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Asthma - Prevention

Jessica Carreras

An asthmatic woman from Westland, Michigan was able to be very physically active in her childhood. Now, a writer and athlete, she can run half marathons despite the limitations asthma has put on her life.

Breathe Easier Tonight: How A Humidifier Can Help

Depending on your triggers, adding or removing the moisture in your bedroom air can lessen the risk of an asthma attack.

The Wonders of Magnesium for Allergies

What do whole grains, nuts, seeds, seaweed, cacao, and leafy greens have in common? Magnesium, a mineral that can help eat away allergy symptoms.

How to Weather Winter Asthma

Address your worst asthma triggers and enjoy the best that winter has to offer.

Is Your Asthma Controlling You?

If you reach for your fast-acting relief inhaler several times a week, read this.

What Your Immune System Can Do for Asthma

A strong immune system can help keep healthy with asthma. Here’s how to keep your immune system running strong.

Pet Perks for Asthma-Free Children

Researchers have found that pets, often the cause of bothersome allergy symptoms, can play a vital role in preventing childhood asthma.

These Foods Improve Asthma

Trips to your local farmer's market can benefit your respiratory health in many ways.

Is This a Hidden Cause of Asthma?

Research exposes a workplace danger that could contribute to childhood asthma.

Hidden Household Asthma Triggers

If you want to clean up your asthma symptoms, you may need to look in your cabinets for hidden triggers.

Is a Vaccine for Asthma in Your Future?

Now in the research stage, one medical advancement could make asthma an issue of the past.

A Fungal Allergy at Home in Your Lungs

This soil-based allergy can cause serious complications. Know the symptoms and learn how to treat it.

Weathering Summer Asthma

The summer months often bring chest tightness, coughing, and wheezing. Here's why.

Safety Measures to Prevent Asthma Deaths

These important steps could help you avoid tragedy.

Does Asthma Give You Bad Breath?

Halitosis can be a clue that a person is experiencing asthma or other respiratory problems.

The Dangers of a Dirty Humidifier

Despite its benefits, if handled incorrectly a humidifier can become a breeding ground for bacteria and mold.

Silver Lining: High Fuel Prices Are Good for Your Health

Your wallet is hurting, but the unintended impact the car fuel economy has on air quality could be good news for your health.

What Can Aromatherapy Do for You?

Here's how certain natural scents may help improve your health and overall state of mind.

6 Hidden Allergy and Asthma Triggers

Learn to identify the most common culprits so you can breathe easier.

Allergy-Proof Your Home

Allergens can attack almost anywhere, including your own home. Follow these tips to reduce your risk.

12 Tips for an Allergy-Free Vacation

How to keep allergies and asthma from traveling with you.

Avoiding Classroom Allergies and Asthma

10 back-to-school tips.

Foods and Supplements for Asthma Control

Easy ways to boost your respiratory health may already be sitting in your refrigerator and on your pantry shelves. What works best?

Your Environmental Settings and Its Effect on Asthma

Whether you live in a bustling city, the picturesque suburbs, or in the cozy countryside, each setting has its unique challenges to asthma management. Learn how to breathe well in any setting.

How to Weather Asthma Year-Round

If your asthma seems especially sensitive to the fluctuations in temperature and air quality, you may need to try different treatment approaches at different times of the year.

Avoid the Seasonal Flu With the Universal Flu Vaccine

What if you could wipe out your risk of getting the flu in one "shot"?

Why This Bacteria May Prevent Asthma

Being exposed to germs could actually have a positive effect on your immune system. The latest research shows that coming into contact with some infections may be necessary in order to prevent allergic asthma.

5 Surprisingly Dangerous Jobs for Asthma

With one in seven adults reportedly experiencing occupational asthma, chances are high that work could actually make you sick.

How Asthma Can Affect Your Brain

Asthma is a chronic medical condition that not only impacts your respiratory system, but can also affect your neurological health.

5 Ways to Keep Asthma From Making You Sick

The cool, crisp days of autumn can be a refreshing treat after a hot, humid summer. Yet with the change of season also comes an increased risk of illness that can lead to fall asthma.

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