Popular Asthma Articles
Asthma Attack Action Plan – Are you prepared?
You’re right in the middle of an acute asthma attack – do you know what to do? If not, you need to take action right now!
Talk to your doctor and your health care providers right away. Ask them to be clear about what actions they recommend you take and what they suggest [...]
Asthma – What is it?
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes obstruction of your airways. Airways (aka. as bronchi) are the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs, asthma causes chronic swelling and soreness to their inside walls. If you are exposed to an allergen or irritant, your airways may begin to spasm, [...]
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 [...]