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Asthma and colds in the winter months
In this entry, I would like to give some insight on the problem of colds and asthma in the winter months, and give some strategies to... Read more »
Here's Why Humidity and Cold Air Trigger Asthma
Every asthmatic, and every asthmatic mom and dad, should be aware that both humidity and cold air are two very common asthma triggers. So... Read more »
Colds and Asthma
With cold weather coming upon us (in many parts of the country), it is the time of year that adults and children are getting more colds,... Read more »
I'd Rather Have Asthma if Stranded at Sea
I was swimming in the Atlantic Ocean on a beach in Half Moon Cey when my mind started to wander to my asthma column. I wondered what life... Read more »
Check Out These Ancient Asthma Remedies!
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 »
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Cold-Weather Exercise with Asthma Requires Special Care
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 »
Asthma In Infants
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 »
Cold Weather Can Spark Asthma
Frigid weather can spark dangerous asthma attacks, experts say, and many people may not know they're susceptible to the complication until they step... Read more »
Link between common cold, asthma explored
The common cold causes 80 percent of asthma attacks in children and 60 percent of attacks in adults, experts say, and British researchers say they... Read more »
Asthma
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention In some cases, asthma episodes can be prevented by avoiding or minimizing exposure to triggers. These include environmental triggers such... Read more »
Why Humidity and Cold Air Trigger Asthma
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...
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