asthma

Today is World Asthma Day - Learn about Asthma and initiatives to improve conditions for those that suffer from this respiratory/pulmonary affliction: Guide To Asthma Asthma Awareness Month CDC Asthma Awaremess Toolkit Asthma Medication Delivery Device may Cause Choking How To Breathe Easy – Managing Asthma In Children Asthma – No Myths, Just Good Solid Reputable Information Calming Asthma In...

COPD Awareness Month Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and in some cases asthma, that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems.. In the United States, tobacco smoke is a key factor in the development and progression of COPD. Exposure to air pollutants in the home and workplace, genetic factors, and...

Not the effect one would want from an Asthma relief device ... Manufacturing Defect May Cause Choking Hazard FDA is alerting patients and the medical community to the possibility of a choking hazard in the EZ Breathe Atomizer. This device sprays liquid medication in aerosol form into the air for a person to breathe. Risk: Due to a manufacturing defect...

Our theme this week has been asthma in children and what we can do as parents to make things easier for our children.

And finally it really can’t be overemphasized that good information and a knowledgeable parent can be the best management tool for dealing with asthma.

Asthma is a frightening and debilitating disease in adults.

One of the most effective tools for you to use when managing your child’s asthma is to be prepared.

If reading reams of paper or screen text is making your head hurt, perhaps you can absorb useful information through listening to these Center for Disease Control podcasts about asthma.

Will your child outgrow asthma, and can it be cured? The American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology has some authoritative answers to these and many other questions.

The symptoms of asthma can vary not only between children but also from time to time in the same child, so it’s wise to be aware of all the possible symptoms.