
Childhood Asthma
"There is no once and for all cure. However more than half the children with asthma grow out of it by the time they are adults."
All About Asthma
A child is almost always a bundle of energy; always curious to know more about the world around them, forever ready to try out new things. But when a child’s natural exuberance and free movement gets stalled because of something that appears to be...
During An Acute Asthma Attack...
When you know your asthma is getting worse, you need to visit your doctor right away. In case you have an acute asthma attack before you can visit your doctor, and are caught unawares, then follow these guidelines...
Defend Yourself From Asthma
Physicians in ancient Greece used the word asthma to describe breathlessness or gasping. The predominant feature of asthma is episodic shortness of breath, particularly at night or in the early morning, often accompanied by cough and wheezing.
Air Pollution Can Aggravate Asthma
Studies on the effect of air pollution on asthma have come up with conclusive evidence to show that air pollution does worsen asthma, although it may not initiate the disease.
Diwali: Asthma In The Air
High emissions of smoke from firework during Diwali adds to pollution. Fire crackers when burnt, release pollutants like sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, manganese and even cadmium, which damage the respiratory tract.
Monsoon And Asthma
Asthma in monsoon is a kind of allergic asthma, triggered by humidity as well as the presence of allergens, like pollens and molds, in the atmosphere. An allergy is the immune system's reaction when exposed to what is otherwise a harmless substanc...
Does Asthma Affect Your Lifestyle?
Asthma can affect your lifestyle if it is not controlled properly. The intermittent wheeze produced by asthma causes some duress to the patient. Also, since asthma attacks are more common during nights, the patient has disturbed sleep, leading to ...