your child should see a doctor and how to help your child with an inhaler. More information on children and asthma here. -
Asthma ComplicationsSeveral serious medical conditions can result from having asthma. Find causes and risk factors for the complications here. -
Asthma PrognosisFind symptoms of life-threatening asthma attacks and what asthma will mean down the road for patients who suffer from this chronic illness.
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