A multi-national, but predominantly European survey has been looking at the prevalence of respiratory symptoms in adults over the last 20 years ( Thorax doi:10.1136/thoraxjnl-2016-209596). Paradoxically, it finds that wheeze related symptoms have become less frequent, while asthma attacks and use...
This WebMD slideshow takes a look at asthma symptoms and treatment options, as well as the most common causes of asthma and what can trigger an asthma attack.
Asthma symptoms trigger swelling in the airways that carry air in and out of your lungs. This causes them to become smaller and tighter. Inflamed airways make it hard for air to flow through these tubes. When the airflow to your lungs is blocked, it is hard to breathe normally. Illustrati...
Worldwide severity and control of asthma in children and adults: the global asthma insights and reality surveys. In 1995, the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines recommended goals for the management of asthma, which were updated in 2002. However, there are ... KF Rabe,M Adachi,CKW...
Thiadens HA, Postma DS, De Bock GH, Huysman DA, Van Houwelingen HC, Springer MP. Asthma in adult patients presenting with symptoms of acute bronchitis in general practice. Scand J Prim Health Care 2000;18:188-92.Thiadens HA, Postma DS, de Beck GH, et al. Asthma in adult patients ...
Allergic asthma, or allergy-induced asthma, is a type of asthma that is triggered or made worse by allergies.Asthma and allergies often go hand-in-hand. In fact, up to 90 percent of children and 60 percent of adults with asthma suffer from allergies.1,2 ...
Adult-onset asthma Asthma can start at any age, but it's more common in people younger than 40. Asthma in kids Symptoms can vary from episode to episode in the same child. Watch for problems such as: Coughing often, especially during play, at night, or while laughing. This may be the...
Conclusions. These results suggest higher frequency of asthma symptoms among adults with WRA and underscore the need for optimal asthma management in individuals with WRA. 展开 关键词: asthma Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System respiratory signs and symptoms occupational health ...
Who Is at Greatest Risk for Asthma? According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, older adults, low-income individuals, and Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native people have disproportionately higher rates of asthma in the U.S., compared to the general population. They...
Adult-onset asthma Asthma can start at any age, but it's more common in people younger than 40. Asthma in kids Symptoms can vary from episode to episode in the same child. Watch for problems such as: Coughing often, especially during play, at night, or while laughing. This may be the...