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Joy Buchanan

posted 09/02/2008, comments (2)

Singulair IS NOT Linked to Suicide, researchers say

Earlier this year many Singulair users got a scare when the FDA announced it was investigating the asthma drug for links to suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts. But researchers for the American Lung Association Tuesday announced that they've found no link between the asthma drug Singulair and an increased risk of suicide and... Read more Chevron

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James Thompson, MD

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posted 09/01/2008, comments (13)

Asthma: Is the Outlook Better for Older Males?

"Doc, will I outgrow my asthma?" This question is frequently asked by patients and parents in my office. I usually respond by saying: "Clinical research has uncovered genes that are the likely cause of asthma. We do not outgrow our genes but the activity of our genes may vary over time. We may therefore have remission periods which... Read more Chevron

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Gerri Rivers

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posted 08/25/2008, comments (0)

7 Steps to Preparing Asthmatic Children for School

Wow! Summer flew by and now it's that time of year when kids register for school and parents buy school supplies. It is easy to remember to get the backpacks, lunch bags, and pencils, but planned asthma appointments with the doctor, completed asthma and allergy action plans, and extra emergency medications are often forgotten. For me... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 08/24/2008, comments (0)

Are We at Risk From Free Radicals in Our Air?

Experts have known for some time that free radicals that exist in tobacco smoke are responsible for cell damage that leads to emphysema, lung cancer and even asthma. What are free radicals, you ask? According to Wikipedia, a free radical is "any molecule that has a single unpaired electron in an outer shell." I know, that sounds a bit... Read more Chevron

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Gerri Rivers

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posted 08/15/2008, comment (1)

Asthma Allies Here To Help: Introducing Gerri Rivers

Gerri Rivers and Romelia Rodriguez Walters are your Asthma Allies! The two certified asthma educators are joining MyAsthmaCentral.com to share their expertise and answer your questions about asthma symptoms, asthma management, asthma medication and more! Introducing Gerri: In 1997, I was a wife, mother of two young children, a student... Read more Chevron

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