Around 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma, making it one of the most prominent medical conditions in the country. For American children, it is considered the most common chronic condition, affecting over 5 million kids annually. While asthma is just mildly inconvenient for some, it can be deadly for others. One of the […]
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What Is An Allergy-Triggered Asthma Attack?
Around 24 million Americans have asthma in the US, and of those 24 million, about 60% have asthma triggered by allergies. For these people, being exposed to an allergy trigger can lead to a serious asthma attack. Here’s what you need to know about allergy-triggered asthma attacks: What are Allergies? Allergies are a very common […]
Common Asthma Attack Triggers
In 2019, approximately 262 million people worldwide had asthma, including 25 million people in the U.S. One of the most difficult things about living with asthma is having to constantly be on the lookout for triggers that will cause you to have an asthma attack. Common asthma triggers are all around us, and staying vigilant […]
Why It’s Important to Carry an EpiPen (Epinephrine Auto-injector) With You Everywhere
Allergies can strike at any time. If you have any known allergies, your doctor has likely spent quite some time educating you about triggers, symptoms, and treatments. Important emergency treatment for anyone who is in danger of anaphylaxis (a severe, life-threatening systemic allergic reaction) is self-injectable epinephrine. What is an EpiPen? EpiPen is a brand […]
What Is Viral Asthma?
Most people aren’t aware that there is more than one type of asthma. The primary form of asthma, also known as bronchial asthma, is a respiratory condition that causes the airways to become narrowed and inflamed, resulting in difficulty breathing to varying degrees based on the severity of the case. Asthma flare-ups can typically occur […]
