While most people know that wheezing is a sign of asthma, far fewer realize that trouble sleeping or a persistent cough may also be symptoms of the airway disease, a new survey ... Read More
Asthma
Breathe Easier: 10 Everyday Ways To Open Your Lungs
Respiratory problems such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema and bronchitis affect millions of Americans. Poorly functioning lungs decrease oxygen flow to ... Read More
Stop The Sneezing! 3 Ways To Avoid Spring Allergies
Some 35 million Americans suffer from sneezing, sniffling, stuffiness and itchy eyes due to spring allergies, according to experts from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and ... Read More
Kelly Rowland: “Celebrate Yourself”
Ms. Kelly, baby! She is “EVERYTHING” and for good reason. When you have a career as long and successful as Kelly Rowland’s - spanning nearly two decades with chart-topping anthems ... Read More
The Anti-Asthma “Super” Muffin
Those who live with asthma may be unknowingly setting off a flurry of asthma attacks every time they eat certain foods. But have no fear, this recipe for muffins is rich in all the ... Read More
Top 15 ‘WELLthiest’ Cities In The U.S. 2017
What's the best city in the U.S. for wellbeing? The answer may surprise you. Recently, Women's Health and Yelp revealed “America’s ‘Wellthiest’ Cities.” Based on a six-month, ... Read More
Fireworks: Cheap Thrills & Toxic Consequences
Each year, people across the nation mark the Fourth of July with festive fireworks. While the spectacular sparklers may be mesmerizing, research shows that the cheap thrill is ... Read More
Caring For Your Baby With Asthma
It can be difficult to detect asthma in an infant. For starters, the little one can’t verbally communicate what’s bothering her. So you’re left with the crying, most of ... Read More
5 Tips To Calm Your Asthma During Winter
If there was a way to magically skip winter altogether, with all of its snow and cold air, there's no doubt asthma sufferers would be the first ones down for the cause. Cold, dry ... Read More
11 Best & Worst Foods For Asthma
Studies show that certain foods can help prevent or minimize common asthma symptoms, such as wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Likewise, there are foods that can ... Read More
Why Your Cough Isn’t Going Away (And How To Stop It)
It's been over a week, but you're still coughing. Why? Your Cold/Flu Has Irritated Your Airways Unfortunately, the effects of viruses or bacteria can last long after the ... Read More
Mothers With Asthma Potentially At Higher Risk For Preterm Births
Pregnant women with asthma may be at greater risk of preterm birth when exposed to high levels of certain traffic-related air pollutants, according to a study by researchers at the ... Read More
Safe Spaces: Your Child’s Asthma Checklist
Breathing easy is hard when you’re Black, literally and figuratively. African Americans are 3 times more likely to be hospitalized for asthma than other races. Blacks face an ... Read More
Signs You Need To See An Allergist
By now, many of us are well aware of our bodies as far as allergies go. But, as we age, our bodies change and that includes the things that we are allergic to. If you find yourself ... Read More