A peak-flow meter is a small, hand-held device that measures the force of air that your breath blows out. If you have asthma, the meter can ... Read More
Asthma
Is Your Last Pregnancy to Blame For Your New Asthma Symptoms?
The ability to bring life into this world is an amazing superpower that women have. To be able to hold and grow an entire human being in ... Read More
5 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Make to Prevent Asthma Flare-Ups
You've probably made several New Year's resolutions over the years and haven't followed through. Well, here's one you may actually want to ... Read More
New Drug a Good Treatment Option for Severe Asthma in Kids
Asthma is the most common chronic disorder of childhood and affects more than 5 million children younger than 18, according to the U.S. ... Read More
How to Prevent Your Child With Asthma From Bullying
Black children are five times more likely to be admitted to the hospital due to asthma complications, which can often cause bullies to zero ... Read More
10 Natural Ways To Clean The Air In Your Home
When you hear about poor air quality, the last place that might come to mind is your home. Unfortunately, the Environmental Protection ... Read More
Climate Change May Not Increase Allergies in Kids With Asthma
While climate change gets a lot of notice for its numerous negative impacts around the globe, children's allergies may not be among ... Read More
When Should You See an Asthma Specialist?
Among Americans with severe asthma, a condition that disproportionately affects Blacks, less than half see a specialist to manage their ... Read More
Beware: These Cold Weather Irritants Can Trigger an Asthma Attack
The changing of leaves signals the onset of fall and fall-like weather which indicates colder weather is around the corner. It’s not ... Read More
Fact Check: Can Prolonged Face Mask Use Cause an Asthma Attack?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, face masks have become an integrated part of everyday life. Although mask mandates vary across states, ... Read More
Inhaler Mistakes you Didn’t Know you Were Making
Remember all that ugly wheezing, the shortness of breath, and the persistent coughing? Yes, people with asthma can relate to how frightful ... Read More
Day 1: Just Been Diagnosed with Asthma
While most people get diagnosed with asthma at an early age, that’s not the case for everyone. Some people can develop asthma later in life ... Read More