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131. Asthma in Teens and Adults - Cause
     

     The cause of asthma is not known. Health experts believe that inherited, environmental, and immune system factors combine to cause inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to the lungs. This can lead to asthma and asthma attacks. Asthma may run in families (be inherited). If this is the case in your family, you may be more likely than other people to develop long - lasting (chronic) ..

132. Topic Overview
     

     An asthma diary helps you keep track of how well you are managing your asthma. You record your peak expiratory flow (PEF),your symptoms and what triggers them,and the quick-relief medicine you use to relieve the symptoms. Measure your PEF often,every morning and evening if possible,and record it in your diary. If you have symptoms or an asthma attack,record the trigger (if possible),...

133. Asthma Treatment Goals - Topic Overview
     

     The American Academy of Allergy,Asthma,and Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy,Asthma,and Immunology (ACAAI) have developed guidelines for getting asthma under control. They list the goals of asthma treatment as: 1 Preventing long-term (chronic) symptoms that interfere with daily living,such as coughing or shortness of breath during the night or after exercise. ...

134. Occupational Asthma - Topic Overview
     

     Occupational asthma develops when a person is exposed to a particular inhaled substance in the workplace. The term refers to new cases of asthma. But workplace exposure to substances that cause airway irritation or inflammation can make asthma worse in people who already have the condition. About 10% of adult asthma is classified as occupational asthma. 1 Occupational asthma is the most ...

135. Medical History for Asthma - Topic Overview
     

     Asthma usually is diagnosed based on the history of symptoms,a physical exam,lung function tests,and laboratory tests. The medical history is especially important if you or your child does not have symptoms at the time of the visit. Your doctor will probably ask whether you or your child: Has sudden severe episodes or recurrent episodes of coughing,wheezing,or shortness of breath,and how ...

136. Theophylline for Long-Term Control of Asthma
     

     Drug details for Theophylline for long-term control of asthma.

137. Topic Overview
     

     When you use inhaled asthma medicine,you usually use a device that delivers the medicine directly to your lungs. Different types of delivery systems are available,and one type may be more suitable for certain people,age groups,or medicine than another. The following table describes how asthma medicines may be delivered. Types of asthma medicines Delivery system and medicines Age group What ...

138. Asthma During Pregnancy - Topic Overview
     

     Asthma is a fairly common health problem for pregnant women, including some women who have never had it before. During pregnancy, asthma not only affects you, but it can also cut back on the oxygen your fetus gets from you. However, this does not mean that having asthma will make your pregnancy more difficult or dangerous to you or your fetus. Pregnant women with asthma that is properly ...

139. Topic Overview
     

     Vocal cord dysfunction is the uncontrolled closing of the vocal cords when you breathe in. The symptoms can seem to be the same as those of asthma and may occur alone or along with asthma. If you have asthma and vocal cord dysfunction,it may be difficult for you to tell the difference between symptoms of the two conditions. Sometimes vocal cord dysfunction happens quickly and may require a ...

140. Leukotriene Pathway Modifiers for Long-Term Control of Asthma
     

     Drug details for Leukotriene pathway modifiers for long-term control of asthma.

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