Easy Tips for Avoiding Asthma Triggers This Fall Fall brings just as many allergens into the air as Spring does. As an asthma sufferer, it’s important to take precautions to keep yourself safe and avoid as many asthma-inducing allergy triggers as possible. Read through our list of tips to help you stay healthy this coming […]
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Over 235 million people worldwide have asthma, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). That number includes 25 million Americans, making it one of our country’s most common chronic diseases. Here, we offer some facts and figures to help you better understand this chronic condition.
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COVID-19 is still spreading, which makes every cough and sniffle suspect. It’s important to remember that even with the new coronavirus spreading COVID-19, it’s still cold and flu season and other respiratory ailments are still in play. So how can you tell if you have a cold, the flu, allergies, asthma, or COVID-19? Let’s look at the symptoms of each condition separately to help you understand the differences.
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Having a plan in place will allow you to live confidently, knowing your asthma is under control. When you call an experienced asthma doctor, you can be confident that your doctor will find the solutions you need to manage your asthma. At Allergy & Asthma Specialists, both fast acting and long-term treatments are available while providing safe, effective medical care focused on controlling asthma in a comfortable environment. Call 610-825-5800 or visit the website for an appointment, or to learn more about our available services.
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In the United States, asthma affects an estimated 26 million people — many of whom aren’t aware that they have it. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that’s complex, ever-changing, and unpredictable. Asthma symptoms can be triggered by seasons, indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, allergen exposure, and air quality.
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If a person experiences any common asthma symptoms—such as shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, or wheezing—they should obtain a professional asthma screening as soon as possible. It’s important to understand that not all types of asthma are the same. Cough-variant asthma is a form of asthma that is characterized primarily by chronic coughing and is not relieved with typical over-the-counter cough medicine. Here are some facts you should know about this type of asthma.
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