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How To Help Stop An Asthma Attack?
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 stress range from the benign to the dramatic – from simply feeling tired at the end of the day to having a heart attack. Researchers estimate that 75 percent to 90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians are for complaints and conditions that are, in some way, related to stress. And every week, approximately 112 million people take some...
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The "Wet Noodle" Technique Works For Keeping Calm During An Asthma...
See the accompanying comic strip! Some people have asthma for so long that it's just a normal part of life, another thing to deal with.... Read more »
Tips for Families & Friends of Asthmatics: How You Can Help...
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 »
Start the Asthma Talk with "Alfie's Attack!"
Getting children to understand about asthma is a tricky task. This is where a good children's book comes in handy. "Alfie's Attack! The... Read more »
Relaxation Exercises for Asthma May Benefit You
I mentioned in my post about breathing exercises that I should write a post about my experience with asthma, anxiety, and relaxation... Read more »
An Asthma Action Plan will help you become a Gallant Asthmatic
So, you've come to the realization that you are not the best asthmatic -- you're like Joe Goofus. You use your inhaler way too often and... Read more »
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Remaining Calm During an Asthma Attack Comic
See the full text of The "Wet Noodle" Technique Works For Keeping Calm During An Asthma Attack and leave a... Read more »
Vest May Help Predict Asthma Attacks
A vest packed with sensors that detect what's going on in the chest could "revolutionize" the treatment of asthma and other lung diseases,... Read more »
Does coffee help prevent asthma attacks?
A reader asks Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy whether coffee works to help relieve asthma symptoms. The Graedons respond with... Read more »
Inhaled Steroids Don't Prevent Asthma Attacks: Study
Many doctors recommend taking a double dose of inhaled steroids in order to get an impending asthma attack under control, but a new study suggests it... Read more »
Rick Frea: Asthma Sufferer and Respiratory Therapist Intro Com...
Read the full text of "Hi. I'm Your Neighborhood Respiratory Therapist" and leave a comment! Read All Rick Frea's Posts Visit the Respiratory... Read more »
7 Signs You Need to go to the ER for Your Asthma Attack
How Do You Know if it's a Medical Emergency? Most asthmatics learn how to manage their day-to-day breathing problems, but sometimes attacks can be worse than normal. Here are 7 signs that suggest your attack may be a medical emergency. ...
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