Asthma attacks are scary, not only for the individual experiencing the attack, but for loved ones who listen to the asthmatic wheeze and gasp for breath. 

While many prescriptions help ward off an impending attack, and while others prevent the attack from occurring in the first place, the cost for an asthmatic to maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be astronomical.

For many asthmatics, an attack can be triggered by something as innocuous as cold weather or laughter – it can also be triggered by something as common as a cold. The writer of this article, who suffers from asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), has discovered methods of preventing her colds from becoming asthma attacks through a combination of treatments. She shares her discoveries in this article: How to Prevent Colds from Becoming Asthma Attacks.