Asthma

Florida’s fall is known for being quite mild temperature-wise, but the humidity here never seems to take a break. High humidity can make an otherwise comfortable day miserable, but for people with asthma, it can also be quite dangerous. Humidity can make breathing more difficult for these people, who already have compromised respiratory systems. It […]

Asthma can be defined as a long-term respiratory condition that causes inflammation in the airways in the lungs. The inflammation may also be accompanied by excessive mucus production, further narrowing the airways and making breathing difficult. Over 27 million Americans have asthma, making it one of the most common and most costly diseases in the […]

Did you know that asthma is no longer considered to be just one disease, but instead is split up into several categories? Asthma is categorized by age at onset, symptom triggers, severity of symptoms, and other factors, and a patient can fall into multiple asthma type categories depending on their unique situation. While asthma overall […]

If you have asthma, managing your symptoms is crucial to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Here in Tampa Bay, our mild climate and ridiculous humidity can make asthma symptoms seem worse. For the best asthma symptom management, we recommend all our asthma patients carry an inhaler that is best for their specific needs and […]

Asthma is a very common chronic respiratory disease that affects over 27 million people in the United States. Asthma causes difficulty breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, and coughing. Most people with asthma are aware that physical activity is a common trigger and that they must be careful before engaging in moderate […]