Preventing Back-to-School Asthma Attacks
Back-to-school season is a risky time for students with asthma. Allergens in the air and germs in the classroom can irritate airways and cause asthma attacks.
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Author: TalkingAsthma
Ozone air purifiers: Can they improve asthma symptoms?
Despite manufacturers’ claims, ozone air purifiers don’t remove asthma triggers from the air. In fact, inhaled ozone can make asthma worse.
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Exercising with Asthma
Asthma is one of the most common respiratory disorders. It affects about 22 million Americans. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. It causes episodes of difficulty breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. These episodes vary in severity and duration. Most occur at night and early morning.
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Finding Support to Help You Manage Asthma
Getting help when you need it is important to managing asthma. Family, friends, co-workers and your healthcare team can support you in many ways. Explore these resources to help you connect with the support you need.
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The Best Foods and Worst Foods for Asthma
Since asthma involves inflammatory processes, foods that impact inflammation may trigger symptoms and influence the severity of asthma attacks in some people. Allergic reactions to various foods can also trigger asthma symptoms. Nutrients including vitamins C, D, and E, as well as selenium, fiber, and certain types of fats, can all play a role in asthma management.
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Exercise for asthma: How it helps + 5 workouts to include
For anyone who’s been diagnosed with asthma, exercising might seem risky. The condition, according to sports and exercise medicine consultant Dr Rebecca Robinson, is a chronic ‘inflammatory condition that affects the lungs’ airways and can make you feel like your chest is tightening or you’re short of breath’.
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‘Living medicine’ created to tackle drug-resistant lung infections
Synthetic biology offers new strategies to address the leading cause of mortality in hospitals
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Asthma Storylines – A Self-Care Tool for Managing Asthma
Asthma Storylines from the Allergy & Asthma Network, powered by Health Storylines™, is a self-care tool for managing asthma for
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9 Trigger Foods to Avoid for Asthma + 5 Natural Remedies
If you’re prone to asthma attacks, you’re going to want to avoid these nine problematic foods. Asthma is a common
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New Treatment Option for Those with Severe Asthma
Dr. Neal Jain, President, Arizona Allergy Society, explains how the new drug Tezspire, could be a new treatment option for
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