Asthma isn’t just a “cold-weather” or “allergy-season” issue. Instead, it’s a daily challenge that often flares up suddenly and unpredictably. That being said, how much does the weather actually impact asthma? The answer is more than you might think. Understanding the connection between weather and asthma is a crucial part of managing symptoms effectively, and… Read more »
Nearly 28 million people in the United States have asthma. It’s common. Are you one of those people or do you know someone who struggles with asthma? The condition involves inflamed airways that makes it hard to breathe. Specifically, airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. Asthmatics may experience coughing, wheezing and shortness… Read more »
When you think about asthma, you probably also think of an inhaler—a device an asthmatic person uses to help them breathe better. How Asthma Negatively Affects the Body With asthma, a person may have a hard time breathing such that they cough or wheeze. People with asthma may feel a tightness in their chest and… Read more »
When you were a kid, you probably knew of another kid in your class, on the sports field or on the playground who used an inhaler because he or she had something called “asthma.” Though it can’t be cured, asthma can be controlled, and those with it often use an inhaler to help with their… Read more »
