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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 03/29/2007, comments (0)

Tips for Avoiding Outdoor Asthma Triggers This Spring

When you have asthma, your body overreacts to certain substances or situations and produces inflammation in your lungs and airways. The inflammation causes the symptoms of asthma, such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing. The things that your body is extra sensitive to are called "triggers." There are many... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 03/24/2007, comments (0)

Spring Allergy Season Is Upon Us

In many parts of the US, spring has arrived... blooming flowers and trees, greening grass, warmer weather, and balmy breezes. It's all good, right? Well, maybe not all good. For those of us who have asthma that is triggered by pollen, spring often brings an increase in symptoms such as sneezing, wheezing, cough, and shortness of breath.... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 03/17/2007, comments (0)

How Asthma Is Diagnosed

Asthma is a common chronic health problem in the US and many other countries around the world. It is becoming especially common in children. But people of any age can develop asthma, even senior citizens. However, asthma symptoms are often similar to the symptoms of other respiratory illnesses. So, how does a doctor make the... Read more Chevron

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Kathi MacNaughton

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posted 03/17/2007, comments (0)

An Asthma Action Plan Is Essential

For people who have asthma, an asthma action plan is an essential part of successful asthma management. An Asthma Action Plan that you develop with the help of your doctor can help you act on asthma problems quickly, before they spiral out of control. The action plan helps you recognize when problems are beginning and then to know... Read more Chevron

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Fred Little

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posted 03/16/2007, comment (1)

Can emotional stress exacerbate asthma?

In this entry, I would like to discuss the connection between stress, stressful life events, and their effect on asthma control. While the connection is still being worked out, there is evidence not only from clinical experience, but in research studies in humans and animals that stress can aggravate asthma. Stress and asthma There are... Read more Chevron

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