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.]
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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As long as there have been illnesses there have been “natural remedies” reported to cure them. This is also the case with Acid Reflux... Read more »
We've visited this topic many times over the years here on HealthCentral, but since there's always a lot of interest in what are viewed as... Read more »
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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 »
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Natural RemediesHerbs and SupplementsGenerally, manufacturers of herbal remedies and dietary supplements do not need FDA approval to sell their... Read more »
Walking off the airplane, my head feels fuzzy. The thought of looking for my luggage with three hundred other tired and ill-tempered people makes me... Read more »
When cold and flu season strikes, many doctors find themselves on the front lines of infection. In this article from ABC News, reporters talk to... Read more »
People don't "outgrow" their asthma. Asthma is a chronic illness and there is no cure. If you had asthma, but you no longer have asthma symptoms,... Read more »
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Home RemediesCareful monitoring of the child's condition (watchful waiting) along with home remedies may be a viable alternative to antibiotic... Read more »