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Asthma and COPD
If you have COPD, you may also have asthma. If you do, you'll need treatment for both conditions. Read on for details about symptoms, treatment, and self-care tips.
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Understanding Methacholine Challenge Test (MCT)
A methacholine challenge test (MCT) is a type of lung function test. MCT is often done to diagnose asthma if symptoms aren't typical.
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Spirometry
Spirometry is a type of breathing test. It is a painless test often used to find the cause of lung problems.
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Using Breath-Actuated Metered-Dose Inhalers (MDIs)
You have been prescribed a breath-activated metered-dose inhaler (MDI). It gives you a fine spray of medicine when you breathe in.
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Understanding Asthma Triggers
Triggers are substances or conditions that cause the airways of the lungs to become inflamed and swollen. Some triggers can also set off an asthma attack. In order to control your asthma, you need to control your triggers.
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Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler
An inhaler is a pressurized sprayer that delivers a measured amount of medicine. Follow these steps if you're using an inhaler.
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Controlling Asthma Triggers: Irritants
Things that pollute the air at home, work, or outdoors may bother your lungs if you have asthma. These things are hard to stay away from. They include smoke, perfume, sprays, and car exhaust. These tips may help you stay away from them.
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Asthma and COPD: Controlling Other Triggers
The weather. Food additives. Illness. Many things may set off your asthma symptoms. Here's a look at some common asthma triggers, and tips to help ease your symptoms.
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Exercising with Asthma
Exercise is good for everyone, including people with asthma. Exercise can improve your health. It also helps your body make better use of oxygen. This can reduce asthma symptoms.
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