About.com Health: Keeping Asthma Under Control

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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor Millions of people -- both children and adults -- suffer from asthma, a lung condition that can make breathing difficult. Getting an Asthma Diagnosis Diagnosing asthma isn't always straightforward -- the same symptoms can be seen in a lot of other ailments. So your doctor will also need to perform some testing before coming to a diagnosis. All That Wheezes Is Not Asthma Symptoms of COPD See More About:  diagnosing asthma  asthma tests  asthma symptoms Minimize Your Symptoms There are a lot of different treatment options for asthma -- you may be prescribed both a long-term medication to control your condition, as well as a "quick relief" medication to be used when you experience sudden symptoms. See More About:  asthma treatment  asthma triggers  asthma medications What Do I Do In an Asthma Attack? An asthma attack -- whether you're having one or your child is -- can be scary. It's important to have a good asthma care plan in place and to learn the symptoms of an impending attack. How to Identify & Control Your Asthma Triggers See More About:  asthma treatment  asthma attacks  asthma care plan Health Conditions That Make Asthma Worse If you're having a difficult time controlling your asthma, other health problems may be to blame. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Asthma Exercise-Induced Asthma See More About:  asthma medication  asthma treatment  asthma control Health Ads Asthma Health Doctor Health Care Nebulizer for Asthma All About Asthma Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter! Is It a Spider Bite or Skin Infection? Recovering From Plastic Surgery How to Get Pregnant for Beginners MS and Hearing Problems Crystal Deodorant vs. Conventional   More from About.com 10 Sexy Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Free Health Tools From About.com Understand Your Test Results Count Calories, Lose Weight Check Your Symptoms Advertisement