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Working Out Can Improve Asthma Symptoms

Breathe hard to breathe easier! Are you worried that exercise could trigger an asthma attack? It's a not uncommon fear, and in the past, "There was a belief that people with asthma shouldn't do physical activity as it might trigger an asthma attack," says Simon L. Bacon, PhD, professor of exercise science at Concordia University in Montreal.

6 Ways to Help Your Child Cope With Asthma

Asthma is the most common chronic illness in children, resulting in 10.5 million missed school days annually. About 6.3 million children under the age of 18 have asthma, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Asthma is the most common chronic illness in children, resulting in 10.5 million missed school days annually. Even more alarming, "Allergy and asthma rates are increasing and we still don’t know why," says Janna Tuck MD, an allergist in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Asthma

Become a more informed (and empowered!) patient by asking these questions during your next appointment! We spoke to Janna Tuck, MD, an allergist in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), about what to ask your physician about asthma. Become a more informed (and empowered!) patient by asking these questions during your next appointment! 1.

Does Your Office Suffer From Sick-Building Syndrome?

Could work literally be making you sick? You may joke that you're allergic to work, and you could be right! If you regularly experience fatigue, or cold or asthma-like symptoms while at the office, your building could actually be making you sick. So-called sick buildings have indoor air that is compromised in some way.

Dealing With Asthma During the Summer

4 asthma triggers—and how to avoid them. The season of sunshine, warmth, and long days outdoors can put a real damper on the fun for some asthma patients. While other people with asthma may have difficulty with the bracing cold of winter, your enemies include wilting humidity and hazy, particulate-filled air.

8 Ways to Clean Up Your Mold-Related Asthma

Be wary of energy efficiency treatments, and follow these steps. Do you or a family member have asthma? If so, you should know that staying safe from triggers starts inside the home: Dampness and mold growth inside the home can make your asthma flare. And now, researchers have discovered that treatments to improve energy efficiency in the home are a culprit, according to a recent article in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Don t Let Allergies Come Between You and Your Pet: 7 Helpful Hints to Reduce Symptoms

Suffering from allergies triggered by your pet? Don t give away Mittens or Fido just yet. Read on for ways to minimize your symptoms. As many people who have dogs or cats know, pets are beloved members of the family. So it can come as a nasty surprise when handling or just being around Fido or Mittens starts to cause sneezing, sniffling, and itchy eyes. Allergies can strike at any time—even if you never had them when you were a child.

Do You Have an Asthma Action Plan?

Do you have a written treatment plan for your asthma? If you don t, you should! Here s why. Asthma is an unpredictable condition, but there are certain things that can be done to prevent triggers and deal with an attack. A written asthma treatment plan—a course of action for patients—will help you (and those around you) to avoid asthma triggers, treat flare-ups, and determine when and if medical intervention is necessary.

Can a High-Fiber Diet Help Relieve Asthma Symptoms?

Could the low-fiber diet so common in America and other Western countries be driving up asthma rates? Does your diet affect your risk of developing asthma, or how severely it affects you? New research in Switzerland suggests that the consumption of dietary fiber may well influence the course of this common condition. The Experts Explore In a recent study underwritten by the Swiss National Science Foundation, some mice were fed a diet containing a hefty amount of fiber, while others ate a very low-fiber diet.

Exercise Tips for Asthma Patients: 3 Steps to Success

Exercise is important, but if you have asthma, workouts can be challenging. Read on for steps you can take, and the best exercises for you. Asthma, whether chronic or induced only by exercise, can cause a bunch of symptoms that make working up a sweat unpleasant, and possibly even downright dangerous. When you’re wheezing, short of breath, coughing, and even experiencing chest pain, finishing that run or tennis game can be nearly impossible.
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