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New Asthma Management Guidelines

In 2005, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma& Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma& Immunology (ACAAI) released joint guidelines on asthma management. The guidelines classify asthma as well-controlled or not well-controlled. Well-controlled asthma means:

Asthma symptoms occur no more than twice a week
Rescue bronchodilator medicine is used no more than twice a week
Symptoms do not disturb sleep
There are no limits on school, wor...

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Expert & Community Posts

Insomnia Treatment: Get Some Exercise!

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...absolute need for exercise. If you suffer from asthma, exercise is an important part of... Read more »

Headache Stay Gone for Headaches and Migraines - Beware

By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...bark. Some researchers suggest that people with asthma, diabetes, gout, gastritis, ... Read more »

Natural Alternatives to Traditional Asthma Treatment

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...for what they see as more natural alternatives to asthma medication treatment. It's not that... Read more »

What Is Your Doctor's Asthma IQ?

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

Solid asthma control is key to your health. Some of the responsibility for that control is yours,... Read more »

Do You Know Your IgE?

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...About 60 percent of the 20 million Americans who have asthma have the allergic type of asthma.... Read more »

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Health Guide

Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Resources

www.aanma.org -- Allergy and Asthma Network, Mothers of Asthmaticswww.lungusa.org -- The American Lung Associationwww.acaai.org -- American College of Allergy, Asthma &... Read more »

Resources for Asthmatic Adults

...Resourceswww.lungusa.org -- The American Lung Associationwww.acaai.org -- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunologywww.aaaai.org -- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &... Read more »

What is Asthma?

The word asthma originates from an ancient Greek word meaning panting. Essentially, asthma is an inability to breathe properly. When any person inhales, the air travels through the... Read more »

Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Highlights

New Asthma Management GuidelinesThe American Academy of Allergy, Asthma& Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma& Immunology (ACAAI) released in 2005 joint guidelines... Read more »

Impotence Natural Remedies: Herbal Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction

...bleeding. Some people have an allergic reaction to it, which in same cases may be severe. It may worsen asthma.DHEA. DHEA is a supplement related to certain male and female hormones. Studies show... Read more »

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Image of Asthmatic Lungs

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Related News

Unique Asthma Strikes Children

November 24, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research clarifies the link between a certain genetic variant and asthma in children. Although the variant has been known... Read summary »

Asthma Rates 50-Percent Higher in Those Overweight

May 16, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Here's another good reason to shed those extra pounds: Being overweight puts you at significantly higher risk for developing... Read summary »

Asthma Linked to PTSD

May 16, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be a link between asthma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A new study from Columbia University looked at... Read summary »

Obesity Dangerous for Asthmatics

September 15, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Asthma and obesity is a dangerous combination. New research conducted by Kaiser Permanente shows obese people with the... Read summary »

Race Matters When it Comes to Asthma

May 02, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to asthma, new research shows black patients are more likely to visit the emergency room or be hospitalized for... Read summary »

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