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Tips for Asthma Prevention

If you have exercise-induced asthma, are planning a heavy workout, or plan to exercise in cold, humid, or dry air, take steps to prevent an asthma ...

Asthma and Flu

Your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medicine to help reduce your flu symptoms and make changes to your asthma action plan. In addition, continue...

Eosinophils and Eosinophil Count Test

Eosinophilic disorders also can happen in your stomach, small intestine, blood, or other organs. Sometimes, a biopsy will show that you have a high...

Asthma Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs

If you have any of these asthma symptoms, call 911. Some people's asthma is triggered by allergies. It is important to manage your asthmas because ...

Treatment Options for Allergy-Triggered Asthma

They're called 'controller' medications because they help control your asthma over longer periods. These medications can help keep your lungs worki...

Scleroderma Diagnosis and Treatment

If you think you have scleroderma, tell your doctor what symptoms you've noticed. Your doctor may give you medicines to relax and open the blood ve...

What are Gout and Pseudogout?

Men who are overweight or have high blood pressure are particularly prone to gout, especially if they are taking thiazide diuretics (water pills). ...

Synovial Fluid and Synovial Fluid Analysis

A synovial joint fluid analysis is a group of tests your doctor can use to diagnose problems with your joints. Your doctor might also use this test...

Psoriatic Arthritis Tests and Diagnosis

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are related to your genes, so if you have a close family member with these skin or joint problems, you're more li...

Polyarteritis Nodosa

Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a rare disease that makes your blood vessels swell. PAN is an autoimmune disease. It can affect the blood vessels tha...

Arthritis Drug Overview

That’s when you need more and more of the drugs to get the same effect. In addition, narcotic drugs can cause side effects such as constipation, dr...

Chemotherapy Drugs Used to Treat Arthritis

This is a more powerful drug and has more side effects than methotrexate and azathioprine. Other rapidly reproducing cells in the body may also be ...