Common Asthma Myths and Facts

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Myth: Asthma Medicine Is Only Needed to Stop an Attack.

That depends. There are four categories of asthma: intermittent, mild persistent, moderate persistent and severe persistent. People who have mild, moderate or severe persistent asthma need a daily long-term controller medicine, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to control inflammation and minimize asthma attacks.

Getting an
Accurate Diagnosis

Diagnosing childhood asthma may require an allergist/immunologist or pulmonologist.

Animal Allergy Basics

If you or your child has asthma, here's what you should know about pet allergies.

Other Causes of
Chronic Cough

Sure, it could be asthma - but what else may be triggering that cough that keeps you awake?

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Common Asthma Myths and Facts

Myth: Asthma Medicine Is Only Needed to Stop an Attack.

Getting an Accurate Diagnosis

Animal Allergy Basics

Other Causes of Chronic Cough

Health and Wellness

Body and Mind

You and Your Family

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Your Care

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Getting an
Accurate Diagnosis

Other Causes of
Chronic Cough