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Uh Oh! You Got the Flu & You Have Asthma... Now What?

Sometimes, I feel like a drug pusher because I encourage people so often on this site to get a flu shot/vaccine! OK, I'm kidding, but the fact is, experts worldwide recommend that most people get an annual flu vaccine these days, even if they don't have a chronic illness such as asthma. But for those of us who DO have asthma, it's especially... Read more Chevron

posted 02/17/2013, comments (2)|

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Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro

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Living with Asthma

Update on Flu Vaccines - Are They Still Important for the Person Who Has Asthma?

This flu season of 2012-2013 has been one to remember. Each year, people who have asthma are advised to get the flu vaccine, because we are considered at high risk for serious, even life-threatening, complications from the flu. This is because the flu is a respiratory infection and asthma already causes us to have weakened respiratory systems,... Read more Chevron

posted 02/17/2013, comments (0)|

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Living with Asthma

Tips for Preventing Poor Air Quality from Interfering with Asthma Control

Most of us who have asthma find that our asthma control is largely dependent on the quality of the air we breathe from minute to minute. People with allergic asthma, in particular, know that airborne allergens are their biggest challenge. Pollen, mold spores, dust mites and pet allergens all can circulate freely in the air and can be found almost... Read more Chevron

posted 02/13/2013, comments (0)|

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Rick Frea, Health Pro

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A Registered Respiratory Therapist and asthmatic

31 Jobs Asthmatics Should Not Take

Ideally you should be able to participate in any profession if your asthma is under control. Realistically, however, you'll want to avoid possible asthma triggers, such as dust, chemicals or smoke. So, that in mind, each of the following jobs has the potential to expose you to asthma triggers, and you may wish to consider choosing... Read more Chevron

posted 02/05/2013, comments (2)|

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Rick Frea, Health Pro

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A Registered Respiratory Therapist and asthmatic

Prepare Asthmatic Lungs for the Flu Epidemic

The influenza virus has struck early and hard this year, spreading quickly across the globe. If you have asthma, or take care of an asthmatic, you must be doubly concerned, because the flu can hit asthmatics hard. By looking at this CDC map, you can see for yourself the virus is widespread in most states.... Read more Chevron

posted 01/28/2013, comments (0)|