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Over 20 million Americans suffer from asthma. This chronic lung disease is characterized by symptoms like coug... Show
Over 20 million Americans suffer from asthma. This chronic lung disease is characterized by symptoms like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. While there's no cure, medication can help. Learn how to prevent an asthma attack and more. Hide
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Adult Onset Allergies
40 viewsYou may have been able to avoid allergies for decades, when suddenly at age 20 or 30 or older, you develop them. It hardly seems fair, but according to research, adult onset al...
Expert: Yudy K. Persaud M.D., M.P.H.
Advair Diskus (Fluticasone and Salmeterol)
1,217 viewsA pharmacist explains how Advair Diskus works, why doctors prescribe this asthmatic treatment, and common side effects of the combination drug.
Expert: Sandra Takami, Pharm.D.
Airborne Allergens
806 viewsFrom pollen to diesel fumes, the air we breathe is filled with potential allergy triggers that can irritate the nose, throat, eyes and skin. And those triggers are airborne all...
Expert: Yudy K. Persaud M.D., M.P.H.
Allergic Asthma
7 viewsYou've heard of allergies. And you've heard of asthma. But what about allergic asthma? Watch this to find out what it is and how to spot and treat it.
Expert: Yudy K. Persaud M.D., M.P.H.
Childhood Asthma
698 viewsNine million American children suffer from the chronic respiratory condition known as childhood-onset asthma. If yours is among them, you'll want to know all about helping your...
Expert: Joshua Fink, M.D.
Cough-Variant Asthma
3,392 viewsDid you know that some asthma-sufferers have no trouble breathing? A different variety of the disease, cough-variant asthma, is just as serious as the more common version.
Expert: Joshua Fink, M.D.
Dust Mites: The Hidden Allergen
67 viewsYou may think you're allergic to dust, but for most people it's actually a microscopic insect, known as a dust mite. Watch thisto find out where they hide and what it is about ...
Expert: Yudy K. Persaud M.D., M.P.H.
Exercise and Asthma
2,684 viewsNo couch potatoes here! Even asthmatics can-and should-get moving. Here are some tips to make that easy, safe, and fun.
Expert: Joshua Fink, M.D.
Exercising With Asthma
438 viewsJust because you have asthma doesn't mean you have to give up your daily work-out! Keep watching to amp up your exercise routine.
Expert: Kendra Coppey
Mold & Allergies
17 viewsWhat do farmers loggers, wine makers and people with pet and pollen allergies have in common? They're all at high risk for developing mold allergies. Find out how to spot and t...
Expert: Yudy K. Persaud M.D., M.P.H.
EXPERT SPOTLIGHT
Joshua Fink, M.D.
Specialist in Pulmonary Surgery
Cornell Medical Center
Cornell Medical Center
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