Asthma
In the United States, one out of every 12 people has asthma. Asthma is a lung disease that causes swollen airways which makes breathing difficult. Symptoms of asthma include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and/or shortness of breath. A healthy lifestyle can reduce or control the symptoms of asthma.
Resources
Additional Resources:
Asthma Medicines - Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Videos
There are many types of inhalers and patients with asthma or COPD might have problems with their condition just from not using their inhaler properly. Pulmon...
Pulmonologist Demonstrates Different Types of Inhalers
Do you know if you have asthma, COPD, or both? How much medication do you need to take for treatment on one or the other? Learn from pulmonologist Dr. Fred H...
Pulmonologist Answers Questions About Asthma/COPD Treatments
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Asthma Health Talk by Schuman Tam, M.D.
Asthma is a lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. Allergy and Immunology specialist Dr. Schuman Tam explains the symptoms and risk factors of asth...
Factors & Symptoms of Asthma
In this clip, Dr. Schuman Tam explains the different methods of measuring asthma, how allergy triggers are identified, and medications that manage asthma for...
Medication, Measuring Asthma, & Allergy Tests
Depending on the kind of medication, there are different types of inhalers to suit the needs of people with asthma. Dr. Schuman Tam explains the types of inh...
Types of Asthma Inhalers
Eating a well-balanced diet with the right types of foods and nutrients can improve lung health and reduce asthma symptoms. Learn about the types of food to ...
Healthy Diet, Healthy Lungs