While the spring season may bring positive emotions with thoughts of spring break and prom, there is one antagonist to this time of year that many will have to face: pollen. One of the biggest enemies to those who enjoy the warmer weather that spring brings, pollen is a common allergen that impacts many who encounter it.

Spring allergies can cause major problems for people with asthma; however, there are ways to manage and prevent some allergic outbreaks while living with asthma. UAB Medicine allergist and pulmonologist Miranda Curtiss, M.D., Ph.D., shares her expertise.

With kids back in school and cooler temperatures on the way, the fall season also brings pollen and viruses that can cause respiratory problems for even the healthiest people. Those with seasonal asthma may face more serious complications, so experts say it’s important to watch for triggers, take precautions, and make sure your condition is under control.

is an ongoing condition that causes the airways to swell and become narrow, making it hard to breathe. It can also cause coughing, wheezing, chest pain, and long-term damage to the lungs. Asthma is often passed down from parent to child, but it also can be caused by a severe respiratory infection during childhood, […]