Nearly twenty million Americans suffer from asthma — a disease of the lungs where airways become blocked or narrowed, causing problems with breathing. There are actually two types of asthma — allergic, or extrinsic and non-allergic, or intrinsic. Allergic asthma is triggered by an allergic reaction. More than half of the people who suffer from asthma have allergic asthma. Asthma attacks are triggered by inhaled allergens like dust mites, pet dander, pollen, or mold. A person suffering from an allergic asthma attack may cough or wheeze, feel short of breath, and experience a tight feeling in the chest. The airway … Continue reading →