Asthma Treatment & Management

Mullein – The Velvet Asthma Soother

Mullein – The Velvet Asthma Soother

Mullein (which rhymes with sullen), with its striking yellow leaves, has a long and successful history as a healing herb. It gained [....]

Shuang Huang Lian

Shuang Huang Lian

Shuang Huang Lian is a Chinese herbal remedy that has long been used to effectively treat respiratory tract infections. Long established formulations [....]

OPC Antioxidant

OPC Antioxidant

OPC Antioxidant is derived from grape seed extract and pine bark extract. OPC is considered a Super Antioxidant [....]

Peak Flow Meters

Peak Flow Meters

Peak flow meters are essential asthma management tools which are particularly helpful when you use them regularly. Asthma [....]

Asthma Triggers & Causes

Catch Your Breath Now!

Catch Your Breath Now!

Once again, asthma is on the rise. This serious breathing problem already afflicts millions of people around the world and is expected [....]

Lower Your Asthma Risk

Lower Your Asthma Risk

Research has pointed to several ways to significantly lower your family’s risk of asthma. For example, Unless absolutely necessary, do [....]

Sulfites and Asthma

Sulfites and Asthma

Many people with asthma are sensitive to food additives known as sulfites. Sulfites consumed in foods have been known to cause severe [....]

Asthma Proof Your Home

Asthma Proof Your Home

Allergens found in your home are among the most dangerous triggers for your asthma. Dogs, cats, dust mites and cockroaches [....]

Asthma

Asthma Medication Delivery Systems

Asthma Medication Delivery Systems

Generally, inhalers work better when used together with holding chambers. If you have trouble coordinating the release of your asthma medication from your MDI with your breathing, use a chamber device. When used properly, MDI’s with holding chambers have been shown to work as effectively as nebulizers. There are five common asthma medication delivery systems: [...]

What is Asthma

What is asthma is a difficult question to answer. The general consensus is that asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes obstruction of your airways. Airways (aka. as bronchi) are the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs, asthma causes chronic swelling and soreness to their inside walls. If you are [...]

Acute Asthma Episode

Acute Asthma Episode

Common signs of an acute asthma episode are: Your coughing and/or wheezing will not stop. You’re breathing very fast but can’t catch your breath(Tachypnea). Your chest feels tight. You’re feeling tired AND out of breath. You’re agitated and anxious. Your pulse rate has increased. You’ve got allergy-like symptoms, including but not limited to a runny [...]

When to Talk to Your Doctor about Asthma

When to Talk to Your Doctor about Asthma

You should consult with your doctor and other trusted health care providers and caregivers when: You suffer from acute asthma symptoms for the first time. Your asthma symptoms fail to respond to your usual treatment, or if your asthma attack (episode) is severe. Your sputum (mucus) becomes discolored, particularly green, yellow, or bloody. This may [...]

Xolair (Omalizumab) – Allergic Asthma Medication

Xolair (Omalizumab) – Allergic Asthma Medication

Xolair (Omalizumab) is an asthma medication designed to treat allergy induced asthma. Xolair blocks your immune system’s response and reaction to generally benign common allergens which act as triggers, such as animal dander, food additives such as sulfites, mold, chemicals, drugs, dust mites, cockroaches, exhaust fumes, feathers, and tobacco smoke. Xolair blocks allergy causing IgE [...]

Long-term Controller Asthma Medications

Long-term-controller asthma medications, also known as controller asthma medications, are designed to be taken on a daily basis for the control of persistent asthma. Long-term-controller asthma medications help control the inflammation of your airways, which is directly associated with asthma. They prevent your airways from reacting to whatever it is that triggers your asthma. Long-term [...]