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How asthma is treated

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Key Takeaways Asthma action plans help maintain good asthma control by outlining ...
Occupational asthma is asthma that's caused or worsened by breathing in chemical fumes, gases, dust, or other substances on the job. Like other types of asthma, occupational asthma can cause chest ...
What is Adult-Onset Asthma? When a doctor makes a diagnosis of asthma in people older than age 20, it is known as adult-onset asthma. Adults tend to have a lower forced expiratory volume (the volume ...
What Is an Asthma Attack? An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms caused by the tightening of muscles around your airways. This tightening is called a bronchospasm. During the asthma ...
Credit: Getty Images The GINA 2024 asthma update includes new guidance on medications, monitoring, treatment goals, remission, cough variant asthma, children, and more. The Global Initiative for ...
Occupational asthma is asthma that’s caused or worsened by breathing in a workplace substance, such as chemical fumes, gases or dust. Like other types of asthma, occupational asthma can cause symptoms ...
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Does asthma cause congestion?

Medically reviewed by Farah Khan, MD Key Takeaways Asthma can cause chest congestion due to mucus buildup in the lungs.
If you have asthma, your home’s humidity level can affect your health. Too little humidity and your nose and throat can become dry and irritated, making colds worse and asthma harder to control. Too ...
If you have breathing problems caused by certain lung conditions, your doctor may prescribe Spiriva for you. Spiriva is a prescription drug that comes in two forms. The form your doctor prescribes ...
Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Cam Heyward has seen plenty of change over the course of his long NFL career — but strong ...