Regularly cleaning the lungs is essential. Lungs take in oxygen when we inhale and emit carbon dioxide when we exhale. As they never relax, ... Read More
Asthma
How to Help Your Child Breathe Easier
More than six million children in the United States have asthma. They're everywhere. Look at a soccer field, walk in a mall, or take in a ... Read More
Did You Know? Late Night Dinner is Causing These Early Morning Problems
One thing about the body is that when it’s hungry, it’s going to tell you it’s hungry. Whether that be at 10 am in the morning or 11 pm in ... Read More
Is Your Asthma Worse During Your Period?
Asthma symptoms might increase during and before menstruation for some women. Experts believe that sex hormone fluctuations may be to ... Read More
Wait, Could Excess Weight Cause Asthma?
Ever gone for a run and had to stop and gasp for air? What about walking up a flight of stairs and stopping along the way to catch your ... Read More
Are Two Drugs Better Than One For Asthma Attacks?
Two drugs are better than one when it comes to stopping asthma attacks in progress, a new clinical trial has found. The study, of more than ... Read More
Does Your Child Have Asthma? Look For the Signs
Diagnosing babies and toddlers with asthma is challenging, because it's difficult to measure lung function in this young group. What makes ... Read More
Are ‘Live’ Flu Shots Safe for Kids With Asthma?
Yearly flu shots are especially important for kids with asthma as any virus can trigger an asthma attack. But in the not-too-distant future, ... Read More
‘Zapping’ Air Passages May Bring Relief for Severe Asthma
Inhalers, pills or injections help most people control their asthma, but some with severe disease opt for cutting-edge surgery that ... Read More
Will Your Asthma Put Your Baby at Risk?
Pregnant women don't just eat for two -- they also breathe for two. If you have asthma, remember that your baby is counting on you for ... Read More
Allergy Season Is Near: Be Prepared
Allergy season is a perennial annoyance, but if you're focusing on the pandemic, they still could catch you by surprise, an expert ... Read More
Your Gas Stove Might Make You (and the Planet) Sick
That gas stove in your kitchen fires up quickly and cooks evenly. What's not to love? A lot, as it turns out. The emissions from gas ... Read More