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Asthma (also called bronchial asthma) is a chronic lung disease that affects more than 24 million people in the United States. Asthma symptoms include coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, and tightness in the chest. Asthma affects people of all ages but often starts during childhood. Asthma in children (pediatric asthma) affects approximately 7 million American kids.
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Understanding an Asthma Attack
Learn exactly what happens in the body when an asthma attack occurs—from the mucus that builds up in the lungs to the dangerous swelling and constriction of the airways.
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Types of Asthma Inhalers
Asthma inhalers are designed to deliver medication in mist form. There are several types of asthma inhalers. The most common is the metered-does inhaler.
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What is a Nebulizer Machine?
Nebulizer machines help treat asthma and respiratory problems by converting liquid medicine into a fine mist that is easily inhaled.
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Bronchial Asthma
Bronchial asthma is most often referred to simply as "asthma." Both refer to the chronic lung disorder with symptoms triggered by constricted and inflamed airways.
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What is a Bronchodilator?
Bronchodilators are commonly used to treat asthma. They dilate the bronchi and bronchioles in order to ease inflammation and other asthma symptoms.
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Is There an Asthma Cure?
Although no true cure for asthma exists, proper diets, medications and lifestyle changes can help people manage asthma symptoms.
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Asthma Cough
Coughing is one symptom of asthma. Left untreated, an asthma cough can be one of the most persistent factors of the condition.
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Albuterol Facts
Albuterol is a common short-acting medication prescribed to treat acute symptoms of bronchospasms for patients with asthma.
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How to Use a Peak Flow Meter
A peak flow meter is a simple, handheld device that measures lung performance while breathing. It can help determine the effectiveness of asthma treatments and medications.
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Epinephrine, Primatene Mist, and Asthma
Epinephrine inhalers are used during asthma attacks to open bronchial passages and help air enter the lungs. In 2012, they will no longer be made or sold. Learn more.
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Levalbuterol Xopenex
Levalbuterol (Xopenex) is a short-acting bronchodilator used to treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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