Asthma Treatment from James Li, MD, PhD

The mainstay of asthma treatment is medication to prevent or reduce the inflammation in the bronchial tubes. The most common medication used for chronic asthma treatment is an inhaled corticosteroid, which is a good medication to reduce inflammation. Other medications used include inhaled bronchodilators, which open up the airways. Sometimes treatment with allergy shots can be helpful if certain allergens trigger a persons asthma. Dr. James Li, of the Mayo Clinic, discusses asthma treatment.

Symptoms of Asthma from James Li, MD, PhD

The main symptoms of asthma are shortness of breath, chest tightness, cough, and wheezing. These symptoms can be triggered by allergens, environmental dust, smoke, as well as cold air and exercise. The symptoms of asthma can also be brought on by an upper respiratory tract infection. It is important for people with asthma to recognize what triggers their asthma, so they can avoid these triggers. Dr. James Li, the Chairman of Allergic Diseases at the Mayo Clinic, discusses asthma symptoms.

Asthma Prognosis from James Li, MD, PhD

The prognosis for asthma is variable. For childhood asthma, about 1/3 of children will outgrow asthma by adulthood, 1/3 will get better, but relapse on occasion, and 1/3 will remain the same in adulthood. The prognosis for people with asthma is greatly improved with good treatment of asthma, including avoiding any smoke. Dr. James Li, the Chairman of Allergic Disease at the Mayo Clinic, discusses the prognosis in asthma.

Asthma Prevention from James Li, MD, PhD

Asthma commonly runs in families, so genetics clearly plays a role. It is not clear that Asthma can be prevented, but certainly in people with asthma, exacerbations can be avoided with certain preventive measures. Most importantly, people with asthma, or at risk for asthma need to avoid all smoke exposure, including second hand smoke. Dr James Li, the Chair of Allergic Diseases at the Mayo Clinic, discusses asthma prevention.

What is Asthma? from James Li, MD, PhD

Asthma is a very common disease in adults and children. The most common symptom of asthma is shortness of breath, but can also cause cough. Asthma is a disease of the bronchial tubes of the lung. The symptoms are due to bronchial obstruction and bronchospasm. Asthma is a very treatable disease, but the symptoms of asthma must be recognized and treated. Dr James Li, the Chairman of Allergic Diseases at Mayo Clinic discusses what is Asthma.

COPD Prognosis from Edward Eden, MD

Dr. Edward Eden, the Chief of Pulmonary/Critical Care at Roosevelt Hospital, discusses the prognosis of COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a common disease associated with smoking.

COPD Treatment from Edward Eden, MD

Dr. Edward Eden, the Chief of Pulmonary/Critical Care at Roosevelt Hospital, discusses the treatment of COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. COPD is a common lung disease associated with smoking.

COPD Prevention from Edward Eden, MD

Dr. Edward Eden, the Chief of Pulmonary/Critical Care at Roosevelt Hospital, discusses the prevention of COPD. Smoking is the most common contributing factor to COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. So not smoking is one of the keys to prevention of COPD.

COPD Symptoms from Edward Eden, MD

Dr. Edward Eden, the Chief of Pulmonary/Critical Care at Roosevelt Hospital, discusses the common symptoms of COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. A common lung problem associated with smoking.