Symptoms of Asthma

Article

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Mild, Moderate and Severe Asthma: Signs and Symptoms
If you think your child has asthma, the first step is to visit your healthcare practitioner for tests and... »

A-Z Guide

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Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by tight airways -- a result of airway hyper-responsiveness. »
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Cough
Coughing is an important part of the body’s defense system. It forcefully propels unwanted invaders up and out of the... »
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Wheezing
Wheezing is the noise made by air moving through tight airways in the chest. Classically, wheezing is heard when... »

Blog entry

Asthma, Diabetes Related?
Children with type 1 diabetes are less likely to get asthma, eczema, or hayfever. And the reverse is true, that those... »
Children with Asthma Miss Out
We know what to do, but we are not doing it! Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs. Inflammation can... »
Might Your Child Have Asthma?
Asthma among young children has exploded -- more than doubling in recent years. And an estimated half of the children... »

Q&A

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Asthma Signs
Most people don't realize it but some kids with asthma cough instead of wheezing. Those that cough during exercise... »
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Inhaler Use for Asthma
The death rate from asthma has increased 46% in the last decade, in spite of treatment advances. A major cause of this... »
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Nighttime Coughs
Coughing at night can come from several sources, including post-nasal drip (either from allergies or an infection--cold... »