The Good News About Asthma

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  • Unlike other respiratory diseases like bronchitis and emphysema, asthma does not tend to cause permanent damage.

  • There are excellent prescription medications available from your physician and pharmacist to treat asthma either by relieving symptoms (reliever  medications) or by controlling them on a long term basis and preventing attacks (preventer medications) .

  • You can learn to monitor and predict asthma attacks and often prevent an attack.

  • You can find out what there is in the environment or in your lifestyle that might bring on or trigger an asthma attack or symptoms and take measures to minimize it.

  • Asthma is not contagious; you cannot pass it on to someone else like the flu or a cold.

  • Understanding this health condition and working with your physician on a treatment and prevention plan will give you the power to take part in your own treatment and enjoy a healthy, active life without fear of disability or being hospitalized.

The Bottom Line

What matters most is that what you thought was a frightening condition can become nothing more than an occasional inconvenience.  All the good news above will become more meaningful as you continue reading this site.



Approximately 12 million Americans suffer from food allergy, with 6.9 million allergic to seafood and 3.3 million allergic to peanuts or tree nuts.



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Allergy and Asthma Self-Quiz

If you or one of your family members are suffering from common allergy/asthma symptoms it's important to find out.

TOP 10 PRACTICAL TIPS FOR AN ALLERGY FREE HOME

1. Follow diligently, the home improvement tips in the allergies self help book*

2. Create a breathing OASIS – your bedroom

3. Allergy-proof encasings for your mattress & pillows

4. Consider air purifiers/cleaners

5. Installing a dehumidifier can eliminate mold and mites

6. Effective vacuuming with a HEPA or central system.

7. Prevent pet dander by pet removal or taking measures.

8. Furnace/filter and HVAC maintenance

9. Prevent chance of Anaphylaxis by food management & garden/yard insect control

10. With environmental control understanding- plan changes, be thorough & ensure disciplined maintenance.