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Rick Frea

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posted 05/27/2009, comment (1)

10 Tips For Raising A Child With Asthma

So you watched as your or son (or daughter) struggled for air and felt helpless. You listened as his docter said the words, "Your son has asthma." Now what do you do? Thankfully for you asthma wisdom and resources have impoved impressively since I grew up with asthma in the 1970s and 80s. While I suffered many... Read more Chevron

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James Thompson, MD

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posted 05/26/2009, comments (3)

Asthma Triggers: Cockroach Sensitivity Is More Widepread Than Previously Thought

"Doc, I don't have cockroaches. Why is my skin test to cockroach positive?" A downtown Chicago businessman who owns a home in an upscale Chicago suburb asked this question earlier this year. I'll start with an update on this topic Recent asthma research has focused on a common allergen often briefly discussed in reports on indoor... Read more Chevron

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Rick Frea

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posted 05/20/2009, comments (0)

11 Tips For Traveling With Asthma

So your job has you weary eyed and ready for a vacation. You decide to pack your bags and travel to... where? It doesn't matter, because wherever you go, when you have asthma you have no choice but to plan ahead. That in mind, I have compiled 11 tips for traveling with asthma I learned... Read more Chevron

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Rick Frea

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posted 05/12/2009, comments (2)

16 Interesting Asthma Facts You Should Know

I recently read a book written for physicians called Fatal Asthma. I wouldn't recommend it though, because it was a difficult read. Yet it was filled with some excellent asthma facts I thought I'd share with you. Now I certainly wouldn't want to rehash the same asthma facts you can get on great... Read more Chevron

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Rick Frea

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posted 05/04/2009, comment (1)

Breathin' Stephen, the Hardluck Asthmatic, completes Boston Marathon

He did it! On April 20 Breathin' Stephen, our Hardluck asthmatic who did the unimaginable and qualified for the Boston Marathon, trekked the entire 26-mile course in 7.5 hours, and crossed the finish line. Stephen Gaudet, who's daily FEV1 measures about 37% of normal, is an amazing asthmatic who struggles with dyspnea on a... Read more Chevron

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