Asthma is an inflammatory disorder (hyperreactivity of the airways) resulting in excessive mucus productions and airway spasm in susceptible people. Mucus production causes chest congestion and phlegm. Airway spasm causes coughing, chest tightness and wheezing. The most common triggers for asthma include: Respiratory viral infections, allergies and smoking. Managing asthma involves avoiding the triggers, treating …
Chronic cough is usually defined as a cough that lasts for 6 to 8 weeks or longer. Most of the time, chronic cough has an underlying cause and needs to be evaluated. Upper Airway Cough In general, it is not life-threatening and is more of a quality of life issue. It is typically a dry …
TO ALL INJECTION PATIENTS: you must wear your mask and also must cover mouth & nose — no exceptions. If you cannot be compliant we ask that your find another clinic to administer your allergy injections. It is a federal requirement for Healthcare facilities to require masks worn properly when in these buildings. The key …
In the United States, it is estimated that as many as 10% of school-age children experience asthma symptoms brought on or worsened by exercise. This is known as Exercise Induced Asthma (EIA). EIA: Causes, Signs, and Symptoms Why does exercise cause asthma symptoms? It is thought that the intense breathing that takes place during exertion …
Nasal congestion and runny nose is a common problem faced by all of us at one time or another in our lifetime. Most commonly this is a short duration, caused by respiratory viral infections. At times, this could be a life long problem. The most common cause of constant nasal symptoms is vasomotor rhinitis, where people have nasal …
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