Inhalers deliver medicine directly to the lungs with less side effects than medicine taken by mouth or injection.
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It's good to learn as much as you can about your asthma medicines.
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Asthma can be unpredictable, but it is important to recognize the difference between a minor flare-up and an attack that could be life-threatening.
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A peak flow meter for asthma is like a thermometer for a feverโit helps you monitor what's going on inside your lungs by measuring airflow out of the lungs.
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Whether you pack a suitcase every week or once a year, you probably know that traveling takes a little extra preparation when you have asthma.
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Spirometry is an easy test that tells your healthcare provider how well your lungs are working.
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Exercise-induced asthma is different from the typical asthma that is triggered by allergens and/or irritants.
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When you have asthma, exercise can make you breathe faster. This may cause asthma symptoms or an asthma attack.
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Did you know that smoking cigarettes can make your asthma worse?
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Asthma is just one of many reasons that you should quit smoking. If you quit, you will have fewer symptoms and flare-ups.
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Allergies, asthma, heart disease, and cancer are among the long list of health conditions with ties to environmental factors.
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One highlight: Exposure to fine particles, sulfur dioxide, and acid aerosols has been linked to an increase in respiratory symptoms and reduced lung capacity.
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