http://asthma-a-to-z.com Frank talk from a nurse about asthma and asthma treatment Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:29:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I was recently invited to participate in a teleseminar between 2 asthma/allergy experts and well-known bloggers on those topics because I write for http://Asthma.About.com. Unfortunately, I couldn’t participate, but it was a great hour of progressive info. Here is the link to it: Listen Now http://asthma-a-to-z.com/index.php/13/13/ If your asthma is bad and no one knows why, some doctors would check whether you have or had acid reflux by conducting tests to measure the acidity in your gullet. In some studies, researchers have injected acid into the gullets of people with asthma, and it had a ... http://asthma-a-to-z.com/index.php/12/is-there-a-connection-between-asthma-and-acid-reflux/ 1. Is asthma contagious? No, asthma is not a contagious disease--no one can "catch" it from you. 2. What are the most common causes of asthma attacks? Allergies to things like dust mites or pet dander, infections like colds and flu, and irritants like smoke or breathing cold air may cause asthma ... http://asthma-a-to-z.com/index.php/11/frequently-asked-questions-about-asthma/ Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that makes airways (bronchial tubes) particularly sensitive to irritants, and this is characterized by difficulty in breathing. 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, ... http://asthma-a-to-z.com/index.php/10/confusing-asthma-and-vocal-cord-dysfunction/ New research shows that bacteria lurking in household dust produce chemicals that may trigger asthma and asthma-related symptoms such as wheezing. These bacterial chemicals, called endotoxins, particularly those found on bedroom floors, were linked with increased respiratory problems in adults. This study, supported by the National Institute of Environmental Health ... http://asthma-a-to-z.com/index.php/8/bacteria-in-household-dust-may-trigger-asthma-symptoms/ If you have asthma, it's important to understand the strong link between asthma and allergies. In fact, most people who have asthma--especially children--have it as a result of allergic triggers. It's essential to know what triggers--or worsens--your asthma, so that you can then work on avoiding those triggers, if at all ... http://asthma-a-to-z.com/index.php/5/the-relentless-link-between-asthma-and-allergies/ First, let's look at the traditional approach to treating asthma. Later, we'll examine some alternative approaches to asthma treatment. Asthma is a chronic lung condition. Difficulty in breathing is the hallmark symptom. People with asthma have extra sensitive or hyper-responsive airways. During an asthma attack, the airways become irritated ... http://asthma-a-to-z.com/index.php/4/how-to-relieve-and-prevent-asthma-traditional-approach/ Learning and recognizing the symptoms of asthma and of impending asthma attacks is an essential part of managing the disease. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that makes airways (bronchial tubes) particularly sensitive to irritants, and this is characterized by difficulty in breathing. The most common asthma symptoms that you'll feel include ... http://asthma-a-to-z.com/index.php/3/understanding-asthma-symptoms/ Asthma can be a real pain in the butt, not to mention the lungs! I've had asthma all of my life, not a bad case, but persistent none the less. When I was a child growing up in western NY state, it only bothered me when I'd play outside in the ... http://asthma-a-to-z.com/index.php/2/asthma-a-to-z-launches/