Asthma causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it harder to breathe. Symptoms may include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. These symptoms can vary in ...

Asthma inhalers are hand-held devices that allow you to inhale a dose of medication to treat asthma symptoms. There are many types of asthma inhalers. They differ in whether they're used for quick ...

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A peak flow meter is a simple, small, hand-held tool that can help you maintain control of asthma by providing a measurement of how well air moves out of the lungs. After blowing into the device, the ...

Flovent, one of the most commonly prescribed childhood asthma inhalers, is no longer being manufactured in the United States. This preventative medication is usually taken every day to help keep an ...

7 asthma medications: A guide to learn more Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people of all ages. While there is no cure, modern asthma medications make it possible ...