Asthma Questions: Which Inhaler Is Which?
Question: I know that inhalers comes in two different specifications: "reliever" inhalers, for when an attack hits, and "prevention" inhalers for general use. However, I am worried that in the panic of an attack I will forget which is which. How do I identify between the two, and if I do accidentally use my "prevention" inhaler during an attack, is it going to cause any problems? Answer: First and foremost: no, there is no harm in using a preventative inhaler during an asthma attack. It will not worsen the attack or make you feel unwell in any other way. The ...
Asthma Questions: The Hygiene Hypothesis
Question: I've heard something called the "hygiene hypothesis" being referenced when discussing asthma. What is this? Answer: The "hygiene hypothesis" is a school of thought presented by certain medical studies, discovered during investigations in to why asthma is seemingly on the rise. While by no means a new condition, cases of asthma have been steadily rising since records began. Certain medical studies have tried to find out why this is, and along with environmental factors, the hygiene hypothesis has been suggested for this rise in cases. "Hygiene hypothesis" is the term used to describe the fact that, as a species, ...
The Ins and Outs of Asthma Treatment
Although asthma is defined as a chronic (i.e. long term) illness, it is not usually life threatening - and for most sufferers becomes more of an annoyance than a genuine threat to their well-being. As one of the most common non-life-threatening illnesses in the world, asthma is well studied by medical research scientists, and as a result there are several treatments available. By far the best known asthma treatment is via medicine inhalation. The primary medicines used in inhalers are beta-2 agonists (for relieving an acute attack of asthma) and corticosteroids (for preventing attacks). These medications come in a variety ...
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Asthma 101: The Peak Flow Meter
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The Causes of Asthma
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Asthma Questions: Confirming Diagnosis
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Asthma Attack Treatment
Article by Kim Archer Asthma Attack: asthma attack treatment In the U.S. there are over ten million people who are asthma sufferers, and many physicians regard asthma as an epidemic because it so widespread. Exposure to noxious chemicals in the air and environmental pollution are usually held responsible for contributing to this disease. There is an... [Read more of this article]
Grape Juice For Healing The Body Naturally
The healthiest juice you can drink along with your orange juice is grape juice. Grape juice contains powerful antioxidants in it called Flavonoids and phenols. These antioxidants are what help protect the body from several different types of cancers and diseases. Some of the cancers and diseases grape juice can help prevent are asthma, heart disease,... [Read more of this article]
How Common Is Asthma And Am I at Risk?
Article by Barry J McDonald Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by episodes of airflow obstruction. Symptoms of an asthma attack include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. People with asthma have very sensitive airways that narrow in response to certain “triggers”, leading to difficulty breathing.... [Read more of this article]
Secrets to Controlling Asthma in Children
Article by Cathy Linton The constant increase in the cases of childhood asthma is very disturbing. Statistically speaking, it has been a pandemic disease affecting millions of children worldwide. It is suspected that there are still more which are left untreated and undiagnosed. Even the American Lung Association is anxious about the growing numbers... [Read more of this article]
The Facts about Mold and Asthma
Article by Gary Martin Fuzzy and nasty – that would be fungus, more commonly known as mold. It reproduces itself by releasing microscopic spores into the air, an occurrence that can cause significant health problems to people with mold sensitivities, respiratory conditions, or asthma. In order to ensure that your home is safe from mold and your... [Read more of this article]
Fun Asthma Treatments
Hello, I am Jennifer McDowell Ph.D. An outstanding treatment for exerting the lungs is blowing up balloons! Yes, balloons are a terrific exercise for strengthening the lungs. Blowing up balloons can be a lot of fun too. Everyone loves balloons and the bigger they are the more fun the exercise is. It strengthens the lungs and is a lot of fun. I was diagnosed... [Read more of this article]
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