What’s the Difference Between Bronchitis, Pneumonia and Asthma?

Bronchitis, pneumonia and asthma all affect the respiratory system. The respiratory system (made up of the lungs, airways, and muscles) is responsible for moving oxygen to our body’s cells. The nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles make up the airway which carries air between the lungs and the body’s exterior. When an infection, inflammation, or fluids block the airways, it can become difficult to breath.....

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Five Ways to Show Love for Someone with Allergies or Asthma this Valentine’s Day
You don’t have to bust the budget – just keep your Valentine’s asthma and allergies in mind

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (January 19, 2016) – While we often think of over-the-top gifts on Valentine’s Day, the true romantic can make a huge hit just by keeping a sweetheart’s allergies and asthma in mind when making plans for February 14.
“Little gestures are important and appreciated,” says allergist Bryan Martin, DO, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).....

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Scientists have found the cause of Asthma, and possibly the cure

Drop your inhaler—you may not need it anymore. Scientists at Cardiff University in Wales say they have found the root cause of asthma. The discovery could lead to a new treatment for the condition within the next five years.
Using mice and human airway tissue from asthmatic and non-asthmatic people, the team was able to prove that the calcium sensing receptor (CaSR) is the cause of the condition.....

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