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Kathi  MacNaughton

Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro

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Living with Asthma

An Asthma Action Plan Is Essential

For people who have asthma, an asthma action plan is an essential part of successful asthma management.   An Asthma Action Plan that you develop with the help of your doctor can help you act on asthma problems quickly, before they spiral out of control. The action plan helps you recognize when problems are beginning and then to know... Read moreChevron
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Kathi  MacNaughton

Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro

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Living with Asthma

Exercise Induced Asthma Is Just Another Challenge to Overcome

Exercise-induced asthma, or EIA for short, is a type of asthma where symptoms are triggered by activity or exercise.   If you experience coughing, wheezing, or chest tightness when you exercise, you might have EIA. Or, if you feel extremely tired or winded when you exert yourself, EIA could be the culprit. So, if you're having those... Read moreChevron
Fred Little

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Doctor and Asthma Expert

What To Ask Your Doctor

Preparing to see your doctor about asthma?   As asthma affects over 15 million adults and children, one can imagine that there are many doctor visits in the United States where asthma is the main topic of conversation. Many patients have clear expectations when... Read moreChevron
Heather Reese

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Food Factors In Asthma

Think what you eat has nothing to do with your battle with Asthma? Think Again. Nutrition Expert Heather Reese explains. Most experts agree that there is very little evidence supporting a direct link between food and asthma. However, there is a lot of evidence showing that a well-balanced diet contributes to overall good health as well... Read moreChevron
Fred Little

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Doctor and Asthma Expert

Quick Relief Inhalers

Today I would like to discuss quick-relief inhalers. Asthma patients, even if on a good combination of medications, need quick-relief medicines to help them breathe better when they wheeze. There are many medicines in this class, with albuterol being the most common. Many people are concerned that if they use their quick-relief inhaler frequently,... Read moreChevron

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