Articles Index
Asthma Control Drugs
Asthma control drugs need to be taken daily to get your symptoms under control. Learn about the different asthma control drugs available to you.
Bronchial Thermoplasty
Bronchial thermoplasty is a new treatment for patients with difficult to control asthma. It is a non-drug outpatient procedure. Learn if this new treatment might be for you.
6 Things Your Babysitter Needs To know About Your Child's Asthma
Your babysitter need to know certain things about your child's asthma before you leave. Learn what they need to know to take the best care of your child.
Asthma Impact
The impact of asthma affects you as an individual and also society.
Breathing Training
Learn how breathing training may help you get control of your asthma.
Nebulizers & Asthma: Which Nebulizer is Right For Me?
Nebulizers are just one of the delivery methods for your inhaled asthma medications. Learn about the different types of nebulizers, advantages and disadvantages of different nebulizers, and other important information about nebulizers before you make a decision.
Flu Vaccine Update for the 2011 Flu Season
The flu shot is am important way to prevent getting sick this flu season. Check out what you need to know and do.
Asthma and Acetaminophen
Over the past 30 years, we've been increasingly using medications for pain and fever, and the number of people developing asthma has also gone up. As a result, many doctors and scientists have wondered if a relationship exists between asthma and acetaminophen.
Asthma Plants
Gardening does not need to be off limits if you have asthma. Rather, certain asthma plants may help you improve your asthma.
Asthma Gardening
Asthma gardening and your asthma. Tips on improving your asthma if you like to garden.
Immunomodulator and Your Asthma
Do you know if an immunomodulator will help your asthma? Learn about the indications and side effects to see if an immunomodulator is for you.
Zinc and Asthma
Did you know that your asthma and zinc may be related? Zinc is essential for good health and low levels may affect your asthma.
Diet and Asthma
Can you improve your asthma by improving your diet? Find out what you need to know and what you need to do about your diet and asthma.
Exercise and Asthma
Many people worry that asthma and exercise do not mix, but exercise is a really important part of staying healthy. Learn what to do if you think you want to start an exercise program and how it might benefit your asthma.
Asthma Travel: What You Need to Know
Traveling with asthma does not have to be scary. Following these tips your asthma travel can be safe and worry free.
Theophylline
Theophylline is an old, but important asthma medication. Learn what you need to know and watch for if you are on theophylline.
Antihistamines and Your Asthma
Antihistamines can control your allergy symptoms and may help you get better control of your asthma.
Halloween Safety Tips For Your Asthmatic
Halloween safety is really important, especially if you or your child have asthma. Learn how to make this a safe Halloween for your asthmatic.
Diagnosing Asthma- Getting an Asthma Diagnosis Is Not Always Easy
Sometimes finding out that your symptoms are caused by asthma can be difficult, which can be kind of scary. Here you will find out how you and your doctor can go about figuring out if your symptoms are from asthma. You will learn about making an asthma diagnosis and asthma diagnostic testing.
Hay Fever Treatment and Asthma- What Options Are Available?
Asthma can be worsened by hay fever, but what are the most effective treatments?
Imunotherapy: What You Need To Know
Immunotherapy is one of the many potential treatments for your asthma. Just like other medications, it has risks and benefits. Learn about the benefits of immunotherapy and what you need to consider before embarking on this treatment.
Is Secondhand Smoke Worsening Your Asthma?
Secondhand smoke or environmental tobacco smoke is not only a common asthma trigger, but can lead to significant consequences for both adults and kids. Learn how to limit your exposure.
Pulmicort and Asthma
Pulmicort is a controller medication for asthma. Learn about the indications, side effects, and other important aspects of this asthma medication.
Bronchial Thermoplasty: A Novel Asthma Treatment
Bronchial thermoplasty is an investigational treatment that may become the first non-pharmaceutical treatment for asthma.
Flovent and Asthma- What You Need To Know About Flovent
Flovent is an inhaled steroid used in the treatment of asthma. What you need to know about indications, formulations, safety information and how to get the most out of your Flovent.