Kathleen MacNaughton from About.com explores the idea of treating asthma patients in salt rooms. MacNaughton says that some studies back the claim that salt therapy can reduce asthma symptoms. She suggests it may be an effective add-on therapy for some patients.
Read moreI spent six happy summers at sleep away camp in the hills of rural Pennsylvania. What wasn't so happy was being allergic and asthmatic... Read more »
This Sharepost stems from several conversations and comments. Maybe it's come about because of those huge bonuses and big pay awards we see... Read more »
It might take another chronic lung-er to understand why I say this, but one of the best days of my life was when I realized I was not the... Read more »
Being a gallant asthmatic means more than simply taking all your medicines compliantly and having an Asthma Action Plan. It also involves... Read more »
In light of what's been going on in Haiti, I was wondering what might happen if a natural disaster struck right here in Michigan, or if one... Read more »
Kids with asthma who have sleep disordered breathing (SDB) at night may exhibit behavior problems, a new study has found. In the study of 194... Read more »
A good night's sleep may help improve some Alzheimer's patients' memory. Experts say that many older people have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and... Read more »
Ah, summer camp. It either brings back fond memories of sing-alongs by the fire and archery lessons with new friends -- or swatting bat-sized... Read more »
Martyr asthmatics sometimes think their own toughness and sheer willpower will beat their asthma symptoms into submission. They don't seek breathing... 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 »