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Symptoms and Treatment of Asthma in Dogs
How do you know if a dog has asthma? Dogs with asthma must be examined for a diagnosis. Asthma treatment for dogs includes steroids, antihistamines.
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Asthma And Scuba Diving
Scuba diving with asthma is a debate that has raged in the scuba and medical communities since Jacques Cousteau invented the first aqua-lung.
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Asthma Compliance
As a growing number of children are battling asthma, a suprising lack of compliance threatens to impede treatment success.
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Go ahead, let him go to camp!
Instead of saying "No" to summer camp, consider a camp for children with asthma.
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How To Deal With Acute Childhood Asthma Attacks
When a child faces an acute asthma attack, it can be a serious medical emergency. Learn some of the signs of acute attacks and how to deal with them until help arrives.
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Learning to Inhale
With so many different types of inhalers on the market, using them correctly can be confusing. Find out what the differences are and how to breathe differently for each.
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More on Bronchodilators
A review of the two types of bronchodilators and which one is effective during an asthma attack. Also, a heads-up on the new, dual-action inhaler Advair.
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Status Asthmaticus - An Asthma Attack You Can't Ignore
Status Asthmaticus differs from chronic asthma in the severity of the attack. It is an urgent situation requiring immediate medical attention.
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Staying Healthy Through Stress
Insight on how severe stress--caused by tragedy like the one suffered by thousands of Americans September 11--may affect asthma and your health in general.
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Childhood Asthma
According to the American Lung Association, almost 7 million children in the United States have asthma, and many more children remain undiagnosed.
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Children and Asthma
In the last 25 years asthma has become the most common chronic childhood disease. Understanding the treatment for and prevention of asthma symptoms helps parents cope.
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Detecting Asthma In Children
It is difficult for parents to determine whether their child's coughing is serious or not. This article will help you identify whether your child suffers from asthma.
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How to Manage Asthma
Read this asthma action course, a written regimen that helps you look out for sudden elevations in a child's asthma signs and symptoms (asthma attacks).
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Taking Anticholinergics to Treat Asthma
Anticholinergics are commonly used for treating both mild and severe asthma.
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Understanding your medications
An explanation of the two basic types of medications used in treating asthma, anti-inflammatory and bronchodilators. Knowing the difference can help you understand the prescriptions your doctor gives you.
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Alternative Asthma Treatments - Truth or Fiction
There are alternatives to traditional asthma treatments, but these are questionable and some even are dangerous.
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Spring Sports
Preparing for a season of sporting fun.
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Asthma and Essential Oils
Aromatic oils for asthma? Sounds like a recipe for disaster, and sometimes it is. But there are safe approaches for asthma using foot reflexology & therapeutic-grade oils
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Asthma Claims Life of Dr. Barnard
Dr. Christian Barnard, pioneering heart transplant surgeon, died recently of a severe asthma attack. Learn what you can do to monitor your symptoms and plan for any emergency.
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Asthma History a Factor in Career Choices
A medical study by Dr. Schlomo Moshe of Tel Aviv University finds relationship between work and recreational activities and risk of asthma attacks in adults.
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Asthma Symptoms & Treatment University Study
Asthma symptoms and treatment comparison study by the University of London. Childhood obesity statistics and asthma relationship article by L.A. Children's Hospital.
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Asthma, Measure Your Breathing
If you have asthma, using a peak flow meter allows you to measure how well you're breathing.
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Getting Ready to go Back to School
Five steps to ensure your child's medical needs are met at school.
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When You Can't Breathe
First aid for congestion and breathing problems. Whether you have allergy sniffles or a serious sinus congestion, whether you have a little cold or an asthma attack, here are quick ways of getting relief.
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Asthma
Asthma is an illness which is caused by the inflammation of the airways causing restriction of the airflow in and out of the lungs. The airflow is reduced when the muscl
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Asthma - Symptoms and Their Control
Asthma is thought of by many as being a bothersome problem, not one which is a serious medical condition. In this article, this myth will be exposed, and several methods of controlling its symptoms will be discussed. This is the first of a four part series on Asthma.
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Asthma Treatments
Common Asthma medications are discussed in this article, as well as new treatments which are becoming available.
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Feline Asthma and Respiratory Problems
If your cat is experiencing breathing difficulties, he or she may be suffering from asthma.
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Wayson Choy's Book Not Yet
Not Yet is a moving account of the author's near fatal brushes with death and the friendships which helped him survive.
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Asthma and Winter Weather
How winter affects asthma and some simple ideas to help you breathe during these cold months.
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Children with Asthma

Cockroaches Produce Asthma-causing Allergens
Cockroaches commonly produce allergens that can cause severe asthma attacks. Inner-city children have a higher risk of developing an allergic reaction.
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Five Easy Steps to Combat Summer Allergies
Don't know what to do once summer arrives? Five tips to detox your house of dust, pollen, hayfever and seasonal allergy triggers and lower the risk of asthma attacks.
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Natural Asthma Remedies
Acupuncture is a natural asthma treatment that can help prevent flare-ups.
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Toxic Toothpaste Inactive Ingredients
Ever wondered what else is in that tube? Toothpaste manufacturers may not list SLS, SLES, propylene glycol, sweeteners, artificial flavors and food dyes in ingredients.
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And Forgive Us Our Debts As We Forgive Our Debtors
Forgiveness As Jesus taught. How do we forgive, and what are the effects on us if we do not learn to forgive.
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Common Diseases Of The Respiratory System
Respiratory disease refers to diseases of the respiratory system, which includes lungs and upper respiratory tract. Here is a brief overview of three serious diseases.
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Help from immuno therapy
How immuno therapy can make a difference in treating asthma.
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Miss America Makeovers
The contestants participate in a trivia challenge and receive beauty makeovers during the second week of this modern version of the Miss America pageant on TLC.
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October is Healthy Lung Month!
A basic overview of asthma including a list of common myths.
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First Aid Naturally
Natural remedies are more effective for me than any commercial first aid kit. Read about the Manitoba Natives' sure-fire remedy for poison ivy and other serious poisonings, infections, and burns.
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Asthma Medications
It takes time and practice to deal with an asthmatic child.
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Inhalers Potentially Linked to 17 Fatalities
According to a national, non-profit consumer group 17 deaths were linked to two brands on inhalers manufactured by Schering-Plough, allegedly without the active ingredient used to treat asthma.
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Allergic to Dogs?
Dog allergic people can fight the rashes, stuffy nose, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes of their immune system's response to dog saliva and skin dander.
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Allergies and Asthma in the Aging
Allergies in the older person were once thought to wane with age; however recent studies have shown that some symptoms can become worse.
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Allergy Medications Used to Treat Symptoms
Allergic symptoms vary and so do the medications to treat allergies. Doctors most often recommend antihistamines and decongestants by prescription or over the counter.
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Are You Ready for Allergy Season?
Tips on getting ready for allergy season.
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Childhood Obesity and Asthma Linked
Children who are overweight and less active ere found to experience narrowing of the airways after physical activity in research study by K-State researcher.
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Food Additives - Part 2
Do food colorings have adverse effects?
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Heavy Scents Hinder Home Sales
We have become increasingly aware of respiratory issues and how our environmental surroundings effect it. However many people continue to use chemically scented products
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