Many people have asthma and don't realise it

Many adults are unaware that trouble sleeping or a persistent cough may also indicate the presence of asthma, and therefore don't seek treatment.
While most people know that wheezing is a sign of asthma, far fewer realise that trouble sleeping or a persistent cough may also be symptoms of the airway disease, a new survey shows.....

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The asthma talk teens need before they leave for college

When teens have asthma, the "sex talk" isn't the only tough discussion parents should make sure kids get before heading off to college.
The teen years are a good time for parents to start encouraging children to talk with doctors about managing their health, particularly as questions arise about how to live with chronic conditions like asthma, Dr. David Stukus and colleagues argue in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.....

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Persistent childhood asthma can trigger lung disease

Children who recurrently suffer from asthmatic attacks such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness or shortness of breath are likely to fall prey to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) in early adulthood, new research says.....

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