Subscribe to our newsletter. All that wheezes isn't always asthma, here are some other diseases that often have an asthmatic component or symptoms similar to asthma. Cardiac, gastroesophageal reflux, RAD, RSV, and VCD all can mimic the symptoms of asthma. Immotile Cilia Syndrome Immotile Cilia Syndrome is an inherited condition where the cilia lining the airways fail to function or function ineffectively. National Association A1AD is a genetic disease that strikes both infants and young adults, and has some asthma-like symptoms.
Cardiac asthma is one of the signs of congestive heart failure.
Lungs That Won't Collapse The Virtual Hospital , article on Emphysema and how it differs from asthma. Reactive Airways Disease, not always asthma. Respiratory Syncytial Virus RSV, a possible precursor to asthma in children. HealthTalk Asthma and related allergies information, and support, including latest advances in diagnosis, treatment and interviews with medical experts. Choose from several different high-efficiency electrostatic filters.