Category: Asthma
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The Future of Asthma Biologics: What Every Patient (and Parent) Needs to Know
Biologics are transforming asthma treatment by targeting specific inflammatory molecules instead of broadly suppressing the immune system, leading to fewer medications and reduced emergency visits. While expensive, insurance can often cover them with proper navigation. Their benefits include improved lung function and less reliance on daily medications, making asthma management more manageable.
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10 Tips for Parents of Kids With Asthma (From a Doctor Who’s Seen It All)
Approximately 4.9 million American children have asthma. Effective management involves ongoing treatment, understanding triggers, preparing for school, and creating an action plan. Proactive measures help ensure kids lead active, healthy lives despite their condition.
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Top 10 Asthma Myths You Need to Know
Asthma still kills. Roughly 3,500 people die from asthma in the U.S. each year. This is not because it’s untreatable, but because it’s misunderstood. Bad information leads to bad decisions, which can cost you your life. Here’s what every asthma patient needs to know: 1. Asthma is just a childhood disease Not even close to…
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Breathing Easy: 5 Affordable Ways to Improve Asthma Care in 2024
When it comes to medical treatment, there are often times when technology and research have advanced far beyond what was available decades ago. Asthma treatments are no exception, yet many patients – especially children – continue to be prescribed methods of managing their illness that have been in use for more than 30 years. This…
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The Need for Speed: How to Get Back to Patients Quickly
So here I am, it’s Monday and Inboxes are full of messages that need replies. We’ve all been there. You visit your doctor’s office for a routine check-up or to address a concerning health issue, only to leave feeling frustrated because you didn’t get the information you needed, or the doctor seemed to be in…
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Do Something Good for Yourself
The purpose is of course to help others that need you. Here I am exercising at 125 degrees and wondering if this is good for asthma, or at the least don’t want to trigger more asthma. Pacheco SE, Guidos-Fogelbach G, Annesi-Maesano I, Pawankar R, D’ Amato G, Latour-Staffeld P, Urrutia-Pereira M, Kesic MJ, Hernandez ML;…
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Understand the connection between gas stoves and asthma
If you are an asthma or allergy patient, chances are you have been avoiding using a gas stove. After all, reports have suggested that cooking on these stoves could be triggering your allergies and leaving you with uncomfortable—and possibly dangerous—symptoms like coughing, sneezing, or headaches. However, before deciding to avoid using a gas stove altogether,…
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Allergy Sufferers Unite – The Facts Behind Your Fears
Asthma isn’t always caused by allergies, but what’s the difference?
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How To Avoid Allergies
Suffering from seasonal allergies can be an incredibly unpleasant experience for many people, and the wide range of available treatment options can prove quite daunting. However, there are some steps you can take to help prevent allergen exposure in the first place- ensuring that your environment is free of harmful triggers and forming a routine…
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New medications available for eosinophilic respiratory disease
Need more help with your asthma?
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