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Asthma

Breathe in, breathe out.

By SELF Staffers

January 4, 2024

Here’s What Asthma Symptoms Really Feel Like During an Attack

And how to keep them in check.

By Korin Miller and Kimberly GoadReviewed by Purvi Parikh, MD

COPD vs. Asthma: What’s the Difference Between These Lung Conditions?

Telling them apart comes down to a few key factors.

By Kimberly GoadReviewed by Panagis Galiatsatos, MDMedically reviewed by Panagis Galiatsatos, MD

Allergic Asthma Is Way More Common Than You Might Think

Here’s how it differs from typical seasonal allergies.

By Kimberly GoadMedically reviewed by Kristin Sokol, MD, MS

The California Wildfires Are Making the Air Toxic—Here’s How to Protect Your Health

An air quality index over 150 is bad for you...and the peak in LA was more than double that.

By Jenna Ryu and Korin Miller

Allergic Reactions

10 Allergic Reaction Symptoms You Really Shouldn’t Ignore

The signs go way beyond sneezing and wheezing.

By Lauren KrouseMedically reviewed by Kristin Sokol, MD, MS

Could Allergies Be Causing Your Breathing Issues?

You could have this common condition.

By Sara Gaynes LevyMedically reviewed by Kristin Sokol, MD, MS

Exercise-Induced Asthma Doesn’t Have to Ruin Your Workouts

Don’t let asthma ruin your joy.

By Korin Miller and Ashley AbramsonMedically reviewed by Shewit Giovanni, MD, MS

Seasonal Allergies

Here’s How to Survive Your Spring Allergies

Make sneezing a thing of the past.

By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNAMedically reviewed by Purvi Parikh, MD

Here’s What It’s Really Like to Live With Allergic Asthma

And why your triggers matter.

By Katie Bowles

How to Get Your Allergic Asthma Symptoms Under Control

Because you shouldn’t have to suffer through this.

By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Kristin Sokol, MD, MS

5 Allergy Triggers That Can Set Off Asthma Symptoms

Many of them can easily lurk in your home.

By Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Purvi Parikh, MD

Could Your Allergies Actually Be Causing a Type of Asthma?

Look to your triggers for the answer.

By Kimberly Goad and Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Panagis Galiatsatos, MD

Health

‘Dry Scooping’ Pre-Workout Powder Is the Latest Dangerous Trend to Hit TikTok

What you need to know about the challenge.

By Carolyn L. Todd

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

You Can Take It Easy With the COVID-19 Home Disinfectants, the CDC Says

But they're still necessary in some cases.

By Sarah Jacoby

Jessie James Decker’s 2-Year-Old Son Was Hospitalized for Breathing Issues

“It’s scary to watch his vitals drop."

By Carolyn L. Todd

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Costco’s Mask Guidance Just Got Much More Strict

All shoppers must wear a face covering now.

By Colleen Stinchcombe

Health

The August Complex Wildfire Is Now the Largest in California’s History

It's burned more than 471,000 acres so far.

By Sarah Jacoby

I’m Black and Can’t Protest Because of My Asthma—Here’s How I’m Still Fighting for Change

To be Black in America is itself a powerful protest.

By Candace Bond-Theriault

Does Asthma Increase Your Risk for Severe Coronavirus Symptoms?

What asthma patients need to know right now.

By Sarah Jacoby

Here's How to Manage Asthma If You Usually Rely on the E.R. for Care

Figuring out a plan is essential.

By Natasha Lavender

What Needs to Happen to Fix Race-Based Asthma Health Disparities?

The solution is multifaceted.

By Nina Bahadur

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

What It Means to Be a Black Health Editor During This Pandemic

We didn’t bring these disparities on ourselves.

By Patia Braithwaite

Respiratory Health

Tightness in Your Chest? Here’s What It Could Mean

Many conditions can cause a stuck-in-a-vise feeling.

By Korin Miller

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