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Rick Frea

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Does Air Pollution Cause Asthma?

With asthma rates increasing, and pollution on the forefront of our minds, many of us like to blame pollution for the rise in asthma rates. So is pollution really the culprit, or is there something else going on? Let's investigate. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes two types of air pollutants that have... Read more Chevron

posted 08/01/2011, comments (0)|

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The Link Between Nasal Congestion and Asthma

As far back as the 19th century asthma experts have observed the link between asthma and nasal congestion. Recent studies seem to support this link. While studies are limited, they seem to show nasal congestion might be a trigger and a cause of asthma. So let's investigate the evidence and see if we can come to a... Read more Chevron

posted 07/25/2011, comments (0)|

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How Can You Prevent Asthma

A common concern of moms and dads - especially when asthma runs in the family - is how they can prevent their children from getting asthma. New evidence suggests there are things you can do - or not do - to at least reduce the risk your child will develop asthma.I think the surest way to prevent your child from acquiring asthma is... Read more Chevron

posted 07/22/2011, comments (0)|

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12 Things That May Cause Asthma Near Birth

So what exactly causes asthma anyway? The truth is scientists still don't know for sure. Yet a growing stack of evidence suggests events that occur before birth, or just after birth, may increase the risk of your baby getting asthma. Thus, according to various studies, the following are now believed to cause asthma (Learn more by clicking... Read more Chevron

posted 07/18/2011, comment (1)|

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The Microflora Hypothesis of Allergies and Asthma

It's a proven fact asthma rates are on the rise in Western nations like the U.S. and U.K. In the past pollution was blamed. Yet with pollution on the decline and asthma rates still rising, many experts are looking at other theories. Two theories gaining acceptance are the hygiene hypothesis and the microflora... Read more Chevron

posted 07/11/2011, comments (0)|

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