What Causes an Asthma Attack?

Asthma attacks rarely happen without warning
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Anatomy of an Asthma Attack

Asthma attacks rarely happen without warning. Knowing the signs of a pending attack could help you prevent an asthma emergency. See the warning signs to watch out for...
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Study Sees Link Between Insomnia, Asthma

Insomnia is common in adults with asthma and tied to worse asthma control and other health problems, a new study finds. University of Pittsburgh researchers found that 37 percent of...
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Mice May Be Key to Kids' Asthma Attacks at School

Research investigating schoolchildren's asthma attacks has pointed to a tiny foe: mice. Allergens from the rodents can infiltrate the air, the study found, and may be a major cause of...
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Bronchodilators (Drug Class)

What are bronchodilators, and how do they work? Bronchodilators are medications that open (dilate) the airways (bronchial tubes) of the lung by relaxing bronchial muscles and allow people who...
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