Bronchitis and asthma are both respiratory conditions that inflame the airways and cause coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, but they differ significantly in cause, duration, and treatment. Bronchitis is typically triggered by a virus and resolves within 2 to 3 weeks, while asthma is a chronic condition driven by allergens and genetic factors that
Asthma gets worse in spring primarily because rising pollen counts, especially from oak, birch, maple, and elm trees, trigger airway inflammation in people with allergic asthma. In Queens, New York, peak tree pollen season runs from April through May, and NYC health data shows that asthma-related ER visits spike significantly during these months. Other spring
Go to urgent care for asthma if moderate symptoms don’t improve with your inhaler, but you can still breathe, talk, and walk without much trouble. For severe signs such as blue lips, mental confusion, or inability to speak, go to the ER or call 911. In Flushing, Doctors of New York offers timely walk-in asthma
