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Asthma And Cold
The cold temperatures and dry air of winter can make the symptoms of exercise-induced asthma worse, experts say, but that doesn't mean people who have this condition can't exercise during the winter months. According to allergist Dr. Indu Warrier, asthma prevention is the key to patients remaining active during cold weather. This includes taking prescription medications 10 to 20 minutes before exercise and using inhalers as directed.
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Asthma and colds in the winter months
In this entry, I would like to give some insight on the problem of colds and asthma in the winter months, and give some strategies to... Read more »
Colds and Asthma
With cold weather coming upon us (in many parts of the country), it is the time of year that adults and children are getting more colds,... Read more »
Here's Why Humidity and Cold Air Trigger Asthma
Every asthmatic, and every asthmatic mom and dad, should be aware that both humidity and cold air are two very common asthma triggers. So... Read more »
Watch Out For These Four Cold-Weather Asthma Triggers
Every asthmatic, as well as parents of asthmatic children, must be watchful for the four asthma triggers that come about in the cold... Read more »
How Do I Know If It's a Cold or If I Have Asthma and/or Allergies?
Question: My child has had a runny nose, sneezing, wheezing, and coughing for a few weeks now. I thought it was just a winter cold, but now... Read more »
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Link between common cold, asthma explored
The common cold causes 80 percent of asthma attacks in children and 60 percent of attacks in adults, experts say, and British researchers say they... Read more »
Cold Weather Can Spark Asthma
Frigid weather can spark dangerous asthma attacks, experts say, and many people may not know they're susceptible to the complication until they step... Read more »
Vitamin D Fends Off Asthma, Flu
A study of Japanese students who took Vitamin D during the winter and early spring found that they suffered fewer cases of seasonal flu and asthma... Read more »
Asthma Asthma Diagnosis and Tests
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
When asthma is suspected, the patient should describe for the doctor any pattern related to the symptoms, and possible precipitating factors,... Read more »
Asthma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Asthma is a disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and... Read more »
Why Humidity and Cold Air Trigger Asthma
Humidity of 50 percent or more triggers asthma Two common theories for this are: Humid air is heavier and harder to breath and humid air harbors fungus, mold and dust mites that trigger asthma. Air that is too dry can trigger asthma When you...
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