As a person with asthma, I carry a lot of tension in my upper chest and in my upper back. Are you like me? Or perhaps you carry a heavy... 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 »
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 »
Walk this Way As someone with lifelong asthma, my upper and lower back are places that hold an extreme amount of tension. This is not... Read more »
"Music has charms to soothe a savage breast"--CongreveOr an anxious one. I was invited to attend a Sunday matinee performance of the... Read more »
A shallow breathing technique developed by a Russian doctor in the 1950 can dramatically improve asthma symptoms for some sufferers, experts say. In... Read more »
A simple relaxation technique may be able to reduce symptoms of asthma, a new study suggests. Researchers from University College London found that... 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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other TreatmentsImmunizationsPatients with asthma should get an annual flu vaccine, and they should receive the vaccination against pneumococcal... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other TreatmentsImmunizationsChildren older than 6 months should receive an influenza vaccination every year. Children between 2 months and 2 years... Read more »