If you’re one of 25 million Americans living with asthma, you know there is nothing more terrifying than being unable to breathe during a flare-up. Asthma is a lung disorder in which your airways become narrow and swollen and produce extra mucus, making breathing difficult for you to breathe in and out. Asthma, when left…
Did you know that, on average, 11 Americans die from asthma each day? This fact alone is enough to convey how life-threatening an asthma flare-up can be. An asthma attack, or flare-up, is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms and lung function. An asthma flare-up can develop slowly– over hours, days, or sometimes weeks –…
Many people who get infected with COVID recover after a few weeks of illness, but there are some who experience health problems that stretch on four weeks or more after their initial infection. Even people who were asymptomatic during their COVID-19 infection can experience these health problems, collectively known as the long-haul or post-COVID syndrome…
Summer is the best time of year to explore and spend time outdoors. However, if you have asthma, you will want to take extra precautions while planning your next adventure – so that an asthma attack doesn’t turn your vacation into a nightmare. Severe asthma attacks can cause your airways to swell and narrow, which…
An asthma attack can be cause for alarm, whether it’s happening to you or to your child – especially if it’s never happened before. But if this does happen, it is important to stay in control and not panic. If you or your child suddenly has trouble breathing, it is best to call 911. The…
For anyone experiencing an asthma flare up, there is nothing more terrifying than not being able to breathe. Even for someone who has learned to manage their symptoms, a periodic flare up can be frightening and is never welcome. With asthma, there is no cure, only management of symptoms and learning how to prevent flare…
