Popular Asthma Articles
The Asthma Epidemic – No End in Sight
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 [...]
Xolair (Omalizumab) – Allergic Asthma Medication
Xolair (Omalizumab) is an asthma medication designed to treat allergy induced asthma. Xolair blocks your immune system’s response and reaction to generally benign common allergens which act as triggers, such as animal dander, food additives such as sulfites and mold.
Asthma Attack Action Plan – Are you prepared?
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 [...]