There's been quite a bit of press devoted to the dangers of depression and suicide lately in regards to asthma. But, of course, a lot of what you read uses sensationalist tactics to grab attention and readers. You can't always believe everything you hear and see in media.
However, there ARE some connections between asthma (and its... Read more
People who have chronic illnesses often search for what they see as more natural alternatives to asthma medication treatment. It's not that asthma medications are super hard to take, though inhaling a mist or powder is obviously different than just swallowing a pill and does require some skill to get the most out of it. And it's not that most... Read more
For the past few years or so, it seems like weather and our climate have been brutal, doesn't it? This summer looks to be no different. Seems like the whole country is either baking, drowning or blowing away!
Back east, where my siblings and other family live, they are suffering with record temps in the 100s, not to mention high humidity.... Read more
Asthma treatment is all about control. Control is the main goal of asthma treatment, as outlined in both the U.S. asthma management guidelines as well as the GINA World Asthma guidelines.
Most people are able to achieve asthma control by taking 1 or 2 puffs of a controller medicine containing an inhaled steroid (such as Flovent and... Read more
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