Coughing, most often, is the onset symptom of bronchitis. Being knowledgeable on matters regarding coughing can be most helpful in combating bronchitis especially chronic bronchitis. A cough is an abrupt, frequently recurring contraction of the “thoracic cavity,” which results in…
Month: December 2012
Asthma Questions: Adult Asthma
Question: I have always thought of asthma as the kind of illness that is identified in childhood. I’m 34, and I was recently diagnosed with asthma. Is it possible to suddenly start suffering from asthma so late in life? Answer:…
Asthma Questions: Confirming Diagnosis
Question: I have read up on asthma symptoms and I am concerned that I suffer from the condition. How do I go about obtaining a diagnosis? Answer: First and foremost, consult your doctor. If you are experiencing any breathing difficulties…
Bronchitis Talk
When It Hits Your Child Bronchitis is an illness which scares most parents since it is after all an inflammation of the bronchi in a person’s lungs. However, most physicians would advise parents or caregivers to calm down since according…
Asthma Sufferers: What You Should Avoid
Although asthma is largely controllable with medication, there are certain stimulants that can bring on an attack even if medication has been used. Learning to identify these stimuli and – wherever possible – avoid them is an important part of…
Facts about Bronchitis and Asthma
When a medical specialist used the word “chronic” he is directly referring to a long-term and persistent suffering of a person from certain disease. One of which is chronic bronchitis. Chronic bronchitis is the irritation or swelling of lung’s airways.…
Asthma Questions: The Hygiene Hypothesis
Question: I’ve heard something called the “hygiene hypothesis” being referenced when discussing asthma. What is this? Answer: The “hygiene hypothesis” is a school of thought presented by certain medical studies, discovered during investigations in to why asthma is seemingly on…
Asthma 101: The Peak Flow Meter
As asthma is a chronic condition, it is important for sufferers’ to continually monitor the severity of their condition. As people age, their needs in terms of the medication they require to control their asthma may change – so continual…
Pregnancy Watch
What You Need to Know About Bronchitis “A new life…” pregnancy is a momentous moment for a couple. It denotes the fruit of a man and woman’s love for each other. Most significantly, it signifies that another individual will…
The Causes of Asthma
The exact causes of asthma are unknown; there is no direct chain of events that effects every single sufferer. There is some evidence that asthma is a genetic condition, as people inherit the tendency towards inflamed airways – the primary…
