OK, so if you've been a long-term reader (I'm talking more than a year) of MyAsthmaCentral.com, you've probably seen a few shareposts from our various experts (including me) on the negative link between asthma and obesity. It's not a pleasant topic of discussion, but it is a necessary one -- especially considering that a new study found that obesity increased the risk of hospitalization for asthma by 5 times.
Obesity is a national problem here in the U.S. According to the Weight Control...
Last year we wrote santa a letter which included A pragmatic Asthmatics Christmas List. Over the past year Santa and his little elves... Read more »
Even during my short lifespan the definition of asthma has changed quite a bit. It's important we asthmatics keep up on the current... Read more »
One of the things I like to do in my spare time is go to Google books and peruse through old asthma books. It's interesting to read what... Read more »
Primatene Mist, a stalwart of over the counter asthma inhalers, is heading toward oblivion in a few short weeks. A few years ago, Congress... Read more »
Parents of kids with asthma might wonder this time of year if summer sports and asthma mix well. It's a reasonable question and the good... Read more »
American researchers say that a 'green' fuel used for school buses may make asthma symptoms worse. The fuel--made from corn, sugarcane, and... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention In some cases, asthma episodes can be prevented by avoiding or minimizing exposure to triggers. These include environmental triggers such... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Here's another good reason to shed those extra pounds: Being overweight puts you at significantly higher risk for developing... Read more »
These are the asthmatics who, regardless of how compliant they are with their preventative medicines, still have bad asthma episodes. We don't know... Read more »
Read the full text of The Doubting Thomas Asthmatic and leave a comment! Read all of Rick Frea's Posts Visit Respiratory Therapist Cave, Rick... Read more »
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