Here are 8 Asthma Symptoms in Adults You Should Know Charlotte Hilton Andersen
Replay Video
What does asthma look like in adults?
Asthma is often thought of as a childhood condition, but while children are more likely to get diagnosed, more adults live with the chronic respiratory disease.
Nearly 10 percent of American adults, about 20 million people, have asthma, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). While adult and childhood asthma are classified as different types of asthma, it is actually very similar in terms of symptoms, management, triggers and even medications used, says Purvi Parikh, MD, an allergist with Allergy & Asthma Network and a clinical assistant professor in the departments of medicine and pediatrics at New York University School of Medicine.
You Can Actually Enjoy Spring If You Stock Up On These OTC Allergy Meds
Allergy season has a sucky way of happening at the exact same time you want to be outside 24/7. So, when spring and fall come, you’re left dealing with a bunch of unpleasant symptoms that can make you want to ride out the rest of the season in an allergen-free bubble.
Unfortunately, that’s not really an option. What you
can do is stock up on over-the-counter allergy medicines to get relief from your stuffy nose and watery eyes. But…have you seen all the options out there lately?
Courtesy
Allergy season has a sucky way of happening at the exact same time you want to be outside 24/7. So, when spring and fall come, you’re left dealing with a bunch of unpleasant symptoms that can make you want to ride out the rest of the season in an allergen-free bubble.
Unfortunately, that’s not really an option. What you
can do is stock up on over-the-counter allergy medicines to get relief from your stuffy nose and watery eyes. But…have you seen all the options out there lately?
The good news is that there are plenty of meds to choose from. The bad? That makes it hard to even know where to start. Sure, you can just pick a random option and hope it does the trick, but that can end up costing you time and money two things you don’t exactly have a lot of when you want to feel better ASAP.