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Across the world, an increasing number of children are being diagnosed with pediatric asthma, a debilitating condition that leads to shortness of breath. The upward trend in pediatric asthma has been linked to a number of environmental factors, especially air pollution. Still, indoor triggers also play a major role in pediatric asthma.

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» Chronic Asthma

By Michele Louise | Published 09/9/2005 | Asthma |

Not everyone with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease suffers from chronic asthma, but many individuals who experience emphysema or chronic bronchitis have asthma-like symptoms. Medical experts continue to debate whether chronic asthma should be classified as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, since asthma can be reversed.

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» Childhood Asthma

By Michele Louise | Published 09/9/2005 | Asthma |

Childhood asthma is an increasing health concern both in the U.S. and around the world. If a boy or girl is experiencing inflammation of the main air passages of the lungs, the bronchial tubes, then he or she may be experiencing the chronic condition of childhood asthma. Yet, the signs and symptoms of childhood asthma are often hard to detect.

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» Bronchial Asthma

By Michele Louise | Published 09/9/2005 | Asthma |

Bronchial asthma is the precise term for the most common form of asthma. In layman's terms, bronchial asthma differs from cardiac asthma because the latter results from heart failure. However, both bronchial asthma and cardiac asthma have similar symptoms, including wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing.

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» Asthma Treatment

By Michele Louise | Published 09/9/2005 | Asthma |

Asthma treatment is a growing field in the health care community. Because so many people, particularly children, are being diagnosed with the condition, a number of families are looking for innovative asthma treatment programs. In general, asthma treatment can be divided into two categories: long-term control and quick-relief medications.

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