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How To Treat Someone Naturally Having An Asthma Attack?
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Immunizations
Patients with asthma should get an annual flu vaccine, and they should receive the vaccination against pneumococcal pneumonia at least once. [For more information, see In-Depth Report #94: Colds and influenza.]
Treating Seasonal Allergies and Sinusitis
Patients with asthma and chronic allergic rhinitis may need to take medications daily. Patients with severe seasonal allergies may need to start medications a few weeks before the pollen season, and to continue medicine...
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Natural Alternatives to Traditional Asthma Treatment
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How Was Asthma Treated in the Ancient World?
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What Are the Signs of an Asthma Attack in Infants?
Although it's difficult to diagnose, kids can get asthma too. Since infants can't communicate they are having trouble breathing, it's up... 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 »
Asthmatics: Here's What to Expect if You Need the ER
There may come a time in the course of your life that you may need to take your asthmatic lungs to the emergency room. Many of us have... Read more »
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Artificial Christmas Trees May Trigger Fewer Asthma Symptoms
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Remaining Calm During an Asthma Attack Comic
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Asthma Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
General Approach for Treating and Managing AsthmaWhile medications play an essential role in the management of asthma, appropriate management of... Read more »
Study: Asthma patients "chase symptoms" rather than treat dise...
A new study by drugmaker AstraZeneca has found that asthma patients are aware of the "warning signs" of impending asthma attacks. Despite this... Read more »
Zileuton IV shows promise for treating asthma in the ER
Zileuton IV, an intravenous form of the drug Zyflo, has shown promising results in a new clinical trial for treating acute asthma attacks. Patients... Read more »
6 Ways to Help Someone Having an Asthma Attack
Create a calm setting First, get your friend to sit down in a quiet place and provide as calming a surrounding atmosphere as possible. Loosen their clothing, if it is restricting. Source: Tips for Families & Friends of Asthmatics -...
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