Teens are notoriously poor eaters. Of course, each teen is different, but it's not uncommon for teens to eat a lot of fast food and to make less than sensible food choices.
A study published by the American College of Chest Physicians found, though, that teens who don't eat a healthy, balanced diet have more asthma symptoms, especially if they smoke.
Specifically, foods with anti-oxidants and other anti-inflammatory nutrients, including fruit, vitamin E, and omega-3 fatty acids, tend to...
One of the silver linings to the fact that asthma has now reached epidemic proportions worldwide is that a lot of money is poured into... Read more »
In this entry, I would like to summarize a recent research study on the effect that certain simple breathing exercises can have on... Read more »
Read the full text of The Doubting Thomas Asthmatic and leave a comment! Read all of Rick Frea's Posts Visit Respiratory Therapist Cave, Rick... Read more »
People don't "outgrow" their asthma. Asthma is a chronic illness and there is no cure. If you had asthma, but you no longer have asthma symptoms,... Read more »
These asthmatics are a doctor's best patients. They have their bronchodilator with them at all times, but only use it when necessary. They... Read more »
Asthma is often believed to be a children's disease that you either outgrow as an adult or never develop once you're an adult. But that is not the... Read more »
Stress can wreck havoc on your health. And if you have asthma, you no doubt know that stress can cause asthma symptoms. The signs and symptoms of... Read more »
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