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.

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.

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.

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.

5 Ways to Wane Wheezing in Asthma

The whistling sound someone with asthma makes? It's an indication their airways are restricted. Learn what causes breathing difficulty, how to treat it, and how to prevent flare-ups.

Got Asthma? Tools to Make Breathing Easier

Living with asthma can be scary, but having the right tools on hand gives you a measure of control.

6 Important Tips to Help Alleviate Asthma This Winter

Believe it or not, those living with asthma typically need more medication during the winter months. While pollen causes misery in spring and summer, indoor allergens and dry air in the winter is a bigger problem.

How to Avoid an Asthma Attack When You Have a Cold

Make sure your cold is just about coughing and sneezing, not wheezing.

7 Ways to Prevent an Asthma Attack

You may be able to stop an asthma attack after it starts, but your best plan is to prevent one from happening in the first place. Here's how.

Speed Skater and Dancer Apolo Ohno: Living With A Respiratory Disorder

Apolo Ohno hangs up his skates to share his story about exercise-induced bronchospasm and how he's never let his condition interfere with his success, on or off the ice.

Spice up Your Asthma Treatment With Ginger

This flavorful root may do more than add heat to your meals; it could help relieve asthma symptoms, too.

Could Breathing Training Calm Asthma Symptoms?

This may be a helpful addition to your treatment and management plan.

Allergies and Asthma: What's the Connection?

Learn more about these chronic conditions, both which affect millions of Americans.

Growing Up With Cows Helps Kids Breathe Easier

Children who live on dairy farms and drink unpasteurized milk appear to have immunity against asthma and allergies. New findings help identify why this is the case.

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.

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.

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.

Is a Vaccine for Asthma in Your Future?

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

Hidden Household Asthma Triggers

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

Does Asthma Give You Bad Breath?

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

Safety Measures to Prevent Asthma Deaths

These important steps could help you avoid tragedy.

Weathering Summer Asthma

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

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.
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