Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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Lene  Andersen

Lene Andersen, Health Guide

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Writer, Advocate, Photographer

Patient’s Access to Treatments Act: Helping You Get the Meds You Need

When you have rheumatoid arthritis, medication can be an essential part of controlling the disease and managing symptoms. This is the moment where those who are insured breathe a deep, relieved breath. At least they won't have to worry about medication cost. Or will they?   There are now more treatments available for RA than ever before.... Read moreChevron
Kathi  MacNaughton

Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro

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Living with Asthma

The Metacholine Challenge Test - What You Need to Know

Asthma can be difficult to diagnose for sure, because there is no one test that will prove that you have asthma. However, a test that is used frequently to help with asthma diagnosis is the metacholine challenge test.   This test checks to see if your airways are "hyperresponsive." That means that your airways overreact to certain stimuli,... Read moreChevron
posted 05/12/2012, comments (0)|
James Thompson MD

James Thompson MD, Health Pro

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Board Certified Allergist and Internist

Combination Inhalers for Asthma: A Rapidly Growing Class

Combination controller inhalers continue to play a vital role in asthma management for many who have a history of moderate to severe asthma. Since Advair became available in 2001, as the first inhaler with a steroid and long-acting bronchodilator (a drug which relaxes tiny muscles which surround the small airways of the lung) two other... Read moreChevron
Merely Me

Merely Me, Health Guide

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I am a published writer who suffers from depression and MS

In Sickness and In Health

Hi everybody!   I know what you are going to say.  I have not been present here for a couple of weeks.  This is a new thing for me.  Since I began with Health Central in August of 2008 I have been here.  It is a rare thing for me to be away from this site and you.  I miss you all very much.   Not sure why I chose... Read moreChevron
Maryee

Maryee, Health Guide

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I am in my mid-40s, have kids, work full-time, & manage our home.

Calculating Weight Loss

I am arming myself with a new toolkit in my battle to lose weight and get in shape. It's time to turn to the pros - those who have more knowledge, can figure out the ins and outs of things and just spit out the correct information. Someone who can step in and do all the necessary calculations for me and just show me the results so I know what to... Read moreChevron
posted 03/12/2012, comments (0)|

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