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    James Thompson, MD

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    Escalating Cost of Asthma Treatment : What You Can Do

    Okay, the economy is tanking, job security for many people is at an all-time low, cost of health insurance is increasing and medication costs are sky-rocketing. My comments will address healthcare expenses with emphasis on medication costs.   What can you do?   For many asthma sufferers the disappearance of generic albuterol has... Read moreChevron
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    Understanding Cough Variant Asthma

    Cough variant asthma, or CVA for short, is a less common form of asthma that is characterized by the fact that its only symptom is a chronic cough. People who have CVA do not generally have the other common symptoms of asthma, such as wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. CVA is an especially common diagnosis in young children, and it... Read moreChevron
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    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
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    Top 5 Ways to Team Up With Your Doctor for Better Health

    One of the keys to asthma control is having a strong asthma management team. Asthma is a family disease, whether it's an adult or a child who has asthma. It doesn't just affect the person with the diagnosis of asthma. It also affects everyone around them.   So, having a team that includes family members, teachers, classmates and friends, as... Read moreChevron
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    posted 01/21/2009, comments (0)

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    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
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