Asthma is a lung disease characterized by a chronic inflammation of the airways in the lungs, which can flare up because of allergic reactions, viral infections, or exposure to irritants like smoke, pollen, and pet dander. Although some asthma episodes can be life threatening, if properly managed as...

An allergy is an abnormal reaction to an ordinarily harmless substance or substances. These sensitizing substances, called allergens, may be inhaled, swallowed or come into contact with the skin. When an allergen is absorbed into the body, it triggers white blood cells to produce IgE antibodies. The...

Asthma Anyone can get asthma, and at any age. It is not contagious, and tends to run in families. In other words, if you have asthma you probably inherited it. There are about 14.6 million a...

The causes of Asthma are many, vary from person to person and each person's experience is unique. The various triggers or stimuli can be one of the following or a combination of: • Respiratory infections • Allergy to house dust mites (thought to affect around 75 percent of ast...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a very common virus that causes mild cold-like symptoms in adults and older healthy children. It can cause serious respiratory problems in young babies, especially those born prematurely, who have heart or lung disease, or who are immunocompromised. # ...

Alternative medicine, also known as alternative therapies, lies outside the realm of conventional medicine. Alternative therapy is an intervention that: is not reimbursable by most health insurance providers in the United States, is not well supported by scientific tests establishing safety and effe...