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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 08/02/2009, comments (4)

Ozone Levels & Asthma: The Facts About Air Quality & Your Breathing

You've been hearing for many years about the negative effects modern living has had on the ozone layer in our atmosphere and what this means for our air quality. You may also have heard something about ground level ozone and how it is bad for us. So, I thought it might be helpful to sort out the facts about ozone and what effects it has on people... Read more Chevron

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Rick Frea

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posted 07/28/2009, comments (0)

Six Asthma Doctor Personality Types: Which One is Your Doctor?

Earlier I introduced to you the 11 types of asthmatics. Now, for the first time ever, I would like to introduce to you the six types of asthma doctors. Gallant Doctor: This doctor knows how to take care of your asthma the right way. He keeps up to date on asthma wisdom, and goes out of his way to make sure you are... Read more Chevron

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Rick Frea

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posted 07/22/2009, comments (4)

A concern for Parents of Asthmatics: Will Corticosteroids stunt my child's growth?

So, your son or daughter has been diagnosed with asthma, and his or her doctor has prescribed systemic glucocorticosteroids (GC) like prednisone, and long-term inhaled GCs like Flovent or Pulmicort. Your concern is: Will this stunt my child's growth? This is a great question. In fact, according to "Allergy... Read more Chevron

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Rick Frea

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posted 07/15/2009, comment (1)

High and low humidity not good for asthma

It's roasting outside, yet the sun beaming down on Jake Gallant as he rests in his beach chair feels great. The warm breeze wafting over his bare feels great too. He closes his eyes and listens to the soporific, relaxing sound of waves. "This is the kind of weather I'd like to pack... Read more Chevron

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James Thompson, MD

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posted 06/29/2009, comments (0)

"When Can I Stop My Asthma Medication?"

This is a common question in my office and invariably leads to several minutes of discussion with asthma patients and parents. There is no cure for asthma and, contrary to widely held belief, people do not "outgrow" asthma. It took a long time for me to convince my asthmatic wife that asthma is life-long but, with good treatment, it may go into... Read more Chevron

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