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 [....]
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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: [....]
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By Cody Wells on December 9, 2009
Allergens found in your home are among the most dangerous triggers for your asthma. Dogs, cats, dust mites and cockroaches [....]
Posted in Asthma Triggers & Causes | Tagged air pollution, allergens, allergies, allergy asthma, animal dander, cockroach, dander, dust mites, pollution, triggers
By Cody Wells on December 5, 2009
Xolair (Omalizumab) is an asthma medication designed to treat allergy induced asthma. Xolair blocks your immune system’s response [....]
Posted in Asthma Medications | Tagged allergens, allergies, allergy, allergy asthma
By Cody Wells on December 1, 2009
Many people with asthma are sensitive to food additives known as sulfites. Sulfites consumed in foods have been known to cause severe [....]
Posted in Asthma Triggers & Causes | Tagged additives, allergens, allergies, allergy asthma, food additives, potassium meta bisulfate, sodium bisulfite, sulfiting agent, sulfur dioxide
By Cody Wells on November 25, 2009
Research has pointed to several ways to significantly lower your family’s risk of asthma. For example, Unless absolutely necessary, do [....]
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