What Causes an Asthma Attack?

Asthma attacks rarely happen without warning

Monday, December 19, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Anatomy of an Asthma Attack Asthma attacks rarely happen without warning. Knowing the signs of a pending attack could help you prevent an asthma emergency. See the warning signs to watch out for... Read more ...  News Study Sees Link Between Insomnia, Asthma Insomnia is common in adults with asthma and tied to worse asthma control and other health problems, a new study finds. University of Pittsburgh researchers found that 37 percent of... Read more ... Mice May Be Key to Kids' Asthma Attacks at School Research investigating schoolchildren's asthma attacks has pointed to a tiny foe: mice. Allergens from the rodents can infiltrate the air, the study found, and may be a major cause of... Read more ...  Drugs and Medications Bronchodilators (Drug Class) What are bronchodilators, and how do they work? Bronchodilators are medications that open (dilate) the airways (bronchial tubes) of the lung by relaxing bronchial muscles and allow people who... Read more ... Allergy and Asthma Centers MedicineNet's Allergy and Asthma Centers give you all of the tools necessary to manage your allergies or asthma reactions and find relief. Get access to various allergy and asthma topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for your reference. Allergy Center          Asthma Center Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home ADVERTISEMENT