What is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, tightness in the chest, or coughing. After the age of 15, asthma is more common in girls and women than in boys and men. Women with asthma may have more asthma symptoms during certain times in the menstrual cycle. Asthma can also cause problems during pregnancy. You can help stop or prevent asthma attacks with…
“Tis the season for allergies where I live and respiratory disorders are quite routine. Our doctor’s clinic is filled with asthma patients of all age groups. If one is looking at the big picture, ideally every asthma attack is an emergency. But many patients who have suffered from asthma for too long often try to put off medical help as much as possible, thinking that they can just deal with…