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By Cody Wells on December 21, 2009
Once again, asthma is on the rise. This serious breathing problem already afflicts millions of people around the world and is expected [....]
Posted in Asthma Triggers & Causes | Tagged air pollution, air quality, allergies, allergy, antibiotic avoidance, asthma epidemic, breathing problem, bus fumes, environmental protection agency, epa, mold, pollen, pollution, public health
By Cody Wells on December 19, 2009
Generally, inhalers work better when used together with holding chambers. If you have trouble coordinating the release of medication [....]
Posted in Asthma Medications | Tagged asthma inhaler, breathing problem, holding chamber, inhaled steroids, metered dose, nebulizer
By Cody Wells on December 17, 2009
Asthma triggers cause airway inflammation or irritation and lead to asthma symptoms. Some of the most common triggers can include: [....]
Posted in Asthma Triggers & Causes | Tagged action plan, air pollution, allergens, allergies, animal dander, asthma action plan, asthma episode, dust mites, environmental pollutants, pollen, pollution, respiratory distress, tobacco, triggers
By Cody Wells on December 15, 2009
You’re right in the middle of an acute asthma attack – do you know what to do? If not, you need to take action right now! [....]
Posted in Asthma Treatment & Management | Tagged action plan, acute asthma attack, asthma action plan, asthma episode, peak flow meters, respiratory distress
By Cody Wells on December 13, 2009
Asthma research conducted in the past half-century has focused primarily on indoor allergens and their effect on asthma sufferers. [....]
Posted in Asthma Triggers & Causes | Tagged air pollution, air quality, allergens, bus fumes, environmental pollutants, environmental protection agency, epa, pollution, public health
By Cody Wells on December 11, 2009
Is your home causing your asthma? Recent studies say yes. They also say that exposure to indoor allergens such as rodents [....]
Posted in Asthma Triggers & Causes | Tagged allergens, allergy, allergy asthma, animal dander, asthma episode, dust mites, environmental pollutants, triggers