Articles About Asthma

Nombre del paciente __________________________ Fecha de nacimiento ____________ Fecha de Cumplimiento___________ Nombre de Padres _____________________________________________ Permiso para cargar medicamento?            Si       No   Tipo: ___ Alérgico   ___ Inducido por ejercicio   ___ los dos     Severidad: ___ Leve Intermedio   ___ Leve  Persistente   ___Moderado Persistente   ___Severo Persistente   Factores desencadenantes de Asma y alergenos:                                                                          Alergia Anafiláctica?  ___si  ___no Alergenos … Read More

Nombre del Paciente ______________________ Fecha de Nacimiento __________   Fecha de cumplimiento _______ Nombre del Padre _________________ Consentimiento para cargar medicamento         si           no     _____ Mi hijo tiene alergia a comida, contacto, medicamento o piquete de insecto que pudiera requerir el uso de epinefrina. Este dispositivo esta colocado _____________________________________________. El niño sabe como administrarse: ________si  … Read More

People with asthma have very sensitive airways. They may react to things called triggers (stimuli that can cause asthma exacerbations or flare-ups). The airways may become swollen, tighten up and produce excess mucus in the presence oft these riggers or allergens. Some triggers are allergens, substances that occur in nature. Other triggers are substances, usually … Read More

Tools To Control Your Asthma & Allergies The US Dept. of Health says every 12th American has asthma; these figures may be low since many have undiagnosed asthma. Asthma is the most chronic condition affecting children and is also more prevalent in women than men. In 1995, asthma and allergies cost employers an estimated $1 … Read More

Tools To Control Your Asthma & Allergies 93% of asthma patients have disturbed sleep. Most physicians agree neither asthma patients nor their caregivers have to suffer from disturbed sleep. The major reason an asthma patient might have a poor night’s sleep is uncontrolled or poorly controlled asthma. Many asthma flare-ups or symptoms occur at night, … Read More

Tools To Control Your Asthma & Allergies We’re stressed out, burned out, stressed to the max. Fifty years ago stress was thought to be a “good” thing needed to enhance performance. Physicians now know stress is harmful, a condition or feeling we experience when we feel the demands made on us exceed our personal ability … Read More

Asthma Trigger Control Plan People with asthma have very sensitive airways. They may react to things called triggers (stimuli that can cause asthma episodes). The airways may become swollen, tighten up and produce excess mucus in the presence of triggers. Triggers may make asthma symptoms worse or keep a person from getting better. It’s important … Read More

LEGISLATED CHANGES WILL AFFECT ASTHMA MEDICATIONS Most asthma patients require two types of medication: quick-relief or rescue medications for emergency use — the albuterol drugs (quick acting bronchodilators) and controller or preventative medications used on a regular basis to contain the disease and prevent flare-ups or episodes. There are many different brands of albuterol or … Read More

Many things can start, or trigger, an asthma flare-up, episode or attack. It’s important to learn what your triggers are and then avoid them. SMOKE STRONG ODORS COLDS MOLD DUST DUST MITES STRESS PETS WEATHER ROACHES POLLEN EXERCISE

Do you know what John F. Kennedy, Teddy Roosevelt, Helen Hayes, Charles Dickens, Che Guevara, Billy Joel, Liza Minnelli, Bob Hope, Coolio, Elizabeth Taylor, Wynonna Judd, Kenny G. Dennis Rodman, Greg Louganis, Jackie Joyner and Jerome Bettis have in common? They, like 1 of every 12 of your friends and family, have asthma. Some of … Read More