Facts About Asthma
Review: Breathless Bethany Buttercup Book
Today's post is a review of a new storybook being offered to help parents talk with--and teach--their children about asthma and how to manage it safely. The book is called Breathless Bethany Buttercup and is a collaboration between the Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) and Schering-Plough, a pharmaceutical company that makes the asthma medicine, Asmanex.
If you order it now, you can get it for free, including free shipping. Orders will arrive in a few weeks and are limite...
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Expert & Community Posts
The Difference Between Adult Onset Asthma and Childhood Asthma
By Fred Little , Health ExpertAsthma that comes when you're an adult In response to reader inquiries, I would like to address... Read more »
Food Factors In Asthma
By Heather Reese , Health Expert...what you eat has nothing to do with your battle with Asthma? Think Again. Nutrition Expert... Read more »
What To Ask Your Doctor
By Fred Little , Health ExpertPreparing to see your doctor about asthma? As asthma affects over 15 million adults and... Read more »
"When I'm 64...?"
By Fred Little , Health Expert...would like to address the issue of what happens to asthma as we get older, and specifically how... Read more »
Bring Allergy & Asthma Awareness to Your Child's School - Be an Advocate!
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health ExpertAllergy & Asthma Awareness Month launches this May 2008. This is a project spearheaded by the... Read more »
Health Guide
Asthma Diet
Most experts agree that there is very little evidence supporting a direct link between food and asthma. However, there is a lot of evidence showing that a well-balanced diet contributes to overall... Read more »The Gallant Asthmatic: The Perfect Asthma Patient
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... Read more »The Recovered: Asthma Symptom-Free And Reckless
People don't "outgrow" their asthma. Asthma is a chronic illness and there is no cure. If you had asthma, but you no longer have asthma symptoms, chances are that you still have asthma.But Recovered... Read more »Asthmatics Should Be Cautious of Swine Flu
...April 28, 2009MILWAUKEE – As news of the swine flu situation develops, it is important for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions to be aware of the basic facts about influenza and... Read more »What is Asthma?
New Asthma Management GuidelinesIn 2005, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma& Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma& Immunology (ACAAI) released joint... Read more »Images
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Medications
...medication is used to control long-term (chronic) asthma and help decrease the number of asthma... Read more »
...(za-FEER-lew-kast)Uses Zafirlukast is used to prevent asthma symptoms and to decrease the... Read more »
...This medication is used to treat moderate to severe asthma in adults and children over 12 years... Read more »
...symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. It is generally used with other... Read more »
...years and older with breathing difficulties (e.g., asthma, bronchospasm). This drug is also used... Read more »
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 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 »
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 »
Allergies, Asthma and Wealth
March 25, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children in richer nations are more likely to have allergy-related asthma than their counterparts in poorer nations.... 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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