For the past few years or so, it seems like weather and our climate have been brutal, doesn't it? This summer looks to be no different. Seems like the whole country is either baking, drowning or blowing away!
Back east, where my siblings and other family live, they are suffering with record temps in the 100s, not to mention high humidity. In the south and midwest, it's record flooding that must be dealt with. And in the Dust Bowl, it seems as though tornadoes have become an unwelcome part of...
In this entry, I would like to discuss the connection between stress, stressful life events, and their effect on asthma control. While the... Read more »
Is raking leaves bad for my knees or lower back? This is one of my favorite times of year. The air is crisp and the leaves are turning... Read more »
Stuffed Toys are Dust Mite Collectors As a child, I had lots of stuffed animals. I recall one heartbreaking episode with my beloved Big... Read more »
Ragweed season is well underway in most of the northern states of America. The day after Labor Day was one of my busiest work days of the... Read more »
I received several comments in response to my recent article about the limited number of people with rheumatoid arthritis who exercise.... Read more »
Yale researchers have found that the nitrogen dioxide emitted by gas stoves and some heaters cause wheezing, coughing, and chest tightening in... Read more »
Beginning this month, the 100 watt light bulb and all frosted, opaque, and pearl finished bulbs are being phased out in Great Britain. The effort... Read more »
According to several studies, drinking alcohol may cause or worsen the sneezing, itching, headaches, and coughing that come with asthma and... Read more »
Bacterial infections may trigger as many asthma attacks as viruses do, a new study suggests. Danish researchers say that may be because viral... Read more »
An 83-year-old man asks why his childhood asthma symptoms have become aggravated as he has aged. Mayo Clinic doctor James Li responds that the man's... Read more »
Humidity of 50 percent or more triggers asthma Two common theories for this are: Humid air is heavier and harder to breath and humid air harbors fungus, mold and dust mites that trigger asthma. Air that is too dry can trigger asthma When you...
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