Smoking and Asthma
People with asthma have very sensitive airways. Breathing in cigarette smoke is especially difficult for them. The smoke is a powerful trigger, and can often bring on an asthma attack. If you're a smoker with asthma, you may find that your symptoms are difficult to control.
Smoking and Asthma
Cigarette smoke irritates the airways leading to the lungs. For people who suffer from asthma, smoking is the worst thing they can do. Linda Ford, MD, answers commonly asked questions about asthma and smoking in this article from the AAAAI.
Cigarette smoke irritates the airways leading to the lungs. For people who suffer from asthma, smoking is the worst thing they can do. Linda Ford, MD, answers commonly asked questions about asthma and smoking in this article from the AAAAI.
Asthma in Adults
In-depth report on adult asthma by A.D.A.M.
In-depth report on adult asthma by A.D.A.M.
The 5 Most Common Symptoms of Asthma
From About.com Guide to Lung Diseases, Stacey Lloyd: "What are the most common symptoms of asthma? Learn about the 5 symptoms of asthma and what you should do if you are experiencing any of them."
From About.com Guide to Lung Diseases, Stacey Lloyd: "What are the most common symptoms of asthma? Learn about the 5 symptoms of asthma and what you should do if you are experiencing any of them."
What is an Asthma Attack?
From About.com Guide to Lung Diseases, Stacey Lloyd: "Asthmatics are all too familiar with asthma attacks. They can be mild, moderate, severe and sometimes deadly. Controlling asthma attacks are an important part of an asthmatic's life. Find out about asthma attacks and why they occur."
From About.com Guide to Lung Diseases, Stacey Lloyd: "Asthmatics are all too familiar with asthma attacks. They can be mild, moderate, severe and sometimes deadly. Controlling asthma attacks are an important part of an asthmatic's life. Find out about asthma attacks and why they occur."
Asthma and Older Adults
From About.com Guide to Senior Health, Marian Eure: "Many older adults have asthma. Some people develop it late in life. For others, it may be a continuing problem from younger years. Asthma in older adults presents some special concerns."
From About.com Guide to Senior Health, Marian Eure: "Many older adults have asthma. Some people develop it late in life. For others, it may be a continuing problem from younger years. Asthma in older adults presents some special concerns."
How Severe is Your Asthma?
From About.com Guide to Lung Diseases, Stacey Lloyd: "Each asthmatic suffers from asthma in a different way. Signs, symptoms, triggers, and severity levels all differ among asthmatics. Understanding your condition and how to live with it, is half the battle."
From About.com Guide to Lung Diseases, Stacey Lloyd: "Each asthmatic suffers from asthma in a different way. Signs, symptoms, triggers, and severity levels all differ among asthmatics. Understanding your condition and how to live with it, is half the battle."
Asthma in Children and Adolescents
In-depth report on asthma in children from A.D.A.M.
In-depth report on asthma in children from A.D.A.M.
The Advair Diskus
From About.com Guide to Pediatrics, Vincent Iannelli: "Learn about the Advair Diskus, a maintenance or preventative treatment for children and adults with asthma and COPD."
From About.com Guide to Pediatrics, Vincent Iannelli: "Learn about the Advair Diskus, a maintenance or preventative treatment for children and adults with asthma and COPD."