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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 06/10/2009, comments (4)

Which Asthma Medication Is Best?

One of the most common questions we get here on the site is some variation on, "Which asthma medicine is best?" So, I thought it might be helpful to write a post that addresses this issue for asthma. (A similar post on the Allergy site continues to be one of the most viewed posts I've ever written.) There are many different types of... Read more Chevron

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kahler

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posted 06/06/2009, comments (4)

Scared to live alone w/ Asthma. Breaking up with my boyfriend of 5 years. Need advice Please

Hi. This is a serious question. I have had asthma since the age of 10. My asthma is directly related to allergies of all kinds. For the last 5 years I've lived with my boyfriend, and before that I lived with my parents. We are breaking up and this will be the first time that I am actually living alone, and it scares... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 06/03/2009, comments (3)

More Evidence That Eating Healthy Can Equal Better Asthma Control

You probably already know that eating healthy can have many benefits, from keeping weight in a healthy range to a healthier heart to more energy. But did you know that eating healthy may also benefit your breathing? More and more studies are providing strong evidence that making healthy eating choices can help prevent asthma symptoms. It... Read more Chevron

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Rick Frea

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posted 06/03/2009, comments (0)

The Journey of a Hardluck Asthmatic to Gallant Asthmatic

Now that I've been an RT for awhile, there's a question rolling around in my head: When I had severe asthma as a kid, was I a Goofus Asthmatic with a Goofus Doctor, or was I a legitimate Hardluck Asthmatic? I say this because in 1984, when I was 14, my parents were forced to take me to the ER over 14 times for bad... Read more Chevron

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Rick Frea

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posted 05/27/2009, comment (1)

10 Tips For Raising A Child With Asthma

So you watched as your or son (or daughter) struggled for air and felt helpless. You listened as his docter said the words, "Your son has asthma." Now what do you do? Thankfully for you asthma wisdom and resources have impoved impressively since I grew up with asthma in the 1970s and 80s. While I suffered many... Read more Chevron

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