Updated Articles and Resources
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Exercise And Asthma: Tips On Exercising With Asthma
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Exercise needs to be a daily part of your life despite asthma. Exercising with asthma is good for you, as long as you know how to do it safely and prevent symptoms. -
Weather and Your Asthma
Created:
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Updated:
Monday, April 22, 2013
A brief description of the connection between weather, weather changes, climate change, and asthma. -
Food Allergies and Asthma
Created:
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Updated:
Monday, April 22, 2013
A discussion of the link between asthma and food allergies. -
Teaching Your Child to Live with Asthma
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Updated:
Monday, April 22, 2013
Living with a chronic illness can be a challenge, and childhood asthma is no exception. -
The Effect of Asthma on Long-Term Health
Created:
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Updated:
Monday, April 22, 2013
A review of asthma pathology, long-term effects, and ways to help control asthma symptoms. -
Contact Information for the About.com Asthma Guide
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Updated:
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Find out how to get in touch with the About.com Asthma Guide. -
Asthma Plants
Created:
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Updated:
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Gardening does not need to be off limits if you have asthma. Rather, certain asthma plants may help you improve your asthma. -
Ginkgo And Asthma
Created:
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Updated:
Monday, March 25, 2013
Ginkgo biloba is a widely used complementary and alternative medicine product related to memory loss that may have some potential benefit in asthma related to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ... -
Is Your Pet's Dander Worsening Your Asthma?
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Thursday, April 02, 2009
Updated:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Your pet may be the reason for your worsening asthma. Is there anything you can do? Learn how you might decrease your dander exposure and improve your asthma. -
Top Signs You May Have Asthma Video
Created:
Monday, February 11, 2013
Updated:
Monday, February 11, 2013
Asthma has common signs like shallow breathing and coughing, but these can easily be confused with symptoms of other health issues. Get an overview of common asthma signs in this health video from ... -
Quick Tip: What is Exercise Induced Asthma? Video
Created:
Monday, February 11, 2013
Updated:
Monday, February 11, 2013
Exercise-induced asthma is asthma that is triggered by strenuous physical exertion, usually in long bursts, like long-distance running. Learn about exercise-induced asthma and it's triggers in this... -
How to Monitor Asthma Video
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Thursday, November 08, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Monitoring asthma is important so that you and your doctor can create a treatment plan tailored to prevent your symptoms. Learn how to monitor asthma in this About.com video. -
How to Identify Asthma Triggers Video
Created:
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Identifying your asthma triggers is a useful way to combat asthma without medication. Get information on identifying what's triggering your asthma in this health video from About.com. -
Quick Tip: How Does an Inhaler Work? Video
Created:
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Inhalers work wonders for asthma treatment because they deliver medicine right to the airways. Get more information on how inhalers work and proper inhaler technique in this health video from About... -
Most Common Asthma Treatments Video
Created:
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Asthma treatment is a well-studied field and doctors have proven adept at controlling this condition. Get information on some common asthma treatments in this health video from About.com. -
How to Behave in an Asthma Attack Video
Created:
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, November 08, 2012
During an asthma attack, or a flare-up, your behavior is important to recovery. Get some information on proper behavior during an asthma attack to keep you safe in this health video from About.com. -
Top Tips for Coping With Asthma Video
Created:
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Daily living as an asthmatic can pose many potential threats to your breathing and overall health, so it's important to know your limits. Get information on coping with asthma in everyday life in t... -
Most Common Asthma Triggers Video
Created:
Monday, November 05, 2012
Updated:
Monday, November 05, 2012
There are many common environmental causes for asthma attacks. Learn about some common asthma triggers in this health video from About.com. -
Quick Tip: What is Cough Variant Asthma? Video
Created:
Monday, November 05, 2012
Updated:
Monday, November 05, 2012
Cough variant asthma can produce a disabling cough and is treated much like regular asthma. Learn all about cough variant asthma and treatments in this health video from About.com. -
How Allergies and Asthma Are Connected Video
Created:
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Updated:
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
There is a common relationship between allergies and asthma, as allergies tend to trigger asthma symptoms. Learn more about the connection between allergies and asthma in this health video from Abo... -
Quick Tip: How to Avoid Asthma Triggers Video
Created:
Monday, October 22, 2012
Updated:
Monday, October 22, 2012
Asthma is a tough condition to live with, but you can make it easier on yourself by avoiding triggers. This About.com video will show you how to stay away from situation that might trigger your ast... -
Patient Assistance Programs
Created:
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Updated:
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Have you ever had trouble affording you asthma medications? If so you may have turned to one of the patient assistance programs offered by many drug manufacturers. What has your experience been? -
Asthma And New Year's Resolutions- Are You Making Any New Year's Resolutions For Your Asthma?
Created:
Monday, December 28, 2009
Updated:
Thursday, March 01, 2012
New Year's resolutions are very common this time of year. Are you making any resolutions related to your asthma and how do you plan on keeping them? -
How Do You Let Other People Know What It Feels Like To Have Asthma?
Created:
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Updated:
Thursday, March 01, 2012
How do you let others know what it feels like to have asthma? Let other members of our community know what you do. -
HFA Inhaler and Asthma - Is Your New HFA Inhaler Different Than Your Old CFC Inhaler
Created:
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Updated:
Thursday, March 01, 2012
There have been many complaints regarding the new HFA inhalers ranging from not effective to they taste bad. Learn more about your HFA inhaler. -
Asthma Prevention & Asthma Triggers: Understanding Asthma Triggers Is A Key To Asthma Prevention
Created:
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Updated:
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Understanding asthma triggers is necessary to get asthma under control and key for asthma prevention. Many different things may trigger your asthma. Learn about indoor and outdoor allergens, medica.. -
Asthma Treatment Inhaler - Remembering Your Asthma Treatment Inhaler
Created:
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Updated:
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Like any chronic condition, it can be difficult to remember to take your medication. What do you do to take your medication more often and get better control of your asthma? -
HFA Inhaler- What Do You Think About Your HFA Inhaler
Created:
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Updated:
Thursday, March 01, 2012
HFA inhalers are here to stay, but many of you are unhappy about it. What do you think about the HFA inhalers? -
Occupational Asthma - What Work Place Substances Are Making Your Occupational Asthma Worse
Created:
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Updated:
Thursday, March 01, 2012
A whole host of exposures in the workplace may cause or make your asthma worse. What are you exposed to and what are you doing about it? -
Asthma and Stress
Created:
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Updated:
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Any chronic disease can be stressful. We all can develop effective coping strategies that may help us deal with stress and improve out asthma. -
Asthma and Roach Control- How Do You Control these Pesky Pests
Created:
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Updated:
Thursday, March 01, 2012
User answers to improve roach control -
Asthma Triggers - What Are Your Asthma Triggers
Created:
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Updated:
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Tell us about your asthma triggers?