asthma
How to avoid a cold-induced asthma attack

How to avoid a cold-induced asthma attack

As summer turns into fall, temperatures drop, which often excites people who enjoy watching the seasons change. For those living with asthma, changing seasons create new triggers that can provoke asthma attacks. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects about one...

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Take Control of Your Asthma Today

Take Control of Your Asthma Today

One of asthma’s most frustrating qualities is its episodic nature—it comes and goes, often flaring unpredictably. Did you know there’s a way you can keep track of every asthma attack, whether minor or severe? The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America offers a...

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Parents, Kids Can Breathe Easier with Asthma Summer Camps

Parents, Kids Can Breathe Easier with Asthma Summer Camps

Parents of children with asthma often are concerned with their children's well-being, especially when playing. This can lead parents to hinder their children’s attempts to take part in physical activities. Asthma camps offer a unique solution. These camps are offered...

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Asthma: A Lesson in Life and Lung Management

Asthma: A Lesson in Life and Lung Management

Asthma is a chronic disease that causes your airways to become inflamed, making it difficult to breathe. The severity of the affliction varies from person to person. For some, it is minor. For others, it interferes with daily activities. In some cases, attacks are...

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Techniques for Asthma and Seasonal Allergy Relief

Techniques for Asthma and Seasonal Allergy Relief

As the seasons change, plants begin to grow and pollinate the air; trees bloom during the spring, grass in the summer, and weeds in the fall. But the shift in scenery is not as enjoyable for people with allergies that flare up when seasons change. Allergic rhinitis,...

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