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Rick Frea

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posted 12/02/2008, comments (0)

Confessions of an asthmatic in denial

One thing we really need to do as asthmatics is take our disease seriously. If you are diagnosed with it and your doctor prescribes preventative medicines, you should take them exactly as prescribed even when you are feeling well. Yet, since we asthmatics are humans who just want to be normal like everyone else, some of us get caught in... Read more Chevron

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Fred Little

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posted 11/24/2008, comment (1)

The Economic Crisis May Hit Asthmatics Hard

How will asthma care and health be affected by the economy?It is clear that we are in the midst of difficult economic times. Some of us can no longer bear to even pay attention to the changes in the stock market and the effect it is having on our savings. More importantly, the economic slowdown will cause job losses, and with them, loss of health... Read more Chevron

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Fred Little

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posted 11/03/2008, comments (0)

Asthma Triggers During the Fall and Winter

In this entry, I would like to discuss how individuals with asthma are affected in the cold months of the year. While most of this applies to those who live in temperate climates with cold winters, the indoor triggers that can lead to more asthma symptoms will affect asthmatics in tropical climates as well. Main indoor asthma triggersIn... Read more Chevron

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Rick Frea

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posted 10/29/2008, comments (0)

How to spot a bronchodilatoraholic

See the comic strip version of this post! For years I thought I was the lone bronchodilatoraholic in this world. When I started Respiratory Therapist school, I learned I was not the only one. They are everywhere. But to spot one, you have to be vigilant. It was orientation day at RT school when I met Sammy. The teacher... Read more Chevron

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Rick Frea

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posted 10/14/2008, 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 more Chevron

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