Asthma Complexities At A Glance

Is that asthma?

People suffering from episodes of breathing difficulty may, or may not, have asthma.

Even someone who has been diagnosed with asthma may not have typical symptoms. Some symptoms of asthma are not consistent and others can vary from time to time in an individual. To complicate matters, some medical conditions can mimic asthma and make the correct diagnosis of asthma more difficult.

Conditions that may worsen asthma or trigger an asthma attack

• allergies
• sinusitis
• air pollution
• emotional stress
• exercise

There are effective ways to ways to prevent and control exercise-induced asthma.

If you think you have asthma,consult a doctor or health care professional to help you understand and manage your condition and to help you BREATHE easier.