Asthma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Asthma can't be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled Because asthma often changes over time, it's important that you work with your doctor to track your signs and symptoms and adjust your treatment as needed
Asthma - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic How asthma is classified To classify your asthma severity, your doctor will consider how often you have signs and symptoms and how severe they are Your doctor will also consider the results of your physical exam and diagnostic tests Determining your asthma severity helps your doctor choose the best treatment
COPD - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Symptoms include trouble breathing, a daily cough that brings up mucus and a tight, whistling sound in the lungs called wheezing COPD is most often caused by long-term exposure to irritating smoke, fumes, dust or chemicals The most common cause is cigarette smoke Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common types of COPD
Asthma attack - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Overview 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
Asthma medications: Know your options - Mayo Clinic The types and doses of asthma medications you need depend on your age, your symptoms, the severity of your asthma and medication side effects Because your asthma can change over time, work closely with your health care provider to track your symptoms and adjust your asthma medications, if needed
Asma - Síntomas y causas - Mayo Clinic El asma no tiene cura, pero sus síntomas pueden controlarse Dado que el asma suele cambiar con el tiempo, es importante que colabores con el médico para hacer un seguimiento de los signos y los síntomas y ajustar el tratamiento según sea necesario