In this entry, I would like to review the impact that severe infections from a common pneumonia bacterium can have on asthmatics and discuss some recent research on how this has changed immunization schedules for asthmatics.
This new research has changed recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the federal agency that monitors disease outbreaks and provides evidence-based recommendations on...
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 »
Hardluck Asthma is asthma that doesn't get better in response to conventional therapy. These are your asthmatics who do everything right,... 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 »
Healthcare expenses in the United States have escalated in recent years. Insurance premiums, copays and deductibles have taken a huge bite... 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 »
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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