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Rick Frea

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A Registered Respiratory Therapist and asthmatic

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posted 10/14/2009, comments (3)

10 Tips to Help Asthmatics Survive the Halloween Fright

You might not think of Halloween as a trigger for asthma, but it can be. From my own personal experience, I can think of no holiday worse on asthma than Halloween. In fact, my asthma acted up just about every Halloween that I participated in Trick-or-Treating until I was 11-years-old, at which time I vowed never to do it... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 08/26/2009, comments (0)

Stress & Asthma: Chilling Out for Better Respiratory Health

It's an old wives' tale that asthma is "all in your head." Asthma is a very real physical illness. You can't will it away. However, emotional highs and lows can trigger asthma symptoms and full-blown asthma attacks at times. So, it's wise to pay attention to your stress level as another way of controlling asthma. Managing stress effectively is... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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Living with Asthma

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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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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 01/30/2008, comments (0)

How "Friendly" Are the Products in Your Home?

Asthma and allergy triggers can lurk almost everywhere in our homes, even when we try to control and eliminate them. They're in our carpets, bedding, furniture, stuffed toys, under our sinks and hiding in our closets, attics, and basements. Mold spores, pollen, animal dander, and dust mites are tiny but numerous. But help is on the way. A... Read more Chevron

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