Category Archives: Asthma

Current knowledge about asthma in general including causes and symptoms, pathophysiology, facts and tests.

Asthma and Chronic Bronchitis

Posted on February 19, 2009 by tophealth

window.google_analytics_uacct = “UA-2921887-11″; What is the difference between Asthma and Chronic Bronchitis? They recently diagnosed me with Asthma and have me on two types of inhalers. I really think it’s Chronic Bronchitis.  What symptoms distinguish these two ailments from each … Continue reading →

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Asthma

Posted on February 16, 2009 by tophealth

Asthma is chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways of the lungs. 75% cases diagnosed before age 7. For many, remission occurs during puberty but comes back later. Usually doesn’t develop after age 50. The airways close up so exhaling becomes … Continue reading →

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