by Dr. Charles Florendo | Sep 9, 2024 | Asthma
During an online consultation , I asked my patient if she can hear wheezes, to which she said “Yes. When the lungs of Asthma sufferers start to get congested, the air traveling through the airways produce a sort-of-whistling sound which is called “Wheezes.” Wheezes...
by Dr. Charles Florendo | Jul 15, 2024 | Asthma
Does asthma have a cure? You’re not alone in looking for an answer to this question. Asthma is the world’s most common chronic condition after all, and for sure millions of people around the world want to answer this question too,. Asthma is a chronic condition...
by Dr. Charles Florendo | Jun 17, 2024 | Asthma, Uncategorized
If ever you have asthma, one of the medicines most commonly prescribed to you would be steroids. Have you ever wondered why you would need to take these and what side effects they may give you? In this article, let’s learn more about this medicine. Asthma is...
by Dr. Charles Florendo | Apr 29, 2024 | Asthma
Can asthma cause pneumonia?? This might raise a query to people who have asthma concerning the connection between these two respiratory conditions. However, asthma is a persistent lung disease that leads to inflammation and narrowing of the airways resulting in...
by Dr. Charles Florendo | Apr 22, 2024 | Asthma
Ever questioned whether asthma can be inherited? The answer cannot be as simple as yes or no since asthma is a complex disease with multiple causative factors but, there is an increasing body of research that indicates a genetic contribution to asthma pathogenesis. We...
by Dr. Charles Florendo | Apr 15, 2024 | Asthma
Did you ever have an asthma attack and you didn’t have a prescription to buy your medicine? If you are looking for something you can buy over the counter asthma medicines, you may find your choices pretty slim. Bronchodilators: Medicine that opens up your...
