Here's a list of All our Asthma and Allergy News Articles:
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| What You Really Need to Know 05/02/2008 - You've got asthma, you already know that. But what do you really need to know so that you can control your asthma, instead of your asthma controlling you? Here are some tips from other teens with asthma to help you live with yours.
Asthma Basics05/01/2008 - So you have asthma. Do you control it, or does it control you? Learn how to take charge of your asthma and feel great.
Smoking and Asthma06/01/2007 - You may have family photo albums full of people smoking at every type of event, from birthday parties to company picnics. That's because smoking was once accepted pretty much everywhere - even in doctor's offices. But that changed as we learned more about the health problems it causes.
What's a Peak Flow Meter?05/01/2007 - One of the tricky things about asthma is that you can't always avoid your triggers. Pollution, pollen, mold, and other allergens are often in the air you breathe. And even if you don't feel the effects right away, these triggers may be doing their damage by irritating your airways. In other words, they make you likely to have an asthma flare-up and you wouldn't even know it.
How Do Asthma Medicines Work?05/01/2007 - Fortunately, medicine can help. There are two different types of medicines for treating asthma: rescue medications and controller medications.
How Can I Deal With My Asthma?05/01/2007 - Asthma is more common these days than it used to be. The good news is it's also a lot easier to manage and control.
What's an Asthma Flare-Up?03/01/2007 - A flare-up can cause coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, and trouble breathing. A person having a flare-up also might sweat or feel his or her heart beating faster. If the flare-up is severe, the person may struggle to breathe even while sitting still. He or she may not be able to speak more than few words at a time without pausing for breath.
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