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Asthma Myth: Exercise/Sports

First published June 2013 Updated January 2026 Growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I had no choice but to become a raging Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

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Asthma

This Helping Hand™ covers asthma, which is a lung disease that can cause breathing problems. If your child has asthma, the airways in their lungs overreact to certain things, called triggers. 

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Medicine and Steroid Use

There are two types of medicines for treating asthma. They are called rescue (quick-relief) medicines and controller medicines.

Meet Our Team

Our team of asthma experts includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers and more.

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Using an Asthma Action Plan

Sit down with your doctor to develop an Asthma Action Plan. A plan can be very helpful, especially during an asthma flare-up.

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What is Allergy Induced Asthma?

For many people with asthma, spring can be a very challenging time of the year. Rapid changes in the weather and lingering upper respiratory viruses can both cause breathing difficulties.

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Homecare Update

Homecare’s Asthma Express program continues to expand to meet the needs of children diagnosed with asthma throughout central Ohio.

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What Are The Symptoms of Asthma

Symptoms from asthma occur when the muscles surrounding the breathing tubes squeeze and tighten, which makes it very difficult to get air inside the lungs and body.

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3 Signs of Persistent Asthma in Kids

Not sure if your child’s breathing issues are more than just a cold? Learn three key signs that may point to persistent asthma—and when it’s time to see a board-certified allergist.