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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 [...]

Posted in Asthma Triggers & Causes | Tagged air pollution, air quality, allergies, allergy, antibiotic avoidance, asthma epidemic, bedda nut tree, black pepper, breathing problem, bus fumes, environmental protection agency, epa, ginger root, harda, haritaki, herbal extract, indian gooseberry, indian long pepper, indian walnut, mold, pollen, pollution, public health | 1 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 [...]

Posted in Asthma Triggers & Causes | Tagged air pollution, air quality, allergens, bus fumes, environmental pollutants, environmental protection agency, epa, pollution, public health | Leave a response

Quick-Relief Asthma Medications

By Cody Wells on November 19, 2009

Quick relief asthma medications are also called rescue medications. They are designed to keep you alive by providing quick relief during an acute asthma attack (episode). They are called short-acting bronchodilators, because they quickly open up your airways, which makes it easier for you to breathe. Quick-relief asthma medications can be separated into [...]

Posted in Asthma Medications | Tagged action plan, acute asthma attack, anticholinergic, asthma action plan, asthma attacks, asthma episode, asthma inhaler, beta adrenergic agonist, beta2 adrenergic agonist, breathing problem, bronchodilators, corticosteroid, epa, inhaled steroids, intravenous corticosteroid, oral corticosteroid, respiratory distress | Leave a response

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Asthma Triggers - Do you know what yours are?

Asthma Triggers – Do you know what yours are?

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:

  • Tobacco use or second-hand smoke [...]

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 | Leave a response

Lingzhi Mushroom of Immortality

Lingzhi Mushroom of Immortality

By Cody Wells on January 17, 2010

Lingzhi Mushrooms
Lingzhi mushrooms enjoy a reputation in the East as the ultimate herbal substance. In Chinese, the word lingzhi means “herb of spiritual potency.”
Lingzhi mushrooms have been used successfully as herbal medicines for thousands of years and are known as the “Mushroom of Immortality.”
Lingzhi mushrooms are one of the oldest and most effective [...]

Posted in Asthma Treatment & Management | Tagged ASHMI, chinese herbs, chinese medicine, herbal extract, herbal medicine, herbal remedy, ling zhi, lingzhi, lingzhi mushroom, lingzhi mushrooms, phytocort, reishi, reishi mushroom, respiratory system | 7 Responses

Asthma Attack Action Plan - Are you prepared?

Asthma Attack Action Plan – Are you prepared?

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!
Talk to your doctor and your health care providers right away. Ask them to be clear about what actions they recommend you take and what they suggest [...]

Posted in Asthma Treatment & Management | Tagged action plan, acute asthma attack, asthma action plan, asthma episode, breathing problem, peak flow meters, respiratory distress | Leave a response

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My name is Cody Wells. I am publishing the Azmacare.com Asthma Blog as my way of dealing with the plague known as Asthma. My hope is that by researching and publishing timely, practical asthma information, you and I will both find something, or be led to something, which can ultimately help us, our family members, our friends, to live active, productive lives with Asthma.

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