Asthma - Original Articles
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Asthma is the most common chronic illness in children, resulting in 10.5 million missed school days annually.
Become a more informed (and empowered!) patient by asking these questions during your next appointment!
Could work literally be making you sick?
4 asthma triggers—and how to avoid them.
Be wary of energy efficiency treatments, and follow these steps.
Suffering from allergies triggered by your pet? Don t give away Mittens or Fido just yet. Read on for ways to minimize your symptoms.
Do you have a written treatment plan for your asthma? If you don t, you should! Here s why.
Could the low-fiber diet so common in America and other Western countries be driving up asthma rates?
Exercise is important, but if you have asthma, workouts can be challenging. Read on for steps you can take, and the best exercises for you.
The whistling sound someone with asthma makes? It's an indication their airways are restricted. Learn what causes breathing difficulty, how to treat it, and how to prevent flare-ups.
Researchers in Denmark have found that women with asthma seem to experience delays in getting pregnant. Find out why this may occur.
Living with asthma can be scary, but having the right tools on hand gives you a measure of control.
Believe it or not, those living with asthma typically need more medication during the winter months. While pollen causes misery in spring and summer, indoor allergens and dry air in the winter is a bigger problem.
Make sure your cold is just about coughing and sneezing, not wheezing.
You may be able to stop an asthma attack after it starts, but your best plan is to prevent one from happening in the first place. Here's how.
Apolo Ohno hangs up his skates to share his story about exercise-induced bronchospasm and how he's never let his condition interfere with his success, on or off the ice.
This flavorful root may do more than add heat to your meals; it could help relieve asthma symptoms, too.
This may be a helpful addition to your treatment and management plan.
Learn more about these chronic conditions, both which affect millions of Americans.
Children who live on dairy farms and drink unpasteurized milk appear to have immunity against asthma and allergies. New findings help identify why this is the case.
For many, sinusitis means uncomfortable symptoms that may require the right treatment to overcome.
Depending on your triggers, adding or removing the moisture in your bedroom air can lessen the risk of an asthma attack.
Bisphenol A, or BPA, is used in the production of plastics and resins. First linked to childhood obesity and behavior problems, now a new study associates this ubiquitous chemical to asthma, too.
Over time, a smoker's brain begins to associate cigarettes with pleasure, making it tougher to quit. And that's not the only mental effect of lighting up.
What do whole grains, nuts, seeds, seaweed, cacao, and leafy greens have in common? Magnesium, a mineral that can help eat away allergy symptoms.
Having a good laugh? That can spark asthma symptoms. Be aware, not surprised.
Address your worst asthma triggers and enjoy the best that winter has to offer.
Cracking the code on this chicken-and-egg scenario could lead you to better treatment.
Nasal irrigation can help with congestion. Learn the right way to do it and prevent common errors.