Patients & Consumers Conditions En Español Find an Allergist / Immunologist Just for Kids New Research Parent Resources Pollen Levels Publications Request a Speaker School Tools Seniors The Virtual Allergist™ Treatments Search by Condition (A-Z) Search by Topic Allergy & Asthma Issues Educational Brochures Elements of Allergy and Asthma Order Public Education Materials Allergy Shots Drug Guide Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT)		Allergic Conditions: Asthma Asthma is a chronic disease in which airflow in and out of the lungs may be blocked by muscle squeezing, swelling and excess mucus. Patients with asthma may respond to factors in the environment, called triggers, which do not affect non-asthmatics. In response to a trigger, an asthmatic's airways become narrowed and inflamed, resulting in wheezing and/or coughing symptoms. The AAAAI has a number of resources about asthma that will help you learn more about your condition. Resources about asthma: AAAAI Patient Gallery: Childhood Asthma AAAAI Patient Gallery: Adult Asthma AAAAI Tip Brochure Series Asthma Care Guidelines Q&A Asthma Magazine Asthma Statistics Fast Facts Stepwise About Asthma "What’s Asthma All About" Interactive Online Video Please visit an allergist/immunologist for more information on allergic disease and your individual medical condition. If you need to locate an allergist in your area, visit the AAAAI’s online Physician Referral Directory. Page last updated: December 2004 <back>
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