An asthma attack that is severe can cause chest tightness, coughing, difficulty breathing, and wheezing. Moderate asthma attacks can be controlled with medication for bronchial problems or an inhaler. To prevent severe symptoms, or warning signs that indicate a bronchial attack, you should seek immediate medical attention. Hay fever is when the muscles that line the airways…
We examine claims that salt treatment (also known as “halotherapy”) can worsen your asthma bronchial symptoms. This blog is a collection of alternative and complementary medicine (CAM), geared toward asthma and allergy. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America wants to help you choose among the many options that are “probable safely” or “probably dangerous…
Asthma, a condition that affects the respiratory system, usually begins in childhood. Asthma can lead to breathing difficulties, wheezing, and tightening of the chest. It can sound like whistling (wheezing) when you breathe in. Side effects are more likely when medication isn’t taken as prescribed. Long-term uncontrolled asthma can lead to serious health problems such…
