You can still have your inhaler and play sports too. Asthma, according to WebMD, affects more than 20 million adults and children in the U.S. So the big question is what is Asthma? Let’s take a closer look at Asthma, the symptoms and treatments available for you. Asthma is a chronic disease that makes it ...
Over the past couple of months I have suffered from server asthma attacks and nasty lung infections. Doctors put me on inhalers and heavy steroids to help me breathe easier, but these types of medicines came with multiple side effects that made me really out of it. I simply couldn’t stand the prescription drugs anymore ...
Your asthma may be an annoyance, or it may be a life-threatening condition – but either way, new ways to help you control it are always welcome. I had asthma as a baby; my mother claims that the Chihuahua took it away by the time I was a year old. But I’ve always had trouble ...
My daughter was diagnosed as having atopy at an early age. Atopy is a somewhat broadly defined condition represented by a cluster of three main ‘sub conditions’. These are: Atopic dermatitis (a type of eczema), hay fever, and asthma. The latter two constitute what is also called allergy-induced asthma. It is a potentially very frightening ...
Anyone who has had an asthma attack knows how difficult and scary it can be. Living in constant fear of having an attack and continuous asthma treatment can indeed be very frustrating. An asthma attack occurs when the airways carrying air in and out of your lungs become swollen and narrow. The conventional inhalers are ...
The humble slippery elm tree grows bountifully throughout North America. Prior to European colonization, several Native American groups used slippery elm bark to treat wounds, burns, infections, coughs, sore throats, indigestion and diarrhea. Today, slippery elm remains a safe, healthy and effective component of modern integrative medicine. Like psyllium — a much more popular nutritional ...
