These asthmatics are a doctor's best patients. They have their bronchodilator with them at all times, but only use it when necessary. They religiously take their controller, anti-inflammatory medicines. These are the patients that may visit the ER rarely, for breathing emergencies, but they take the information and education they are given and follow it, so they don't have to return to the ER.
Asthma Attitude: "I have asthma. Asthma doesn't have me."
Asthma Strengths: They are aware of their...
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I found one. I get so excited when I find one. It's the kind of feeling a little kid gets on Christmas morning. I get excited because... Read more »
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Which asthma patient are you -- The Martyr who refuses treatment, the Actor who exaggerates her symptoms or the Poor Patient whose doctor is no... Read more »
These asthmatics think they know how to take care of their asthma, but they don't and don't really try to learn how to manage their asthma properly.... 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 »
Cleaning the house may trigger asthma symptoms, a new study suggests. During a 12-week study, researchers found that asthmatics experienced a... Read more »