I spent six happy summers at sleep away camp in the hills of rural Pennsylvania.
What wasn't so happy was being allergic and asthmatic during those summers. One summer in particular I came down with viral pneumonia. I don't remember how I alerted the staff that I was sick but I recall being taken to the local hospital in this very small town. We walked from the waiting room straight into x-ray. Diagnosis: viral pneumonia in one lung. I was given a prescription and sent back to camp to stay...
I'm sure you remember Joe Goofus. I introduced you to him as the asthmatic that often neglects his asthma with the intent on not missing... Read more »
As with most things in life, there is no reason why a child who has mild-to-moderate asthma cannot participate in summer camp if both... Read more »
COPD and asthma, although different, do have similarities – and they tend to run in families. If you have COPD you should learn about... Read more »
Gerri Rivers and Romelia Rodriguez Walters are your Asthma Allies! The two certified asthma educators are joining MyAsthmaCentral.com to... Read more »
It's time for year-end countdowns and reflections on the last year. In the allergies and asthma community, there was plenty going on.... Read more »
Ah, summer camp. It either brings back fond memories of sing-alongs by the fire and archery lessons with new friends -- or swatting bat-sized... Read more »
Antidepressants and medicines to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are becoming almost as common as vitamins and asthma drugs in... Read more »
A study of school-age children has found that inhaled steroids work best when they are taken regularly, rather than just during flare-ups.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
General Approach for Treating and Managing AsthmaWhile medications play an essential role in the management of asthma, appropriate management of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Managing Asthma at HomeAsthma Action PlansAsthma action plans create a written document for patients to manage asthma during stable times and to more... Read more »
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