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Sloane Miller

Sloane Miller, Health Guide

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author & psychotherapist

Relaxing the Back (and Lungs) From the Inside Out

A few weeks back I had knee surgery. I wrote a post about my concerns having to do with adhesives that may be used during or after surgery as I have skin reactions with certain adhesives.   Being clear with my doctors before the procedure was helpful: they didn't use any adhesives on or around my incisions, which was great. Annoyingly, I... Read moreChevron
posted 10/07/2008, comments (0)|
Rick Frea

Rick Frea, Health Pro

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A Registered Respiratory Therapist and asthmatic

Meet Jake Gallant: The Perfect Asthmatic

See the accompanying comic strip about Jake Gallant!   Allow me to introduce you to Jake, a Gallant Asthmatic. After spending the day at his friend's cabin, and as he was getting ready to go out and party in smoky bars with his buddies, Jake noticed he was having increased trouble breathing.   He picked up the phone, and called his... Read moreChevron
posted 10/01/2008, comments (0)|
Kathi  MacNaughton

Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro

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Living with Asthma

Chronic Illness Is No Picnic for Teens, But There Are Ways to Lessen the Impact

Asthma is a chronic illness that can't ever be counted upon to go away. And it's a fact that to keep asthma under control, you have to take actions that are different than people without asthma. For teens, those differences can present considerable challenges to treatment. Most adults don't enjoy having to remember to: Avoid all manner of... Read moreChevron
posted 10/01/2008, comments (0)|
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asthmatic

i'm 24 years,mother of one,born asthmatic ,first born with 3 sublings who are all asthmatics including my mother.3 years ago i was all diagnose hiv+. I live positevly and i would like that united nations should creat a policy to stop the manufacturing of tobacco, i would rally love to be in a team of scientist to discover a vaccine for this... Read moreChevron
posted 10/01/2008, comments (0)|
James Thompson, MD

James Thompson, MD, Health Pro

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Board Certified Allergist and Internist

Asthma Risk and Acetaminophen: Mounting Evidence

It is disturbing that as we enter peak cough, cold and flu season, we are faced with the dilemma that acetaminophen (sold under the brand name Tylenol) may increase the risk of developing asthma.   The last major Tylenol scare occurred in the 80s when a few pill bottles were tainted with cyanide, intentionally, which killed seven people in... Read moreChevron

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