Asthma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Asthma can't be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled Because asthma often changes over time, it's important that you work with your doctor to track your signs and symptoms and adjust your treatment as needed
Asthma - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic How asthma is classified To classify your asthma severity, your doctor will consider how often you have signs and symptoms and how severe they are Your doctor will also consider the results of your physical exam and diagnostic tests Determining your asthma severity helps your doctor choose the best treatment
Asthma attack - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Asthma is a long-term condition that makes breathing difficult because airways in the lungs become narrow Symptoms of asthma attack include coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest and difficulty getting enough air
Asma - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic Síntomas Los síntomas del asma varían según la persona Es posible que tengas ataques de asma con poca frecuencia, síntomas solamente en ciertos momentos, como cuando haces ejercicio, o síntomas en todo momento Los signos y síntomas del asma comprenden: Falta de aire Dolor u opresión del pecho Sibilancias al exhalar, que es un signo común de asma en los niños Problemas para dormir
Pneumonia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia
Asthma medications: Know your options - Mayo Clinic The types and doses of asthma medications you need depend on your age, your symptoms, the severity of your asthma and medication side effects Because your asthma can change over time, work closely with your health care provider to track your symptoms and adjust your asthma medications, if needed
COPD - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Asthma Asthma is a condition in which the airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus Asthma may be a risk factor for developing COPD The mix of asthma and smoking raises the risk of COPD even more Workplace exposure Long-term exposure to chemical fumes, smoke, vapors and dusts in the workplace can irritate and cause swelling in
Atopic dermatitis (eczema) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin It's common in young children but can occur at any age Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare sometimes It can be irritating but it's not contagious People with atopic dermatitis are at risk of developing food allergies, hay fever and asthma
Allergies - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Asthma If you have an allergy, you're more likely to have asthma Asthma is an immune system reaction that affects the airways and breathing Often, asthma is triggered by exposure to an allergen in the environment This is known as allergy-induced asthma Infections of the sinuses, ears or lungs