Not sure if you really have asthma? See an expert
After reports that over one million adults diagnosed with asthma are taking unnecessary medicine, we ask the experts what this means.

Recent news headlines have suggested that many people who think they’re suffering asthma, actually might not be.
A claim by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) said that as many as one third of diagnosed adults do not actually have the condition, and around 1.2 million adults are receiving the wrong treatment.
It’s a claim that has left many reeling – particularly leading charity, Asthma UK. We look at what that means.....

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Is asthma curable?

Ask the expert is AsiaOne's new series. Have a burning health-related question for the doctor? Submit your query and we'll get you the answers.
Q: Is asthma curable? My son who is 27-years-old has not had asthma for quite some time although he had it previously, but his condition is not serious. It only occasionally flares up. If asthma does not flare up in 6 months, does that mean he won't get asthma anymore?.....

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Can Kids With Asthma Play Sports?

You probably know that asthma can cause breathing problems. So can kids with asthma play sports? You bet they can! Being active and playing sports is a good idea if you have asthma. Why? Because it can help your lungs get stronger, so they work better.
In fact, some athletes with asthma have done more than develop stronger lungs. They've played professional football and basketball, and they've even won medals at the Olympic Games!.....

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