Spotting And Treating Asthma

Dr. Mallika Marshall Looks At Fast-Growing Health Problem In U.S. And Abroad (CBS) The incidence of asthma is on the rise, both in the United States and elsewhere — and at an alarming rate. More than 20 million adults and children have it, federal statistics show. It's a serious and potentially deadly disease, but it can be managed with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. The problem is that it's sometimes difficult to recognize, so valuable treatment time can be lost. So, you have to know the warning signs, and how to treat it. On The Early Show Saturday, medical contributor Dr. Mallika Marshall discussed the symptoms, and how to approach them: WHAT, EXACTLY, IS ASTHMA? Someone with asthma has inflammation in his or her lungs at baseline, but when they come into contact with certain triggers, their lungs can become... [read full story]