Asthma and Exercise: 6 Important Tips for Finding Balance and a Healthy Life
Asthma and exercise; can you achieve a healthy workout routine with asthma? Living with asthma presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to physical activity and exercise. However, having asthma does not mean you have to abandon an active lifestyle. With the right approach and management strategies, individuals with asthma can exercise regularly and enjoy the numerous benefits it offers. In this article, we will explore the relationship between asthma and exercise, providing insights and tips to help...
Quick-Relief Inhalers Versus Controller Inhalers: Medications for Asthma
Quick-relief inhalers versus controller inhalers: When you or a loved one are having trouble breathing, do you know which asthma medication to reach for? With so many inhalers available these days, sometimes it can be confusing which inhaler to use. Asthma is a common condition, affecting more than 25 million American children and adults. But if not properly controlled, asthma can interfere with school, work, exercise, and overall health. Each year, nearly half of people with asthma will develop a serious flare...
Intermittent Asthma
Intermittent asthma is a type of short-term asthma that lasts for no more than 2 days a week. This type of asthma is the least severe classification of asthma but still requires treatment by an allergist to help manage the symptoms if interfere with your daily comfort. Read more in our blog about intermittent asthma and treatment options. What Causes Intermittent Asthma The causes of intermittent asthma are hard to pinpoint, but the most common triggers of this type of asthma include Allergies...
Staying Healthy with Asthma
Staying Healthy with Asthma: Caring for and treating asthma is important for those that live with the condition to live each day comfortably without flare-ups. It’s important to recognize the signs of an asthma flare-up, know about asthma triggers, and work with an asthma specialist to develop a treatment plan you can rely on. Read more to learn about caring for your asthma and the steps you can take to stay healthy this year. Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory system that causes the airways to...