Asthma
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Asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways. Asthma is made up of two components- inflammation and bronchoconstriction. Inflammation is swelling of the air passages and bronchoconstriction is tightening of the airways.
Both components of asthma make it difficult to breathe. Since asthma is chronic it means that the disease will never go away even if you do not feel the symptoms. The directory of asthma resources below may provide information on asthma symptoms, medications, and treatments.
National Institute of Health
The NIH provides information on asthma causes, risks, signs and symptoms and treatments. NIH provides details on diagnosis and living with asthma.
National Center for Environmental Health
General Information. National Asthma Control Program. Data and Surveillance · Interventions. Legislation and Policy.
Advair-GlaxoSmith Kline
Asthma Medication: Learn more about asthma & asthma treatment. Asthma Medication - When it comes to an asthma treatment, knowledge is power. Learn more about asthma and an asthma treatment.
Asthma and Allergy Information and Research
Information for patients and parents of patients on a wide range of allergy and asthma topics. Few graphics (so loads fast) but lots of text.
Doctor's Guide
The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with asthma.