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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 11/23/2008, comments (0)

United Airways - How Allergies & Asthma Are Linked

There's a reason why you almost always hear asthma and allergies mentioned together in the same breath. It's because allergies are the underlying basis for the majority of cases of asthma, especially in children. But adult asthma is also frequently related to allergies. Experts talk about the "Atopy Triad". Atopy is a fancy medical term... Read more Chevron

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Rick Frea

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A Registered Respiratory Therapist and asthmatic

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posted 10/22/2008, comments (3)

Confessions of a recovering bronchodilatoraholic

See the accompanying comic strip! Along with being an RT, I am also a recovering bronchodilatoraholic, and despite what I believed before I became an RT, I am not alone. Bronchodilatoraholism is not necessarily bronchodilator abuse. However, bronchodilatoraholism can lead one to make irrational decisions that may be considered... Read more Chevron

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James Thompson, MD

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posted 10/13/2008, comments (19)

FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009

As millions of Americans endure the surge of colds and sinus infections typical of the fall, flu season rapidly approaches. Tens of thousands of people in the U.S. die from influenza each year. There would probably be many more deaths if it weren't for aggressive vaccination strategies led by national health departments and healthcare... Read more Chevron

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Rick Frea

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posted 10/08/2008, comments (0)

Meet Joe Goofus: The Asthmatic You Don't Want To Be (But Probably Are)

Joe Goofus means well, but he often neglects his asthma care plan and needlessly ends up in the emergency room for asthma. It's not that he is a bad person, he just likes to have fun. He always plans on taking care of his asthma, but something fun always seems to get in the way. Unlike Jake Gallant, here is what Joe Goofus might... Read more Chevron

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Sloane Miller

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posted 10/07/2008, comments (0)

Relaxing the Back (and Lungs) From the Inside Out

A few weeks back I had knee surgery. I wrote a post about my concerns having to do with adhesives that may be used during or after surgery as I have skin reactions with certain adhesives. Being clear with my doctors before the procedure was helpful: they didn't use any adhesives on or around my incisions, which was great. Annoyingly, I... Read more Chevron

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