Understanding Asthma and COPD

Two conditions can cause breathing problems, displaying similar symptoms but coming from different causes. These are asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). A third condition known as ACOS (Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome) has some of the symptoms of asthma and COPD that are experienced simultaneously. All three share some similarities in the symptoms, mainly involving […]

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

We’re drawing attention to National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month this month. Every year in May, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) introduces a program of education and information that aims to raise awareness of these widely prevalent ailments. May was very intentionally chosen as the focus of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness […]

Treating heavy coughs

Many years ago, my then five-year-old son was diagnosed as asthmatic. This was a major shock; at that time, effective treatments were only just starting to appear on the broader market. Our earliest signs were that our family doctor treated our son for his heavy cough about three to four times every winter. When asthma […]

Asthma Tips in Quarantine

Read this article for tips on preventing asthma issues while living in social isolation or quarantine.

The Asthma Survival Guide

Asthma is a chronic lung disease which affects over 300 million people worldwide. There is no cure for asthma yet, but there are many treatment options which help asthma sufferers both survive and thrive! Read on for tips from this short Asthma Survival Guide. Asthma makes it hard for patients to breathe and happens when […]

Asthma: Is there a cure?

While asthma has no cure, natural or otherwise, there are many medications and treatments that can help manage the symptoms. This article will cover tips, medications and treatments which can ease the symptoms of asthma. What is asthma? Asthma is a disease in the lungs which causes difficulty breathing. It is not exactly known how […]

Relvar Ellipta Asthma drug

Some of our top selling prescription drugs relate to the chronic condition of asthma. Asthma is incredibly common and prescription drugs like Ventolin are needed daily, sometimes multiple times every day, to control the ability to breathe well. Ventolin is used to relax the airways so the person experiences less wheezing and shortness of breath. […]

Asthma symptoms and medications

Wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and tightness in the chest. These are all common Asthma symptoms. Asthma is an illness that affects millions of children worldwide and, in many cases, it can carry through to adulthood. Adults can also develop asthma even though they didn’t suffer from it as children. It’s a strange illness. It’s […]