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Asthma

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    Understanding Adult-Onset Asthma

    March 5, 2020

    More than 20 million Americans suffer from asthma. Discover tips to recognize the symptoms of adult-onset asthma and how to find treatment. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Asthma, Pinnacle Health

    understanding adult onset asthma
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    What Is Exercise-Induced Asthma?

    July 3, 2019

    Learn the differences between asthma and exercise-induced asthma, what triggers exercise-induced asthma, and how to treat it. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Asthma, bronchoconstriction, exercise induced asthma

    Learn the differences between exercise-induced asthma and asthma
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Flu Complications and Asthma: Symptoms, Treatment, and More

    November 22, 2017

    Those with asthma are more likely to face serious health complications from the flu. Learn about the effects of the flu on people with asthma. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health

    Tagged with: airway infections, Asthma, flu, flu virus, inflammation

    flu complications and asthma
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    Problems Breathing? It Could be COPD

    November 13, 2016

    COPD is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Learn more about causes, symptoms, and what you can do if you've been diagnosed. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Asthma, breathlessness, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, emphysema

    Learn more about COPD
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    The Buzz on Bee Pollen: Is It Good for Your Health?

    June 7, 2016

    Learn about the health benefits and risks of consuming bee pollen, royal jelly, and other bee derived products. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: allergies, Asthma, bee products, cold symptoms

    Learn about the benefits of bee pollen
  • Gallery

    Do You Need an Air Purifier?

    November 9, 2015

    Are air purifiers helpful to people with asthma, allergies, or other respiratory issues? Read this blog article to learn about their benefits. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: air filters, air purifiers, allergies, Asthma, pollutants

    couple smiling
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    How Does Everyday Stress Impact Your Heart?

    November 18, 2014

    Everyday stress can affect your body in different ways, especially your heart. Learn more about the relationship between stress and your heart. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: arrhythmia, Asthma, backaches, blood clots, coronary heart disease, headaches, heart, heart attack, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stress

    man stressed at work
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Respiratory Virus Spreads to East Coast

    September 15, 2014

    Enterovirus D68 is a virus that causes severe respiratory problems in children. Learn more about the virus, its symptoms, and treatment. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Pediatrics

    Tagged with: Asthma, breathing, children, cold, Coughing, Enterovirus D68, flu, ill, respiratory, sickness, virus, Wheezing

    Mom comforting son
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    Pulmonary Hypertension Q&A

    June 5, 2014

    Learn more about lung disease, asthma, and pulmonary hypertension from UPMC expert Dr. Patricia George, MD. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Asthma, COPD, lung disease, lung transplant, lungs, M. Patricia George, MD, pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary hypertension, sleep apnea

    pulmonary hypertension
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