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Treating Asthma Attacks
Treatment
General Approach for Treating and Managing Asthma
While medications play an essential role in the management of asthma, appropriate management of asthma involves much more:
- Identifying and avoiding allergens and other asthma triggers
- Following appropriate drug treatments
- Home monitoring performed by either patient or family
- Good communication between the doctor and patient
- Needed psychosocial support
- Treatment of asthma in all environments (school, work, exercise)
The severity of asthma is...
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From Our Experts
How Was Asthma Treated in the Ancient World?
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From Our Sources
Remaining Calm During an Asthma Attack Comic
See the full text of The "Wet Noodle" Technique Works For Keeping Calm During An Asthma Attack and leave a... Read more »
Zileuton IV shows promise for treating asthma in the ER
Zileuton IV, an intravenous form of the drug Zyflo, has shown promising results in a new clinical trial for treating acute asthma attacks. Patients... Read more »
Study: Asthma patients "chase symptoms" rather than treat dise...
A new study by drugmaker AstraZeneca has found that asthma patients are aware of the "warning signs" of impending asthma attacks. Despite this... Read more »
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Asthma and Stress Management
Stress can wreck havoc on your health. And if you have asthma, you no doubt know that stress can cause asthma symptoms. The signs and symptoms of... Read more »
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