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Rick Frea

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posted 10/15/2008, comments (0)

Being the Best Asthma Patient You Can Be

Gallant and Goofus Asthmatics lie at the opposite ends of the spectrum. While a gallant asthmatic does everything right, the Goofus seems to do nothing right at all.   While a few asthmatics are true Goofuses, it is my humble opinion that the majority of asthmatics strive to be gallants, but do not quite meet those... Read moreChevron
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James Thompson, MD

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Board Certified Allergist and Internist
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posted 10/13/2008, comments (18)

FAQs on Flu Season 2008-2009

As millions of Americans endure the surge of colds and sinus infections typical of the fall, flu season rapidly approaches. Tens of thousands of people in the U.S. die from influenza each year. There would probably be many more deaths if it weren't for aggressive vaccination strategies led by national health departments and healthcare... Read moreChevron
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posted 10/09/2008, comments (0)

Living with an asthmatic

My 5 y/o was diagnosed with asthma shortly before her 5th birthday. Needless to say I was stressed, but good news. She is doing well.
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Rick Frea

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posted 10/08/2008, comments (0)

Meet Joe Goofus: The Asthmatic You Don't Want To Be (But Probably Are)

Joe Goofus means well, but he often neglects his asthma care plan and needlessly ends up in the emergency room for asthma.   It's not that he is a bad person, he just likes to have fun. He always plans on taking care of his asthma, but something fun always seems to get in the way.   Unlike Jake Gallant, here is what Joe Goofus might... Read moreChevron
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Sloane Miller

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author & psychotherapist
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posted 10/07/2008, comments (0)

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
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