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- Asthma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Exercise-induced asthma, which may be worse when the air is cold and dry Occupational asthma, triggered by workplace irritants such as chemical fumes, gases or dust Allergy-induced asthma, triggered by airborne substances, such as pollen, mold spores, cockroach waste, or particles of skin and dried saliva shed by pets (pet dander)
- What Is Asthma? - NHLBI, NIH
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects 1 in 13 Americans Asthma is a chronic (long-term) condition that affects the airways in the lungs The airways are tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs If you have asthma, your airways can become inflamed and narrowed at times
- Asthma - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
If your asthma is worsened by cold or dry air, wearing a face mask can help Stay healthy Taking care of yourself can help keep your symptoms under control, including: Get regular exercise Having asthma doesn't mean you have to be less active Treatment can prevent asthma attacks and control symptoms during activity
- Asthma - Causes and Triggers | NHLBI, NIH
However, asthma can also occur when the body’s natural defenses against germs and sickness react strongly to a new substance in the lungs Asthma usually starts during childhood when the body’s defense system is still taking shape However some people don’t show signs of asthma until adulthood — this is known as adult- onset asthma
- Managing Asthma - NHLBI, NIH
Know your asthma Educate yourself so you can understand the purpose of your medicines and how to prevent symptoms Learn how to recognize asthma attacks early and when to seek medical attention Monitor your air flow As part of your asthma action plan, your provider may show you how to track your asthma using a peak flow meter Keep a record
- What is Asthma? - NHLBI, NIH
Asthma doesn’t go away and it can’t be cured Once you develop asthma, you’re likely to have it for a lifetime Even when you have no symptoms—even when you’re feeling just fine—the asthma is still there and can flare up at any time • Asthma can be managed Like diabetes and high blood pressure, asthma takes ongoing monitoring and
- ¿Qué es el asma? (What is Asthma?) Fact Sheet - NHLBI, NIH
(Asthma is a serious lung disease that can be controlled with proper treatment This 2-page fact sheet provides basic facts about what asthma is and how asthma affects your airways Print Length:
- Asma - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic
El asma no tiene cura, pero sus síntomas pueden controlarse Dado que el asma suele cambiar con el tiempo, es importante que colabores con el médico para hacer un seguimiento de los signos y los síntomas y ajustar el tratamiento según sea necesario
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