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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Does Coffee Help Asthma

Does coffee help prevent asthma attacks?

October 02, 2008
A reader asks Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy whether coffee works to help relieve asthma symptoms. The Graedons respond with information about the link between coffee and asthma, including guidelines for how much coffee an adult should drink to experience asthma relief. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Kicking those Addictions
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...especially bad for those suffering from sleep apnea, asthma or other disorders associated with... Read more »

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Cherries and Grapes
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...some food products hinders our ability to sleep. Coffee contains caffeine and should be avoided... Read more »

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Reflux Medications Taken During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma in Children
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...pregnancy may increase the risk of having a child with asthma symptoms. The study, presented at... Read more »

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Do you take Tea with your Asthma? Included: A great recipe for Chai.
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...wheezy, caffeine, tea in particular, seems to calm my asthma symptoms. I wouldn't take a tea... Read more »

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The Gingerbread House That Reflux Built
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...due to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and asthma. It just goes to show you how a mixture... Read more »

Health Guide

Asthma Management and Control
Managing AsthmaAvoidance or control of the triggers that lead to asthma attacks is as much a priority as treatment of the disease.Indoor ProtectionControlling Pets. Patients who already have pets and... Read more »
Managing Asthma in Children and Adolescents
Managing AsthmaThe more allergies a child has, the more severe the asthma. Making lifestyle changes to reduce allergy attacks and other triggers is extremely important.Indoor ProtectionHouse dust is... Read more »
Information on Keeping a Heart healthy Diet: unsaturated fats, low fat diets
...componentsPossible BenefitsApplesFlavonoidsFiberMay protect against certain cancers (lung), heart disease, asthma, and type 2 diabetes.AvocadosVitamin E, vitamin B6, folateMay be heart... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: Major Food Components in a healthy diabetic diet
...activity against certain cancers (lung). Also may help maintain healthy cholesterol. May protect against asthma.Beans.Flavonoids.Folate, iron, potassium, and zinc.Some experts believe beans are... Read more »
Stress: Complications
...partly explain the association between chronic stress and numerous diseases, including heart disease and asthma.CancerCurrent evidence does not support the idea that stress causes cancer or... Read more »

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Medications

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...breathing caused by ongoing lung disease (such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema).... Read more »

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...of: kidney problems liver problems asthma abnormal emptying of stomach... Read more »

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...of: kidney problems liver problems asthma abnormal emptying of stomach... Read more »

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