The lung is the main organ of the
So you have hardluck asthma. That is, you're asthma isn't responding to conventional asthma medicines on the market. If so, there is a... Read more »
A new "anatomic" treatment for severe asthmaIn this entry, I would like to provide a little background on a new treatment for severe... Read more »
If you're anything like me, you love the idea of treating your asthma with anything other than pumping a foreign chemical into your body.... Read more »
Even during my short lifespan the definition of asthma has changed quite a bit. It's important we asthmatics keep up on the current... Read more »
There are several new voices about living with chronic illness: Jenni's Chronic Babe, Kris's Crazy Sexy Cancer, and Laurie Edwards author... 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 »
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 »
These are the asthmatics who, regardless of how compliant they are with their preventative medicines, still have bad asthma episodes. We don't know... 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 »
A radical new asthma treatment option that burns off lung tissue may help those with severe asthma, experts say. Bronchial thermoplasty uses... Read more »