Asthma - Prevention

Why Asthma Rates Peak in September

Fall can come with pleasures like football, apple picking, or going back to school. But it can also mean asthma symptoms so severe that hospitals report record-high ER visits in September.

Working With Soy May Cause Occupational Asthma

Is your job making you sick? If you work in a soy processing plant and suffer from asthma, you certainly could be in danger according to a study.

What is the September asthma epidemic and how can my family avoid it?

If this is the most dangerous month for your asthma symptoms, you may want to read on. See how you can prepare yourself for the September asthma epidemic.

The Link between Asthma, Eczema, and Cancer

It s hard to imagine anything positive about having asthma or eczema. However, a recent study suggested that men who have either immune system disease have a lower risk for common types of cancer.

7 Ways to Combat Asthma and Stress

If you have a lot on your plate, stress and anxiety can creep in. But can it also worsen your asthma?

Breathe Easy: Don't Lose Sleep Over Nocturnal Asthma

Is your asthma keeping you up at night? As many as 20 million Americans suffer from asthma and many of them find that their symptoms worsen after dark. This condition is so common, it's often referred to as "nocturnal asthma."

5 "Super" Foods for Asthma

It can be difficult to keep track of which foods you should avoid that worsen asthma symptoms. Thankfully, these are super foods that are not only common in what you eat, but also relieve asthma.

Why It's Important to Keep Your Home Mold-Free

Does mold flare up your asthma or allergies? Preventing mold triggers and proactively keeping your home mold-free can be the best way to evict this pest.

Weighing the Connection between White Food and Asthma

The color of the food you eat really matters, especially if you suffer from asthma. Research now points out that starchy white foods may make asthma symptoms worse over time, but it's not for reasons you'd expect.

Don t Lose Sleep Over Nocturnal Asthma

Is your asthma keeping you up at night? If so you certainly aren't alone. As many as 20 million Americans suffer from asthma according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. And many of them find that their symptoms worsen after dark. In fact, this condition is so common, it's often referred to as "nocturnal asthma."

Tips for Traveling with Asthma

While packing for vacation, you probably wish you could leave your asthma behind. Unfortunately, asthma symptoms go with you wherever you go. In fact, a change of weather and location can even make your respiratory problems more severe.

Seasonal Asthma: Why Warm Weather Makes it Flare

On warm summer days, do you find your asthma symptoms heating up along with the temperature? Asthma and the weather are often related and days that are particularly hot can leave you scrambling for your fast-acting inhaler.

Banishing Dirt and Germs Indoors May Be Safer and Easier Than You Think

Recent findings by the US Environmental Protection Agency found that air inside the home may be more polluted than outdoor air, because of toxins contained in common cleaning solutions.

Protect Yourself Against Poor Air Quality

Many major cities in the U.S. have poor air quality. Found out ways you can protect yourself against air pollution to lessen your asthma symptoms.

Watermelon Benefits: An Unconventional Asthma Treatment?

Watermelon has components that help treat some asthma symptoms. Its ingredients help relax blood vessels and strengthen the immune system.

Worried About Asthma and Panic Attacks?

Find out what is the relationship between asthma and panic disorders and how these conditions can go hand in hand.

Food for Thought: The Connection between High-Fat Food and Asthma

Meals high on fat can worsen your asthma symptoms. Fatty foods increase respiratory inflammation and asthma related symptoms.

What You Probably Don't Know About Male Asthma and Cancer

Men who have asthma are less likely to be diagnosed with common forms of cancer than their healthier counterparts. Common asthmatic symptoms such as wheezing, difficulty breathing, and chest discomfort can play an important role to ward off cancer.

Food Allergies and Asthma

Ever wonder if your food allergies and asthma are related? Find out if this could be true.

Hormone Replacement Therapy and Asthma

Do you use estrogen hormone replacement therapy? If so, you may be surprised to know this could be to blame if you ve recently been diagnosed with asthma.

Folic Acid and Childhood Asthma

Most women take folic acid during pregnancy to help prevent birth defects, but did you realize that these supplements could also put your child at increased risk for developing asthma?

A New Cancer Treatment May Improve Asthma

You probably don't associate asthma and cancer, but researchers may now have reason to believe that a new form of cancer treatment may also help improve your breathing difficulties.

The Link Between Car Pollution and Asthma

If you're exposed to heavy traffic on a regular basis, you could be putting yourself at greater risk for asthma complications.

Laughter Induced Asthma is No Joke

You know the saying, "laughter is the best medicine"? This may be true in many cases, but when it comes to asthma, laughing can actually make your symptoms worse instead of better.

Recognize Asthma Warning Signs in Time

Pinpointing the earliest signs of an asthma attack can be your most important step in prevention.

Get Through Cold and Flu Season Symptom Free

It may seem impossible, but asthmatics can survive this cold season without getting sick.

Salt and Asthma: Is There a Connection?

Some studies show that the amount of sodium you consume might be related to your asthma symptoms.

What Asthmatics Need to Know about Swine Flu Prevention

Asthmatics can be more prone to catching infections including swine flu. Follow our tips to protect yourself this winter.

Why Having Asthma Makes the Flu More Dangerous

Asthmatics suffer uncomfortable symptoms year round-- but flu season can be dangerous.

Smoking and Asthma: A Dangerous Combination

It's no secret that smoking is bad for you, but if you have asthma, it may be worse than you even thought.
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