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Asthma Cold Weather
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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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 »
Severe Weather Can Aggravate Your Asthma
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Asthma and colds in the winter months
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Colds and Asthma
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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 »
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 »
Artificial Christmas Trees May Trigger Fewer Asthma Symptoms
Doc, I get sick every Christmas and end up missing a few days of work. I take my family out to pick a live tree the weekend after Thanksgiving every... Read more »
Asthma
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways within the lungs that affects over 17 million people in the United States.The lung is the... Read more »
Asthma flares are worse during high heat, humidity days
More kids show up in the emergency room with asthma flares when the weather changes dramatically, a new study has found. Researchers say humidity... Read more »
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