Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Kathi MacNaughton's Posts

The Stages of COPD

Quite often on this site, I've gotten questions from people wanting to understand the stages of COPD. Perhaps they want to know how much time they, or their loved one, have left. Or maybe they want to know what to expect, how they're going to feel as things progress.   Although this information is covered in other posts, I thought it might be... Read moreChevron

Essential Oils for Asthma - A Natural Treatment That Makes Sense?

Can essential oils be an effective treatment for asthma?   Getting the right asthma treatment is essential to living a quality life despite having this chronic illness. In fact, if asthma is NOT treated, there can be serious complications down the line. But many of us really don't enjoy being tied to a daily or twice daily inhaler, not to... Read moreChevron

New Allergy Medicine Available for Nasal Allergy Treatment

Having trouble finding an allergy medicine that works well for you? If so, I have some good news. A brand new nasal steroid spray has just been rolled out in the United States this month (April 2012) and is available by physician prescription.   Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. announced at the end of March that the U.S. Food and Drug... Read moreChevron

Spring Allergies Could Start Early This Year

Most areas in the United States had fairly mild winters this year, with lots of warm temperatures and less precipitation than is usual. It was definitely that way here in Boise, I know! In fact, many areas, even in places like the Great Lakes states, New England and the mountain west are already experiencing 50 and 60 degree daytime... Read moreChevron

Newly Diagnosed With COPD? How to Learn About Your Disease

Has your doctor recently dropped the bombshell on you that you have COPD? If so, you might have a lot of questions about what that really means, how you will be affected as time marches on, how well treatment will work and so on.   Asking such questions is good, because seeking out the answers can arm you with the knowledge you need to live... Read moreChevron