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Fred Little

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posted 06/20/2008, comments (0)

Inhaler Devices for Asthma Treament Part 1

Inhaler devices for asthma treatment In this entry (part 1 of 2), I would like to review basic devices for delivering asthma medications. Proper administration of asthma medications for the best results can be helped not only by using proper technique, but also understanding a little background on how they work. I review the basics of... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 06/13/2008, comment (1)

Severe Weather Can Aggravate Your Asthma

For the past few years or so, it seems like weather and our climate have been brutal, doesn't it? This summer looks to be no different. Seems like the whole country is either baking, drowning or blowing away! Back east, where my siblings and other family live, they are suffering with record temps in the 100s, not to mention high humidity... Read more Chevron

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Sloane Miller

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posted 05/14/2008, comments (0)

People With Asthma May Still Benefit from Getting Rid of Dust Mites

Have you seen the reports circulating that say: "... the most widely recommended treatments to reduce dust mites had no effect on the symptoms of asthma sufferers, researchers in Denmark found." MSNBC reported on this a few weeks back. That's alarming, as it seems to go against what we've always heard about dust mites: reduce... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 05/12/2008, comments (0)

Combination Asthma Inhalers = Increased Convenience + Better Asthma Control

Asthma treatment is all about control. Control is the main goal of asthma treatment, as outlined in both the U.S. asthma management guidelines as well as the GINA World Asthma guidelines. Most people are able to achieve asthma control by taking 1 or 2 puffs of a controller medicine containing an inhaled steroid (such as Flovent and... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 05/04/2008, comments (0)

What Is Your Doctor's Asthma IQ?

Solid asthma control is key to your health. Some of the responsibility for that control is yours, in terms of actively avoiding asthma triggers and taking your medication as prescribed. Some of the responsibility also lies with your doctor and his/her expertise in treating asthma. The American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology... Read more Chevron

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