What Are The Risks Of Smoking With Asthma?

I’m 22 years old and I’ve been smoking for five years. I have had asthma all my life. What are the risks of smoking with asthma? Also how can... 

Cold Weather And Asthma

People often think winter brings relief from asthma as it does with seasonal allergies. That may sometimes be the case, but asthma flares up in response... 

Exercise Induced Asthma Prevention And Treatment

More than 80 percent of asthmatics suffer from exercise-induced asthma — EIA — which is a condition that is more common during the winter. The... 

Can Mold And Mildew Cause Problems Like Asthma, Pneumonia, And Bronchitis?

Mold and mildew in household air can definitely cause asthma problems because the particles they give off irritate the lungs. Some asthmatics are allergic... 

How To Act In Case Of An Asthma Emergency

Many people think that asthma attacks happen suddenly, but they’re wrong. Doctors recognize, however, that usually there is a gradual increase in... 

Asthma Attack! Don’t Reach For The Wrong Medicine

You feel it coming on. A slight cough at first, then that tight feeling in your chest, and the congestion worsens. Each breath gets harder and harder.... 

Parenting Skills May Affect Whether A Child Develops Asthma

How well your parents handled stress when you were a baby may have had something to do with whether you developed asthma later, a new study concludes. Experts...