Tag: asthma
For most of my life I’ve been forced to use a steroid inhaler at least once a month because of my severe asthma. I have hair on my chest but not in the nipple area. Could this be a side effect from using a steroid inhaler?
Updated 19 February 2018 under Ask Us.Steroid inhalers are often prescribed for people like you with severe asthma. The medication is usually taken daily with a spacer to lessen asthma symptoms such as inflammation and swelling of […]
Read more »Will I always have asthma?
Updated 9 July 2014 under Ask Us.Studies have shown that asthma usually does not go away, and that the swelling in your lungs actually stays there even when your asthma is not bothering you. This is […]
Read more »Asthma: General Information
Updated 11 May 2023 under Health Guides.Asthma is a chronic condition of the lungs that affects how you feel and breathe. It’s not contagious – you can’t get asthma from someone else (like a cold), and […]
Read more »Asthma: Diagnosis and Treatment
Updated 11 May 2023 under Health Guides.If I think I have asthma what should I do? If you haven’t been to your health care provider yet and you think you might have asthma, call and make […]
Read more »Asthma: Action Plan and Getting Help
Updated 11 May 2023 under Health Guides.An asthma action plan is a proactive way to keep your asthma under control. It’s written with your health care provider (HCP) and it’s personalized (just for you). An asthma […]
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