ASTHMA

What Is Asthma?

Asthma is a lung condition that may cause coughing, wheezing, or trouble br...
Asthma is a lung condition that may cause coughing, wheezing, or trouble breathing. Anyone with allergies or a history of smoking is at risk, and you're also more likely to get asthma if you're obese.

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7 Signs You Could Have Asthma

Wheezing? Coughing? Here's how to tell if your symptoms might be asthma...
Wheezing? Coughing? Here's how to tell if your symptoms might be asthma–and when to see a doctor.
Asthma

What You Need to Know About Exercise-Induced Asthma

<p>Although exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body, if...
Although exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body, if you have exercise-induced&nbsp;bronchoconstriction (or EIB), it can be difficult to work out without triggering asthma symptoms like shortness of breath and coughing&mdash;but it&rsquo;s not impossible.
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15 Hypoallergenic Dogs and Cats

<p>If you love animals but hate allergies, you may be tempted to spring for...
If you love animals but hate allergies, you may be tempted to spring for a pricey hypoallergenic pet. However, the only pets proven to be hypoallergenic have scaly skin&mdash;like iguanas and snakes. That said, if you&rsquo;re dead set on a furry pet, here are a few that are touted&mdash;but not proven&mdash;to be better for people with allergies.

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