There's a smoking ban in France that kicked in January 1st, 2008.
Can you believe it? I don't think I can quite grasp the enormity of it. France and smoking go together like peanut butter and chocolate. Seriously, what's a French movie, without someone puffing away on a Gauloise? Think French actor Serge Gainsbourg or Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg in "A Bout De Souffle" Those days are now seriously coming to a close; the Gauloises factory in France closed down in 2005 and the...
So, you've been diagnosed with asthma for the first time as an older adult? Well, welcome to an ever-growing club! More and more older... Read more »
Asthma attacks can be frightening, both for those having them, as well as for their loved ones who watch them go through the experience. As... Read more »
One of the most difficult decisions to make as an asthmatic is this: "When should I call my doctor?" Or, "At what point in the... Read more »
Asthma that comes when you're an adult In response to reader inquiries, I would like to address the somewhat puzzling fact that some... Read more »
Being a lifelong asthmatic, I've often wondered what life would be like for us asthmatics if we lived before rescue medicine like... 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 »
See the full text of The "Wet Noodle" Technique Works For Keeping Calm During An Asthma Attack and leave a... Read more »
In the U.S., more than 5 million children have asthma, 2.2 million children have food allergies and an estimated 10 million children have other... Read more »
Researchers at Harvard Medical School say that taking low-dose aspirin may reduce asthma symptoms. The study backs the results of two other recent... Read more »
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 »
Create a calm setting First, get your friend to sit down in a quiet place and provide as calming a surrounding atmosphere as possible. Loosen their clothing, if it is restricting. Source: Tips for Families & Friends of Asthmatics -...
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