Asthma is a chronic lung disease which commonly causes coughing, tightness of the chest, shortness of breath or wheezing. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. It's important to treat asthma symptoms when you first notice them. This will help prevent the symptoms from worsening and causing a severe asthma attack, which may require emergency care.

Southern New Hampshire Health System offers comprehensive care for asthma patients of all ages. Amit Kumar, MD, a board-certified allergist with Southern New Hampshire Asthma & Allergy, provides care to patients throughout the region.