Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a functional respiratory tract disorder resulting from paradoxical adduction of the vocal cords, complicates the diagnosis and management of common respiratory tract problems, including asthma. The recognition of VCD in a patient with atypical or difficult-to-control asthma is critical in minimizing symptoms and potential side-effects associated with treatment of severe asthma. The symptoms of VCD are not unique to the disorder and include cough, wheeze, stridor, dyspnea, hoarseness, and choking. (more…)
With the help of well-trained and experienced pulmonary function technicians, children as young as 4 to 5 years of age should b ...
Asthma is a frightening condition. I have lived with asthma symptoms for 17 years and the thought of an allergy induced asthma atta ...
In 2004, there were 2.4 million children aged 5 to 14 years, or 5.9% of this population group, with a self-reported asthma atta ...
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Exercise-induced asthma is a feeling of shortness of breath, with the presence of cough, wheezing, and chest tightness after physical exercise.
Normally the bronchial tree and bronchial vessels responds to exercise with increasing radius of the interior of the bronchi (bronchodilation), (more…)
A history of cough, dyspnea, wheezing, chest tightness or performance problems during exercise suggests the person may have Exercis ...
We live and train at altitude. I say I'm too tall to have shortness of breath, but at times I do. After a couple of years here ...
Up to 85% of asthmatics patients have symptoms of wheezing during or after exercise. Moreover, many patients diagnosed with all ...
It is widely knowt that pollen, pollution, smoke can trigger an asthma attack. But one interesting thing is exercise can also trigg ...
This article focuses on symptoms of exercise induced asthma. Exercise can be a trigger factor when asthma is not well control ...
We live and train at altitude. I say I’m too tall to have shortness of breath, but at times I do. After a couple of years here in Reno, Carmel hasn’t completely adjusted to the almost mile high elevation. And it was worse for me when I was younger, lived at sea level but ran harder and longer.
In college, after cross country or half mile training, I’d cough much of the night. (more…)
A history of cough, dyspnea, wheezing, chest tightness or performance problems during exercise suggests the person may have Exercis ...
Exercise-induced asthma is a feeling of shortness of breath, with the presence of cough, wheezing, and chest tightness after physic ...
This article focuses on symptoms of exercise induced asthma. Exercise can be a trigger factor when asthma is not well control ...
It is widely knowt that pollen, pollution, smoke can trigger an asthma attack. But one interesting thing is exercise can also trigg ...
Asthma treatment has one main goal to maintain a normal and healthy lifestyle, including exercise and other physical activities. Pe ...
Asthma is a big problem worldwide today. Many people who suffer from asthma do not even realize they have it until it gets out of control. They might go to the doctor with some respiratory problems and receive temporary asthma relief just to have it come back again because they were not properly diagnosed. Understanding the symptoms of asthma is vital so that you can get proper treatment for it. (more…)
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Asthma is a frightening condition. I have lived with asthma symptoms for 17 years and the thought of an allergy induced asthma attack is ever present each day. Always being sensitive to the beginning signs of an asthma attack are important so that one can avoid a trip too the emergency room of the local hospital or medical center.
These are the signs to be aware of, yet not always signaling the start of an asthma attack:
Shortness in breathing
Sighing (more…)
It is important that you understand what asthma medicine to flare up so that you can treat your asthma. Knowing how to control ...
Most attacks of asthma, though frightening and uncomfortable, are usually mild and subside within a few minutes with simple treatme ...
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Asthma can be worsen if it is not treated properly. If you are one of the person who are having such illness, you already knew ...