Asthma Sentence Examples

He was afflicted with asthma, and his retirement was relieved only by the society of a few chosen friends.

He suffered much from asthma, a complaint which was aggravated by the London smoke.

His asthma tormented him day and night, and dropsical symptoms made their appearance.

In treating an actual and present attack of asthma, it is advisable to give the standardized tincture of belladonna - unless expense is no consideration, in which case atropine may itself be used - in doses of twenty minims every quarter of an hour as long as no evil effects appear.

The conditions in which bromides are most frequently used are insomnia, epilepsy, whooping-cough, delirium tremens, asthma, migraine, laryngismus stridulus, the symptoms often attendant upon the climacteric in women, hysteria, neuralgia, certain nervous disorders of the heart, strychnine poisoning, nymphomania and spermatorrhoea.

The physiological action of stramonium resembles that of belladonna, except that stramonium relaxes to a greater extent the unstriped muscle of the bronchial tubes; for this reason it is used in asthma to relieve the bronchial spasm.

Amid many sufferings, however, and frequent attacks of sickness, he manfully pursued his course; nor was it till his frail body, torn by many and painful diseases - fever, asthma, stone, and gout, the fruits for the most part of his sedentary habits and unceasing activity - had, as it were, fallen to pieces around him, that his indomitable spirit relinquished the conflict.

Cubebs is frequently used in the form of cigarettes for asthma, chronic pharyngitis and hay-fever.

It was known as Nottingham House, but when bought from the second earl by William, who was desirous of avoiding residence in London as he suffered from asthma, it became known as Kensington Palace.

In dyspnoea due to emphysema, phthisis and asthma, strychnine is of service, given internally in doses of i to 3 minims of the liquor.

I had asthma, which made hard exertion difficult.

It is also useful in relieving the paroxysms of asthma.

One most valuable use it has, however, in the treatment of asthma.

Patients with asthma may require additional asthma medication during treatment.

The hay fever season is a common time for asthma to get worse.

Asthmatics and allergy sufferers are highly sensitive to dust, pollen and mold particles in the air, and can result in acute bronchitis, asthma attacks and susceptibility to respiratory infections.

That same year, his father - who had been separated from his mother - died from a massive asthma attack.

Major advances in understanding the treatment of asthma have resulted in patent applications for the use of interferon beta in the treatment of asthma.

For example, asthma sufferers can become breathless carrying heavy things or climbing stairs.

She has asthma and in 1955 had cholera which delayed growth.

As it is largely excreted by the lungs it may be found useful in bronchial asthma.

With potassium iodide, glycerin and water, it forms the preparation spirone, which has been used as a spray inhalation in paroxysmal sneezing and asthma.

A very few people who have taken asthma treatment tablets called ' leukotriene receptor antagonists ' have turned out to have Churg-Strauss syndrome.

The trial consisted of 28 patients older than 16 years with allergic asthma, mainly for house dust.

Only a small percentage of people with hay fever develop pollen asthma as well.

Weather many asthmatics identify specific weather conditions that they feel upset their asthma.

It has been documented that environmental factors such as air pollution can provoke or aggravate asthma symptoms in those who are already asthmatic.

She is a Respiratory Pediatrician with a special interest in asthma particularly pre-school wheeze, non-CF bronchiectasis and congenital lung abnormalities.

Among other things, they cause bronchitis, asthma, lung cancer and heart disease.

However, eosinophilic bronchitis differs from asthma in that there is no variable airflow obstruction or airway hyperresponsiveness in the former condition.

Seretide Evohaler should not be used to treat acute asthma symptoms for which a fast and short acting bronchodilator is required.

They may also precipitate bronchospasm or induce attacks of asthma in susceptible subjects.

In the UK, divers with allergic asthma are permitted to dive, although those with exercise or emotion induced bronchospasm are banned.

In the body it helps to clear respiratory congestion, including sinuses and relieving catarrh and asthma.

Two RCTs, however, clearly showed that chiropractic is not useful beyond a placebo effect for asthma 12,13.

Practice nurses also run specialist clinics within their GP practice, for example diabetes or asthma clinics.

Allergic rhinitis and asthma often coexist and improving the management of rhinitis may lead to a reduction in asthma symptoms.

Asthma diagnosis allowed use of recognized criteria or reversible airway constriction.

It is relatively contraindicated in asthma and renal failure and should be given in small increments in uncorrected hypovolaemia.

A child with mild asthma may have an irritating cough each night, but is often fine during the day.

Children of non-smoking parents are less likely to have chest infections and asthma, and are at a significantly reduced risk of cot death.

Regular coffee drinkers have about 1/3 less asthma symptoms than those of non-coffee drinkers according to a Harvard researcher who studied 20,000 people.

For example students indicating dyslexia or asthma will be ignored at this stage.

Genetic predisposition associated with other atopic diseases, Eg eczema or asthma.

People with successfully treated heart/lung diseases (Eg emphysema, asthma ).

In asthma, the bronchial epithelium is often damaged, with shedding of the columnar cells into the airway lumen.

Hay fever is another reaction of the immune system to proteins, sometimes fatal like asthma.

Carpets hide dust mites which contribute to asthma, plus the glue and underlay can release formaldehyde into the air.

Breast fed babies are less likely to suffer many serious illnesses including gastroenteritis, respiratory and ear infections, eczema and asthma as children.

Seasonal allergic asthma may be accompanied by summer hay fever, although it can also occur alone.

Children brought up in very hygienic homes are more likely to develop asthma.

Children do not thrive in GS, and are often hyperactive and allergic, inc. asthma and eczema.

Medical advice should be sought before using ibuprofen if your child has asthma, heart, kidney or liver problems.

Conditions included postoperative ileus, delayed onset muscle soreness, migraine, influenza, asthma, rheumatic conditions and osteoarthritis.

Asthma is characterized by chronic eosinophilic inflammation in the airways, which is thought to be regulated by the activity of T lymphocytes.

I visited my doctor who told me I might be suffering from asthma and prescribed an inhaler.

Many people with asthma use an inhaler each day to keep symptoms away.

If you are also using a bronchodilator inhaler, be sure to always carry the inhaler with you to use during asthma attacks.

These data suggest a novel use for type I interferons in the treatment or prevention of virus-induced asthma exacerbations.

Variants of a gene encoding the protein interleukin 12B may associated with severity of disease in children who have asthma.

The provisional data suggesting a link between bacterial load and the development of asthma since training as a dentist warrants further investigation.

Symptoms could include eye, nose and throat irritation, sneezing, coughing, hives or asthma attack.

These embrace respiratory conditions such as chronic bronchitis, small airways disease, asthma, chronic airflow limitation and emphysema.

Use a peak flow meter to monitor whether your asthma is getting worse.

Proprietary CAT-354 is a fully human anti-IL13 monoclonal antibody being developed by CAT, initially as a potential treatment for severe asthma.

It irritates the mucous membrane of the respiratory system, causing coughing, choking and impaired lung function and exacerbating asthma symptoms.

An editorial in the Lancet, linked to a review of asthma phenotypes, calls for the abolition of the term asthma.

The hypersensitivity diseases most clearly associated with indoor air are asthma, rhinitis, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

In patients with asthma or COPD a lesser degree of systemic exposure to inhaled fluticasone propionate has been observed.

In those days asthma was considered to be an entirely psychosomatic illness.

The studies included women with various diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and inflammatory bowel disease.

How many people with asthma also have allergic rhinitis?

A chronic asthma sufferer, he became a respected middle-distance runner.

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In the exhaust fumes of cars it reacted readily with oxygen to produce smog, increasing the risk of asthma.

Exposure to secondhand smoke at work is also the second most common trigger of asthma attacks.

The link between salt intake and asthma symptoms has been investigated in a number of studies.

Another patient was worried about a note about asthma screening, others about records of mental disorders and pregnancy terminations.

If you take theophylline for asthma, remind your doctor as he/she may want to monitor the level of theophylline in your blood.

Learn how to attack asthma, help a headache or just tickle your tonsils.

These fumes may cause occupational asthma and can also irritate the upper respiratory tract and eyes.

They identified 20 randomized, placebo-controlled double-blind trials of immunotherapy for asthma between 1966 to 1990; English language reports only were used.

Most people with asthma are allergic to certain things in the environment these are known as allergic triggers.

Cigarette smoke is the second most common asthma trigger in the workplace.

Some people with asthma react to the NSAIDs by getting more wheezy.

Children with asthma should not be excluded from exercise but may become wheezy.

Thus, for example, as generations succeed one another, nervous disorders appear in various guise; epilepsy, megrim, insanity, asthma, hysteria, neurasthenia, a motley array at first sight, seemed to reveal themselves as terms of a morbid series; not only so, but certain disorders of other systems also might be members of the series, such as certain diseases of the skin, and even peculiar susceptibilities or immunities in respect of infections from without.

For the neuralgia and anaemia following malaria, for rheumatoid arthritis, for chorea and also asthma and hay fever, it is constantly prescribed with excellent results.

Asthma by its very definition, means a reversible airway obstruction which is accompanied by allergic inflamation in 90% of the cases.

Children with allergic rhinitis and/or bronchial asthma treated with elimination diet.

People who suffer from asthma should tell their dentist when they register.

Non toxic, will not cause excema, asthma or allergies and removes toxic residues from chemical cleaners.

No stone is left unturned, from ' What triggers asthma?

Unfortunately, one of the most common triggers of asthma, is allergy to house dust mites.

This means salmeterol is used to prevent asthma attacks, wheezing, chest tightness or shortness of breath, rather than to relieve them.

Recurrent wheeze is often interpreted as asthma, but asthma is by no means the only cause of wheeze.

Wheezing in children is most often caused by colds rather than by asthma.

In this age group, young enough to make the diagnosis of COPD unlikely, the principal cause of wheeze with breathlessness is asthma.

Worsening of asthma, and maybe even the possibility of a severe asthma attack.

Particular caution is advised in severe asthma, as this effect may be potentiated by concomitant treatment with xanthine derivatives, steroids and diuretics.

My mother's asthma makes her wheeze.

Breastfeeding lowers incidences of infant diabetes, asthma and allergies.

Hi,My cat is 11 years old and has asthma.

I think the increase in your cat's asthma is probably due more to his advancing age than anything else.

The Florida climate may also not be the best for a cat with asthma.

The humidity seems to add to the congestion asthma sufferers experience, and all of that fabulous flora may actually trigger allergic reactions as well.

The clay can also contribute to allergies and asthma problems in both you and your cat.

It minimizes the collection of dust mites which can lead to sleep problems in the night, allergies and asthma.

Many chemicals used in products containing solvents linger around the house and can stimulate allergies and asthma.

Reducing the use of these products can help alleviate the symptoms of different allergies and is said to have a beneficial affect on asthma sufferers.

This cleaner environment does not exacerbate allergies, headaches or asthma.

Burning trash can cause asthma symptoms and even heart problems along with rashes, nausea, and headaches.

Cases of asthma will increase as will pollen and ragweed related allergies.

Air pollution is responsible for many health issues such as asthma as well as environmental issues such as acid rain and temperature fluctuations.

Dementia, Alzheimer, reproductive problems in men, asthma, bronchitis and headaches are all linked to the toxins found in a typical home.

This is important in the treatment of dermatitis and asthma.

Homeopathic remedies are usually very successful in treating pediatric conditions and illnesses, such as chronic infant/childhood eczema, infant colic and bronchial asthma.

Individuals with asthma have reported that fenugreek has aggravated their symptoms and some individuals may experience mild diarrhea or digestive complaints.

Karastan rugs are ideal for people with asthma or respiratory difficulties.

This gift basket idea may not be suitable for people with allergies or asthma.

The patch may interfere with the effectiveness of antidepressants or prescription medications asthma.

Stopping smoking now reduces your chances of getting throat cancer, lung cancer, emphysema, asthma, allergies, bronchitis, colon or stomach cancer and other serious health problems.

You're also advised to tell your doctor if you take blood thinners or if you have asthma or have diabetes.

Alba's spent much of her childhood suffering from various illnesses, including several bouts of pneumonia, asthma, appendicitis, tonsil cysts, and on two occasions, a collapsed lung.

In 2006, she was hospitalized for a wrist fracture, asthma, dehydration, and exhaustion.

Students who are a twin or triplet, have asthma, or are vegetarian can apply for specific awards, and scholarships are even available for surfing, bowling, or raising awareness of organ donations.

Children benefit from dog ownership as well; they have a lower rate of asthma and allergies if they grow up with a dog.

Bombarding your baby with chemicals may encourage the development of environmental sensitivities, asthma, allergies and other health problems.

The increased incidence of asthma has been linked to lack of ventilation and breathing "stale" air.

Asthma suffers, specifically those who suffer from attacks during the evening hours, may be more prone.

Asthma, colds, sinus infections, and other conditions that cause nasal or sinus congestion can all lead to snoring.

Medications are useful when nasal congestion, infections, or asthma cause or contribute to snoring.

Untreated allergies, asthma, nasal polyps, and sinus infections can all cause or worsen snoring.

Oral appliances may not be suitable for everyone, especially patients with other breathing problems such as asthma.

Food allergies are also known to play a secondary role in many chronic conditions, such as asthma, acne, ear infections, eczema, headaches, and hay fever.

In addition, allergy testing may be done on children with asthma, eczema, or skin rashes to determine if an allergy is causing the condition or making another condition worse.

Prior to inhalation testing, children with asthma who can tolerate it may be asked to stop asthma medications.

Inhalation tests may cause delayed asthma attacks, even if the antigen administered in the test initially produces no response.

Inhalation tests may provoke an asthma attack.

The use of inhaled steroids for the treatment of asthma has also been shown to cause oral candidiasis.

There is some speculation that children with a history of croup may be at a higher risk for developing asthma, but the evidence was not clear as of 2004.

There also is increased risk when there are other kinds of allergy-related diseases in the family, such as hay fever or asthma.

Children who are overweight have an increased risk for long-term conditions and diseases, including cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, asthma, sleep apnea, and certain cancers.

Allergy shots can reduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and allergic asthma.

Allergens that doctors most commonly use in immunotherapy treatments for allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and allergic asthma include extracts of inhalant allergens from tree, grass, and weed pollens; mold spores; and dust mites.

However, if these allergies are left untreated, infants and children may be more likely to develop chronic allergies, asthma, and respiratory infections later in life.

Allergy shots are also effective in treating allergic asthma.

Allergy shots can help relieve the allergic reactions that trigger asthma episodes and decrease the need for asthma medications.

The goal shared by both physicians and parents in treating childhood asthma and allergies is to minimize medication side effects while maximizing the chance for children to lead normal lives.

When the stomach contents moves into the esophagus, there is the possibility that this material will be aspirated into the windpipe, which can cause asthma, pneumonia, and possibly suffocation or sudden death.

Some children and adults have few episodes of heart-burn over their lifetimes, but they have frequent bouts of ear infection, sinusitis, bronchitis, and even asthma.

They include calcium channel blockers used to treat high blood pressure, theophyline used to treat asthma, and antihistamines.

They can also experience wheezing or other asthma symptoms.

This group includes asthma, epilepsy, and ulcerative colitis.

It is sometimes difficult in children for doctors to differentiate between stridor and wheezing caused by asthma.

Some chronic conditions, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis, are characterized in part by a cough.

Antiasthmatic drugs are medicines that treat or prevent asthma attacks.

These drugs are used mainly to relieve sudden asthma attacks or to prevent attacks that might come on after exercise.

Used regularly, these drugs help prevent asthma attacks.

Cromolyn also is taken regularly to prevent asthma attacks and may be used alone or with other asthma medicines.

The drug works by preventing certain cells in the body from releasing substances that cause allergic reactions or asthma symptoms.

The inhalation form of the drug, Intal, is used for asthma.

Cromolyn is a common but not invariable first choice for children who have asthma.

Parents whose children are using their antiasthmatic drugs correctly but feel their asthma is not under control should see consult their child's physicians.

When used to prevent asthma attacks, cromolyn must be taken as directed every day.

There are many drugs that are used in treatment of asthma.

Traditional Chinese medicine recommended the opium poppy, known to Chinese physicians as ying su ke, for the treatment of asthma, severe diarrhea, and dysentery as well as chronic pain and insomnia.

The utility of asthma medications, like bronchodilators, is as of 2004 still undecided.

Some children and adolescents may be susceptible to exercise-induced asthma.

Some of these symptoms resemble those of asthma.

Children who suffer repeated infections seem to be more likely to develop asthma in later life.

Aspirin, antidepressants, asthma medications, and cortisone medications also have this effect.

Obesity can cause a number of other conditions, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, joint pain, asthma, hypothyroidism, and gallstones.

Students with concerns or specific health problems, such as asthma or diabetes, should check with their family doctor before joining a team that requires physical activity, such as a sport or cheerleading.

Guaifenesin is not meant to be used for coughs associated with asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or smoking.

Symptoms of rhinitis or asthma may also occur, causing a runny nose, sneezing, wheezing, and abnormal high-pitched breathing sounds, further worsening the breathing problems.

Recent research demonstrates benefits for premature infants, children with asthma, diabetes, and certain skin disorders.

Children who have allergic rhinitis may be at increased risk for developing asthma.

Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is found in respiratory secretions and is directed toward invasion of the body by parasites and in allergic reactions such as hay fever, atopic dermatitis, and allergic asthma.

Pulmonary function tests help a doctor to diagnose respiratory diseases and disorders such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and emphysema, and mechanical injury by measuring the degree of lung impairment.

The tests may also trigger an asthma attack in individuals with asthma.

Bronchitis in children is often misdiagnosed as asthma.

A cough that does not go away may be a sign of another problem such as asthma or pneumonia.

For some children with acute bronchitis, doctors may prescribe medicines often used to treat asthma.

Many physicians may recommend yoga for patients with hypertension, asthma, stress-related disorders, and depression.

Children on long-term steroids for any reason, including asthma, should consult their physician about the timing of the vaccination.

However, many medications, including aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, and others), can trigger an asthma attack in children.

Asthma is a common chronic respiratory condition in children.

Aspirin and aspirin-like medications are common triggers for asthma attacks in as many as 30 percent of asthmatic children.

Emergency symptoms of a drug allergy include obstruction of the throat from swelling, severe asthma attack, and anaphylaxis.

An asthma attack that is triggered by aspirin or other medications can be relieved by quick-relief or rescue medications.

In rare cases drug allergies may cause severe asthma attacks, anaphylaxis, or death.

Children with asthma are also considered more likely to be affected by sinusitis.

People with a history of allergies, eczema, and seasonal asthma are more likely to have this disease.

A new class of asthma medications called leukotriene inhibitors has shown some mixed results in clinical trials for asthma patients and has been used experimentally in cases of EG but without conclusive results.

As a result, many individuals with VCD are treated with inhalers and steroids for asthma, which do not help control VCD and which have potentially harmful side effects.

The disorder often occurs in conjunction with asthma and is frequently a missed diagnosis.

Several small studies have found that about 40 percent of individuals who have VCD also have asthma and that about 10 to 15 percent of individuals whose asthma does not respond to aggressive treatment (refractory asthma) actually have VCD.

The symptoms of a VCD attack are varied, but most strongly imitate those of asthma.

Its similarity to asthma, along with the fact that some people with VCD actually also have asthma, complicates diagnosis.

Most people go through a series of other tests and often get other diagnoses, most commonly refractory (unresponsive) asthma, before they have a laryngoscopy and receive a definite diagnosis of VCD.

Long-term therapy begins by stopping any treatments for other diagnoses such as asthma, and treating any underlying conditions, such as brainstem compression or GERD, affecting the disorder.

Many medical professionals are only marginally familiar with VCD, because this problem is much less common than asthma.

Parents may want to suggest additional testing for VCD if their child is being treated for asthma without success.

These items always cause symptoms (difficulty swallowing and spitting up saliva, for instance) and may elude detection for some time while the child is being treated for asthma or recurring pneumonia.

Magnesium deficiency is associated with cardiac arrest, asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain, depression, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, and lung conditions.

Respiratory acidosis is caused by impaired breathing caused by conditions such as severe chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, or airway obstruction.

Certain medications used to treat asthma, allergies, and seizures can be a causal factor in the onset of sleep disturbances and nightmares.

Some research reveals that passive smokers, or those who unavoidably breathe in second-hand tobacco smoke, have an increased chance of many health problems such as lung cancer, asthma, and sudden infant death syndrome in babies.

These pediculicides should not be used on children under two; near broken skin, eyes, or mucous membranes; in the bathtub or shower; by those with allergies, asthma, epilepsy, or certain other medical conditions.

Asthma is a chronic (long-lasting) inflammatory disease of the airways.

In people susceptible to asthma, this inflammation causes the airways to narrow periodically.

The changes that take place in the lungs of people with asthma make the airways (the "breathing tubes," or bronchi and the smaller bronchioles) hyper-reactive to many different types of stimuli that do not affect healthy lungs.

In an asthma attack, the muscle tissues in the walls of the bronchi go into spasm, and the cells lining the airways swell and secrete mucus into the air spaces.

As a result, a person with asthma has to make a much greater effort to breathe.

Many patients with asthma are prone to react to such "foreign" substances as pollen, house dust mites, or animal dander.

An acute asthma attack can begin immediately after exposure to a trigger or several days or weeks later.

When asthma begins in childhood, it often affects a child who is likely, for genetic reasons, to become sensitized to common "allergens" in the environment (atopic person).

Asthma affects about 17 million Americans, including nearly five million children.

Asthma usually begins in childhood or adolescence, but it also may first appear in adulthood.

Asthma is the leading cause of chronic illness in children, accounting for 14 million missed school days annually.

Asthma affects as many as 10-12 percent of children in the United States and the number has been steadily increasing.

Since 1980, asthma has increased by 160 percent among children at least four years of age.

Asthma is becoming more frequent, and-despite modern drug treatments-it is more severe than in the past.

Asthma can begin at any age, but most children experience their first symptoms by the time they are five years old.

Boys have a higher incidence of asthma than girls, and the disease is more prevalent in African American children.

Children living in inner cities, low-income populations, and minorities have disproportionately higher morbidity and mortality due to asthma.

About 80 percent of childhood asthma cases are caused by allergies.

In most cases, inhaling an allergen sets off the chain of biochemical and tissue changes leading to airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and wheezing characteristic of asthma.

Because avoiding (or at least minimizing) exposure is the most effective way of treating asthma, it is vital to identify the allergen or irritant that is causing symptoms in a particular child.

Once asthma is present, symptoms can be triggered or made worse if the child also has rhinitis (inflammation of the lining of the nose) or sinusitis.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition that causes stomach acid to pass back up the esophagus, can worsen asthma.

Many pulmonary infections in early childhood, including those due to Chlamydia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and respiratory syncytial virus, have been linked with an increased risk for wheezing and asthma.

Aspirin and a class of drugs called beta-blockers (often used to treat high blood pressure) can also worsen the symptoms of asthma.

Foggy and cloudy environments have been noted to aggravate asthma, and obesity facilitates asthma, but does not cause it.

There are three important factors that regularly produce attacks in certain patients with asthma, and they may sometimes be the sole cause of symptoms.

Some children with asthma are free of symptoms most of the time, but may occasionally experience brief periods during which they are short of breath.

Others spend much of their days (and nights) coughing and wheezing, until the asthma is properly treated.

Early diagnosis is critical to proper asthma treatment and management.

Asthma may be diagnosed by the child's primary pediatrician or an asthma specialist, such as an allergist.

The diagnosis of asthma may be strongly suggested when the typical symptoms and signs are present, including coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, rapid breathing, or chest tightness.

The medical and family history help the physician determine if the child has any conditions or disorders that might be the cause of asthma.

A family history of asthma or allergies can be a valuable indicator of asthma and may suggest a genetic predisposition to the condition.

Nasal polyps or increased amounts of nasal secretions are often noted in patients with asthma.

When asthma is suspected, the diagnosis can be confirmed using certain respiratory tests.

An increase in lung capacity after taking this medication often indicates the asthma symptoms are reversible (a very typical finding in asthma).

The spirometer is similar to the peak flow meter that patients use to keep track of asthma severity at home.

Often, it is difficult to determine what is triggering asthma attacks.

An allergic skin response does not always mean that the allergen being tested is causing the asthma.

Spirometry can also be repeated after a bout of exercise if exercise-induced asthma is a possibility.

Once asthma is diagnosed, a treatment plan should be initiated as quickly as possible to manage asthma symptoms.

In most cases, asthma treatment is managed by the child's pediatrician.

There has been a life-threatening asthma attack or severe, persistent asthma.

Some other condition, such as nasal polyps or chronic lung disease, complicates the asthma.

The first step in bringing asthma under control is to reduce or avoid exposure to known allergens or triggers as much as possible.

Two types of asthma medications include short-acting, quick relief, medications and long-acting, controller, medications.

Long-acting medications are preventative and are taken daily to help a patient achieve and maintain control of asthma symptoms.

When asthma symptoms worsen, medication is increased.

When asthma symptoms are controlled, less medication is needed.

A home nebulizer, also known as a breathing machine, may be used to deliver asthma medications at home.

The short-acting forms of beta-receptor agonists are the best choice for relieving sudden attacks of asthma and for preventing attacks triggered by exercise.

Leukotriene modifiers, also called antileukotrienes, can be used in place of steroids for older children who have a mild degree of asthma that persists.

Steroids are extremely effective in relieving asthma symptoms and can control even severe cases over the long term while maintaining good lung function.

When steroids are taken by inhalation for a long period, asthma attacks become less frequent as the airways become less sensitive to allergens.

Besides being inhaled, steroids may be taken by mouth or injected, to rapidly control severe asthma.

Steroids are the strongest class of asthma medications and can cause numerous side-effects, including bleeding from the stomach, loss of calcium from bones, cataracts in the eye, and a diabetes-like state.

Long-acting beta-2 agonists are used for better control-not relief-of asthma symptoms.

It may exert some anti-inflammatory effect, and is especially helpful in controlling nighttime symptoms of asthma.

Clinical trials are continuously evaluating new asthma medications.

If a patient's asthma is caused by an allergen that cannot be avoided, or if medications have not been effective in controlling symptoms, immunotherapy (also called allergy shots) may be considered.

Urgent measures to control asthma attacks and ongoing treatment to prevent attacks are equally important.

No matter how severe a person's asthma, quick-relief medications must be readily available to treat acute symptoms.

If the patient's asthma symptoms are present most of the time, an anti-inflammatory medication should be used regularly.

A severe asthma attack should be treated as quickly as possible.

Children with asthma should follow up with their doctor every one to six months, depending on the frequency of attacks.

Once asthma has been controlled for several weeks or months, the child's physician may adjust the medication dosage.

All patients with asthma should learn how to monitor their symptoms so that they will know when an attack is starting.

All patients with asthma should have a written action plan to follow if symptoms suddenly become worse, including how to adjust medication and when to seek medical help.

A Northwestern University study indicates that asthma symptoms and the need for emergency medications in children can be greatly reduced by using a planned-care method.

This method involves regularly scheduled visits with specially trained nurses to help the patient and family learn how to anticipate and improve the management of asthma symptoms.

The health care provider should write out an asthma treatment plan for the child's school personnel or care providers.

The plan should detail the early warning signs of an asthma attack, what medications the student uses and how they are taken, and when to contact the doctor or seek emergency care.

Children with asthma often need medication at school to control acute symptoms or to prevent exercise-induced attacks.

Alternative treatments for asthma include yoga to control breathing and relieve stress and acupuncture to reduce asthma attacks and improve lung function.

Some studies show that vitamin C helps improve asthma symptoms.

Food additives may trigger asthma symptoms in some children, although this is rare.

If the parent suspects that certain foods trigger asthma symptoms in the child, the pediatrician may recommend keeping a food diary for a few weeks to identify problematic foods.

Allergy skin testing may be recommended to rule out foods that may trigger asthma symptoms.

Although there is no cure for asthma, it can be treated and managed.

Most patients with asthma respond well and are able to lead relatively normal lives when the best drug or combination of drugs is found.

Asthma should not be a progressive, disabling disease; a child with asthma can have normal or near-normal lung function with the proper treatment.

Asthma can be a deadly disease if it is not managed properly; an estimated 5,000 people die each year from asthma or its complications.

Prolonged breastfeeding in infants for six to 12 months has been shown to reduce the child's likelihood for developing persistent asthma.

If cockroach allergen is causing asthma attacks, the roaches should be killed (using poison, traps, or boric acid rather than chemicals).

Atopy-A state that makes persons more likely to develop allergic reactions of any type, including the inflammation and airway narrowing typical of asthma.

Dust mites are one of the most common asthma triggers.

Trigger-Any situation or substance that causes asthma symptoms to start or become worse.

Parents should take an open and honest approach when explaining asthma to their child.

They should explain that asthma does not define or limit the child.

As a child ages, the responsibility for personal asthma management can be increased.

Parents should inform school personnel about the child's specific allergens and asthma triggers so steps can be taken to help the child avoid them at school.

Asthma should not be used as an excuse to avoid exercise.

Sometimes children with asthma avoid school activities because they are afraid of being embarrassed if symptoms occur.

Swimming is generally well-tolerated by many people with asthma because it is usually performed in a warm, moist environment.

A 2003 study found that HBV was safe and effective in children with asthma, even those on inhaled steroid therapy.

These include cystic fibrosis, asthma, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and various immunodeficiency disorders.

They should not be used to treat coughs that bring up mucus or the chronic coughs associated with smoking, asthma, emphysema, or other lung problems.

Dextromethorphan is not meant to be used for coughs associated with asthma, chronic bronchitis, or other lung conditions.

People with chronic lung disease, asthma, diabetes, or a weakened immune system are more likely to develop these complications.

For children with asthma, colds are a common trigger of asthma symptoms.

According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, if one parent has an allergic disease, a child has a 48 percent risk of developing allergies.

Airborne allergens can also affect the lining of the lungs, causing asthma, or the conjunctiva of the eyes, causing allergic conjunctivitis.

Asthma causes wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.

It is most frequently prescribed when allergic rhinitis is accompanied by asthma.

While anaphylaxis and severe asthma are life threatening, other allergic reactions are not.

Atopic dermatitis can be caused by allergies, asthma, or stress, and there seems to be a genetic predisposition for atopic conditions.

It is characterized by inflammation, itching, weepy skin lesions, and an individual or family history of asthma, hay fever, food allergies, or similar allergic disorders.

It includes bronchial asthma and food allergies as well as atopic dermatitis.