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New Asthma Management Guidelines

In 2005, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma& Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma& Immunology (ACAAI) released joint guidelines on asthma management. The guidelines classify asthma as well-controlled or not well-controlled. Well-controlled asthma means:

Asthma symptoms occur no more than twice a week
Rescue bronchodilator medicine is used no more than twice a week
Symptoms do not disturb sleep
There are no limits on school, wor...

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Expert & Community Posts

Asthma: Linked to the Nose, Throat and Stomach?

By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

Asthma has impacted the lives of millions of people for centuries. Many millions of research... Read more »

Study Links Asthma and PTSD

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...study has evaluated whether there is any link between asthma and PTSD and the results suggest... Read more »

Q and A: Acid Reflux and Your Lungs

By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...can cause pulmonary complications such as cough, asthma and aspiration. Refluxed liquid can... Read more »

What Is Your Doctor's Asthma IQ?

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

Solid asthma control is key to your health. Some of the responsibility for that control is yours,... Read more »

Acid Reflux and Asthma

By Fred Little , Health Expert

...reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD) and asthma. This is an area of active interest... Read more »

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Health Guide

Asthma Treatment

...situations.Intravenous magnesium opens airways and is an important emergency treatment for patients with very severe asthma.Oxygen is usually administered, and can be life saving in severe... Read more »

Asthma Treatment in Children

...life-threatening situations, the patient may require mechanical ventilation.Antibiotics are not useful for asthma attacks if there is no strong evidence of the presence of a bacterial infection.... Read more »

Asthma in Adults: Long-Term Relief Medications

Long-Term Relief MedicationsThese medications are taken on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks and control chronic symptoms.Inhaled CorticosteroidsCorticosteroids, also called glucocorticoids... Read more »

What is Asthma?

The word asthma originates from an ancient Greek word meaning panting. Essentially, asthma is an inability to breathe properly. When any person inhales, the air travels through the... Read more »

Resources for Asthmatic Adults

...Resourceswww.lungusa.org -- The American Lung Associationwww.acaai.org -- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologywww.aaaai.org -- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &... Read more »

Images

Image of Asthmatic Lungs

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Related News

Unique Asthma Strikes Children

November 24, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research clarifies the link between a certain genetic variant and asthma in children. Although the variant has been known... Read summary »

Asthma Linked to PTSD

May 16, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be a link between asthma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A new study from Columbia University looked at... Read summary »

Asthma Rates 50-Percent Higher in Those Overweight

May 16, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Here's another good reason to shed those extra pounds: Being overweight puts you at significantly higher risk for developing... Read summary »

Obesity Dangerous for Asthmatics

September 15, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Asthma and obesity is a dangerous combination. New research conducted by Kaiser Permanente shows obese people with the... Read summary »

Race Matters When it Comes to Asthma

May 02, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to asthma, new research shows black patients are more likely to visit the emergency room or be hospitalized for... Read summary »

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