Asthma that comes when you're an adult In response to reader inquiries, I would like to address the somewhat puzzling fact that some... Read more »
COPD and asthma, although different, do have similarities – and they tend to run in families. If you have COPD you should learn about... Read more »
So, you've been diagnosed with asthma for the first time as an older adult? Well, welcome to an ever-growing club! More and more older... Read more »
I remember the first time a respiratory therapist talked to me about the importance of breathing exercises to control my breathing. I was... Read more »
In this entry, I would like to summarize a recent research study on the effect that certain simple breathing exercises can have on... Read more »
Read the full text of The Doubting Thomas Asthmatic and leave a comment! Read all of Rick Frea's Posts Visit Respiratory Therapist Cave, Rick... Read more »
Phlegmatic. Definition:having or showing a stolid temperament. Unemotional.How do you know you're dealing with a phlegmatic asthmatic? You won't... Read more »
A shallow breathing technique developed by a Russian doctor in the 1950 can dramatically improve asthma symptoms for some sufferers, experts say. In... Read more »
These asthmatics are a doctor's best patients. They have their bronchodilator with them at all times, but only use it when necessary. They... Read more »
Patients with chronic asthma may benefit from a type of breathing exercise used in yoga. The exercises, called pranayama, focus on increasing breath... Read more »