by MASA | Jun 25, 2018 | Asthma, Patient Resources, Severe or Steroid-Dependent Asthma, Work Related Asthma
Work-related asthma is a lung disease caused or worsened by an exposure to substances in one’s workplace. Exposure can occur from both inhalation and contact with the skin. Despite protective equipment at times, it is still possible to develop work-related asthma....
by MASA | Jun 25, 2018 | Asthma, Patient Resources, Severe or Steroid-Dependent Asthma, Sports Related Asthma
Airflow obstruction that occurs because of exercise is known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). As many as 90% of those who have asthma will experience symptoms of EIB during exercise. Coughing is the most common symptom and potentially may be the only...
by MASA | Jun 25, 2018 | Asthma, Patient Resources, Severe or Steroid-Dependent Asthma, Sports Related Asthma, Work Related Asthma
If you are “steroid-dependent,” you must be given a higher dose of corticosteroids when you become hospitalized. When corticosteroids are taken as a medication for a very long time, it may cause the adrenal gland to no longer function effectively. The...
