33 articles on "asthma"

Asthma - How Do We Know If An Individual Has It?

Most of us have probably heard of asthma, right? Some of us may have seen asthma attacks in real life while others may have seen it only in the movies, portrayed by some actors who seem to be having difficulty breathing, with their chests heaving up ...

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Reduce Asthma And Breathe Free

Reduce Asthma And Breathe Free by: Dr. Rita Louise Asthma can be a serous and often frightening condition that is typified by a tightening of the chest, wheezing and difficulty breathing. Asthma is made up of two underlying components: inflammat...

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Asthma - How Do We Know If An Individual Has It?

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, including both adults and children. It is estimated that approximately 339 million individuals globally suffer from asthma. Here, we will discuss the main symptoms o...

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Asthma - Warning Signs and Symptoms That Could Harm You If You Don't Take Precautions

It is very important for people to be able to know the signs and symptoms of asthma as early as possible so that intervention can be given before the situation worsens and becomes more complicated. It is said that the earliest treatment of asthma is ...

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Severity of Asthma - 4 Categories and the Different Characteristics

Asthma is different for each individual and the intensity and duration of the asthma attack or episode can greatly determine the severity of one's sickness. There are actually four categories that cover the severity and they possess different ch...

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All About Asthma In Infants And Children

It is unfortunate when an infant or child is diagnosed with asthma. Parents will worry because asthma in infants and children requires careful and close monitoring not only in the hospital but also at home. Frequent visits to the doctor are require...

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The Simplest Asthma Solution

The Simplest Asthma Solution  by: Drs. Ralph & Lahni DeAmicis During the Democratic convention the Reverend Al Sharpton quoted a shocking statistic: One third of the children in Harlem suffer from asthma. This shouldn’t be completely surprisi...

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Asthma in Adults and Seniors - What You Should Know

About seven to ten percent of adults and seniors in the United States are diagnosed with asthma. Scientifically and medically speaking, asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the lungs that is characterized by tightening of the chest and diaphr...

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Air Purifiers, Are They Worth The Money?

Air Purifiers, Are They Worth The Money? by: Dominic Ferrara When you suffer from allergies or asthma, you may think it may be a good idea to purchase an air filtration system for your house. But one legitimate question would be: is it worth pay...

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Antioxidants May Prevent Childhood Asthma

Antioxidants May Prevent Childhood Asthma by: Jeremy Maddock A source suggests that there may be a new way to help children who are subjected to the dangers of second hand tobacco smoke. It has become apparent that childhood asthma could be prev...

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