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Having a Dog or a Cat May Help Prevent Asthma

Some people think that if you have a family history of cat or dog allergies you should not expose your kids to cats or dogs. The belief is this will prevent cat and dog allergies.    Yet that theory may soon -- if it hasn't been already -- be thown into the large, heaping pile of asthma myths, along with the... Read moreChevron
posted 07/06/2011, comments (4)|
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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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How to Gain Good Control of Your Asthma

So you're tired of your asthma controlling you and now you've decided to gain control of your athma.  The question lingering is:  How do I gain control of my asthma?   You'll want to do all of the following:   1.  Call your doctor.  Let him know your concerns.  I'm unable to exercise I'm unable to even walk... Read moreChevron
posted 06/20/2011, comments (0)|
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Does Asthma Make You Smarter?

So does asthma really make you smarter?  I'm not being facecious either by asking this. In fact, the idea that asthma makes you smarter is one of the aformentioned "Seven Benefits of Asthma."    Asthma certainly can make you smarter!  Right?   I think so.  I surmise asthma forces us to become... Read moreChevron
posted 06/13/2011, comments (0)|
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Asthma Control vs. Asthma Severity: What You Need to Know

How severe is your asthma?  Is it under control?  Does it matter?  It seems the new recommendation is that asthma severity is out and asthma control is in.  So what does that me for me and you?   To help us decide I think a few definitions from The National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute's Asthma Guidelines are... Read moreChevron
posted 06/06/2011, comments (0)|
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