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Being a lifelong asthmatic, I've often wondered what life would be like for us asthmatics if we lived before rescue medicine like... Read more »
We've visited this topic many times over the years here on HealthCentral, but since there's always a lot of interest in what are viewed as... Read more »
One of the things I like to do in my spare time is go to Google books and peruse through old asthma books. It's interesting to read what... Read more »
Inhaler devices for asthma treatment In this entry (part 1 of 2), I would like to review basic devices for delivering asthma... Read more »
It's time for a change of pace and some fun trivia. An asthma attack is caused when exposure to your asthma triggers causes the smooth... Read more »
Read the full text of Some Asthmatics Are Good Actors and leave a comment! Read all of Rick Frea's Posts Visit Respiratory Therapy Cave, Rick... Read more »
Syndicated herbal columnist Bakhru Krishan Bakhru says that a healthy diet that includes spicy foods such as garlic, ginger, and onions may help ease... Read more »
What is asthma? Asthma is a disease in which the airways become blocked or narrowed. These effects are usually temporary, but they cause shortness of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Anticholinergic MedicationsAnticholinergic medications relax the bronchial muscles. They are generally inhaled and act as a bronchodilator over time.... 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 »