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- Sep 23, 2019
- 2 min
When Thunderstorms Trigger Asthma- The Im - 'Perfect Storm'
Thunderstorm Asthma is a widely reported phenomenon where asthma flares are brought on when it storms. Regular rainfall can sometimes be a help to many allergy suffers since the rain washes away some of the pollen in the air. However, thunderstorms can draw pollen up intp the clouds where they spill out in the high humidity that accompanies these dreaded storms. The winds can spread the pollen everywhere in the air to be inhaled and deposited into our respiratory systems tr
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- May 2, 2019
- 3 min
The Scoop On Ragweed!
Anyone with allergies and asthma knows the struggles of ragweed! We're all too familiar with allergy and asthma flares, and dread being exposed to those fluffy little white flowers/weeds that disperse with a vengeance air the slightest hint of summer winds!! Watery, itchy eyes, drainage and itchiness of the throat, runny noses, stuffed-and I mean STUFFED noses Ugh! Just one breath please! LOL It's soon to be ragweed season from late summer to early fall, however with seas
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- Jan 28, 2019
- 6 min
Everyday Asthma & Allergy Triggers
Often times the everyday items we live with an use often in our lives are the things that can trigger Asthma or Allergy reactions. Learning what your triggers are and clearing your living space of them is a big part of asthma and allergy health management! Those of with Asthma have probably figured out that scents can set off an attack. Air fresheners, particularly ones loaded with chemicals ( hello FaBreeze! ) and artificial scents only mask the air, they don't rid the air
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- Jan 8, 2019
- 6 min
Severe Asthma? Let's Look Closer...
Living with Asthma is certainly a great challenge, but for many who are diligently doing everything they're supposed to to no avail, Severe Asthma could be the culprit. Asthma itself can cause bouts of anxiety, but when it becomes a behemoth that literally takes over your life it's time to step up the fight! If you suspect that your asthma has grown beyond it's norm for you, see your health professional, you will most likely be lead to a Pulmonologist ( if you aren't already
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- Oct 23, 2018
- 3 min
Asthma & Sneezing, What Can You Do?
Sneezes are notoriously annoying :^\ but for those with Asthma, sneezing can be dangerous! Heavy breathers just can't catch a break eh? :() Our Mouth, nose, throat, lungs, and sinuses are one long airway. They operate like a hallway with many doors. Our mouth and nose are the front door, it's where the germs get in to invade! Those germs begin to squeeze through the other 'doorways' into our sinus, and ear canals, then they slide on down the (hall), into the lungs. Health
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- Oct 2, 2018
- 3 min
Weather Asthma Triggers
What's the weather like today? It's a common question yet it takes on a whole new meaning when living with Asthma. So many weather factors can effect our asthma and it varies from person. Extreme weather can be more problematic [ for our 'weathered' airways :() ] than mild weather. Those dreaded pollen counts are also affected by weather so it's kind of layered. LOL Extended changes in weather patterns known as Climate Change have a major effect on our asthma health. Inc
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- Sep 28, 2018
- 3 min
Been Hearing 'Asthma Myths?' Get The Facts!
Often times, even those who think they know the facts on Asthma are surprised that some of what they knew were Asthma Myths. Let's get into a few of these well known beliefs! [ I'd love to dig into that olive paste!! :() ] Myth #1 Food has no effect on asthma. This couldn't be more wrong. A diet high in processed foods filled with sugars, high in fats like fried and snack foods, white flours and artificial ingredients cause Inflammation in the body, that includes the bronc
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- Dec 6, 2017
- 5 min
Managing Asthma is a Full Time Job!
No rest for the weary ! :() Those of us with asthma or who care for someone with it know that managing those lungs can get tricky at times! We can believe that we're doing all the right things and suddenly hit a snag that takes us down. It can be frustrating but patients is the key because our bodies are an amazing ecosystem that adapt to the varied changes we expose and put it through. [ Roxy accompanied Clawdie to her pulmonary appointment and reassured her that keeping h
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