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Asthma Symptoms

Asthma Inhaler Older females tend to have a higher rate of asthma as well as older people in general. Asthma can also be set off by allergens, and pollution. Asthma medications are hard to develop because no two people have the same level of asthma

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How to breathe!

Proper Way Breathe

We all know how to breathe. It's about as natural as.. well.. breathing air, but are you breathing correctly when running? Read the article to find out.

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Asthma Symptoms
 
Asthma Symptoms in Adults

Asthma Inhaler

Asthma is a very common chronic disease involving the respiratory system in which the airways occasionally constrict, become inflamed, and are lined with excessive amounts of mucus, often in response to one or more triggers. (wiki)


There are many adult runners who have Asthma and continue to have a lifelong love for the sport, but don't take asthma lightly, an estimated 5,000 Americans die from the disease a year. If you have Asthma don't be afraid to wear a fanny pack or similar device to carry your inhaler with you, it may just save your life.


A few symptoms

  • Mild bouts of breathlessness
  • Wheezing when breathing out
  • Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
  • High pitch sounds when breathing
  • Chest tightness
  • Coughing Attacks

Asthma has been described as feeling like you are breathing through a tube.


Older females tend to have a higher rate of asthma as well as older people in general. Asthma can also be set off by allergens, and pollution.

Asthma medications are hard to develop because no two people have the same level of asthma.

Dyspnea or dyspnoea or shortness of breath (SOB) is perceived to be difficulty of breathing or painful breathing. It is a common symptom of numerous medical disorders.

Dyspnea on exertion (DOE or exertional dyspnea) indicates dyspnea that occurs (or worsens) during physical activity. Dyspnea on exertion is considered medically normal and does not warrant the ICD-9 786.09. (wiki)


What is Asthma? -Short Asthma Video

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