Asthma - Prevention

Asthma and Suicide: Is There a Link?

New research has made critical correlations between asthmatics and suicide risk.

When Shampooing Your Hair Makes Eczema Flare

If washing your hair seems to make your eczema worse, read on for tips on how to minimize your discomfort.

The Thunderstorm-Asthma Connection

If you've noticed that your asthma symptoms get worse during bad rainstorms, you're not alone. Researchers have long recognized the link that exists between asthma and weather.

The Truth About Asthma and Air Pollution

If you have asthma, you re likely concerned about air pollution, since poor air quality and asthma seem to go hand in hand. Recent research seems to confirm this fact and offers insight into some things you can do to help protect your breathing and your health.

The Adult Asthma-Bacteria Connection

Learn how adult-onset asthma and harmful bacteria are connected.

Timing Birth to Reduce Newborn Asthma

Timing is everything.

Got Summer Asthma?

If you find your asthma symptoms seem to heat up on hot summer days, the humidity and high temperatures just may be to blame.

Caregiver Tips: Preventing Asthma Attacks

Take these steps to help prevent this condition from kicking in.

Can Food Allergies Trigger Asthma Symptoms?

While the link between food and asthma is relatively rare, there are people who do experience it first-hand.

Acid Reflux and Asthma: Does One Cause the Other?

Since asthmatics are more than twice as likely to have reflux as non-asthma sufferers, it's clear there is a connection.

Asthma: Prevent Permanent Damage

If you have asthma and your symptoms aren't well managed, you could be putting your health at risk for permanent airway damage.

The Athlete's Guide to Asthma Management

Find advice on how to stay active without making your asthma condition worse.

The Asthma Diet: What to Eat to Keep Your Symptoms Away

Find out what foods can relieve or aggravate your asthma symptoms.

Could You Have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity?

What is chemical or environmental illness and how can you lower your risk?

Controlling Asthma at School

Find out how you can help your child with asthma survive school.

The Link between Asthma Medication and Osteoporosis

Some asthma medications may compromise your bone health.

Don t Let the Changing Seasons Take Away Your Breath

Take control of your seasonal asthma.

Peak Flow Monitors Help Keep Asthma in Check

Wish you could head off your next asthma attack? With the help of a peak flow monitor, this just may be possible.

Allergy Shots Help Keep Symptoms in Check

Wish you could get your allergies under control once and for all? If so, getting regular shots to desensitize or "turn off" your reaction to various allergy triggers may be a worthwhile treatment option to explore.

The Advantages of Buying Green Things

Want to go green when it s time to eat, shop and clean? If so, you're a part of a growing trend of people who are opting for earth-friendly products that are better for their health.

Stress and Asthma: What's the Link?

Don't let stress take your breath away.

The 411 on Peanut Allergies

If you are allergic to peanuts, you know how crucial it is to steer clear of anything even vaguely in the nut family. Otherwise, you can be putting yourself and your health at great risk.

"Hypoallergenic" Dogs May Be Only a Fantasy

A saving grace for allergy sufferers or a myth? Read on to find out.

Don't Let Your Houseplants Make You Sick

Your plants may not be as inconspicuous as you think.

10 Worst Cities for Fall Allergies

Is your city making you sneeze? High pollen and mold counts make some places worse than others.

5 Health Risks of Global Warming

With the slowly, but steadily rising temperatures, what does the future hold for our health?

Understanding Exercise-Induced Asthma

Millions of Americans are living with exercise-induced asthma. Here, a guide to the condition, from symptoms to treatment.

Are Cold and Flu Medications Safe for Kids?

Your child has a runny nose and bad cough. You want her to feel better, but is it OK to give her cold medicine?
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