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Kathi MacNaughton

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The Greatest Gift - A Smoke-Free Home

If your child has asthma, the greatest gift you can give him or her is a smoke-free home environment. And no, I'm not just one of those anti-smoker crusaders who wants to take away poor beseiged smokers' rights!   The fact is, secondhand smoke is one of the most harmful asthma triggers around. I speak from experience, as well as... Read moreChevron
posted 04/21/2007, comments (0)|
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Healthy Weight = Better Respiratory and Heart Health

Keeping body weight in a healthy range can benefit each of us in many different ways, including lower blood pressure, lower blood cholesterol, more balanced blood glucose, less joint stress, more energy, and improved self image.   But did you know it can also help lower your risk for developing asthma? It's true. Researchers at National... Read moreChevron
posted 04/08/2007, comments (0)|
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Tips for Avoiding Outdoor Asthma Triggers This Spring

When you have asthma, your body overreacts to certain substances or situations and produces inflammation in your lungs and airways. The inflammation causes the symptoms of asthma, such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing.   The things that your body is extra sensitive to are called "triggers." There are many... Read moreChevron
posted 03/29/2007, comments (0)|
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Kathi MacNaughton

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Do Your Symptoms (or Your Child's) Suggest Asthma?

Many people search the Web for information about asthma symptoms. Asthma is a common condition, but people don't always get diagnosed right away, because they may not realize they are having symptoms of asthma.   In children, especially very young kids, it may be hard to even identify which symptoms are happening. Also, because asthma... Read moreChevron
posted 03/24/2007, comments (0)|
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How Asthma Is Diagnosed

Asthma is a common chronic health problem in the US and many other countries around the world. It is becoming especially common in children.  But people of any age can develop asthma, even senior citizens.   However, asthma symptoms are often similar to the symptoms of other respiratory illnesses. So, how does a doctor make the... Read moreChevron
posted 03/17/2007, comments (0)|
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