Asthma

Taking action in an asthma emergency
Asthma can be life-threatening and should not be underestimated. Watching somebody gasping for breath is a terrifying experience and being well-prepared is the best advice.

Peak flow meter
Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory lung disease that may or may not be triggered by allergens. The air passages within the lungs are constantly swollen, restricting the amount of air allowed to pass through the trachea. Asthmatics have recurrent breathing problems and a tendency to cough and wheeze.

Asthma fact sheet
Asthma is a common condition affecting about 15% of children and 1 in 20 adults.

Asthma - from Natural Standard
Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory lung disease. The air passages within the lungs are constantly swollen, restricting the amount of air allowed to pass through the trachea. Asthmatics have recurrent breathing problems and a tendency to cough and wheeze.

Control your Asthma
World Asthma Day takes place on Tuesday 01 May 2012. The theme of World Asthma Day for this year is “You Can Control Your Asthma.”

The four seasons of Asthma
Approximately 75% of people with asthma also suffer from allergies. Just as allergies may increase during seasonal change, so too can the occurrence of asthma attacks.