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Asthma can be a debilitating condition, and a number of factors can trigger an attack. Fortunately, there are treatments available to help those with asthma lead relatively normal lives.

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Asthma is a respiratory inflammatory disorder that causes periodic wheezing, shortness of breath or coughing. Learn about asthma causes, symptoms

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  • Asthma
    Asthma

    Asthma is a common condition that affects the respiratory system which can be a dangerous recipe if not treated correctly. Learn more about asthma, its symptoms and how it can be healed with medicines. See more »

  • Asthma Attack
    Asthma Attack

    An asthma attack can be a frightening experience for anyone. Discover what causes an asthma attack and what you can do if you or someone near you starts having an asthma attack. See more »

  • Asthma Diet
    Asthma Diet

    Sometimes a simple change to your diet can have a rewarding affect when treating an ailment. Learn more about how a diet geared toward managing the symptoms associated with asthma can help in the treatment process. See more »

  • Asthma Emergency
    Asthma Emergency

    An asthma emergency is one that you should be prepared for whether you suffer from asthma or not. Learn more about what you need to know about an asthma crisis in this article. See more »

  • Asthma Inhalers
    Asthma Inhalers

    If an asthma attack begins to occur one of the best tools to have is an asthma inhaler. Learn more about these smart little devices and how they can help an individual during an asthma attack. See more »

  • Asthma Medications
    Asthma Medications

    Asthma medications are commonly taken by those that suffer from asthma to help manage the symptoms that are linked to this condition. Learn more about the medications that can be used to treat asthma. See more »

  • Asthma Prevalence
    Asthma Prevalence

    Asthma prevalence is a number based on national estimates of those that are afflicted with asthma symptoms. Learn more about asthma prevalence and what it means for this common condition. See more »

  • Asthma Symptoms
    Asthma Symptoms

    Asthma symptoms can include but are not limited to shortness of breath. Check out what other symptoms are linked to this respiratory allergy. See more »

  • Breathe Easier With Ozone-Safe Inhalers
    Breathe Easier With Ozone-Safe Inhalers

    Explore green chemistry and how it is helping asthma sufferers and the pharmaceutical industry. Learn more about breathing easier with ozone-safe inhalers. See more »

  • Diagnosing Allergy and Asthma
    Diagnosing Allergy and Asthma

    Doctors use several methods to diagnose allergies and asthma. Learn more about these procedures in this article. See more »

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  • Have a sense of humor! A good laugh can send up to 20 percent more blood pumping through the body.
  • Big hearts really do exist. But they're not a sign of greater affection -- they indicate an increased risk for heart disease.
  • Be berry merry. Ladies who ate three or more bowlfuls of berries (specifically blueberries and strawberries) per week cut their of heart attack by approximately 30 percent.
  • Make time for teatime. Researchers believe that sipping three cups of tea per day can decrease the risk of heart attack by 11 percent. Green tea, especially, may hold heart health benefits.
  • Fish: It's what's for dinner. Seafood rich in omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines and tuna) reduces inflammation and prevents high cholesterol and blood pressure.

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