Asthma FAQ: Asthma is a disease marked by inflammation of the airways that cause difficulty breathing. Ther are millions who suffer from this chronic disease, and this article covers some of their frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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Asthma
Asthma is a disease that affects the breathing passages of the lungs (bronchioles). Asthma may be caused by genes and environmental factors. Asthma causes wheezing, shortness of breath, and other symptoms. Treatment includes avoidance of triggers and medications to control and prevent symptoms. -
Asthma in Pregnancy
Experiencing an asthma attack during pregnancy may deprive the fetus of oxygen, so it's important to continue taking the asthma medication that you took before becoming pregnant, especially if your asthma was well controlled. Though it's impossible to predict how pregnancy may affect your asthma, it's important to note that your asthma can still be controlled during pregnancy. -
Understanding Asthma Medications
Asthma is a disease that affects the breathing passages of the lungs (bronchi and bronchioles). Asthma is caused by chronic (ongoing, long-term) inflammation of these passages. Asthma medications include corticosteroid inhalers, oral and intravenous corticosteroids, leukotriene inhibitors, beta-agonists, anticholinergic inhalers, methylxanthines, mast cell inhibitors, and monoclonal antibodies. -
Exercise-Induced Asthma
Oftentimes, exercise may trigger an asthma attack. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, chest pain, and fatigue. Treatment involves forming an action plan with your health-care provider and taking asthma medications as advised. -
Occupational Asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the airways caused by external triggers. Occupational asthma is asthma caused by something inhaled at the workplace, such as: fumes, dust, smoke, chemicals, vapors, allergens, or molds. Workplace triggers may also include temperature extremes or stress. -
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Asthma FAQ Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
Medications:
Budesonide InhalationBudesonide inhalation is a steroid that is used to prevent asthma attacks...learn more »
Ipratropium (nasal)Ipratropium nasal (for the nose) works by reducing mucus secretions in the nose...learn more »
ZafirlukastZafirlukast is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). T...learn more »
Salmeterol (inhalation)Salmeterol inhalation is a bronchodilator that is used to prevent asthma attacks or exercise-induced bronchospasm...learn more »
Terbutaline (oral)Terbutaline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing...learn more »
AlbuterolAlbuterol oral is a bronchodilator taken by mouth to treat bronchospasm (wheezing, shortness of breath)...learn more »
Albuterol InhalationAlbuterol inhalation is a bronchodilator that is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease. Albuterol is al...learn more »
Cromolyn Sodium (oral)Cromolyn sodium works by preventing the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation...learn more »
Cromolyn Sodium (inhalation)Cromolyn sodium works by preventing the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation...learn more »
TheophyllineTheophylline is a bronchodilator that is used to treat symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other breathing problems...learn more »