Asthma

Getting Started Asthma Awareness Quizchevron_right Childhood Asthma Quizchevron_right Mold Allergy Quizchevron_right Today in Health News Advent of Electric Cars Is Already Improving Health Read this Article More Health News Calculate Your Health Children's Asthma Peak Flow Calculator This calculator is for children with asthma. If you know your child's height, you can find his or her predicted peak flow. Understanding Asthma See All  All About Asthma in Understanding Asthma Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory lung disease with recurrent breathing problems....more  Anatomy of the Respiratory System in Understanding Asthma A detailed look at the respiratory system and how it works....more  Your Asthma Health Care Team in Understanding Asthma A detailed look at the team of healthcare providers who will help you manage your asthma. ...more  What Is Asthma in Understanding Asthma Asthma is a long-term (chronic) lung disease where the airways become inflamed. Here's what you need to know. ...more  The Importance of Follow-Up Visits for Asthma Control in Understanding Asthma Scheduled office visits with healthcare providers are an important part of asthma care....more  How Your Healthcare Provider Diagnoses Asthma in Understanding Asthma If your healthcare provider thinks you have asthma, there are things he or she must do to make a diagnosis. ...more  Vaccines for People with Asthma in Understanding Asthma The CDC advises that people with asthma get certain vaccines. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Asthma in Older Adults in Understanding Asthma Many people think of asthma as a childhood disease, but it often occurs as a new condition in older adults. ...more Pulmonary Tests & Procedures See All  Bronchodilator Reversibility Testing in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures This test is used to find out how well your lungs are working. Read on to learn what to expect. ...more  Peak Flow Measurement in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures Detailed information about peak flow measurement, a quick test to measure air flowing out of the lungs. ...more  Pulmonary Function Tests in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after these tests. ...more  Pulse Oximetry in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures Pulse oximetry is a test used to measure the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) of the blood. It is an easy, painless measure of how well oxygen is being sent to parts of your body furthest from your heart, such as the arms and legs. ...more Controlling Asthma Triggers See All  Allergens: Pollen in Controlling Asthma Triggers Pollen is the most common cause of hay fever. Read on for more information--and helpful tips for reducing the effects of hay fever during pollen season. ...more  Allergens: Animals in Controlling Asthma Triggers Household pets, such as cats and dogs, are the most common sources of animal allergens. Here's what you need to know to about symptoms and treatments. ...more  Allergens: Dust and Dust Mites in Controlling Asthma Triggers Dust mites are microscopic organisms that can live throughout homes and businesses. Read on to learn more. ...more  Your Child's Allergies: Dust Mites in Controlling Asthma Triggers Detailed information on dust mite allergens....more  Asthma: Allergy Testing in Controlling Asthma Triggers If you think you may have allergies, talk with your healthcare provider about getting tested. ...more  Controlling Your Asthma Triggers in Controlling Asthma Triggers Triggers are things that can make your asthma symptoms worse or flare up. It's important to know your triggers and try to stay away from them. ...more  Controlling Asthma Triggers at Home and Work in Controlling Asthma Triggers An important part of managing asthma is the control of triggers. These are things that make symptoms worse or cause flare-ups. Triggers may be anywhere, inside or out. ...more Managing Your Asthma See All Using Asthma Medications See All Asthma Attacks See All Self-Care See All Exercise and Asthma See All Smoking and Asthma  See All Work and Asthma See All  Inhalers and Nebulizers for Asthma in Using Asthma Medications Inhalers and nebulizers deliver medicine directly to the lungs. They cause fewer side effects than medicine taken by mouth or injection. ...more  Questions About Asthma Medicine in Using Asthma Medications Read on for helpful answers to some common questions about asthma medicines....more  Acute Severe Asthma in Asthma Attacks Asthma can be unpredictable. But it's important to recognize the difference between a minor flare-up and an attack that could be life-threatening. Read on to learn more. ...more  Asthma- Using a Peak Flow Meter in Asthma Attacks A peak flow meter for asthma is like a thermometer for a fever - it helps you monitor what's going on inside your lungs by measuring airflow out of the lungs. ...more  About Your Asthma Action Plan in Asthma Attacks, Self-Care Your Asthma Action Plan includes information about your symptoms and medicines. It also includes instructions about managing your asthma symptoms and when to call your healthcare provider. ...more  Traveling with Asthma in Self-Care There are some extra challenges when traveling with asthma. The tips here can help you prevent asthma symptoms. And they will make your travel easier. ...more  Asthma and Exercise in Exercise and Asthma Exercise is a common trigger for many people with asthma. This is called exercise-induced bronchoconstriction or EIB. But living with EIB doesn't mean you need to give up exercise. ...more  Asthma and Physical Activity in Exercise and Asthma When you have asthma, exercise can make you breathe faster. This may cause asthma symptoms or an asthma attack. ...more  Smoking and Asthma in Smoking and Asthma Did you know that smoking cigarettes can make your asthma worse?...more  Asthma and Smoking in Smoking and Asthma Asthma is just one of many reasons that you should quit smoking. If you quit, you will have fewer symptoms and flare-ups. ...more  Controlling Asthma Triggers at Work in Work and Asthma Many people with asthma have symptoms from triggers at work. This is called occupational asthma. Read on to find out how to get help with this problem. ...more  Indoor Air Can Cause Health Problems in Work and Asthma Don't think you're safe just because you're inside. The air in homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities. ...more Asthma and Other Conditions See All  Nose and Sinus Problems with Asthma in Asthma and Other Conditions Many people who have asthma also suffer from chronic problems of the nose and sinuses. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Rhinitis in Asthma and Other Conditions Rhinitis is when a reaction occurs that causes a stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, and itching. Most types of rhinitis are caused by an inflammation. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Allergies and the Immune System in Asthma and Other Conditions Most allergic reactions are a result of an immune system that responds to a "false alarm." ...more  Asthma and Pregnancy in Asthma and Other Conditions With correct asthma management and good prenatal care, most women with asthma can have healthy pregnancies. ...more  Understanding Asthma and Other Health Conditions in Asthma and Other Conditions Some health problems happen more often in people with asthma. These problems can make asthma symptoms worse and harder to control. ...more For Your Family See All For Parents: Asthma and Your Child See All For Kids Only See All  Asthma in Children in Understanding Your Child's Asthma Asthma is a long-term (chronic) lung disease that causes your child's airways to become sensitive to certain things (triggers). ...more  Your Child's Asthma in Understanding Your Child's Asthma How asthma will affect a child throughout their lifetime varies, depending on the child....more  Asthma Triggers in Controlling Asthma Triggers Your child's asthma may be triggered by a number of things: pollen, molds, certain foods, strong odors, or even exercise. ...more  Your Child's Asthma: Avoiding Triggers in Controlling Asthma Triggers From bed coverings to air purifiers, from pets to secondhand smoke, here are ideas to keep your child's asthma triggers under control. ...more  Helping Your Teen Manage Asthma in Managing Your Child's Asthma Having asthma isn't easy, and for most kids, neither is being a teen. Here are some common teen issues and suggestions for easing your child's concerns. ...more  Your Child's Asthma: Nebulizer Treatments in Managing Your Child's Asthma Helpful instructions on giving your child nebulizer treatments....more  About Your Child's Asthma Action Plan in Managing Your Child's Asthma, Special Concerns The Asthma Action Plan includes information about your child's symptoms and medicines. It also includes directions about managing your child’s symptoms and when to call their healthcare provider. ...more  Your Child's Asthma: School Strategies in Special Concerns Research shows that informed, supportive teachers and staff can play a big role in helping students manage their asthma. ...more  A Kids' Asthma Journal in For Kids Only Do you want to gain better control over your asthma? Put it in writing!...more Interactive Tools See All  Allergies Quiz Allergies are nothing to sneeze at. Learn how to better deal with this condition....more  Atopic Dermatitis Quiz Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, inherited skin condition that affects millions of Americans. The following quiz offers helpful facts about the condition....more Multimedia See All