Synonyms

• Adult onset asthma, allergic asthma, allergist, asthmatics, boswellia, breathing problems, bronchodilator, bronchospasm, choline, coleus, corticosteroids, cough-variant asthma, dry-powder inhaler, ephedra, exercise-induced asthma, extrinsic asthma, immunologist, inhaler, intrinsic asthma, leukotriene modifiers, long-acting beta agonists, MDI, metered-dose inhaler, nebulizer, non-allergic asthma, occupational asthma, oral beta agonists, peak flow meter, psychotherapy, short-acting bronchodilators, short-acting beta agonists, spirometer, spirometry, theophylline, trigger avoidance, wheezing, yoga.

Background

• Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory lung disease. The air passages within the lungs are constantly swollen, restricting the amount of air allowed to pass through the trachea. Asthmatics have recurrent breathing problems and a tendency to cough and wheeze.
• According to the American Lung Association, about 20 million Americans have asthma, which causes about 5,000 deaths each year.
• Asthma is incurable, but many medications and changes in behavior may help manage the condition.
• Allergic asthma occurs when allergens cause the airway to become inflamed.
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Classifications of Asthma

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Symptoms

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Childhood Asthma

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Adult Onset Asthma

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Pregnancy and Asthma

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Aspirin-Induced Asthma

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Severity of Asthma

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Predisposition To Asthma

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Diagnosis

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Treatment

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Types of Inhalers

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Integrative Therapies

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Prevention

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