While it’s relatively easy to recognize the signs of asthma in children, doctors warn that it’s not so clear-cut in adults. In fact, many ... Read More
Asthma
What To Do During An Asthma Attack
As a parent of a child who suffers from asthma, I can relate firsthand to the panic and fear which can occur when you or a loved one has an ... Read More
5 Words You Should Never Say to Someone With Asthma
Asthma is a condition associated with inflammation and constriction of the lung’s air passages, possibly producing extra mucus. This ... Read More
Why Asthma Is 6 Times More Lethal For Black Children
Asthma attacks can prove deadly to kids, but a study shows that black American children are six times more likely to die of the illness than ... Read More
Breathing California Wildfire Air is like ‘Smoking 12 Cigarettes a Day’
Ask anyone who lives in the Bay Area about the feeling of being engulfed in darkness during daylight hours with the flames of fires that ... Read More
Are You A Candidate for Biologic Asthma Treatments? reasons
Patients with asthma generally have a routine to control the illness. Their routines include identification and control of triggers, the ... Read More
9 Smart Ways To Cut Your Health Care Bills
CO-PAYS. DEDUCTIBLES. OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES. It may feel like you need to empty your savings account to stay healthy. You're not alone: One ... Read More
Watch Out For Your Asthma Triggers!
If you are a person who has asthma, attacks can seem to come out of nowhere. One minute you're feeling fine, the next you're wheezing and ... Read More
Black Folks & Lung Disease: Is The Damage Reversible?
According to the American Lung Association, African Americans suffer from lung cancer more than any other population group in the ... Read More
Breathing Exercises For Asthma Relief & Stronger Lungs
Medical professionals are big on encouraging exercise as a way to improve heart function while also strengthening muscles for overall ... Read More
Controlling Asthma: 5 Tips for Every Asthmatic
Don't let asthma knock the wind out of you. Asthma is a lung disorder that is characterized by sudden fits of wheezing, coughing, or ... Read More
American Heart Association: Asthma as a Kid, Stiffer Arteries as an Adult?
In 2014, it was reported that blacks were almost three times more likely to die from asthma related causes than the white population. Just a ... Read More