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Rick Frea

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posted 02/08/2010, comments (0)

Exercise- Induced Asthma Troubles Many -- Even Olympians

If you have asthma, chances are you have exercise induced asthma (EIA). I was actually a bit shocked as I read this post and learned that of the 18 million Americans with asthma, 80-90 percent have EIA. What I also found stunning was that this article from the New York Times noted half of all cross country skiers,... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 02/02/2010, comments (0)

10 Ways to Get Healthier This Year

Asthma is a chronic illness, but with the right Asthma Action Plan, there's no reason to let it take over your life and prevent you from doing any of the things you want to do. However, what will also help you feel better and your lungs to work better is to get healthier overall. Here are a few changes you can make this year to have a... Read more Chevron

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Rick Frea

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posted 01/27/2010, comments (0)

Is It Asthma? Here's How to Find Out

So you or your child are having asthma-like symptoms lately and now you're wondering if it's asthma. You've called a doctor and made an appointment. Now what? According to "Allergy and Asthma: Practical Diagnosis and Management", asthma can be difficult to diagnose because there are many... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 01/25/2010, comments (2)

Bronchial Thermoplasty - An Effective Alternative Asthma Therapy

If you're anything like me, you love the idea of treating your asthma with anything other than pumping a foreign chemical into your body. You'd love something more "natural", right? I have good news... there is a new alternative therapy for asthma on the horizon and it's called bronchial thermoplasty. This treatment was introduced a few... Read more Chevron

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Rick Frea

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posted 01/20/2010, comment (1)

10 Tips to Help Asthmatics Prepare For a Natural Disaster

In light of what's been going on in Haiti, I was wondering what might happen if a natural disaster struck right here in Michigan, or if one struck near your home. What would you do? How would you breathe? Or, better yet, how should you prepare? Hopefully you should never find out. However, a gallant asthmatic is always prepared for... Read more Chevron

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