Every asthmatic, and every asthmatic mom and dad, should be aware that both humidity and cold air are two very common asthma triggers. So why is this? What can you do about it?
It's been common wisdom for years that humidity and cold air helps with croup, or swelling of the voice box and trachea. Put a croupy kid in the hot and steamy bathroom and the swelling gets better.
Another method that often works for croup is taking the child outside in the cold winter air. This is why many...
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 »
Recently on MyAllergyNetwork.com, a reader wrote in asking about the best air filters for people with allergies. I've never used an air... Read more »
With asthma rates increasing, and pollution on the forefront of our minds, many of us like to blame pollution for the rise in asthma... Read more »
One thing that I've realized by reading the works of various asthma writers is that there doesn't seem to be a consistent definition of a... Read more »
Olympic athletes go through years of training and physical conditioning in anticipation of competing against others that have the same... Read more »
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... Read more »
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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
When asthma is suspected, the patient should describe for the doctor any pattern related to the symptoms, and possible precipitating factors,... Read more »
Allergy and asthma control begins at home. Many people with allergies stay indoors when outdoor air is full of pollen and spores. But dust mites,... Read more »
New research has found that many of us breathe in as much as 300 cigarettes worth of harmful air pollution per day. This newly-discovered pollution... Read more »
Humidity of 50 percent or more triggers asthma Two common theories for this are: Humid air is heavier and harder to breath and humid air harbors fungus, mold and dust mites that trigger asthma. Air that is too dry can trigger asthma When you...
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
