Asthma & Antibiotic Use
Sunday January 31, 2010
Have you ever asked your doctor for antibiotics even though your doctor is not recommending them? This can often be a uncomfortable situation for a parent and a doctor.A 2009 ... Read More
Pollen Exposure & Developing Asthma
Saturday January 30, 2010
Infants with early exposure to high pollen counts are more likely to develop wheezing, one of the early symptoms of asthma, according to an article published in Thorax according to ... Read More
User Answers- Helping Our Asthma Community
Friday January 29, 2010
Asthma can be a really hard disease for us to manage and none of us have all the answers. Why not tell the rest of our asthma community what you ... Read More
American Saxophonist & Asthma Patient
Thursday January 28, 2010
While Breathless may be the name of one album for award winning saxophonist Kenny G, he has not let asthma get in his way. According to the Faces of Asthma, ... Read More
Starbright World- Social Networking For Teens With Chronic Disease
Wednesday January 27, 2010
Asthma is a serious medical condition that can make the struggle of being an teenager even harder. Siblings of patients with asthma sometimes don't know what to do or say ... Read More
Gene Identifies Children With Poorly Controlled Asthma
Tuesday January 26, 2010
A group of researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have identified a gene associated with moderate-to-severe, childhood-onset asthma according to an article published online in the New England Journal of ... Read More
Have You Had Your Lung Function Testing?
Monday January 25, 2010
While 7 in 10 physicians report obtaining lung function tests on their patients in the last year, less than 2 in 10 patients admit that they have had the ... Read More
Pneumonia Shot Recomended For Adult Asthmatics
Sunday January 24, 2010
Getting shots is no fun and you have had your flu shot, but should you get the pneumonia shot or pneumococcal vaccine as well?
Evidence To Support Recommendation Was Lacking
A 2008 ... Read More
Asthma & Flu: Information You Need To Know
Saturday January 23, 2010
There has been a lot of information here and on the site and on the blog about asthma and the flu. Here are a number of the useful articles for ... Read More
User Answers- Helping Our Asthma Community
Friday January 22, 2010
Asthma can be a really hard disease for us to manage and none of us have all the answers. Why not tell the rest of our asthma community what you ... Read More
Asthma & Your Child's Medication
Thursday January 21, 2010
After seeing the picture below I wondered how many parents struggle with getting their kids to take their asthma meds. I think having kids give their medication to their favorite ... Read More
Asthma Basics
Wednesday January 20, 2010
You commonly read about new and innovative asthma treatments, but sometimes we just need basics like:
What Is Asthma?
Asthma Symptoms
Asthma Diagnosis
Asthma Treatment
Handling An Asthma Attack
Take time to learn more about your ... Read More
Clinical Trials In Your Area
Tuesday January 19, 2010
As many of you may have seen from my bio, I am a principal investigator or a team leader responsible for clinical trials. Clinical trials can be great for patients ... Read More
What Trigger's Your Asthma?
Monday January 18, 2010
Avoiding asthma triggers are an important part of your asthma treatment plan. What triggers your asthma?
Learn More
Indoor Asthma Triggers
Outdoor Asthma Triggers
Identifying Your Triggers
User Answers- Helping Our Asthma Community
Friday January 15, 2010
Asthma can be a really hard disease for us to manage and none of us have all the answers. Why not tell the rest of our asthma community what you ... Read More
Uncontrolled Asthma- Could It Be Something Else?
Thursday January 14, 2010
If your asthma is not well controlled despite your best efforts, you may want to consider asking your asthma provider about these five problems that may contribute to uncontrolled asthma. ... Read More
Breathing Better With Physical Activity
Wednesday January 13, 2010
For many children with asthma, a physical activity program may improve asthma symptoms and reduce physician visits. You or your child may have concerns that physical activity may be potentially ... Read More
Can House Cleaning Worsen Your Asthma?
Tuesday January 12, 2010
Do you ever feel your asthma is worse after cleaning your house? If you do you are not alone. According to an article in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & ... Read More
Worst Asthma Symptoms
Monday January 11, 2010
Some of the most common asthma symptoms are:
Wheezing
Chest tightness
Shortness of breath
Chronic cough
Which of these symptoms are most bothersome to you-- Or is it some other symptom? Let us know.
Flu & Your Community
Monday January 11, 2010
For a while it seemed that like the flu was everywhere. But now it seems like I am barely hearing anything!! Do you know how active the flu has been ... Read More
How Compliant Are You With Your Asthma Medication?
Sunday January 10, 2010
How compliant are you with your asthma medication regimen? Depending on where you look, noncompliance with asthma regimens ranges from 10-46%. According to Katie M Buston and Stuart F Wood ... Read More
Breathing Exercises May Improve Quality of Life And Decrease Medication Needs
Saturday January 9, 2010
Breathing training improves quality of life, but isn't likely to decrease the need for regular anti-inflammatory medication treatment in asthma according to an online report in Thorax.
Researchers from the Department ... Read More
User Answers- Helping Our Asthma Community
Friday January 8, 2010
Asthma can be a really hard disease for us to manage and none of us have all the answers. Why not tell the rest of our asthma community what you ... Read More
Why Do I Need A Flu Shot?
Thursday January 7, 2010
Flu vaccination may prevent a number of flu complications that may be worse in patients with asthma. The flu may cause a worsening of your asthma symptoms such as:
Wheezing
Chest tightness
Shortness ... Read More
Improving Doctor Patient Communication
Wednesday January 6, 2010
Clear communication between you and your doctor is essential to understanding and caring for your asthma.
Have you ever left your doctor's appointment feeling confused? Do all the different instructions ... Read More
What Does An Asthma Attack Feel Like?
Tuesday January 5, 2010
If you are not an asthmatic you may not know what it feels like to have your breathing impaired. Or you may want to be able to let others know ... Read More
Are You Making Any Asthma New Year's Resolutions
Monday January 4, 2010
Have you decided if you are making any New Year's resolutions related to your asthma this year? Keeping your asthma New Year's resolutions is really difficult according to Professor Richard ... Read More
Severe Asthma Can Be Scary
Sunday January 3, 2010
Living with severe asthma can be very scary. The Johnson and Johnson Health Channel has published an interesting video looking at one woman's struggle with severe asthma and the impact ... Read More
Have You Ever Used A Netti Pot?
Friday January 1, 2010
Neti pots have been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show and many people all over the internet are singing their praises. Basically a neti pot is a form of nasal ... Read More