asthma

Children are more likely to develop asthma if father was exposed to smoke: study

November 19, 2022 Victoria Simpson

Changes in genetics may be passed down for generations. An estimated 4.2 million children in the US suffer from asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Asthma can cause people to have difficulties breathing and go…

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Is your asthma severe?

December 31, 2020 Alex Kozovski

If you have asthma, the airways bringing air in and out of your lungs become tight, restricting the flow of air, leading to shortness of breath and wheezing. Most people with asthma can control it successfully with medications and lifestyle…

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Asthmatic? You’ll Want to Protect Yourself Against “Thunder Fever”

July 22, 2019 Victoria Simpson

It doesn’t happen often but when it strikes, it can be deadly. With the hot summer weather comes an increased risk of suffering from a serious asthma attack, if you’re an asthma sufferer. “Thunder Fever” is something that can happen…

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5 Top Products for Asthma Sufferers on Amazon

May 15, 2019 Victoria Simpson

Gain peace of mind with products that add to your lifestyle and help clean your air. According to the Global Asthma Report, as many as 339 million people suffer from asthma, worldwide. The condition hits 1 in 12 people in…

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5 Signs You Might Have Asthma

May 15, 2019 Victoria Simpson

If you have trouble sleeping due to breathing problems, or find yourself coughing often without reason, you could be asthmatic. May 7th is World Asthma Day. The annual event is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma, in an effort…

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Are You Breathing Dangerous Air? These Experts Say It’s Likely

May 17, 2018 Victoria Simpson

Most of the world’s population is living in pollution that’s bad for lungs, this study says. It may seem like the air outside your window is probably just fine. And maybe it is. According to a recent study done by…

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You’re Far Less Likely to Suffer a Major Asthma Attack if Your Neighborhood Has Lots of These

May 14, 2018 Victoria Simpson

It’s all about adding greenery that can catch and clean pollutants in the air. Your asthma may be triggered by exercise. Or, it could be that sicknesses, allergies and all that pollen or dust flying around set things off. If…

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Hormones Could Affect Asthma In Women, Study Shows

March 1, 2018 Angela Vuckovic

In the United States alone, 1 in 12 people have asthma. This respiratory condition ranges from mild forms to severe, and it is usually linked to allergies and other types of hypersensitivity. But, according to a recent study, if you…

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6 Common Symptoms of Childhood Asthma

October 23, 2017 Victoria Simpson

If they’re wheezing and you’re not sure if it’s a simple cold or not, get it checked out. This week marks Respiratory Care Week across the U.S. Most of us take smooth breathing for granted but it’s a fact that…

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Breastfeeding May Almost Halve the Risk of Asthma Complications Later in Life

September 12, 2017 Victoria Simpson

Breastfeeding alters gut bacteria in infants which could be providing health benefits for kids, later on in life. Wondering whether to breastfeed or go for the bottle? The former can be more difficult to start, but it can come with…