( John Winder )
Exercise Aerobics
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There are incidents of exercise-induced asthma with more vigorous activities such as running and jogging that expose the airways to larger volumes of dry air. The best activities for those with asthma are less strenuous activities such as yoga or swimming, or aerobics which develops your breathing and heart capacity. Continue reading…
Acupuncture
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Acupuncture has been practiced in China for over 3000 years ago and is one of the most widely used healing systems in the world. The medical technique uses needles inserted at particular point on the body to balance the opposing forces of yin and yang. Continue reading…
Immunotherapy: Injections (Allergy Shots)
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Allergies cannot be cured by medicines. Allergy medications only offer relief from the symptoms. To cure allergies, or reduce the symptoms, the patient must undergo desensitization through allergy shots. This process is called immunotherapy. Continue reading…
Buteyko Breathing Method
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The Buteyko Breathing Method is a series of safe and simple breathing exercises proven effective in managing aasthma and other respiratory conditions. Developed in 1952 by Professor Konstantin Buteyko from Russia, studies reported improvements in asthma, rhinitis, and nasal mucus, and it restores natural breathing patterns, and eliminates the need for reliever medications. Continue reading…
Air Purifiers: Air Ionizers
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Air ionizers, also called, ionic air purifiers, work by ionizing or neutralizing air particulates. When switched on, voltage runs through a series of built-in needles, creating electrons, that when discharged into the air, they attach to air molecules and form ions. Continue reading…
Serevent (Salmeterol)
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Serevent is the trade name for salmeterol, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline in an aerosol inhaler form. Salmeterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles in the walls of the bronchial tubes, allowing easy flow of air in and out of the lungs in order to improve breathing, treat wheezing, and shortness of breath in those with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Continue reading…
Pulmicort etc. (Budesonide)
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Pulmicort contains budesonide, a synthetic corticosteroid used to treat nasal allergy symptoms such as stuffiness, runny nose, and wheezing. When it is inhaled into the lungs, it reduces the swelling and inflammation and controls the production of mucus in the airways. Continue reading…
Flovent etc. (Fluticasone)
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Flovent is fluticasone administered as an oral metered dose inhaler for long-term asthma treatment. each dosage delivers the medication straight into the lungs. This corticosteroid reduces the inflammation and swelling of the airways to control symptoms of asthma (difficulty breathing, chest tightening, wheezing, and coughing due to airway obstruction). Continue reading…
Ventolin (Albuterol / Salbutamol)
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Ventolin (Albuterol / Salbutamol) is a bronchodilator medication to treat asthma or other conditions which involve airway obstruction due to narrowing of the bronchial passages (bronchospasm) such as exercise-induced asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. It works by widening the constricted airways by loosening the muscles allowing the air to flow freely in and out of the lungs promoting quick relief from shortness of breath, wheezing, cough, and congestion. Continue reading…
Singulair (Montelukast)
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Singulair is a prescription medicine approved for control of asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It can safely be used by adults and children as young as 2 years old for treatment of outdoor allergies, and for children as young as 6 months old for treatment of indoor allergies. Continue reading…
