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By Cody Wells on January 17, 2010
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes obstruction of your airways. Airways (aka. as bronchi) are the tubes that carry [....]
Posted in Asthma | Tagged allergens, allergy asthma, asthma episode, bronchi, cardiac asthma, intrinsic asthma, lung disease, lung health, non-allergic asthma, respiratory distress, respiratory system
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
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 3, 2009
You should consult with your doctor and other trusted health care providers and caregivers when: [....]
Posted in Asthma | Tagged acute asthma attack, allergy asthma, asthma action plan, breathing problem
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 [....]
Posted in Asthma Triggers & Causes | Tagged air pollution, air quality, allergens, allergies, allergy, allergy asthma, antibiotic, pollutants, pollution, tobacco
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