Popular Asthma Articles
Asthma Help – When You Need to Talk with Your Doctor
You should consult with your doctor and other trusted health care providers and caregivers when:
- You suffer from acute asthma symptoms for the first time.
- Your asthma symptoms fail to respond to your usual treatment [...]
Acute Asthma Episode – Common Signs
Common signs of an acute asthma episode are:
- Your coughing and/or wheezing won’t stop.
- You’re breathing very fast (Tachypnea).
- Your chest feels tight. [...]
Quick-Relief Asthma Medications
Quick relief asthma medications are also called rescue medications. They are designed to keep you alive by providing quick relief during an acute asthma attack (episode). They are called short-acting bronchodilators, because they quickly open up your airways, which makes it easier for you to breathe. Quick-relief asthma medications can be separated into [...]