Asthma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Apr 6, 2024 · Identify and avoid asthma triggers. A number of outdoor allergens and irritants — ranging from pollen and mold to cold air and air pollution — can trigger asthma attacks. Find out what causes or worsens your asthma, and take steps to …
Asthma - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Apr 6, 2024 · Prevention and long-term control are key to stopping asthma attacks before they start. Treatment usually involves learning to recognize your triggers, taking steps to avoid triggers and tracking your breathing to make sure your medications are keeping symptoms under control.
Asthma: Steps in testing and diagnosis - Mayo Clinic
Jan 25, 2024 · Diagnosing asthma generally includes a medical history, physical exam and lung tests. By Mayo Clinic Staff. An asthma diagnosis is based on several factors, including a detailed medical history, a physical exam, your symptoms, and overall health and test results.
Asthma and acid reflux: Are they linked? - Mayo Clinic
Mar 30, 2023 · It isn't clear why, but it's known that acid reflux can worsen asthma and asthma can worsen acid reflux — especially severe acid reflux, a condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Asthma and acid reflux can occur together in children as well as in adults.
Churg-Strauss syndrome - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Feb 7, 2024 · Adult-onset asthma is the most common sign of Churg-Strauss syndrome. The disorder can also cause other problems, such as nasal allergies, sinus problems, rash, gastrointestinal bleeding, and pain and numbness in your hands and feet. Churg-Strauss syndrome is rare and has no cure.
Occupational asthma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Feb 27, 2024 · Occupational asthma is a type of asthma caused by breathing in fumes, gases, dust or other substances while on the job. These substances can trigger an immune system response that changes how the lungs work.
Exercise-induced asthma - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Dec 7, 2022 · Exercise-induced asthma is when the airways narrow or squeeze during hard physical activity. It causes shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and other symptoms during or after exercise. The medical term for this condition is exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (brong-koh-kun-STRIK-shun).
Adult onset Asthma? - Mayo Clinic Connect
Dec 24, 2023 · A doc suggested I may have adult onset asthma. My only symptom to suggest it is chest tightness at times. I'm wondering if the MAC could be causing the chest tightness due to the inflammatory nature of our airways with MAC. Any thoughts?
Exercise-induced asthma - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Dec 7, 2022 · The exercise needs to be intense enough to trigger your symptoms. If needed, you might be asked to perform a real-life exercise challenge, such as climbing stairs. Spirometry tests before and after the challenge can provide evidence of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.
Asthma attack - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Oct 5, 2023 · An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms. Asthma is a long-term condition that makes breathing difficult because airways in the lungs become narrow. Symptoms of asthma attack include coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest and difficulty getting enough air.