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Alright Asthmatics! Here's Your Incentive to Get in Shape This Year

Happy New Year, fellow asthmatics.  If you're like me you focus on getting in better shape all year, but continue to fail.  I'm going to provide you with some added incentives to never quit trying to get into shape.   It's a simple fact that many of us tend to, well, gain a little weight as we age. It's normal actually.... Read moreChevron
posted 01/07/2012, comments (3)|
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What is Good Asthma Control?

Most asthma experts will now say that thanks to modern asthma wisdom and medicine most asthmatics can gain control of their asthma.  So how do you know your asthma is controlled?  What is good asthma control?   According to the Global Initiative For Asthma Asthma Guidelines, your asthma should be classified as either... Read moreChevron
posted 06/27/2011, comments (0)|
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Good Asthma Control Includes Being Able to Exercise Without Limitations

 A parent of one of my 10 year old asthma patients found that the Phys ed teacher frequently assigned her son to the goalie position during soccer games because of his exercise related breathing problems. The child was embarrassed and discouraged by his being singled out because of his soccer field struggles. The problem here is mom was... Read moreChevron
posted 05/31/2011, comments (0)|
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Bio: New Asthma Contributor Sara Roswell!

Hey everyone, my name is Sara Roswell, and I’m a college student at Oklahoma State University.  Recently I was contacted by HealthCentral, and asked to become a contributor and I am very excited to be sharing my experiences with the HealthCentral community. So how about a little background?   When I was two years old, I had my... Read moreChevron
posted 03/31/2011, comments (2)|
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Combination Inhalers for Asthma Control: A New Kid on the Block

Although asthma death rates have declined, it continues to be a leading cause of missed work and school in the United States. The National Institute of Health (NIH) revised their asthma diagnosis and management guidelines in 2007. This over 600 page document has become the Holy Grail of asthma treatment and clinical research in the United... Read moreChevron
posted 02/22/2011, comments (7)|
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