Being a lifelong asthmatic, I've often wondered what life would be like for us asthmatics if we lived before rescue medicine like Albuterol was invented. I bet it would have resulted in some long, agonizing days and nights.
I was surprised to find there were many books written about asthma. The most popular was a 19th Century book called "On Asthma" by Dr. Henry Hyde Salter in 1882. His book provided remedies that gave hope to many child asthma sufferers, including Teddy...
One of the silver linings to the fact that asthma has now reached epidemic proportions worldwide is that a lot of money is poured into... Read more »
The ETHEX Corporation has announced a voluntary recall of a single lot of morphine sulfate 60 mg extended release tablets (Lot No. 91762)... Read more »
How severe is your asthma? Is it under control? Does it matter? It seems the new recommendation is that asthma severity is out and... Read more »
Have you ever watched an asthma video in the video learning library here on HealthCentral? Video is a great way to learn about almost any... Read more »
Asthma that comes when you're an adult In response to reader inquiries, I would like to address the somewhat puzzling fact that some... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow morphine sulfate oral solution to remain on the market, even though it is unapproved. The... 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 »
These asthmatics are a doctor's best patients. They have their bronchodilator with them at all times, but only use it when necessary. They... Read more »
See the full text of The "Wet Noodle" Technique Works For Keeping Calm During An Asthma Attack and leave a... Read more »
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