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Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro

Living with Asthma

Understanding Cough Variant Asthma

Cough variant asthma, or CVA for short, is a less common form of asthma that is characterized by the fact that its only symptom is a chronic cough. People who have CVA do not generally have the other common symptoms of asthma, such as wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. CVA is an especially common diagnosis in young children, and it... Read more Chevron

posted 02/01/2009, comments (24)|

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Rick Frea, Health Pro

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A Registered Respiratory Therapist and asthmatic

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Having asthma symptoms? Here's five tips to help you decide what to do

One of the most difficult decisions to make as an asthmatic is this: "When should I call my doctor?" Or, "At what point in the progression of asthma symptoms do I decide to go to the ER?" Obviously if asthma hits hard and fast the answer is easy: "You GO RIGHT TO THE ER NOW!" In fact, you may even... Read more Chevron

posted 01/28/2009, comments (11)|

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Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro

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Top 5 Ways to Team Up With Your Doctor for Better Health

One of the keys to asthma control is having a strong asthma management team. Asthma is a family disease, whether it's an adult or a child who has asthma. It doesn't just affect the person with the diagnosis of asthma. It also affects everyone around them. So, having a team that includes family members, teachers, classmates and friends, as... Read more Chevron

posted 01/27/2009, comments (0)|

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Eva

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mother of child with asthma

I have been the caregiver of my doughter with severe asthma sence she was two months old . She is nine years old now and I have helped her through the ups and downs of it . She just now is haveing problems with it agin . I,ve had her asthma under control ... Read more Chevron

posted 01/21/2009, comments (0)|

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Fred Little, Health Pro

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Doctor and Asthma Expert

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When Asthma Isn't Causing Your Shortness of Breath

In this entry, I would like to comment on how the fact that asthma is such a common disease can in some cases lead to individuals being told they have "asthma," yet on detailed review with specialized tests, are found not to have asthma. I know that this can sound a little confusing: "My doctor told me I have asthma and I am taking asthma... Read more Chevron

posted 01/16/2009, comments (4)|

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