What is asthma

Symptoms of asthma include chest tightness, wheezing, and shortness of breath. They can vary among children and older adults. Learn more about asthma symptoms here.

Do you have questions about asthma for yourself or someone you love? Learn more from Peconic Bay Medical Center about what causes this respiratory illness, its symptoms, and available treatments for easing asthma symptoms.

Update – July 25, 2021 We updated this blog post to include updated information and guidance from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Note: Because this is a constantly changing situation, any data in this blog post may not represent the most up-to-date information. We will update this blog when possible. In December 2019, a new coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2 started spreading and triggered a pandemic (worldwide...

Eosinophilic asthma is a type of asthma that’s hard to manage and usually happens in adults. Learn what it is, how it’s different from other types of asthma, and what causes it.

If you have asthma, you need an effective way to control your symptoms and breath freely again. Here are the best medicines for asthma and allergies.

If you’re looking to alleviate symptoms of asthma, start with your diet. Fruits, vegetables, and foods high in vitamin D may help you breathe easier.

Allergic asthma can affect your emotional well-being. If you have allergic asthma, consider taking this simple psychologist-guided assessment to learn more.

The main difference between asthma and pneumonia is that asthma causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, but pneumonia is an...

Here’s what you should know about the more immediate asthma complications you might run into as a result of treatments and symptoms. Also, here’s a rundown of the long-term complications that can arise if asthma is not well controlled.