Asthma January 2011 Archive

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

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

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

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

According to an article published in CHEST, the journal of the American College of Chest Physicians, acetaminophen use in both children and adults may be associated with an increase ... Read More

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 has not been to bad so far in my comminity!! Do you know how active the flu has been where you live? Check out this resource from the Centers For ... Read More

Do you have acid reflux asthma symptoms? Is it asthma or is it GERD when I develop acid reflux asthma symptoms? Many patients have asthma and GERD together, while some ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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

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 //

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 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

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

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

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 to ... Read More

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

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

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