Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Asthma is a condition that makes breathing difficult due to swelling and tightening of ...

Viral infections are the most common asthma triggers in adults and children. A viral wheeze in toddlers is different than asthma, although some children with the condition eventually develop asthma.

Historically, RSV has been studied mainly in infants and older adults, but recent research shows that it also poses a ...

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You should see a doctor promptly if your cough is accompanied by fevers, chills, night sweats, coughing up blood, shortness ...

Mast cells, which are abundant in the airways of asthmatic individuals, act as first responders to viral infections by ...

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■ Know and avoid your triggers: Both doctors say to know what your asthma attack triggers are and avoid them. This can ...

Sinusitis itself doesn’t cause shortness of breath as asthma can. However, a sinus infection can lead to postnasal drip, which may make certain asthma symptoms worse. These symptoms include ...

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An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms caused by inflammation and a narrowing of the airways. This can make breathing difficult and, in severe cases, be life-threatening.

Expert Rev Resp Med. 2010;4(1):71-83. © 2010 Expert Reviews Ltd. Cite this: Role of Infection in the Development and Exacerbation of Asthma - Medscape - Feb 01, 2010 ...