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Asthma and Other Conditions

  1. A Disease Often Misdiagnosed as Asthma

    The first symptoms of AAT deficiency usually are shortness of breath, wheezing following activity, and a decreased ability to exercise.

  2. Age and Asthma

    Many people think of asthma as a childhood disease, but it often occurs as a new condition in older adults.

  3. Allergies and the Immune System

    Most allergic reactions are a result of an immune system that responds to a "false alarm."

  4. Asthma and Pregnancy

    With proper asthma management and good prenatal care, most women with asthma can have healthy pregnancies.

  5. Inflammation Key to the Asthma-Sinus Connection

    Researchers think they’ve found the reason that people with asthma get so many sinus infections.

  6. Living with COPD and Asthma

    If you have COPD and asthma, you know that they cause similar symptoms.

  7. Oral Health and Asthma

    If you have asthma, does your dentist know? This is important for good oral health, especially if you use a corticosteroid inhaler.

  8. Rhinitis

    Rhinitis is a reaction that occurs in the eyes, nose, and throat when airborne irritants such as pollen or mold trigger allergy symptoms.

  9. The Sinusitis and Asthma Link

    Many people who have asthma also suffer from chronic sinusitis.

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