Asthma

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Understanding Adult-Onset Asthma

March 5, 2020

Asthma is often thought of as a childhood disease. But asthma can happen at any time in life – even as late as age 50, 60 or older. This is called Adult-Onset Asthma. More than 20 million American adults suffer from asthma. Because of a lack of knowledge about asthma, many adults may not know…Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Asthma, Pinnacle Health
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What Is Exercise-Induced Asthma?

July 3, 2019

Learn more about triggers and treatments of exercise-induced asthma.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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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