Monday, February 13, 2012

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Expert_badge Rick Frea

Rick Frea

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A Registered Respiratory Therapist and asthmatic

Having asthma symptoms? Here's five tips to help you decide what to do

One of the most difficult decisions to make as an asthmatic is this:  "When should I call my doctor?"  Or, "At what point in the progression of asthma symptoms do I decide to go to the ER?"    Obviously if asthma hits hard and fast the answer is easy:  "You GO RIGHT TO THE ER NOW!"  In fact, you may even... Read moreChevron
Eva

mother of child with asthma

I have been  the caregiver of my  doughter  with  severe  asthma  sence she was two months old  . She is nine years old now and I have helped her through the ups and downs of it  .  She just now  is haveing problems with it agin   .   I,ve had her asthma under control ... Read moreChevron
posted 01/21/2009, comments (0)|
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James Thompson, MD

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Board Certified Allergist and Internist

Is Your Christmas Tree Making You Wheeze?

Doc, I get sick every Christmas and end up missing a few days of work. I take my family out to pick a live tree the weekend after Thanksgiving every year and 1-2 weeks later my asthma flares up. Could I be allergic to my Christmas tree?     The Christmas holiday season brings more than song and joy to asthma and allergy sufferers... Read moreChevron
posted 12/11/2008, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Rick Frea

Rick Frea

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A Registered Respiratory Therapist and asthmatic

The "Wet Noodle" Technique Works For Keeping Calm During An Asthma Attack

See the accompanying comic strip!   Some people have asthma for so long that it's just a normal part of life, another thing to deal with. They can be having the worst asthma attack and no one but those with a trained "asthma eye" will ever know. They stay calm, cool and collected regardless.   What I am describing here is the... Read moreChevron
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Fred Little

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Doctor and Asthma Expert

Asthma and the September Epidemic

In this entry, I would like to discuss some things to think about as families go back to school in terms of asthma. One is the increase in asthma exacerbations during this period, and the other some thoughts about asthma control as kids go back to school. Asthma gets worse in SeptemberFor several years, doctors and patients have observed that... Read moreChevron
posted 09/12/2008, comments (0)|