asthma

As there is currently no known cure for the disease, it’s important to be mindful of the risk factors in order to do what you can to prevent it from developing.

Whether it occurs suddenly (referred to as acute dyspnea) or is experienced for a prolonged period of time (known as chronic dyspnea), dyspnea should not be disregarded. The following are eight possible reasons for experiencing shortness of breath.

Although selenium is an essential micronutrient, not many have heard of it or are aware of how important it is to the body. As a result, an estimated 0.5 to 1 billion people worldwide suffer from a deficiency. A powerful antioxidant, selenium is needed for effective functioning of the immune system; therefore, inadequate levels can […]

Hypoxemia occurs when a person experiences lower-than-normal oxygen levels in the blood, specifically in the arteries. This can occur as a result of taking certain medications or having an asthma attack, as well as develop over time due to heart problems or lung diseases. We look into the 5 common signs and symptoms.

If you suffer from asthma, you know all too well that it can be set off at seemingly any time – and can leave you gasping for air to the point you could need emergency medical help. However, whether you’re aware or not, there are certain factors – both environmental and otherwise – that are […]

Asthma is a condition that causes breathing to become very labored, which can limit activities or even lead to medical emergencies. While the steroidal or non-steroidal puffer (or inhaler) are usually the first lines of defense to open up constricted airways, they’re not the only solution. If the asthma attack doesn’t require a trip to […]