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Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, which causes attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. See also: Pediatric asthma |
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Symptoms
Cough with or without sputum (phlegm) production; Shortness of breath that gets worse with exercise or activity; Pull...
Causes
Asthma is caused by inflammation in the airways. When an asthma attack occurs, the muscles surrounding the airways be...
Tests
Allergy testing may be helpful in identifying allergens in patients with persistent asthma. Common allergens include ...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to avoid the substances that trigger your symptoms and to control airway inflammation. You a...
Drugs
The chief methylxanthine drug is theophylline. It may exert some anti-inflammatory effect and is especially helpful i...
Alternative Therapies
The stress caused by illness can often be helped by joining a support group, where members share common experiences a...
Complications
The complications of asthma can be severe. Some include: Death; Decreased ability to exercise and take part in other ...
Prevention
Asthma symptoms can be substantially reduced by avoiding known triggers and substances that irritate the airways. Bed...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if asthma symptoms develop. Call your health care provider or ...
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