Teens are notoriously poor eaters. Of course, each teen is different, but it's not uncommon for teens to eat a lot of fast food and to make... Read more »
Asthma treatment is all about control. Control is the main goal of asthma treatment, as outlined in both the U.S. asthma management... 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 »
In this entry, I would like to comment on how the fact that asthma is such a common disease can in some cases lead to individuals being... Read more »
Corticosteroids are a good defense against asthma, but inhaling them brings a better outcome. According to a 16-week study of children ages 6 to 17,... Read more »
See the full text of The "Wet Noodle" Technique Works For Keeping Calm During An Asthma Attack and leave a... Read more »
Jane M. Martin is a respiratory therapist with over twenty-five years of experience. In addition to her work in respiratory care, Jane is an... Read more »
These are adult asthmatics who sometimes have mild asthma symptoms, and when they do they take a puff or two or three or four of their quick-relief... Read more »
Asthma is often believed to be a children's disease that you either outgrow as an adult or never develop once you're an adult. But that is not the... Read more »