NWHRC Health Center - Asthma back issues from Thursday, September 4:
Asthma; Overview.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Asthma is a lung condition that makes the primary airways-known as the bronchi-in the lungs swollen and inflamed all of the time. People who have asthma are more sensitive than other people to things inhaled from the environment, known as triggers. These triggers make the muscles in an ...
Asthma; Diagnosis.
Sep 04, 2008 ... 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 from time to time. Asthma symptoms are sometimes mistaken for an infection. Moderate and mild asthma attacks are ...
Asthma; Treatment.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Asthma requires continuous medical care. Asthma treatment today is focused on opening airways by reducing inflammation and swelling of the bronchial tubes--the lung structures affected by asthma. Once inflammation and swelling are reduced, the lungs may become less sensitive to ...
Asthma; Prevention.
Sep 04, 2008 ... There is no way to prevent asthma from developing. You can learn to identify your asthma or allergy triggers and possibly avoid them. Developing an asthma management plan with your health care team can help you determine which medication works best for you and what other strategies you can ...
Asthma; Facts to Know.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Asthma is a chronic lung condition caused by heightened sensitivity to various things in the environment, such as pollen, dust and smoke. Exposure to these "triggers" causes the air passages to become swollen and inflamed, causing the hallmark symptoms of an asthma "attack": increased ...
Asthma; Questions to Ask.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Review the following 'Questions To Ask' about asthma so you're prepared to discuss this important health issue with your health care professional. Do you specialize in treating patients with asthma? Do I need to see a specialist--such as an allergist or pulmonologist--to get my ...
Asthma; Key Q&A.
Sep 04, 2008 ... What is asthma? Asthma is a lung condition that makes the primary airways--known as the bronchi--in the lungs swollen and inflamed. People who have asthma are more sensitive than other people to things in the environment, known as triggers. These triggers make the muscles in an ...
Asthma; Lifestyle Tips.
Sep 04, 2008 ... Stamp out secondhand smoke. Cigarette smoke triggers asthma attacks and makes them worse. It puts children at risk for asthma and damages their lungs for a lifetime. Don't smoke, and don't allow others to smoke in your home. Talk to family and friends before they visit. Offer ...