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Catch Your Breath Now!

Catch Your Breath Now!

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 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 [...]

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The Asthma Epidemic – No End in Sight

By Cody Wells on November 23, 2009

There are an estimated 22.2 million Americans suffering from asthma as of 2005, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Center for Health Statistics, National Health Interview Survey, 1982-1996, 2001-2005. Of these, approximately 12.2 million Americans had an asthma attack that year and there were approximately 1.8 million emergency room visits [...]

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OPC Antioxidant for Asthma

OPC Antioxidant for Asthma

By Cody Wells on January 7, 2010

OPC Antioxidant is derived from grape seed extract and pine bark extract. OPC is considered a Super Antioxidant and is scientifically known as Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin (OPC), Proanthocyanidolic Oligomer (PCO), Procyanidin or Proanthocyanidin. Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs) are considered Super Antioxidants because they are unique phytochemicals, known as flavonoids that [...]

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Long-term Controller Asthma Medications

By Cody Wells on November 21, 2009

Long-term-controller asthma medications or simply controller asthma medications are designed for you to take on a daily basis to control your persistent asthma.

Posted in Asthma Medications | Tagged action plan, anti-leukotrienes, asthma action plan, asthma attacks, asthma episode, asthma inhaler, beta2 adrenergic agonist, bronchodilators, corticosteroid, fda, food and drug administration, inhaled corticosteroids, laba, leukotriene modifiers, oral bronchodilator, public health advisory | Leave a response

Asthma and Outdoor Air Pollution in Southern California

Asthma and Outdoor Air Pollution in Southern California

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. Scientists are just beginning to realize that outdoor pollutants have a significant, if not more profound, effect on asthma.
A recent study conducted by the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, funded by the [...]

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