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Most people with asthma are able to control their symptoms by using inhaled medicines each day. But for some people with severe asthma, inhaled medicines are not enough to keep symptoms under control.

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Doctors say thunderstorms can trigger something dangerous for people with asthma. It’s called "thunderstorm asthma." ...

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Though they’re separate conditions, allergic rhinitis and asthma are both atopic diseases. Allergies can trigger asthma, and having asthma can increase your risk for allergic rhinitis. Allergic ...

Most people with asthma are able to control their symptoms by using inhaled medicines each day. But for some people with severe asthma, inhaled medicines are not enough to keep symptoms under control.

Jane Tuckerman has previously received funding from GlaxoSmithKline (investigator-led research). Funding has been directed to her research institution. There are no conflicts relevant to this article.