Asthma is an illness which is caused by the inflammation of the airways causing restriction of the airflow in and out of the lungs. The airflow is reduced when the muscl

Nov 10, 2006 - Sylvia McGrath

Bronchial asthma is a worldwide public health problem which accounts for much functional impairment in young people.

Jan 19, 2011 - Michael Koger

Asthma is triggered by various factors, and certain individuals may even be genetically predisposed to it. In some cases, stress can trigger pre-existing asthma.

Feb 4, 2010 - Kristeen Mandak

It can strike anywhere in the world and those that suffer its effects can be of any age. This condition is feline asthma.

Nov 8, 2009 - Kathy Kerr

Many people are familiar with inhaled medicine for the treatment of asthma. Those same inhalers can be used to treat the coughing and wheezing caused by asthma in cats.

Sep 8, 2009 - Leigh Peterson

In the last 25 years asthma has become the most common chronic childhood disease. Understanding the treatment for and prevention of asthma symptoms helps parents cope.

Jul 16, 2009 - Noreen Kassem

Your behavior is influenced by individual perceptions of situations and/or events.

May 5, 2009 - Jacqueline Trovato

Asthma can be well controlled provided adequate precautions are taken - and those with asthma educate themselves about this condition.

Aug 19, 2008 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Acid reflux can mimic asthma and other conditions but is often missed. The right tests lead to correct diagnosis, and treatment that relieves symptoms.

Aug 5, 2010 - Carolyn Knapp

Allergies and allergy induced asthma is serious. While there are no cures for asthma, identifying and managing the early signs of asthma can save a life.

May 10, 2010 - Mark Oehlert

Signs of asthma attack are the body's way of communicating that a reaction or worsened symptoms may be on the way. Be prepared with an asthma attack plan.

May 10, 2010 - Mark Oehlert

Asthma affects millions of people every year. It can be triggered by environmental factors that most people take for granted every day.

Nov 9, 2011 - Sandra Markcrow

Some standard, and not so standard, medications that are for asthma symptom relief.

Mar 23, 2011 - Tina Samuels

There are some steps you can take while you are traveling that will help you avoid exposures to allergy and asthma triggers.

Jan 23, 2011 - Connie May

Learn what to expect during a methacholine challenge, how to prepare and what positive or negative test result mean.

Oct 11, 2010 - Michelle Rasey

Steam rooms and saunas are a type of treatment for asthma that offers temporary relief for symptoms. Other forms of asthma treatment are often required.

Jul 15, 2010 - Kristeen Mandak

Yoga, breathing therapy, homeopathy and hypnotherapy can be effective as severe allergy and asthma treatments.

Apr 14, 2010 - Miki Garcia