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Asthma is a chronic disease involving the airways (tubes) that carry air in and out of the lungs. These airways are inflamed in people with asthma. The inflammation makes the airways very sensitive, and the tubes often react to allergens or irritations. There is no cure for asthma. But with the proper diagnosis, medication and an asthma management plan, symptoms can be controlled. Asthma symptoms may include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and trouble breathing-especially early in the morning or at night. In a severe asthma attack, the airways close so much that other vital organs in the body do not get enough oxygen. Asthma is treated with two kinds of medicines. Long-term controller medications are typically taken daily to prevent symptoms. Quick-relief medicines stop asthma symptoms when they occur.
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Immunology
New research has suggested that inflammation in the gut can reach far beyond the digestive system to affect other areas,
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 10, 2022
Cell & Molecular Biology
PFAS Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS, such as perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) are often referred to as
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 25, 2022
Immunology
Salk Institute researchers studying alopecia have learned more about the link between immunity and hair growth.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 21, 2022
Clinical & Molecular DX
Over 50 years ago, researchers began gathering data for the Tasmanian Longitudinal Health Study (TAHS). The TAHS, which
...
Written By:
Zoe Michaud
JUN 16, 2022
Clinical & Molecular DX
Asthma is a chronic lung condition characterized by inflammation and narrowness in the airways that carry air in and out
...
Written By:
Zoe Michaud
JUN 10, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
It's estimated that over 262 million people around the world have asthma, a chronic condition
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 27, 2022
Clinical & Molecular DX
Asthma is a disease characterized by difficulty breathing, and an asthma attack can bring on bouts of coughing and wheez
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
APR 17, 2022
Immunology
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder in which the airways narrow, which impairs breathing and causes coughing or ti
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
APR 14, 2022
Cardiology
Sleep is increasingly recognized as a key to maintaining heart health.
Written By:
Savannah Logan
MAR 22, 2022
Drug Discovery & Development
Inhaling drugs is an ancient practice, with some researchers arguing the practice dates back as far as 3,000 BCE. W
...
Written By:
J. Bryce Ortiz
JAN 18, 2022
Drug Discovery & Development
Asthma is a chronic condition that is characterized by difficulty breathing, coughing, and wheezing which is caused, in
...
Written By:
J. Bryce Ortiz
DEC 29, 2021
Plants & Animals
Dog allergies are becoming increasingly common; some estimates suggest that 10-20% of the world’s population has s
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
DEC 28, 2021
Clinical & Molecular DX
Scientists have come forward with data to explain a puzzling clinical phenomenon—people with asthma have a reduced
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
DEC 01, 2021
Plants & Animals
Along with milk and peanut allergies, egg allergies are among the most common food allergies in the world. It’s es
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
NOV 16, 2021
Earth & The Environment
A chemical plant in Port Arthur, Texas is producing ten times as much sulfur dioxide as its neighbors combined, and more
...
Written By:
Samantha Lott
NOV 04, 2021
Immunology
One causes red, scaly patches on the skin, and the other triggers breathing difficulties, but there are some common thre
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
OCT 28, 2021
Clinical & Molecular DX
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...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
OCT 15, 2021
Health & Medicine
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 14, 2021
Genetics & Genomics
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are thought to be incredibly common; research has suggested that almost everyone is ev
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 12, 2021
Health & Medicine
New research published in Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology found an increased risk of autoimmune disease develo
...
Written By:
Alexandria Bass
OCT 09, 2021
Health & Medicine
Content warning: this article talks in-depth about suicide and self-harm. September was Suicide Prevention Month, but ju
...
Written By:
Hannah Daniel
SEP 27, 2021
Cancer
Inflammation occurs when the immune response, including immune cells and mediators they produce, protect you from danger
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
SEP 16, 2021
Microbiology
Gut microbes are crucial to our health. They aid in the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. But they can also
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
SEP 10, 2021
Earth & The Environment
Wildfires are becoming a common occurrence in the Western US, and wildfires are expected to increase in severity and num
...
Written By:
Samantha Lott