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Two Docs: Get real about adult asthma
Fredericksburg.com Asthma's not just for kids. More and more adults are developing this lung-damaging condition that steals your breath, zaps your energy and even can threaten your life. Trouble is, warning signs of adult asthma are tough to spot, and a new survey shows … |
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How to manage asthma, which can be triggered by exercise, dogs, even cold air
Fredericksburg.com At their worst, asthma attacks can mean a sudden trip to the emergency room. These can be scary episodes in their own right, but they also disrupt everyday life, interfering with sleep, school or work schedules. Preventing such attacks is a major goal … |
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Kids' asthma rates leveling out
Fredericksburg.com Childhood asthma rates doubled from 1980 to 1995, partly because of more awareness and diagnosis. The new study shows slower increases after that, rising to 9.3 percent by 2010. Declines in the most recent years were in children younger than 5, Mexican … Asthma rate in U.S. children levels off after rising for years Childhood Asthma Rates not Climbing Except Among Poorest Kids, says Government … Obesity Rates and Decline in Air Pollution could Be behind falling Childhood … |
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Want to reduce asthma meds?
Fredericksburg.com It is common for patients and doctors to test if taking less daily asthma medicine is safe—primarily because of the high cost of asthma medicine. However, deciding when to reduce daily asthma medicines can be challenging, and it would be helpful to … |
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Parents of kids with asthma, take note
Fredericksburg.com Parents of kids with asthma, take note. The Free Lance-Star had some great back-to-school tips in its July 31 special section. As your preparations for the school year are in full swing, there are a few additional steps you should take if your child … |
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Can a nasty cough be a sign of asthma?
Fredericksburg.com There's a lot of misunderstanding about asthma and its symptoms, something I was reminded of the other day watching a discussion about it unfold on a friend's Facebook page. The friend had a terrible cough, the kind that keeps you up at night … |
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