by Editor | Dec 15, 2012 | Asthma
Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the world. Here’s some facts and figures about the oft-suffered-from respiratory illness: – Between 7 and 10% of all people in the United States (both adults and children) suffer from asthma. The...
by Editor | Dec 14, 2012 | Bronchitis
Knowing About the Different Signs and Symptoms of Bronchitis Every year, you may suffer from a disease that can render you sick and disabled. Diseases that you cross paths with can immobilize you and can stop you from going to work to earn money, or will not allow you...
by Editor | Dec 13, 2012 | Asthma
Question: I know that inhalers come in two different specifications: “reliever” inhalers, for when an attack hits, and “prevention” inhalers for general use. However, I am worried that in the panic of an attack I will forget which is which. How...
by Editor | Dec 12, 2012 | Bronchitis
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...
by Editor | Dec 11, 2012 | 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 is predominantly identified...
by Editor | Dec 9, 2012 | Asthma
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 at all, it is important to get...
by Editor | Dec 8, 2012 | Bronchitis
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 to medical findings...
by Editor | Dec 7, 2012 | Asthma
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 learning to...
by Editor | Dec 6, 2012 | Bronchitis
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...
by Editor | Dec 5, 2012 | Asthma
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...
