Asthma Archive

Several health issues are associated with nighttime coughing. Some of the most common are postnasal drip, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), medication side effects, and heart failure. When a new nighttime cough lasts more than a few weeks, it's important to go to a doctor to rule out dangerous causes, such as heart failure. The doctor can also determine if a drug side effect, postnasal drip, or GERD is causing the cough, and prescribe medications to treat the condition.

Years without wheezing or inhalers can raise questions. Learn how breathing tests help clarify if asthma is truly gone or still there.

Sudden gasps for air at night can be alarming. Explore how allergies, blocked airways, or more serious sleep and heart problems might be involved.

Severe emphysema can bring crippling breathlessness and the need fro supplemental oxygen. Learn how doctors define the final stage and what it may mean for longevity.

Stabbing rib pain and throat tightness can follow an asthma flare, but they may also hint at other conditions that deserve fast medical attention.

Learn how certain asthma medication affect your choices for the flu shot.

Inhaled corticosteroids mostly act in the lungs, but some enter the bloodstream. Learn when they might nudge glucose higher and how doctors adjust care.

Sudden wheezing with exertion can hint at exercise‑linked airway problems or other conditions. Learn how doctors pin down the cause.

Sharp pain that worsens with a deep breath can signal pleurisy, an inflamed lung lining. It may also indicate something more serious.

Flare‑ups of COPD can speed lung decline, sap energy, and raise the risk of death. Outlook may depend on smoking status and inhaler treatments.