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Asthma is a disease of the lungs that can impact breathing. If you are one of the 25 million Americans living with asthma, experts suggest taking extra precautions as the...

Along with the stress of asthma (do I have my rescue inhaler with me?), the financial aspect of asthma can be quite a burden. Prescriptions, doctor visits, and other expenses...

Finding ways to manage and treat asthma can be quite a journey. Often times it can feel like there are many different paths to explore and determining which path works...

Two common types of asthma are allergic and non-allergic asthma. These asthma subgroups have similarities and differences with one another. They can each cause different impacts on a person’s quality...

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are conducting a research study to understand adults’ perceptions of asthma care for children with special needs or with developmental disabilities. This study consists...

There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...

Do inhaled corticosteroids cause osteoporosis? A friend asked me this question a few weeks ago, and I thought it would be interesting to write about. After all, questions about side...

More than 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma and 6 out of 10 of them have the allergic type of asthma. This means that their asthma symptoms are...

It seems there is a fair amount of interest in our community regarding the use of bronchodilators for people who have asthma. So, this post will review this class of...

Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have...

Have you ever heard of a condition called "cardiac asthma"? Have you wondered if it's the same as the asthma of the airways you and/or your grandchildren have been dealing...

Certain chemicals, like asbestos and tobacco smoke, are known to be toxic and to cause illness. But some people are sensitive to many other things in the environment. This is...

Most asthma experts recommend all asthmatics utilize a peak flow meter (PFM). So, what is a peak flow meter? How can it be used to help you manage your asthma?...

Asthma is, as you probably know, a chronic condition that affects breathing and the respiratory system. On the other hand, heart disease affects a different system--the cardiovascular one. This body...

When we narrow in on a single part of the body or a condition, certain issues can be overlooked. Parts of the body are interconnected, and it can be helpful...

Primatene mist recently returned to pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter (OTC) inhaler. Many asthmatics were elated by this news. But health care professionals have significant concerns. Early in the 20th...

Bronchiectasis is another lung disease. Sometimes it’s symptoms may mimic asthma. Sometimes it occurs along with asthma. So, what is bronchiectasis? Here’s all you need to know. Unlike asthma, this...

Cystic fibrosis is another chronic lung disease. Its symptoms may mimic asthma symptoms. Sometimes it occurs alongside asthma. So, what is cystic fibrosis? Here’s what you need to know. “Woe...

Traditionally, people with asthma who were on a type of medicine called a beta agonist were cautioned against using a type of heart medicine called a beta blocker. The concern...

Do you have grass pollen allergies? I sure do, and this past month has been pure misery for me. Most of my symptoms are more related to my eye and...