The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing began on Friday. I love the Olympics, always have, and you can bet I'll be watching and cheering on our American team. But, as a respiratory therapist, I'll be watching and listening especially to see how the athletes with asthma do with the unique challenges presented at this Olympics.
Athletes with asthma (I prefer to not use the term "asthmatic" athletes - just don't like the label) competing this month in Beijing face not only the challenge of...
Today's post is a review of a new storybook being offered to help parents talk with--and teach--their children about asthma and how to... Read more »
In this entry, I would like to comment on how the fact that asthma is such a common disease can in some cases lead to individuals being... Read more »
Shortness of breath is when you feel you cannot get enough air. You may feel as if your breathing is forced, labored or that you are having... Read more »
Tightness in the chest, lightheadedness and shortness of breath are all symptoms of anxiety, but also of asthma. When Worryqueen asks,... Read more »
Welcome to Asthma Connections. Receiving a diagnosis of asthma can be extremely stressful. It can also be a relief to know exactly why you have been... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Shortness of breath; Breathlessness; Difficulty breathing; DyspneaReferencesSchwartzstein RM, Adams L. Dyspnea. In: Mason RJ, Broaddus VC, Martin TR,... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Athletes expect to be a little out of breath at the end of a strenuous workout. But for many, it's more than just a little... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesThe exact cause of asthma is unknown. Asthma is most likely caused by a combination of genetic (inherited) factors and environmental triggers... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Waking at night short of breath; Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea; PND; Difficulty breathing while lying down; OrthopneaReferencesHess OM, Carroll JD.... Read more »
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