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Adult Asthma - Asthma in Adults

Adult asthma is similar to asthma in kids, but there are some differences too. Asthma in adults can be more difficult to control and asthma medications can vary.
Asthma & Pregnancy
Asthma in pregnancy might seem scary, but a pregnant woman with asthma should be able to keep her asthma under control and have a healthy child.
Exercise-Induced Asthma (EIA)
Exercise induced asthma is a fairly common type of asthma that occurs in both adults and children. With EIA, asthma symptoms are triggered by exercise. Learn the facts about exercise induced asthma.
Occupational Asthma - Is Work Making You Sick?
Occupational asthma is one of the most common types of adult asthma. Get the scoop on what kinds of work triggers can set off asthma symptoms.
Adult Asthma (Health Encyclopedia)
Asthma has dramatically risen worldwide over the past decades, particularly in developed countries. Explore this issue in depth in our health encyclopedia.
Adult Asthma Screening Test (off site)
This simple screening test from the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) may help improve your quality of life. The online quiz can help you discover if you have the symptoms of adult asthma and can serve as a discussion point with your doctor.
Medicines A to Z
Look up medications of all kinds. Find out how they work, the risks and side effects, what they look like, and if they interact negatively with other medicines you may be taking.

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