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Asthma
Wide Testing of Asthma Kids for Peanut Allergy Is Wrong, Say Allergists
Allergists say children with asthma shouldn’t be tested for peanut allergy routinely.
Ryan’s Law Lets Kids With Asthma Carry Inhalers at School
Ontario law ends practice of locking asthma medication in a principal’s office.
Kids Living in Dysfunctional Homes More Likely to Have Asthma
Study author says that the results support that stress during childhood increase the risk of asthma development.
Why Patients Won’t Talk to Their Docs About Work-Related Asthma
Nearly half of asthmatic adults work in environments that can contribute to their disease, and yet very few of them… Read more »
Alcohol, Asthma and Food Allergies: What You Need to Know
For those with food allergies or asthma, alcohol can bring more harm than holiday cheer.
Are You Using Your Auto-Injector Or Inhaler Correctly?
In a new study, only 16 percent of epinephrine users and 7 percent of inhaler users administered their medication perfectly.
How to Avoid Holiday Asthma Triggers
Tackle asthma triggers before you head to or host events to ensure that you have a healthy and happy holiday season.
Enterovirus May Make September’s Asthma Peak More Severe
The outlook is bad for the “September peak”, but here are prevention tips to keep asthma controlled.
Sports Breathing Issues – Asthma or Not?
Q: My teenage son had a second spell of bad breathing during a school basketball game. Even when he stopped playing, it felt like somebody was sitting on his chest. Could this be due to asthma?