• During an asthma attack, the airways in and out of your lungs narrow and your body makes extra mucus, both of which make it hard for you to breathe. (medicinenet.com)
  • It affects your airways, the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. (medlineplus.gov)
  • During an asthma attack, the airway lining swells, muscles around the airways contract, and the airways produce extra mucus, substantially narrowing the space for air to move in and out of the lungs. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Asthma is a long-term disease of the lungs. (webmd.com)
  • Asthma causes red, swollen bronchial tubes in your lungs. (webmd.com)
  • During a se v ere asthma attack you may not get enough oxygen into your lungs and can even stop breathing. (healthline.com)
  • The flu can affect your lungs when you have asthma . (aafa.org)
  • Bronchodilators are medications that help relax the lungs and prevent the airways from narrowing. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Lower than usual peak flow readings are a sign that your lungs may not be working as well and that your asthma may be getting worse. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airways of the lungs. (cdc.gov)
  • During an asthma attack, airways (tubes that carry air to your lungs) become swollen, making it hard to breathe. (cdc.gov)
  • 1, 2 As the walls of the airways swell, they narrow, and less air gets in and out of the lungs. (cdc.gov)
  • Normally, when someone inhales (breathes in), air goes in through the nose or mouth, down the trachea, and into the airways of the lungs. (kidshealth.org)
  • Most asthma medicines are breathed directly into the lungs (inhaled), but some are pills or liquids. (kidshealth.org)
  • A bronchoscope is a small tube that allows the doctor to look inside the airways in the lungs. (nationaljewish.org)
  • This is because of narrowing of the airways in the lungs. (yogawiz.com)
  • Occupational asthma is constriction of the bronchi that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow. (osu.edu)
  • Asthma is a condition that causes swelling and inflammation inside the airways of the lungs. (bsaci.org)
  • Asthma is an inflammatory disease that targets the airways of the lungs. (unc.edu)
  • With asthma, this inflammation is not as obvious because it occurs inside your lungs. (unc.edu)
  • Two of the most severe, but least common, forms of invasive GAS disease are necrotic fasciitis (destroys muscles, fat, and skin tissue) and Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (causes blood pressure to drop rapidly and organs such as kidney, liver, lungs to fail), Attacks of flu, pneumonia and common cold are directly related to stressful life conditions. (lifepositive.com)
  • These are medications that are prescribed by your healthcare professional to take daily to control the inflammation (swelling) in your lungs and to prevent asthma attacks. (philips.com)
  • If you have asthma, smoking is especially risky because of the damage it does to the lungs . (kidshealth.org)
  • Asthma is a chronic ailment of the lungs, leading to an inflammation of air passages. (diethealthclub.com)
  • The allergen or non-allergen factors stimulates the vagus nerve to release acetylcholine which produces constriction of the airways and increased glandular secretions which plug the small airways in the lungs leading to bronchial edema and airway obstruction. (dentalcare.com)
  • The first medicinal ingredient, budenoside, is a cortisteroid used to control and prevent asthma attacks by reducing swelling in the airways of the lungs. (bigmountaindrugs.com)
  • Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways of the lungs. (stlouis-mo.gov)
  • Asthma is a problem with the airways that bring oxygen to your lungs. (mountsinai.org)
  • Children with asthma can be taught deep breathing techniques which can help the lungs keep clear the lungs and increase air supply. (ihealthdirectory.com)
  • Asthma occurs when the airways swell and air passages in the lungs narrow, making breathing difficult. (allergybuyersclub.com)
  • Severe effects of asthma may include loss of elasticity of the lungs due to air trapping and low oxygen, called "airway remodeling. (allergybuyersclub.com)
  • Asthma causes the bronchial tubes-which move air into and out of the lungs-to become narrowed or blocked, making it difficult to breathe. (tgh.org)
  • In response to a trigger, asthma causes the lungs' airways to swell and produce excess mucus, and the surrounding muscles to spasm, both of which can narrow the bronchial tubes and make it difficult to breathe. (tgh.org)
  • The new explanation for what causes the lungs' airways to close during asthma attacks could change the way we manage and treat asthma. (medindia.net)
  • One of the key features of asthma is an overproduction of a highly sticky protein secreted by the mucous membranes of airways in the lungs, called mucin, which leads to plugging up the small airways and stopping air from traveling in and out of them. (medindia.net)
  • In asthma, the T helper cells in the lungs are hyperactive and express a molecule called OX40. (medindia.net)
  • Asthma is a lung condition that makes the primary airways-known as the bronchi-in the lungs swollen and inflamed all of the time. (healthywomen.org)
  • Asthma is a lung condition that results in the large and small airways-known as the bronchi and bronchiole-in the lungs becoming swollen and inflamed. (healthywomen.org)
  • These triggers can cause airway obstruction or blockage where the lungs tighten, constricting the air passages and making breathing difficult. (healthywomen.org)
  • When the lungs react severely to a trigger, what's known as an 'asthma attack' may occur. (healthywomen.org)
  • Your lungs, your work, your life: what you should know about work-related asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • During an asthma attack, the airways in your lungs become narrow and too much mucus is produced. (cdc.gov)
  • Jeff has bronchiectasis, a condition in which the lungs' airways become damaged. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It is known that the lungs are the main target of attack of air pollutants, among which the primary are particulate matter (PM 10 ), sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) and ozone (O 3 ). (bvsalud.org)
  • People with asthma have symptoms when the airways tighten, inflame, or fill with mucus. (webmd.com)
  • During the attack, the lining of the airways becomes swollen or inflamed, and the cells lining the airways make more and thicker mucus than normal. (webmd.com)
  • Cells in the airways can make more mucus (a sticky, thick liquid) than usual, which can make breathing even harder. (cdc.gov)
  • This happens because airways get swollen, narrowed, and filled with mucus. (kidshealth.org)
  • The lining of the airways becomes inflamed and starts to swell and mucus or phlegm can be produced. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Smoke irritates the airways, making them swollen, narrow, and filled with sticky mucus - the same things that happen during an asthma flare-up . (kidshealth.org)
  • During an asthma attack, the mucus-producing cells within the airway increase their output, causing mucus to plug the airway. (allergybuyersclub.com)
  • Parts of the airway become entirely blocked with the combination of airway narrowing, mucus plugging, and airway inflammation. (allergybuyersclub.com)
  • if the mucus secretion of your airways is impaired. (who.int)
  • Swelling in the airways can cause asthma symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. (ca.gov)
  • Apart from asthma, there are also other causes for persistent coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or wheeze. (bsaci.org)
  • Common symptoms of asthma in children include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, rapid breathing and chest tightness. (ihealthdirectory.com)
  • Wheezing, coughing and/or tightness in the chest and shortness of breath are all hallmark symptoms of a classic asthma attack. (healthywomen.org)
  • Occupational asthma may cause shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, wheezing, and coughing. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In genetically susceptible individuals, these interactions can lead the patient with asthma to symptoms of breathlessness, wheezing, cough, and chest tightness. (medscape.com)
  • The lining of the airway becomes inflamed and starts to swell. (bsaci.org)
  • In these tests, your doctor measures your airway obstruction before and after you perform vigorous physical activity or take several breaths of cold air. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Asthma is defined as a chronic inflammatory disorder that is characterized by reversible obstruction of the airways. (dentalcare.com)
  • Spirometry is a lung function test that measures airflow obstruction in asthma. (nuh.com.sg)
  • Asthma is a common chronic airway disorder characterized by periods of airflow obstruction known as asthma attacks. (cdc.gov)
  • Asthma is a clinical syndrome characterized by episodic reversible airway obstruction, increased bronchial reactivity, and airway inflammation. (medscape.com)
  • Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Asthma deaths increase with age, according to data from the American Lung Association. (healthline.com)
  • Lung function tests often are done before and after taking a medication to open your airways called a bronchodilator (brong-koh-DIE-lay-tur), such as albuterol. (mayoclinic.org)
  • If your lung function improves with use of a bronchodilator, it's likely you have asthma. (mayoclinic.org)
  • The Alair System then delivers controlled thermal energy (heat) to the airway wall in the lung. (nationaljewish.org)
  • Asthma is a chronic lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. (ca.gov)
  • A substantial and growing body of scientific evidence has linked airborne toxic pollution from motor vehicles, trains and aircraft to significant health problems, especially in children, including aggravated asthma, chronic bronchitis, reduced lung function, irregular heartbeat, heart attack and premature death in people with heart or lung disease. (momsteam.com)
  • The same study also found that the fields close to major highways exposed children to levels of ambient ozone above levels shown to cause airway inflammation, abnormal lung function, and asthma exacerbation, with the highest levels in the warmer afternoon hours when games and practices are held and traffic is at its peak. (momsteam.com)
  • Exhaled nitric oxide measurements are used to determine the severity of lung inflammation in asthma and the dose of preventer medication required. (nuh.com.sg)
  • If the lung function parameter shows a decrease of at least 12% to 15%, it means that your child has exercise-induced asthma. (nuh.com.sg)
  • In our comprehensive Pulmonology and Lung Center, we offer world-class care for patients with asthma and other airway diseases. (tgh.org)
  • It''s a lung condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchi and constriction of the airways that result in coughing, wheezing or breathlessness. (medindia.net)
  • Li explained that the inner lining of the elaborate lung airways is made up of epithelial cells that allow air to travel in and out, and this inner lining keeps the airways open. (medindia.net)
  • While primary care providers can diagnose and treat asthma, consultation with a specialist, such as an allergist or pulmonary or lung specialist, may be necessary. (healthywomen.org)
  • Asthma is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. (cdc.gov)
  • Then tests may be done to determine if you have asthma and not some other kind of lung condition. (cdc.gov)
  • CT utilizes specific airway and lung density measurements to identify severity of disease and pathology, hyperpolarized gases are used as MRI contrast media to identify small airway disease, and positron emission tomography (PET) can help identify and target lung inflammation. (medscape.com)
  • High-resolution CT scan of the thorax obtained during expiration demonstrates a mosaic pattern of lung attenuation in a patient with asthma. (medscape.com)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that utilizes hyperpolarized gas can depict the regional distribution of ventilation defects in asthma across the entire lung. (medscape.com)
  • BACKGROUND: Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affected 5 million children. (cdc.gov)
  • Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: "Asthma Triggers," "3 Ways Humidity Affects Asthma," "Thunderstorms and Asthma," "Control Indoor Allergens to Improve Air Quality," "How Does Rain Affect Pollen Counts? (medicinenet.com)
  • Allergic asthma is caused by allergens. (medlineplus.gov)
  • During this test, you inhale different concentrations of allergens or medicines that may tighten the muscles in your airways. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Many asthmatics are triggered by exposure to allergens or irritants, so using immunotherapy against the most bothersome allergens can help reduce acute asthma attacks or flare-ups and prevent the need for emergency treatments. (healthline.com)
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics has published a book about childhood environmental health problems, which states: "Avoiding environmental allergens and irritants is one of the primary goals of good asthma management" [AAPCEH 2003]. (cdc.gov)
  • Several studies support the importance of allergies and allergens in triggering and exacerbating asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • Sensitization to indoor allergens and the spores of outdoor molds is a risk factor for the development of asthma in children and adults. (cdc.gov)
  • In children and adults, sensitive to indoor allergens, the severity of asthma symptoms may vary with the level of exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Cockroach allergens also may increase a child's risk of developing asthma [IOM 2000, Etzel 2003]. (cdc.gov)
  • Allergens (substances that cause an allergic reaction) that trigger asthma include: grass pollen, tree pollen, house dust mites, and pets. (bsaci.org)
  • It can be helpful to determine whether allergies do trigger your asthma as if you can reduce exposure to triggering allergens your asthma may improve and your need for medication may decrease. (bsaci.org)
  • Knowing and avoiding the allergens that trigger your child's asthma will help in its control. (nuh.com.sg)
  • Asthma sufferers may have allergies to certain proteins, known as allergens, which are usually airborne and can trigger an attack. (healthywomen.org)
  • Examples of workers at risk for occupational asthma due to exposure to allergens include animal handlers and bakers. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Some people with asthma may develop wheezing, shortness of breath or coughing during or after exercise. (bsaci.org)
  • These reactions cause the airways to become narrower and irritated, which leads to the symptoms of asthma - such as wheezing, shortness of breath and a tight chest. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Your child may have asthma if they experience shortness of breath, maybe gasp for air, and have trouble breathing out. (mountsinai.org)
  • Without immediate treatment, such as with your asthma inhaler or bronchodilator , it will become harder to breathe. (webmd.com)
  • Doctors may prescribe medications for wheezing, like an asthma inhaler. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • If a person has asthma or another medical condition that causes wheezing, they should speak to their doctor and use the medications prescribed, such as an asthma inhaler. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In case of an asthma flare-up, you may need to use a quick-relief inhaler. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Research led by Dr. Richard Wilson, PhD, points to a novel oral treatment for asthma that goes beyond the traditional inhaler. (ucalgary.ca)
  • We believe this approach to treat asthma will ultimately save lives, and, unlike most other asthma treatments … our hope is that people experiencing an asthma attack will have the option to swallow a pill and won't have to be wed to an inhaler," says Wilson, a professor at Cumming School of Medicine and one of the founders and chief science officer of Calgary-based AazeinTx, which is developing the treatment. (ucalgary.ca)
  • Traditional inhaler therapy treats asthma by delivering medication into the airways, which are not always accessible for passing drugs during an asthma attack. (ucalgary.ca)
  • As you know, the easiest way to handle an asthma attack is to use an inhaler, which provides an additional layer of protection against the attack. (oceanup.com)
  • The inhaler has the medication that will help with expanding the airways and make an individual much more comfortable. (oceanup.com)
  • Symbicort Turbuhaler (Generic name: Budenoside and Formoterol, also known as Foracort Inhaler or Foracort CFC) is an inhaler used to treat asthma. (bigmountaindrugs.com)
  • Flovent HFA is a maintenance inhaler for the treatment of asthma symptoms. (canadapharmacy.com)
  • Scientific Reports: "Cold weather increases respiratory symptoms and functional disability especially among patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis. (medicinenet.com)
  • We teach the general public about asthma and allergic diseases. (aafa.org)
  • The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) conducts and promotes research for asthma and allergic diseases. (aafa.org)
  • AAFA can connect you to all of the information and resources you need to help you learn more about asthma and allergic diseases. (aafa.org)
  • BACKGROUND The causes of the worldwide increases in asthma and allergic diseases in childhood, which seem to relate to increasing prosperity, are unknown. (bmj.com)
  • An investigation was undertaken of dietary and other risk factors for asthma in Saudi Arabia where major lifestyle differences and prevalences of allergic disease are found in different communities. (bmj.com)
  • The rise in asthma and allergic disease among children is a matter of worldwide concern. (bmj.com)
  • This article explores how shots - namely immunotherapy injections - can be used to help treat and manage allergic asthma. (healthline.com)
  • When you're injected with an immunotherapy shot for allergic asthma - also known as subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) - you're given a small amount of the allergen you're sensitive to. (healthline.com)
  • This pen delivers this emergency medication to you through your skin or muscle to quickly relieve severe allergic asthma attacks. (healthline.com)
  • If you are allergic and are exposed to a particular allergen, (e.g. grass pollen, house dust mite, cat, moulds) it may trigger an asthma attack. (bsaci.org)
  • extrinsic (allergic asthma) and intrinsic (non-allergic asthma). (dentalcare.com)
  • Drugs and chemicals such as penicillin, vaccines, aspirin, and sulfites can trigger an allergic asthmatic attack. (dentalcare.com)
  • Attacks are precipitated by non-allergic factors, respiratory infection, physical exertion, environmental and air pollution. (dentalcare.com)
  • Asthma can be both allergic and non-allergic. (doctorshealthpress.com)
  • The ingestible or inhalable antibody prevents allergic reactions and asthma in adults, by binding to molecules which would otherwise cause allergy. (medindia.net)
  • Occupational asthma is a reversible narrowing of the airways caused by inhaling work-related particles or vapors that act as irritants or cause an allergic reaction. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Causes or triggers of asthma can be divided into allergic and nonallergic etiologies. (medscape.com)
  • Co-morbidities of asthma include sinusitis, nasal polyposis, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and allergic rhinitis. (medscape.com)
  • Risk factors for asthma include a family history of allergic disease, the presence of allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE), viral respiratory illnesses , exposure to aeroallergens , cigarette smoke, obesity , and lower socioeconomic status. (medscape.com)
  • The prevalence of asthma and allergic sensitization was 4 and 6 times lower in the Amish population, with higher median endotoxin levels in house dust. (medscape.com)
  • The observational study is one of the first to link elevated levels of specific outdoor air pollutants in particular urban locations to distinct changes in the airways during asthma attacks not triggered by respiratory viruses, according to the investigators. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Asthma attacks provoked by respiratory virus infections -- a common trigger -- have been studied extensively, but those that occur independently of such infections have not. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In the current study, investigators examined the relationship between air pollutant levels and asthma attacks occurring in the absence of a respiratory virus among 208 children ages 6 to 17 years who had attack-prone asthma and lived in low-income neighborhoods in one of nine U.S. cities. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The investigators linked changes in the expression of specific sets of genes that play a role in airway inflammation to elevated levels of these two pollutants by analyzing nasal cell samples obtained from the children during respiratory illnesses. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Wheezing can occur with asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory disorders that cause tightening in the throat. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder that causes the airways to narrow and inflame. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Limitations associated with respiratory impairment include labored breathing, asthma attacks, fatigue, heightened sensitivity to ordinary substances and chemicals, and compromised immunity to infection. (osu.edu)
  • Research has shown that after thunderstorms, emergency rooms report an influx of patients with respiratory distress due to asthma. (uclahealth.org)
  • Asthma in children can be dangerous because carbon dioxide can build up in the body which may lead to respiratory failure ending in death. (ihealthdirectory.com)
  • Asthma in children can also cause the child to experience frequent respiratory infections, bronchitis and pneumonia. (ihealthdirectory.com)
  • High attack rates of acute illness and the frequent occurrence of lower respiratory tract complications usually result in dramatic rises in numbers of visits to physicians' offices and to hospital emergency rooms. (cdc.gov)
  • Among respiratory diseases, bronchial asthma, one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood, has been linked to exposure to environmental pollutants in many parts of the world 3-6 . (bvsalud.org)
  • American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: "Pollen Allergy. (medicinenet.com)
  • Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: "Changes in weather and the effects on pediatric asthma exacerbations. (medicinenet.com)
  • The strong association this study demonstrates between specific air pollutants among children in impoverished urban communities and non-viral asthma attacks further augments the evidence that reducing air pollution would improve human health," said Hugh Auchincloss, M.D., acting director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of NIH. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world. (aafa.org)
  • You can make a donation, fundraise for AAFA, take action in May for Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and join a community to get the help and support you need. (aafa.org)
  • In addition, a study conducted by Kaiser Permanente that was included in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in March of 2005 found that using a questionnaire to gather patient information can also be effective in predicting future asthma attacks. (qualityhealth.com)
  • What are asthma (allergy) shots? (healthline.com)
  • Asthma (allergy) shots" is a generic term used to describe treatments for asthma that fall under the category of immunotherapy. (healthline.com)
  • How long does it take for asthma (allergy) injections to work? (healthline.com)
  • What's the average cost of asthma and allergy shots? (healthline.com)
  • The annual cost of injectable asthma (allergy) immunotherapy (SCIT) is about $1,722 per year . (healthline.com)
  • How does allergy play a role in asthma? (bsaci.org)
  • Bad rains can cause asthma attacks in allergy patients," Dr. Garcia-Lloret says. (uclahealth.org)
  • Other things can irritate the already-sensitive air passages of asthma or allergy sufferers. (healthywomen.org)
  • Some workers might have a higher risk because of a family or personal history of allergy or asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • Data from the Prevention of Allergy: Risk Factors for Sensitization in Children Related to Farming and Anthroposophic Lifestyle (PARSIFAL) Study and the Multidisciplinary Study to Identify the Genetic and Environmental Causes of Asthma in the European Community Advanced (GABRIELA) reinforce the concept of the hygiene hypothesis. (medscape.com)
  • Allergy is a common comorbidity of asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • OBJECTIVE: Purpose of this study was to assess allergy and its association with asthma by select characteristics among children to determine differences by populations. (cdc.gov)
  • METHODS: National Health Interview Survey data (2007-2018) were used to assess asthma and allergy status, trends, the association between allergy and asthma by select characteristics among U.S. children (aged 0-17 years). (cdc.gov)
  • But when you have asthma, the muscles tighten. (webmd.com)
  • The muscles around the airways tighten, making them even narrower, which makes it very hard to breathe. (kidshealth.org)
  • The muscles in the airways may react to things like cold air, pollen, perfumes etc. which causes the muscles to contract causing bronchospasm. (unc.edu)
  • When an asthma attack occurs, the muscles surrounding the airways become tight and the lining of the air passages swells. (mountsinai.org)
  • Describe the impact of occupational exposures on adult asthma prevalence. (cdc.gov)
  • In a new NCHS report , current asthma prevalence is examined by weight status among U.S. adults aged 20 and over. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2011-2014, current asthma prevalence was 8.8% among adults. (cdc.gov)
  • Women with obesity had higher current asthma prevalence (14.6%) than those in normal weight (7.9%) and overweight (9.1%) categories. (cdc.gov)
  • Current asthma prevalence did not differ significantly by weight status for men. (cdc.gov)
  • Current asthma prevalence was highest among adults with obesity for all race and Hispanic origin groups and age groups. (cdc.gov)
  • The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the prevalence of depressed mood among asthma patients (n = 280) attending a pulmonary clinic in Tehran and compare it with measures of severity of asthma and of health and well-being. (who.int)
  • [ 7 ] Using a cross-sectional design, the authors compared children living on farms to those in a reference group with respect to the prevalence of asthma and to the diversity of microbial exposure. (medscape.com)
  • The studies found that children who lived on farms had a lower prevalence of asthma and atopy and were exposed to a greater variety of environmental microorganisms than children in the reference group. (medscape.com)
  • prevalence estimates are based on the questions "Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that {child's name} had asthma? (cdc.gov)
  • Asthma prevalence rates among equal to 50 percent and should be interpreted with caution as they do not meet the standard of reliability or precision. (cdc.gov)
  • Despite the plateau in asthma average for the period 2001-2005 prevalence, ambulatory care for asthma use has continued to grow since 2000. (cdc.gov)
  • For example, the Puerto Rican population, in which asthma prevalence is highest, tends to be concentrated in the Northeast region of the country (3). (cdc.gov)
  • Hospitalization rates for asthma have spectrum of conditions, and likewise, severe enough to warrant emergency followed a trend similar to those in the causes of asthma are a complex care or hospitalization can still lower asthma prevalence rates since 1980 and interaction of different factors. (cdc.gov)
  • States (6) and a major cause of + Asthma prevalence increases with childhood disability (7). (cdc.gov)
  • Unlike men, women with obesity had higher current asthma prevalence than those in lower weight categories. (cdc.gov)
  • Among men, there were no significant differences in current asthma prevalence by weight status. (cdc.gov)
  • Among adults with obesity, women had significantly higher current asthma prevalence compared with men. (cdc.gov)
  • For both the normal weight and overweight categories, there was no significant difference in current asthma prevalence between men and women. (cdc.gov)
  • The prevalence of current asthma among non-Hispanic white adults with obesity (10.9%) was significantly higher than among those in the normal weight (8.1%) category ( Figure 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Among non-Hispanic black adults, the prevalence of current asthma among adults with obesity (13.6%) was significantly higher than among those in the overweight (7.5%) and normal weight (6.6%) categories. (cdc.gov)
  • Similarly, Hispanic adults with obesity had higher current asthma prevalence (9.6%) than those in the overweight (4.0%) and normal weight (5.7%) categories. (cdc.gov)
  • There were no significant differences in current asthma prevalence between adults in the normal weight and overweight categories within any race and Hispanic origin group. (cdc.gov)
  • Across all adult age groups, current asthma prevalence was significantly higher among adults with obesity compared with those in lower weight categories. (cdc.gov)
  • Background: Asthma prevalence estimates among adults are limited for urban-rural classification across sociodemographic characteristics. (cdc.gov)
  • Objectives: This study examined current asthma prevalence and annual trends by 6-level urban-rural categories across sociodemographic characteristics among US adults. (cdc.gov)
  • Methods: Asthma prevalence for 2020 and annual trends for 2012-20 were estimated using Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. (cdc.gov)
  • Conclusions: Asthma prevalence differed by 6-level urban-rural categories. (cdc.gov)
  • Objective: To assess factors that are associated with asthma prevalence and asthma attacks among children (0-17 years) and adults (18 years and over) in the United States of America.Methods: The 2019-2021 National Health Interview Survey data were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression models to determine associations between health outcomes (i.e., current asthma and asthma attacks) and demographic and socioeconomic factors. (cdc.gov)
  • Besides, being a disease of worldwide prevalence, asthma generates high costs, both socially and for the health system 11 . (bvsalud.org)
  • The following home treatments for wheezing aim to open up the airways, reduce the irritants or pollution that a person breathes in, or treat the underlying causes. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Some people refer to asthma as " bronchial asthma . (webmd.com)
  • Bronchial asthma is a common disease both in children as well as in grown ups. (yogawiz.com)
  • In Bronchial asthma is characterized the patient suffers repeated attacks of difficulty exhaling. (yogawiz.com)
  • In Bronchial Asthma is that it is only a temporary functional narrowing. (yogawiz.com)
  • Another crucial feature in Bronchial asthma is that the air passages start to exhibit unwarranted response by spasm and inflammation to all sorts of stimuli. (yogawiz.com)
  • The three cardinal symptoms of Bronchial asthma are sneezing, runny nose and blocked or stuffy nose. (yogawiz.com)
  • In Bronchial asthma this secretion is sticky and is expectorated with a lot of difficulty. (yogawiz.com)
  • It usually is more useful in the initial diagnosis of bronchial asthma than in the detection of exacerbations, although it is valuable in excluding complications such as pneumonia and asthma mimics, even during exacerbations. (medscape.com)
  • Posteroanterior chest radiograph demonstrates a pneumomediastinum in bronchial asthma. (medscape.com)
  • The specificity of HRCT for bronchial asthma is limited by the similarity of its changes to those of other diseases, such as bronchiectasis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. (medscape.com)
  • Diffuse panbronchiolitis is prevalent in Japan and the Far East, and it may mimic bronchial asthma with wheezing, coughing, dyspnea on exertion, and sinusitis. (medscape.com)
  • Thus, the objective of this study was to estimate the association between exposure to air pollutants and the chance of hospitalization for bronchial asthma in children and adolescents in Sao Jose dos Campos-SP. (bvsalud.org)
  • Tests to measure how your airways react to specific exposures. (medlineplus.gov)
  • If you react to the methacholine, you likely have asthma. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Things like smoke, exercise, cold air, stress or even crying or laughing can also set off your sensitive airways and cause them to react. (qualityhealth.com)
  • People with asthma also have over-sensitive airways, so their airways react to triggers that do not affect other people. (bsaci.org)
  • Keep a copy of your medications and emergency contacts, including your doctor, on your phone so that you can show it to others who may come to your aid during an attack. (healthline.com)
  • Your plan will include things like how often to take your asthma medications, when to step up your treatment, when to see your doctor, and what to do if you have an asthma attack. (healthline.com)
  • The best way to manage asthma is to avoid triggers, take medications to prevent symptoms, and prepare to treat asthma episodes if they occur. (aafa.org)
  • The right medications for you depend on a number of things - your age, symptoms, asthma triggers and what works best to keep your asthma under control. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Preventive, long-term control medications reduce the swelling (inflammation) in your airways that leads to symptoms. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Long-term asthma control medications, generally taken daily, are the cornerstone of asthma treatment. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Emergency medications used in treating asthma attacks are known as rescue medications. (healthline.com)
  • A new Asthma QuickTake discusses asthma controller and quick relief medications, the purposes for which they are used, and the devices used to take the medications. (ca.gov)
  • What are the Asthma controller (preventer) medications and how do they work? (philips.com)
  • Controller medications and combination controller medications should not be used to relieve symptoms during an asthma attack. (philips.com)
  • Asthma in children is treated the same way as adults and the child is prescribed most of the same medications as adults take only in an adjusted dosage. (ihealthdirectory.com)
  • Besides prescription medications there are also some vitamins and herbs that can be given to children with asthma. (ihealthdirectory.com)
  • It is essential to call 911 or go directly to the nearest hospital ER to seek emergency treatment for asthma symptoms that rapidly worsen or do not respond to previously prescribed quick-relief medications. (tgh.org)
  • Medications and behavioral approaches, such as avoiding asthma triggers, for example, are both important to managing asthma successfully. (healthywomen.org)
  • Patients' individual scores on the GHQ-28 were significantly correlated with the number of asthma medications used, frequency of visits to the pulmonary clinic and frequency of hospitalizations for asthma, but not with FEV1. (who.int)
  • Genetic differences may alter susceptibility to asthma, as well as responsiveness to asthma medications. (medscape.com)
  • A mild asthma attack may last only a few minutes and respond to rescue medication. (healthline.com)
  • However, moderate or severe asthma attacks may last longer and, in some cases, don't respond to rescue medication . (healthline.com)
  • In such a case, you can respond by changing your medication as your doctor directs to head off an impending attack. (qualityhealth.com)
  • These people had an average of 86 more days without asthma symptoms during the year than those who only had access to medication. (bbc.co.uk)
  • However, taking your asthma medication correctly, and following your treatment plan, can help you better manage day-to-day triggers and keep your asthma in control. (philips.com)
  • This is a medication to keep airways open over a long period of time. (philips.com)
  • It is difficult to cure Asthma permanently and medication is a must. (diethealthclub.com)
  • Attacks may flare up unexpectedly, resulting in children refraining from playing school sports, missing class to take their time-sensitive asthma medication, and carrying around the insecurities associated with having this illness. (allergybuyersclub.com)
  • Asthma symptoms that recur frequently, even when medication is taken regularly, can be a sign that a reassessment with a health care professional is necessary. (healthywomen.org)
  • Asthma can be controlled by taking medication and avoiding triggers that can cause an attack. (cdc.gov)
  • in the short term, bronchodilators can reduce the severity of attacks. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Quick-relief inhalers (bronchodilators) quickly open swollen airways that are limiting breathing. (mayoclinic.org)
  • These are usually bronchodilators to help open your inflamed airway and make breathing easier. (healthline.com)
  • Long-acting bronchodilators are not prescribed alone for asthma but may be prescribed with an inhaled steroid. (philips.com)
  • The plan will include ways to manage your asthma symptoms and prevent asthma attacks. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Long-term medicine will help prevent asthma attacks. (denverhealth.org)
  • Your child will take long-term control medicines every day to prevent asthma symptoms, even when he has none. (mountsinai.org)
  • With proper education and medical management, it is possible to control this disease on a daily basis and prevent asthma attacks. (mountsinai.org)
  • The goals of asthma treatment are to control all asthma symptoms, prevent asthma attacks and allow your child to lead a healthy and normal life. (nuh.com.sg)
  • They help to prevent asthma attacks from happening and are usually inhaled. (nuh.com.sg)
  • Though the researchers were unable to conclude from the results of this study that vitamin D itself could prevent asthma, it might be helpful to boost levels of this vitamin if you have breathing problems. (doctorshealthpress.com)
  • Medicine used to treat asthma may be long-term or short-term. (denverhealth.org)
  • Could a bitter compound provide clues about how to treat asthma? (umassmed.edu)
  • Bitter taste receptors in airway cells could help treat asthma attacks. (umassmed.edu)
  • The findings pave way for the development of new class of drugs that is radically different from the steroids currently used to treat asthma. (medindia.net)
  • Wheezing happens when blockages or inflammation of a person's airways makes their breathing sound like whistling or squeaking. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Wheezing may also result from other conditions, such as asthma, physical blockages, and allergies. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • They can help with wheezing caused by COPD and asthma. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Asthma typically starts in childhood and can cause wheezing and difficulty breathing once airways become inflamed. (uclahealth.org)
  • It is characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing. (stlouis-mo.gov)
  • Reactions to these factors induce asthma attacks resulting in wheezing and/or coughing symptoms, which can be fatal. (allergybuyersclub.com)
  • According to the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program, wheezing is the number one indicator of childhood asthma. (allergybuyersclub.com)
  • Wheezing occurs mainly when your child exhales and results from air moving through a narrow airway, causing airflow turbulence and noisy respiration. (allergybuyersclub.com)
  • The value of chest radiography is in revealing complications or alternative causes of wheezing in the diagnosis of asthma and its exacerbations. (medscape.com)
  • An asthma attack is the episode in which bands of muscle around the airways are triggered to tighten. (webmd.com)
  • In asthma, the airways are always a little inflamed (irritated and swollen), even when a person has no symptoms. (kidshealth.org)
  • On average, 50.2% of children and 44.7% of adults with current asthma had one or more asthma attacks during 2014-2017. (cdc.gov)
  • Bronchial thermoplasty is a procedure that may be recommended for adults with severe persistent asthma that is not well controlled on inhaled steroids combined with a long acting bronchodilator medicine. (nationaljewish.org)
  • The findings are consistent with previous studies in adults and with the hypothesis that change in diet has been a determinant of the worldwide increases in asthma and allergies. (bmj.com)
  • 7 There is now some epidemiological support for dietary antioxidant vitamins being risk factors for asthma in adults, 8 , 9 and for intake of oily fish having a preventive effect in children. (bmj.com)
  • Taken together, these studies make a strong argument for the importance of allergen and irritant exposure as aggravating factors in asthma in both children and adults. (cdc.gov)
  • Nearly 1 in 3 adults miss at least 1 day of work each year because of their asthma 6 . (philips.com)
  • Intrinsic asthma usually develops in adults older than age 35 years. (dentalcare.com)
  • The stress of disciplinary action by a parent or entering the treatment area in a dental office can trigger an asthmatic attack in children and adults. (dentalcare.com)
  • Asthma in children can bring with it the same signs and symptoms that adults experience. (ihealthdirectory.com)
  • Young children exhibit different signs of asthma than adults, making it difficult for doctors to distinguish between asthma and infections. (allergybuyersclub.com)
  • Since asthma is harder to pinpoint in children than in adults, your child's doctor will ask personal questions. (allergybuyersclub.com)
  • Several studies have shown that among adults, obesity is associated with an increased risk of asthma diagnosis, more frequent asthma-related health care use, and greater symptom or severity burden. (cdc.gov)
  • The National Center for Health Statistics (a division of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC) reported that 18.45 million American adults and 6.2 million children suffered from asthma in 2015. (healthywomen.org)
  • RATIONALE: Asthma morbidity and mortality are disproportionately high in the Black population, especially among Black emerging adults (BEAs) (age 18-30 years). (bvsalud.org)
  • Each health outcome was regressed over each characteristic variable, adjusting for age, sex, and race/ethnicity for adults and sex and race/ethnicity for children.Results: Asthma was more common among children who were male, blacks, parental education less than bachelor's, or had public health insurance, and among adults who had less than a bachelor's degree, do not own a home, or not in the workforce. (cdc.gov)
  • adults: aPR = 1.64[1.50-1.80]) or adults 100%-199% FPT (aPR = 1.28[1.19-1.39]) were more likely to have current asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • 100% FPT and adults 100%-199% FPT were also more likely to have asthma attacks. (cdc.gov)
  • Having asthma attacks was common among adults not in the workforce as well (aPR = 1.17[1.07-1.27]).Conclusions: Asthma affects certain groups disproportionately. (cdc.gov)
  • When you breathe in hot air, it can irritate airways that are already narrowed. (medicinenet.com)
  • It causes your airways to get inflamed and narrow, and it makes it hard to breathe. (webmd.com)
  • When you breathe as usual, the bands of muscle around your airways are relaxed, and air moves freely. (webmd.com)
  • When this happens, their airways become inflamed and narrowed, making it hard to breathe. (healthline.com)
  • Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that can make it dangerously difficult to breathe. (healthline.com)
  • When the airways are constricted, it becomes hard to breathe. (momscleanairforce.org)
  • Treatment involves avoiding the trigger and, when that is not possible, using drugs to open the airways and reduce inflammation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This usually involves testing breathing with a spirometer , a machine that analyzes airflow through the airways. (kidshealth.org)
  • Pollution causes your airways to narrow, decreasing airflow, and amps up the production of mucous. (momscleanairforce.org)
  • More women than men die from asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ). (healthline.com)
  • Title : Teen newsletter : December 2022 - Asthma Corporate Authors(s) : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). David J. Sencer CDC Museum. (cdc.gov)
  • They are more common in people who have severe asthma. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Severe asthma can cause trouble talking or being active. (webmd.com)
  • Prevention measures can help you avoid a severe asthma attack. (healthline.com)
  • Worst of all, smoking can send you to the ER with a severe asthma flare-up. (kidshealth.org)
  • If you hang out with smokers or have a family member who smokes in the house, you're likely to have more frequent and severe asthma symptoms. (kidshealth.org)
  • Studies show that children aged 5 to 17 with severe asthma were three times more likely to have serious behavioral problems and learning disabilities than other children. (allergybuyersclub.com)
  • When the researchers considered other factors - including the severity of the children's asthma at the study's start, their weight, and their family income - vitamin D insufficiency itself was linked to a 50% increase in the risk of severe asthma attacks. (doctorshealthpress.com)
  • [ 9 ] However, clinical limitations of hyperpolarized MRI include the need for specialized gas mixtures that may only be available to researchers and the need for patients to hold their breath up to 20 seconds, which may not be possible for patients with severe asthma. (medscape.com)
  • Although asthma is a chronic condition, it's often triggered by acute events, like exposure to an allergen. (healthline.com)
  • Inhalers may no longer be the only option in treating acute asthma attacks thanks to research by a UCalgary professor and his medical company supported by the UCeed program. (ucalgary.ca)
  • An intake of ripe bananas, warmed on a slow flame, and mixed with pepper, provides instant relief in cases of acute inflammation of airways. (diethealthclub.com)
  • If the patient uses a self-administered bronchodilator aerosol during acute asthmatic attacks e.g., albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) isoproterenol (Isuprel) or metaproterenol (Metaprel, Alupent), they should bring it to their appointment. (dentalcare.com)
  • This means that the manifestation of symptoms of acute asthma in a certain individual may be due to pollution on the days preceding or concurrent with the outcome, which is called lag. (bvsalud.org)
  • Instead, an "asthma attack" occurs when the airways overreact to certain triggers. (tgh.org)
  • Without immediate treatment to keep a child's airways from constricting, asthma can be fatal. (momsteam.com)
  • If asthma is narrowing and blocking your child's airways, his peak flow values will be low. (mountsinai.org)
  • Thankfully, advances in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma have dramatically improved life for these children. (mountsinai.org)
  • The diagnosis of asthma is based on family history and clinical examinations. (nuh.com.sg)
  • When the diagnosis is unclear, it can be used to support the diagnosis of asthma. (nuh.com.sg)
  • Asthma can be controlled with the proper diagnosis and treatment. (healthywomen.org)
  • Nevertheless, CT scans can demonstrate a number of findings that support the diagnosis of asthma. (medscape.com)
  • To make a diagnosis of occupational asthma, doctors ask about the symptoms and about exposure to any substances known to cause asthma. (msdmanuals.com)
  • METHODS: We conducted virtual focus groups consisting of BEAs (n = 16) with a physician diagnosis of asthma. (bvsalud.org)
  • There is often excess smooth muscle in the airways with severe persistent asthma. (nationaljewish.org)
  • Bronchial thermoplasty uses radio frequency currents to reduce the amount of smooth muscle in the airways, stopping the narrowing seen in asthma. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Airway blockage. (webmd.com)
  • When the airways narrow due to irritation, illness, or a blockage, air moving through them can make a squeaking sound. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Our experience suggests that the bronchial thermoplasty procedure is quite well-tolerated, and it holds considerable promise for patients with asthma. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Some patients with asthma need more than short-term inhalers to control their symptoms. (canadapharmacy.com)
  • Significant advancements have been made in a number of imaging techniques used for evaluating patients with asthma. (medscape.com)
  • When something triggers asthma, the muscle around the walls of the airways tightens so that the airway becomes narrower. (bbc.co.uk)
  • If you have asthma, an asthma attack can occur when something irritates your airways and "triggers" an attack. (cdc.gov)
  • When sufferers come into contact with something that irritates their airways (a trigger), it can cause their airways to narrow. (bsaci.org)
  • It's also a major cause of allergies and an asthma trigger for many people. (medicinenet.com)
  • AAFA works to support public policies that will benefit people with asthma and allergies. (aafa.org)
  • Advocacy and public policy work are important for protecting the health and safety of those with asthma and allergies. (aafa.org)
  • There are several ways you can support AAFA in its mission to provide education and support to patients and families living with asthma and allergies. (aafa.org)
  • Symptoms from other illnesses like COVID-19 , the common cold, allergies , or asthma can be similar to the flu. (aafa.org)
  • It is essential to determine whether allergies trigger your asthma, as reducing the levels of allergen you are exposed to may improve your asthma. (bsaci.org)
  • For people with allergies who don't have asthma, breathing in more pollen can result in increased symptoms of nasal congestion, sinus pressure, post-nasal drip and coughing. (uclahealth.org)
  • Allergies may play a big role in the condition since allergies also cause inflammation of the airways. (ihealthdirectory.com)
  • Ancillary allergies that may be associated with asthma include hay fever, food allergies, hives, and eczema. (allergybuyersclub.com)
  • People who have allergies are at an increased risk of developing asthma, and those raised in environments where they were exposed to cigarette smoke also have a much higher incidence of the condition. (healthywomen.org)
  • But not all asthma sufferers have defined allergies. (healthywomen.org)
  • An estimated 60 percent of people with asthma have airborne allergies. (healthywomen.org)
  • People are tested for allergies to substances known to cause asthma. (msdmanuals.com)
  • They help prevent symptoms or relieve symptoms during an asthma attack. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Everyone with asthma should work closely with their health care provider to learn about medicines that may prevent or relieve symptoms and episodes, and how to avoid their asthma triggers. (ca.gov)
  • These are communities with higher baseline rates of asthma, so when ozone and pollen levels rise, these are communities that disproportionally suffer. (yesmagazine.org)
  • CDC's National Asthma Control Program (NACP) was created in 1999 to help the millions of people with asthma in the United States gain control over their disease. (cdc.gov)
  • CDC's National Asthma Control Program: An Investment in America's Health [PDF - 4.8 MB] , 2013. (cdc.gov)
  • Sensitization to house dust mites is an important risk factor for asthma exacerbations and the development of asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • Wilson's lab has shown that the carotid bodies, tiny collections of neurons on each side of the neck, may be responsible for triggering an allergen-induced asthma attack. (ucalgary.ca)
  • Inhalation may amplify for inflammatory airway response in people with asthma. (allstarhealth.com)
  • Asthma results from complex interactions among inflammatory cells, their mediators, airway epithelium and smooth muscle, and the nervous system. (medscape.com)
  • Everyone has different triggers, but certain types of weather and seasonal changes can lead to attacks for some people. (medicinenet.com)
  • Severe storms can pose a special threat to people with asthma. (medicinenet.com)
  • Follow @CDCasthma on Twitter to learn more about helping people with asthma live healthier lives by gaining control over their asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • Asthma affects people of all ages, but it often starts during childhood. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Black and African Americans and Puerto Ricans are at higher risk of asthma than people of other races or ethnicities. (medlineplus.gov)
  • People with asthma have sensitive airways that tend to overreact and narrow when they come into contact with even slight triggers. (webmd.com)
  • Some people with asthma may go for long periods without having any symptoms. (webmd.com)
  • In addition, some people may have asthma only during exercise or with viral infections like colds . (webmd.com)
  • People with asthma can sometimes have asthma attacks . (healthline.com)
  • More than 25 million people in the United States have asthma. (aafa.org)
  • Tobacco smoke-including secondhand smoke-is unhealthy for everyone, especially people with asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • People with asthma have breathing problems that come and go. (kidshealth.org)
  • No one knows exactly why some people develop asthma. (kidshealth.org)
  • People with asthma may have a parent or other close relative with asthma. (kidshealth.org)
  • It's important for people with asthma to stay active and not avoid physical activity. (kidshealth.org)
  • Some people feel early asthma warning signs that alert them to the fact their breathing is starting to go out whack, while others don't even think about their asthma until they're struggling to catch their breath. (qualityhealth.com)
  • People with asthma can live healthy, active lives when they take steps to manage their condition. (ca.gov)
  • This inflammation and swelling is there to a greater or lesser degree all the time in people with asthma. (bsaci.org)
  • Some people with asthma are sensitive to aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofenac and other drugs in the NSAID family. (bsaci.org)
  • A drug-free treatment has helped people control their asthma symptoms for up to a year, a study has found. (bbc.co.uk)
  • More than five million people in the UK are currently being treated for asthma. (bbc.co.uk)
  • The researchers, from 11 centres including hospitals in Newcastle, Manchester, Leicester and Glasgow as well as others in Canada, Brazil and Denmark, monitored 112 people with asthma aged 18 to 65 over the course of one year. (bbc.co.uk)
  • As this is an innovative technique we would welcome further research into the long-term effects and benefits for people with asthma. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Most people living with asthma believe they have their asthma under control, but studies have found that fewer than half of them actually do 3 . (philips.com)
  • Up to one in five people have asthma. (ucalgary.ca)
  • Is Vaping OK for People With Asthma? (kidshealth.org)
  • Some people with asthma might think that e-cigarettes ("vaping") are a safe alternative to smoking. (kidshealth.org)
  • At the same time, experiencing asthma attacks is something many people experience frequently. (oceanup.com)
  • People having an asthma attack can find it very difficult to breath. (doctorshealthpress.com)
  • Are there certain groups of people who are at higher risk for asthma? (healthywomen.org)
  • People with asthma can be more sensitive than other people to triggers, such as substances inhaled from the environment, odors, temperature changes and physical activity. (healthywomen.org)
  • But many people develop the condition in adulthood, after age 20-known as adult onset asthma. (healthywomen.org)
  • While some people have one or two asthma triggers, Jeff had many. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Inflammation of the mucous membrane that gets inflamed and enlarged and also adds to the constriction in the airways. (yogawiz.com)
  • A severe bout of asthma (exacerbation) can be life-threatening. (tgh.org)
  • Chest radiographic imaging is an important tool in the examination of patients with an exacerbation of asthma , but patients should not be left waiting in the treatment room for a radiograph before treatment. (medscape.com)
  • Heavy thunderstorms have been shown to increase the risk of asthma attacks. (bsaci.org)
  • Events early in life seem to be related to a person developing asthma later, such as premature birth, low birth weight, exposure to cigarette smoke, and getting sick with some types of viral infections. (kidshealth.org)
  • An alternative (or additional) hypothetical explanation of a rise in susceptibility to asthma is that the change from Th2 to Th1 phenotype now occurs less frequently since, in wealthier societies, children no longer suffer the infections that used to promote this change. (bmj.com)
  • Formoterol, a bronchodilator, is used to keep the airways open to make breathing easier. (bigmountaindrugs.com)
  • Episodes of asthma in children during and after exercise can be prevented if children use a bronchodilator before activity. (ihealthdirectory.com)
  • Now, he takes a combination of an inhaled steroid and an inhaled bronchodilator, which helps relax tightened air passageways during an attack. (medlineplus.gov)
  • For example, if pet dander or mold in your home trigger your child's asthma symptoms, you can make your home asthma-safe by changing the linens often, vacuuming regularly, and keeping the family pet out of your child's bedroom. (kidshealth.org)
  • Our kid-friendly breathing treatment devices and child-sized masks are designed to make managing your child's asthma easier for them and you. (philips.com)