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Gerri Rivers

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Asthma Educator and Asthma Allies Co-Founder

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posted 01/13/2009, comments (0)

Breathe Easy with Your New Year's Resolution

At the beginning of the New Year I found myself doing what many do - considering and making my New Year's Resolutions. Each year I always decide that I will lose weight, eat healthier, exercise regularly and play more with my kids. What was going to be different this year? What was going to keep me from drifting from my resolution this... Read more Chevron

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Romelia Walters

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posted 12/03/2008, comments (2)

5 Next Steps For Adults Newly Diagnosed With Asthma

What used to be considered a childhood disease is no longer as more and more adults are being diagnosed with asthma. Of course, thousands of children are still being diagnosed with some level of asthma severity. But joining the ranks of those living with asthma are adults, primarily women. Who knows exactly what is causing this trend. Some... Read more Chevron

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Nancy Sanker

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posted 04/28/2008, comment (1)

Falling into the Health Insurance Chasm With Asthma

So what happens when your 28-year-old son has an unexpected health insurance gap and is sick? You get a blazing-fast education in how to find a health care professional who will even see you without that magic card and then you try to figure out how to finance the required tests and then, the toughest part, you try to find asthma medications... Read more Chevron

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Craig Stoltz

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posted 09/28/2007, comments (2)

Asthma, Allergy Link Has New Claws

Anyone who battles asthma knows there is a relationship between asthma and allergies. A new, big government study exploring the link between asthma and allergies confirms how close the links are--especially regarding cat allergies. Bottom line first According to a report published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, over... Read more Chevron

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Heather Reese

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posted 02/09/2007, comment (1)

Food Factors In Asthma

Think what you eat has nothing to do with your battle with Asthma? Think Again. Nutrition Expert Heather Reese explains. Most experts agree that there is very little evidence supporting a direct link between food and asthma. However, there is a lot of evidence showing that a well-balanced diet contributes to overall good health as well... Read more Chevron

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