What you Need to Know about Asthma Attacks

Imagine that your lungs are a leather bag,” says Amor. “Now picture a giant pair of hands bunching them at one end, slowly working toward the other end. You struggle to breathe. That’s how an attack feels.” Amor, 24, has been an asthma sufferer since she was two. Her whole childhood was affected by this potentially life-threatening, yet exceedingly common disease. She couldn’t play sports, couldn’t stand excitement, and found it more comfortable to stay indoors.....

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Office Visit: Take control of your asthma

While many people are looking forward to warmer weather, it can be the onset of coughing and wheezing as more pollen and dust take to the airway. Oftentimes this seasonal change can trigger asthma symptoms in those who suffer from the disease.....

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Asthma Study Will Focus on Aging Population in Louisville

People age 60 or older living with asthma will be the focus of a new study by the University of Louisville.
Researchers will examine the personal and environmental influences of asthma in older adults. A $2.3 million grant from the National Institute on Aging will help fund the project.....

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