Popular Asthma Articles
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 to hinder the lung function of millions more in the next 20 Years (Annual world asthma 2/17/04).
In the US, asthma continues to strike our kids. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, the [...]
Asthma – What is it?
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 exposed to an allergen or irritant, your airways may begin to spasm, [...]
Asthma and Sulfites – Beware
Many people with asthma are sensitive to food additives known as sulfites. Sulfites consumed in foods have been known to cause severe asthma attacks in asthmatics all over the world.
Unfortunately, many restaurants use sulfiting agents–including sodium bisulfite, potassium meta bisulfate, and sulfur dioxide–to prevent discoloration and bacterial growth in green salads, cut and sliced [...]