So, you've been diagnosed with asthma for the first time as an older adult? Well, welcome to an ever-growing club! More and more older adults are being diagnosed with asthma these days. I talked about why in the previous post in this series.
But what's important to realize is that although there is no cure for asthma -- it's a chronic illness -- it IS very treatable. With the right asthma management plan, there is little reason why asthma should interfere with everyday life, whether you're a...
Christmas is a humble Holiday where we spend time with our families, tell stories, teach virtues, and create memories. While the... Read more »
Here are 7 Reasons that may explain why: 1) The holiday season usually brings more than good cheer when the outdoor temperature... Read more »
With all the obstacles in today's world, being a dad is a tough job. Yet, when you're the dad of an asthmatic child, that job can be... Read more »
Being a gallant asthmatic means more than simply taking all your medicines compliantly and having an Asthma Action Plan. It also involves... Read more »
In the previous article 10 Things To Do This Month (to get your asthma under control), one of the items mentioned was the scheduling of... Read more »
Written by Mary Ann Cockram, MS, RDYour metabolism is like a fire in a fireplace; it needs fuel to keep it going. When you don't eat breakfast, you... Read more »
Indoor air pollution caused by gas stoves and fireplaces may be linked to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers say. In a... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Other IrritantsQuitting smoking is the first and most essential step in treating COPD and slowing its progress. In many... Read more »
Food allergies can be a challenge at family gatherings and holiday celebrations. Potential allergens are in many of our traditional holiday foods and... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Home TreatmentIf the person breathed in the poison, immediately move him or her to fresh air. Seek immediate medical help.PREVENTIONInstall a carbon... Read more »
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