Asthma is a common condition that affects more than 300 million people worldwide. Approximately 11.6% of those 300 million people are children between the ages of 6 and 7. Making it difficult for individuals to breathe, asthma is a condition that can affect anyone at any time. However, it often starts in childhood. Therefore it …
Most people have heard about asthma and know what it is, but very few people have ever heard of a condition known as ‘silent asthma’. The signs and symptoms of silent asthma do overlap with regular asthma but there are some key differences which some people may overlook or underestimate. If you think you are …
Asthma is a respiratory condition that causes constriction of the airways within the lungs. People who suffer from asthma will experience attacks, during which they have difficulty breathing, which causes coughing and wheezing. This condition is partially genetic, but can also be brought about by a number of environmental factors as well. If you have …
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Experiencing strong emotions such as stress can be a very well-known trigger to set off an asthma attack. Depression and anxiety are also associated with a lack of asthma control. And if you think about it, this isn’t all that surprising. Even for those who don’t actually suffer from asthma, when you get overly upset …
