Asthma Management: Inhalers, Diet Triggers & Relief Tips

Asthma can cause tight airways, skin rashes, and chronic phlegm. Effective management involves using the right inhalers, understanding diet triggers for kids, and recognizing the effects of caffeine on coughing.

How Does Asthma Affect the Body?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Robin Jagoda

Asthma is a disease of the lungs that affects more than 20 million Americans, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. It is a chronic condition that repeatedly causes the airways in your lungs to become narrowed and inflamed.