(StatePoint) More than 25 million people in the United States are living with asthma, amounting to about 1 in 13 people. Asthma is a lifelong chronic lung disease that causes difficulty breathing and often limits regular daily activities.
But it doesnât have to be that way. Recently, the American Lung Association provided a series of patient-focused asthma webcasts featuring clinical speakers, Cindy Fiske and Aliciee Griffith, registered nurses and patient engagement liaisons with GlaxoSmithKline. This is what they had to say about understanding, managing and living with asthma.
Q: What recommendations would you make to newly-diagnosed patients and caregivers?
A:Â Everyone can benefit from asthma education. Itâs a good idea for those newly-diagnosed to have a conversation with their doctor about asthma basics, as well as to learn the type and severity of their asthma, which will guide their treatment. Itâs important to understand that asthma is a chronic (long-ter
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