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As a chronic inflammatory disease, asthma affects the breathing airways and is characterized by recurring symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Physicians diagnose this chronic inflammatory disease based upon the symptoms exhibited by patients and their responses to various forms of treatment over a period of...
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Asthma is a serious condition that affects the lungs and the ability to breathe due to inflammation and constriction of the airways of the lungs. Symptoms of asthma are chest tightening, loss of energy, wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing. Asthma can be worsened in some people by exercise,...
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An asthma diagnosis can be limiting and frustrating at times. It may necessitate you to make some adjustments in your lifestyle. Many patients become extremely overwhelmed, and they let the disease control the way they live their lives. With all the advancements in treatment and the free flow of...
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Asthma is a chronic health condition that is characterized by the inflammation of the airways of the lungs. This inflammation or obstruction results when the airways overreact to certain factors making it difficult to breathe. The inflammation can also result in constriction and irritability of airways, mucus production and...
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Nebulizers are used in the treatment of respiratory conditions. There are cases in which oral medications or injections do not work and the drug has to be administered via inhalation in order to ensure that it goes straight to the lungs. At one point, these machines used to be...
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Asthma in children is commonly associated with wheezing, but symptoms can also include coughing, shortness of breath, and recurrent bronchitis. Diagnosing the exact cause of asthma in children can prove difficult as more than one factor may be present in a child. An allergist will be able to determine...