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 good health as well maintaining body weight. As the prevalence of obesity continues to rise, so to does the incidence of asthma. In fact, research shows a strong link between the two. It has been suggested that carrying extra weight can put added pressure on the lungs, which leads to an asthma-like...
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American's love Big Macs, Whoppers, French fries, onion rings and deep fried chicken. These are convenient foods that are simply... Read more »
Being a gallant asthmatic means more than simply taking all your medicines compliantly and having an Asthma Action Plan. It also involves... Read more »
One thing that I've realized by reading the works of various asthma writers is that there doesn't seem to be a consistent definition of a... Read more »
Asthma attacks can be frightening, both for those having them, as well as for their loved ones who watch them go through the experience. As... Read more »
Stress can wreck havoc on your health. And if you have asthma, you no doubt know that stress can cause asthma symptoms. The signs and symptoms of... Read more »
Doc, I get sick every Christmas and end up missing a few days of work. I take my family out to pick a live tree the weekend after Thanksgiving every... Read more »
Eating a fatty meal can increase airway inflammation and bring on an asthma attack, new research suggests. A study of 40 asthmatics found that eating... Read more »
Trigger identification and management is an integral part of Migraine management. Some triggers can be avoidable, allowing us to avoid some... Read more »
Asthma Fast Facts: Over 9 million U.S. children under 18 years of age (13%) have ever been diagnosed with asthma, and 6.5 million children... Read more »