One of the keys to asthma control is having a strong asthma management team. Asthma is a family disease, whether it's an adult or a child who has asthma. It doesn't just affect the person with the diagnosis of asthma. It also affects everyone around them.
So, having a team that includes family members, teachers, classmates and friends, as... Read more
Just about two weeks into the New Year -- how are your resolutions doing?
The truth is that many of us set goals (i.e., New Years' Resolutions) that we are destined not to fulfill. It's a sad fact that it is easy to make a resolution, but extremely difficult to stick to it. And that's a shame, because sticking to the resolutions we make on New... Read more
It's 2009, and that means we are all being forced to switch officially to the HFA type of asthma inhaler. Many other posts here have dealt with the whys and wherefores of this regulatory change, and you can read all about them on our HFA Inhalers page.
It's a fact that many people do not feel as though they're getting the same level of... Read more
Are there things you want to know about the flu and the flu vaccine? If so, you're going to love this sharepost.
I recently had the opportunity to speak one on one with Dr. Carolyn Bridges, the Associate Director for Science in the Influenza Division of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This CDC unit is responsible for a... Read more
Still looking for gift ideas for your family member or friend who has asthma? Here are some ideas to help you out...
1. Quit smoking. If you currently smoke, quitting smoking can be a dual gift. It will certainly make you healthier. But it will also help out all those around you by protecting them from secondhand smoke inhalation,... Read more
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