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Asthma allergy help

Asthma caused from allergies can be treated without the need for medical intervention if the asthmatic can avoid or remove the source of allergens and by maintaining better hygiene. This is very useful in case of allergies caused by dust mites, chemicals and other pollutants.

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Posted by roman - February 27, 2010 at 1:01 pm

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How does obesity affect asthma

Research and data in various countries seem to indicate a correlation between increase in asthma along with an increase in obesity. In the US, the reported cases of asthma have gone up with the sharp increase in cases of obesity. Similarly, in Taiwan, research has confirmed the correlation between an increase in body mass index and that of asthmatic symptoms.

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Posted by roman - February 27, 2010 at 1:00 pm

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Is there a cure for asthma

Asthma is not a curable disease and all available treatments help in controlling the symptoms and recurrence of attacks. The best way to control or manage the disease is by taking the necessary precautions so as to continue leading a normal life without the fear of asthma attacks.

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Posted by roman - February 27, 2010 at 12:59 pm

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Can bartonella cause asthma and allergy like symtoms

There is no evidence available presently to confirm that bartonella can lead to allergies and consequently cause asthmatic symptoms.

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Posted by roman - February 27, 2010 at 12:58 pm

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Famous people who have asthma

Kenny G, a famous musician who plays the saxophone and trumpet and has sold millions of records worldwide has achieved all this inspite of being an asthma patient. Similarly, Ludwig van Beethoven, the musical genius led a normal life despite his asthma. Another such inspiring name is Jackie-Joyner Kersee, who won many Olympic gold medals as an athlete inspite of being an asthma patient.

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Posted by roman - February 27, 2010 at 12:57 pm

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How do you prevent asthma

The best way to prevent asthma is to keep the patients away from the triggers which cause the asthma attacks. The most common triggers which cause asthma attacks are dust, pollution, airborne allergens and extreme climatic conditions.

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Posted by roman - February 27, 2010 at 12:55 pm

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Can my asthma doctor tell that i smoke weed

Although smoking is a primary cause or trigger for asthma attacks and in many cases regular smokers develop symptoms of asthma, it is usually not possible for any doctor to confirm whether the patient is a smoker.

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Posted by roman - February 27, 2010 at 12:54 pm

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Who discovered asthma

Galen, a Greco-Roman doctor, was the first to discover that the cause for asthma was bronchial obstruction but the disease was originally described and named by Hippocrates, a Greek physician.

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Posted by roman - February 27, 2010 at 12:52 pm

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What is bronchial asthma

Bronchial asthma is caused by inflammation of the airways connecting to the lungs, which are also called bronchi. Bronchial asthma is an alternative name for asthma.

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Posted by roman - February 27, 2010 at 12:51 pm

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Asthma help

There are primarily two ways to get relief from Asthma, long term medication and quick relief medicines. Long term medication includes oral medication and inhaled cortico-steroids, whereas quick relief medicines include inhaled beta2-agonists, oral medications and nebulizers.

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Posted by roman - February 27, 2010 at 12:49 pm

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