Cardiac Asthma

There are different approaches to treating heart failure or cardiac asthma. Some methods aim to prevent further damage to the heart, while others target symptoms such as fluid retention. Learn more about treatment here.

This article dealing with heart failure or cardiac asthma treatment puts an emphasis on medications and provides a thorough explanation of each medication class.

Take a look at this brief and colorful animation that demonstrates how cardiac asthma takes a toll on your body.

Confused on how these two types of asthma differ? Get distinguishing info on the different symptoms and causes of bronchial and cardiac asthma here.

Heart failure, also called cardiac asthma, sometimes occurs in children. Here is a bit about symptoms, causes and treatments of this condition specific to children.

Symptoms of heart failure vary depending on which side of the heart isn't functioning properly; Left-side heart failure often produces wheezing, which is why it's sometimes called cardiac asthma.

Think that as long as you're not wheezing, you don't have symptoms of cardiac asthma? You could be wrong. Click on a symptom to find out why it occurs and how you can lessen it.

Print out this list of questions to take to your physician after you or a family member is diagnosed with heart failure or cardiac asthma.

This page is full of valuable information about heart failure, sometimes called cardiac asthma. Go through the education modules for a wealth of tips and opportunities for learning.

Those who prefer active learning will want to check out this interactive tutorial on heart failure or cardiac asthma; The tutorial covers symptoms, causes and treatment options.

Just because you have heart failure doesn't mean you can't live a normal life! Find tips for conserving your energy and caring for your emotional health here.