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25.01.2022 What is asthma?

25.01.2022 David Beckham - overcame and controlled Asthma as a young person.

21.01.2022 Peak flowmeters are important. For us americans surgery means doctors office - Don't worry its painless

20.01.2022 Jan Ullrich controlled his asthma to win the Tour de France!

18.01.2022 Asthma & COPD article

14.01.2022 10 Tips from the ATS regarding Asthma and the wildfires Here are 10 basic steps to consider for patients and providers: 1. Stayindoorswithwindowsanddoorsclosed 2. Reducephysicalactivity... 3. Reduceothersourcesofindoorairpollutionsuchassmokingcigarettes, using a wood-burning stove or frying meat. Do not vacuum anywhere in the house. 4. Usecentralairconditionerorfilters:Ahome’sheatersettothefanmode may be able to filter out some of the particles by re-circulating the indoor air through the filter. 5. UseairpurifierswithHEPAfilters.Note:donotusefiltersthatproduce ozone such as super oxygenators. 6. Whentravelinginavehicle,keepwindowsclosed,runtheairconditionerand set air to re-circulate to reduce smoke. 7. AnN95orgreatermaskcanhelpreduceinhalationofparticulatesifproperly fitted. A surgical or simple dust mask will not protect against particulate exposure. None of these masks protect against hazardous gas inhalation. The following video demonstrates how to properly put on an N95 mask. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0d_RaKdqeck 8. Consider evacuation to areas with lower air quality index for individuals with lung disease (especially those with asthma, COPD / emphysema). 9. Createacleanroomathome.Useaninteriorroomwithfewerdoorsand windows and run an air conditioner and room air cleaner if available. 10.Asthmatics should ensure that they continue to take their maintenance (controller) medications or discuss an appropriate regimen with their physician. See more

13.01.2022 So here is a really neat method to use if you have exercise induced asthma. Do a really short and intense warm up - then during recovery treat yourself and make sure you are fine then during your long duration exercise - there is a high chance you'll be fine. i was taught this by a great researcher physician from U of Manitoba. For me it worked and there has been research to validate it

12.01.2022 Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease, disability and death in the U.S. Dont smoke and tell your parents not to smoke.

10.01.2022 The American Thoracic Society (AKA American Lung Association) reports, "Global Pollution Now Contributes To An Estimated Nine Million Deaths Annually, Researchers Say." So people with Asthma should keep an eye on the air quality numbers.

09.01.2022 Austin Sean Healey controls his Asthma and scrums away!

09.01.2022 Jessica Alba has controlled her Asthma since she was a child. She is one of the most successful actress and businesswoman, besides being considered one of the most beautiful Jessica's out there.

07.01.2022 Pink controlled her Asthma and sung her way to success!!

07.01.2022 No increase in serious asthma-related side effects with the ICS/LABA fixed-dose products than with ICS agents alone

03.01.2022 Global Asthma Day was May 1st - its important to stay on top of your Asthma Plan and be aware of your signs and symptoms. I just recently looked at the great job that Asthma UK is doing in this uphill battle. To check your Asthma attack risks follow this link and take a few minutes.