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Health Encyclopedia: Asthma Management And Control
- Asthma Management and Control
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Adult Asthma Symptoms
- Causes of Adult Asthma
- Adult Asthma Prognosis
- Adult Asthma Risk Factors
Managing Asthma
Avoidance or control of the triggers that lead to asthma attacks is as much a priority as treatment of the disease.
Indoor Protection
Controlling Pets. Patients who already have pets and are not allergic to them probably have a low risk for developing allergies. If pets trigger asthma, however, they should be kept outside. If this isn't possible, they should at least be confined to carpet-free areas outside the bedroom. Cats harbor significant allergens, which can even be carried on...
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Expert & Community Posts
Do Your Part - Recognize the Signs of Heart Attack
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...sick and dying, is the role of the doctor in the community. Most patients are seen at times when... Read more »
CPR: Easier, Faster Than Ever
By Craig Stoltz , Health ExpertRecent reports have suggested that CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, which is adminstered to... Read more »
Music Therapy
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Coping Skills - #5A - Don't Compare Yourself with Others
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Are You a Wheat-aholic?
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Health Guide
Screen for Heart Disease
...trend in cardiac rehabilitation to mainstream patients at low-risk, thereby steering heart patients to community facilities rather than more costly cardiac programs. All health clubs must have... Read more »Heart Attack Patient Guide, Part I: Symptoms
...member or caretaker trained in CPR, especially if there is diagnosed heart disease in the family. Local community centers, the Red Cross and hospitals can provide information on CPR training. ... Read more »Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
...cardiopulmonary arrest (no breathing or pulse), call 9-1-1 and begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately.How does the doctor know if I've had a heart attack? The actual diagnosis of... Read more »Prostate Cancer Treatment: Localized Prostate Cancer
...to suppress androgen (male hormones) may be helpful in some cases. Unfortunately, even the medical community is divided over the best treatment for localized prostate cancer. No treatment appears... Read more »Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Screening
...analysis and if it is analyzed by a skilled pathologist.More than half of the men who have a biopsy experience discomfort and anxiety, with men under 60 reporting higher levels of discomfort than... Read more »
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Diabetes Linked to Sleep Apnea
June 18, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Scientists need to spend more time studying the possible connection between type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. The International... Read summary »
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