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Fred Little

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Patient Requests for Asthma and Allergy Medicine

There are occasions in my Allergy/Asthma practice when patients ask about a medication by name. I bristle a bit when I suspect that this inquiry was driven by an advertisement on television or in print. In an unconscious way, I feel that my control over the "menu of care" that I have crafted for my patient is being intruded on by an... Read moreChevron
posted 03/05/2008, comments (0)|
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Kathi MacNaughton

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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 moreChevron
posted 01/30/2008, comments (0)|
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Kathi MacNaughton

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Tips for Avoiding Outdoor Asthma Triggers This Spring

When you have asthma, your body overreacts to certain substances or situations and produces inflammation in your lungs and airways. The inflammation causes the symptoms of asthma, such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing.   The things that your body is extra sensitive to are called "triggers." There are many... Read moreChevron
posted 03/29/2007, comments (0)|
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Fred Little

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Can emotional stress exacerbate asthma?

In this entry, I would like to discuss the connection between stress, stressful life events, and their effect on asthma control. While the connection is still being worked out, there is evidence not only from clinical experience, but in research studies in humans and animals that stress can aggravate asthma.   Stress and asthma There are... Read moreChevron
posted 03/16/2007, comments (2)|
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