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… second-hand smoke , or have chronic lung disease (such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [ COPD ]) … last longer than a typical viral respiratory infection. Asthma Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory system. It …
Health topics
… Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Allergy Shots for Asthma Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing … and Lung Cancer Assess Your Tobacco Use Assessing Your Asthma Knowledge Asthma Action Plan Asthma Action Plan: Red Zone Asthma …
Medical tests
… at 1 second (FEV1). If you have a lung disease, such as asthma, your doctor may test your peak expiratory flow (PEF) … inhale and quickly exhale. This is tracked to see how well asthma is managed. Why It Is Done Testing your peak … if you have a long-term (chronic) lung disease, such as asthma. Guide the treatment and monitor the effectiveness of …
Medications
… is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). It is … work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your …
Medications
… health needs. Warning Rarely, in patients treated for asthma, serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems have occurred with the use … it may also cause these problems. In patients with asthma, this drug should only be prescribed when one …
Health topics
… may be used to treat respiratory problems. These include asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have asthma, it can be used with daily controller medicines or … directions to disinfect the parts. Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Inhaled …
Medications
… health needs. Warning Rarely, in patients treated for asthma, serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems have occurred with the use … it may also cause these problems. In patients with asthma, this drug should only be prescribed when one …
Medications
… your specific health needs. Warning Rarely, when treating asthma, serious (sometimes fatal) asthma-related breathing problems have occurred with the use … beta agonists (such as salmeterol). In patients with asthma, this drug should only be prescribed when one …
Medications
… is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). It is … work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden asthma attacks or breathing problems. If an asthma attack or sudden shortness of breath occurs, use your …
Health topics
… Anorexia: Learning to Trust Others Assessing Your Asthma Knowledge Asthma Action Plan: Red Zone Asthma Action Plan: Yellow Zone Asthma Diary Asthma in …
