Asthma


What is Asthma?

Asthma is a chronic yet common lung disease that affects people of all ages, but most often it starts during childhood. It affects the small air passages (bronchi) of the lungs. These airways become swollen and inflamed which causes them to narrow. This leads to the production of mucus (fluid and reduces the flow of air in and out of the lungs.It causes recurring episodes of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath, and chronic coughing. The coughing often occurs at night or early in the morning.

Most, but not all sufferers also suffer from allergies.

In the United States, there are more than 22 million people sufferers. Nearly 6 million of these are children.

Asthmatic people have a treatable health condition. No cure has been developed. With medical supervision & good personal management anyone with Asthma can enjoy active normal lives.

 

Latest News on Asthma

  • 'Puff City' may help teens with asthma - UPI.com

    ". Eureka! Science News. 'Puff City' may help teens with asthma. UPI.com. AUGUSTA, Ga., March 9 (UPI) -- A computer asthma program tailored to teens could help those in rural areas manage their disease and avoid fatal .... New asthma program to specifically help teensSify. Researchers Hope Web-Based Asthma Management Program Helps Rural Teensnews Stories. . all 22 news articles »"

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  • Pregnancy Effects on Asthma Severity Studied Severity similar to year before ... - ModernMedicine

    ". ModernMedicine. Pregnancy Effects on Asthma Severity Studied Severity similar to year before .... ModernMedicine. TUESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- Asthma is not likely to worsen during pregnancy as long as women continue to take the appropriate medication, .... Ectopic Pregnancy Rate Steady From 2002 to 2007 Rate was higher in older women ...ModernMedicine. . all 2 news articles »"

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  • Grant Targets Asthma in Alameda County - KCBS

    ". KCBS. Grant Targets Asthma in Alameda County. KCBS. (KCBS) - More help is on the way to combat asthma in the East Bay. A federal grant is targeting high risk households in Alameda County. .... Alameda County gets HUD grants for low-income homesTri Valley Herald. . all 10 news articles »"

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  • South Dakota Students with Asthma Can Breathe Easier After New Law Allows Self ... - PR Newswire (press release)

    ". South Dakota Students with Asthma Can Breathe Easier After New Law Allows Self .... PR Newswire (press release). "We are very pleased that students now have the right to carry their medications with them, so they can better control their asthma as part of an action .... . and more »"

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  • Fond du Lac included in Air Quality Advisory - The Reporter

    ". Fond du Lac included in Air Quality Advisory. The Reporter. People in those sensitive groups include those with heart or lung disease, asthma, older adults and children. When an orange advisory for particle pollution .... Air Quality Advisory in effectLa Crosse Tribune. Air quality advisory issued for central WisconsinWausau Daily Herald. ALERT: Air quality watch extended for Wisconsin countiesNew Richmond News. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -Green Bay Press Gazette. all 52 news articles »"

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