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Do Your Part for Asthma Awareness - Spread the Word!

This sharepost is aimed at all your parents of kids with asthma, and I know there are a lot of you out there. Asthma is one of the most common childhood health conditions nowadays. And, while many parents and other people who come into contact with asthma kids are quite familiar with asthma and how to manage it, there are still many who... Read moreChevron
posted 05/27/2011, comments (0)|
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Taking Charge of Your Asthma Through More Effective Communication with Your Doctor

Let's face it... doctors today are extremely busy. You're lucky if you get 5 minutes of focused time with them on an office visit. I know there are exceptions, but that seems to be the general trend in today's world of scarce healthcare resources.   So, doesn't it make sense to get the most out of every doctor's visit? Asthma is a very... Read moreChevron
posted 05/27/2011, comment (1)|
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How Are the Lungs Affected by Stress?

"You're just like everybody else... Pressure!"   So sang Billy Joel in  his 1982 hit.  Joel also has asthma.  Perhaps he didn't know pressure (stress) can affect the lungs, or he might have added this little tid bit to his song.    "His asthma hit... He felt like a fish out of water... Pressure!"  He may have... Read moreChevron
posted 04/26/2011, comments (0)|
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How Do High Altitudes Affect People with Asthma?

So what is the effect on high altitudes on asthma? If I board an airplane, will this make my asthma worse? What if you climb to the top of a mountain? These are common questions I've had to answer over the years. In fact, when I traveled to Denver in 1985 to stay at the asthma hospital -- Denver is a mile high -- this was one of the questions my... Read moreChevron
posted 04/18/2011, comments (0)|
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Relaxation Exercises for Asthma May Benefit You

I mentioned in my post about breathing exercises that I should write a post about my experience with asthma, anxiety, and relaxation exercises.  That time has arrived.    Studies have linked asthma with anxiety disorders, and as a lifelong asthmatic I can tell you I've had my share of anxiety. This was especially true when I was a... Read moreChevron
posted 04/14/2011, comments (0)|
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