Popular Asthma Articles
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 [...]
Acute Asthma Episode – Common Signs
Common signs of an acute asthma episode are:
- Your coughing and/or wheezing won’t stop.
- You’re breathing very fast (Tachypnea).
- Your chest feels tight. [...]
Vitamin C Versus Air Pollution
Taking vitamin C may help reduce your risk of suffering the more serious effects of asthma. It is a vital antioxidant that can help your lungs fight off free radicals, which are caustic molecules that can damage lung tissue.