Archive for May, 2008
Thursday, May 29th, 2008
Rich Jamess asked: Before we present the typical symptoms of asthma, we should dispel some common myths about this condition. This is best achieved by conducting a short true or false quiz.1. T or F - Asthma is "all in the mind."2. T or F - You will "grow out ...
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Thursday, May 29th, 2008
Bjorn Gutter asked: Asthma is a highly ranked chronic health condition in adults in most western countries, and it is the leading chronic illness of children.
Asthma cannot be cured, but for most patients it can be controlled so that they have only minimal and infrequent symptoms and they can live ...
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Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
anniejung90 asked: I have been getting chest tightness and difficulty in breathing lately and I think it might be asthma.. But I dont want to go to the doctor since it's not that bad.
If it is asthma, and i leave it untreated, what is the worst thing that can ...
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Sunday, May 25th, 2008
Sidewinder asked: My mother-in-law is a teacher in an elementary school and has a chick as a classroom pet. She is wondering if live chickens are likely to aggravate asthma in children.
Also, the chick appears to be growing spurs and she is concerned that when the chick becomes older ...
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Saturday, May 24th, 2008
Dr John Anne asked: Asthma, What's that?
Asthma is a disease of the lungs that causes trouble breathing and other serious symptoms. Many people struggle with asthma all over the world which is why asthma information is so important. People want to know more about this chronic disease that causes ...
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Saturday, May 24th, 2008
Mitamins Team asked: As cases of asthma have been on the rise, so too have searches for new asthma treatments. Some experts say that rather than by medicating, it is best to control asthma through diet and exercise. Is medication necessary? Perhaps a natural asthma treatment, along with lifestyle changes, ...
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Friday, May 23rd, 2008
Alisha Dhamani asked: Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman's life. Changes in your body may be matched by changes in your emotions. You don't know what to expect from day to day. You may feel tired, uncomfortable, or cranky one day and energetic, healthy, and happy the next. ...
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
Joe1990 asked: I am 17 years and always wanted to be a pilot with RAF. Have just been rejected because I had 'asthma type symptoms' when I was younger, although was tested for asthma and the diagnosis was negative. However they now say that because I am sensitive to respiratory ...
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Monday, May 19th, 2008
Clive Chung asked: Over the years, the medical profession has developed several ways of classifying asthma and of distinguishing one form of the disease from another. Let's take a look at some of these classifications now. Traditionally, doctors have separated asthma into two general categories, extrinsic asthma and intrinsic asthma, ...
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Thursday, May 15th, 2008
Lily asked: Sometimes I seem to be using my rescue inhaler more often than other times. I have advair as well, which helps prevent attacks. What are some good ways to control my asthma so I have fewer attacks?Bernard
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