James T. Li, M.D.
Dr. Li is chair of the Division of Allergic Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine and a board-certified asthma and allergy specialist. He hopes his expertise and the information on the site educates health care consumers in an area of ... [... more]
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Asthma basics
Asthma in children under 5 Asthma treatment: 3 steps Treating asthma in children ages 12 and older Treating asthma in children ages 5 to 11 Asthma without wheezing: Is this possible? Laryngospasm: What causes it? Video: An asthma attack Asthma ... [... more]
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Asthma symptoms and causes
Asthma: Cold and flu action plan Exercise-induced asthma Air fresheners: Could continuous scents hurt my lungs? Allergies and asthma Occupational asthma [... more]
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Lifestyle and self-care
Asthma triggers: Are hard flooring surfaces better than carpet? Adult asthma action plan Childhood asthma action plan Complementary and alternative treatments for asthma Asthma: Use a peak flow meter to gain control Children and exercise-induced ... [... more]
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Asthma inhalers
Asthma inhalers: Which one's right for you? Video: How to use a dry powder disk inhaler Video: How to use a dry powder tube inhaler Video: How to use a metered dose asthma inhaler and spacer Video: How to use a single-dose dry powder inhaler [... more]
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Asthma medications
Asthma inhalers: Are long-acting beta-2 agonists (LABAs) safe? Fluticasone and Salmeterol (Inhalation, Oral/Nebulization Route) Asthma medications: Know your options Cromolyn (Inhalation, Oral/nebulization Route) Theophylline and Guaifenesin ... [... more]
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Asthma in adults: Gain control with a written asthma plan
The key to good asthma control is monitoring your asthma daily and taking the right asthma medication at the right time. A written plan will make it easier for you to take charge of your asthma by helping you track symptoms to see if your asthma ... [... more]
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Asthma in children
Asthma in children: Creating an asthma action plan Children and exercise-induced asthma: Playing sports safely Albuterol side effects in kids: What's normal? Wheezing in children: Could it be asthma? Childhood asthma [... more]
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Reactive airway disease: Is it asthma?
Some doctors use the terms "reactive airway disease" and "asthma" interchangeably. However, they are not necessarily the same thing. "Reactive airway disease" is a general term and does not indicate a specific diagnosis. It [... more]
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Video: How to use a single-dose dry powder inhaler
There are many kinds of asthma inhalers. Watch this video to learn how to use a single-dose dry powder inhaler. Here are general instructions for using a single-dose dry powder inhaler. To begin, remove the inhaler cover. Then hold the base of ... [... more]
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Video: An asthma attack
In an asthma attack, your airways begin to block and breathing becomes difficult. When asthma flares up, the bronchial tubes in the lungs narrow, making it difficult for air to pass through them. The tubes themselves may become inflamed and ... [... more]
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