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Is It Asthma, COPD or Both?
Read more »Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) both affect the lungs, making it hard to breathe. While they are two different conditions, they do share many similarities and it is possible to have both at the same time, a condition called Asthma-COPD overlap syndrome.
Posted: January 22, 2022Categories: Asthma/COPD -
Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Asthma: The Main Differences
Read more »You have probably heard of asthma, but did you know that there are two different types? The two types of asthma are called extrinsic and intrinsic and they can often have different causes and symptoms.
Posted: October 22, 2021Categories: Asthma/COPD -
What is the Difference Between Allergic and Nonallergic Asthma?
Read more »Asthma is just asthma, right? In fact, there are different types of asthma and the type you are diagnosed with will dictate how you manage it. If you ingest something that is a trigger, you might have facial or tongue swelling or a more serious form of allergic reaction, anaphylaxis.
Posted: September 22, 2021Categories: Asthma/COPD -
Alcohol and Asthma: What is Their Correlation?
Read more »If you have asthma, drinking alcohol may be giving you more than just a headache the next day. Studies have shown that drinking alcohol can trigger asthma symptoms or potentially make your other triggers worse. So, even though you love having that glass of wine after a long day, it may be what is causing some of your asthma symptoms.
Posted: August 11, 2021Categories: Asthma/COPD -
Can Asthma During Pregnancy Affect My Baby?
Read more »Asthma risk factors are higher for women than men overall, so it’s important to stay on top of your asthma during pregnancy. Medicines, including inhalers, long acting and combined relievers, theophylline and steroid (prednisolone) tablets are safe in pregnancy and will not harm your baby.
Posted: April 05, 2021Categories: Asthma/COPD
