Occupational asthma, a form of asthma, is a lung disease in which the airways overreact to dusts, vapors, gases, or fumes that exist in the workplace. In short, it means that symptoms are caused or aggravated by the workplace environment...more
Pregnancy and Asthma
If you are a woman with asthma who is pregnant, you may be worried about how it will affect your baby. You must be scared that the medications you may be taking to control your asthma will affect him...more
Types of asthma
Asthma is often put into categories or groups based on the "triggers" that cause the asthma symptoms or attacks. These categories or types of asthma
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Using a Peak Flow Meter
A peak flow meter is a device that measures how quickly you can push air out of your lungs. Monitoring your breathing with a peak flow meter can help you and your healthcare professional assess how open your airways are...more
