asthma

Thunderstorm asthma deaths: only three victims had disease 'action plan' I'm fortunate enough that I don't suffer from asthma. But for those who do, please be aware and keep your Ventolin at hand at all times.

I have a few questions after a short explanation. When my doctor x rayed my lungs the first thing he asked me was if I smoked. I answered no. He asked me if I had ever smoked. I said no. He declared me a lung cripple with COPD. My question is this can a person not smoke and then when he...

I was having a physical for a new job three years ago and I almost didn't get the job. I did get hired anyway but I came close to flunking the physical and heres why. I came in the doctors office suffering what I consider a mild asthma attack. The doctor commmented on my chest xray and he...

I am a chronic asthmatic and I have been for all 63 years of my life. When the seasons change it brings on an attack. I control the symtoms with albuterol and Advair but these medicines don't control it completely. I also have attacks when there is a dry spell followed by rain and humidity...

A rather promimnent member of the Finnish woo-circles I know is starting to waver regarding some of her core-beliefs. But she's a tough one, quite well educated (as in brainwashed), and not ready to give up without proper evidence (which, I think, is admirable whatever the situation). She...

That teen did not die of anaphylactic shock due to peanut allergy, caused by a kiss. For those who can read French, a more complete article. So, no need to panic about peanut allergies.

I am currently playing host to an 11 year old friend of my son's. He is asthmatic and uses prescription medecines to control the condition. His mother has stated that he is allergic to "red meat" i.e. beef, pork, lamb, venison etc which can bring on an asthmatic attack. On the other hand poultry...

http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/10/22/1066631498886.html As an asthmatic, I find this very interesting. I have heard about this for a number of years now, with only positive results from those using it. Doctors, of course, were skeptical, but now it seems that tests are showing it does...

A UK study of almost 100 children aged 5-15 years with mild to moderate asthma found that homeopathic remedies used as an adjunct to conventional treatment had no impact on well-being during daily activities such as playing, running and swimming. The rememdies did not substantially affect peak...

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