We all want clean air, but for people with asthma, good indoor air quality is a must. Making your home asthma-friendly can significantly reduce both the frequency and intensity of your asthma symptoms, greatly improving your quality of life. This will also be appreciated by any guests who visit you who also have respiratory issues. […]
Asthma
The Impact of Humidity on Asthma in Florida’s Fall
Florida’s fall is known for being quite mild temperature-wise, but the humidity here never seems to take a break. High humidity can make an otherwise comfortable day miserable, but for people with asthma, it can also be quite dangerous. Humidity can make breathing more difficult for these people, who already have compromised respiratory systems. It […]
What are the Different Types of Asthma?
Asthma can be defined as a long-term respiratory condition that causes inflammation in the airways in the lungs. The inflammation may also be accompanied by excessive mucus production, further narrowing the airways and making breathing difficult. Over 27 million Americans have asthma, making it one of the most common and most costly diseases in the […]
What Are Different Types of Asthma and Are They Common?
Did you know that asthma is no longer considered to be just one disease, but instead is split up into several categories? Asthma is categorized by age at onset, symptom triggers, severity of symptoms, and other factors, and a patient can fall into multiple asthma type categories depending on their unique situation. While asthma overall […]
Asthma Inhalers: Which One’s Right for You?
If you have asthma, managing your symptoms is crucial to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Here in Tampa Bay, our mild climate and ridiculous humidity can make asthma symptoms seem worse. For the best asthma symptom management, we recommend all our asthma patients carry an inhaler that is best for their specific needs and […]
