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Asthma Overview
Asthma strikes a surprisingly large number of Americans. For some it is a nuisance, to others it can be serious. Listen to experts talk about the prevalence of asthma, and what people can do about it.
Keywords: Asthma, allergies, wheezing, wheeze, breathing difficulties, shortness of breath, bronchospasm, inhaler, lung inflammation, reliever medicines, controller medicines, bronchodilator, leukotriene modifiers, corticosteroids, inhaled corticosteroids, inhaled steroids, nebulizer, Aerobid, Azmacort, Beclovent, Flovent, Pulmicort,Vanceril, QVAR, beclomethasone, budesonide, flunisolide, fluticasone, triamcinolone
Asthma in Adolescents
Being a teen can be difficult. Being a teen with asthma poses extra challenges. There may be changes in the characteristics of their symptoms due to puberty, and distractions may make them less aware. Listen as experts discuss how to help adolescents face asthma.
Keywords: Asthma, allergies, wheezing, wheeze, breathing difficulties, shortness of breath, bronchospasm, inhaler, lung inflammation, reliever medicines, controller medicines, bronchodilator, leukotriene modifiers, corticosteroids, inhaled corticosteroids, inhaled steroids, nebulizer, Aerobid, Azmacort, Beclovent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Vanceril, QVAR, beclomethasone, budesonide, flunisolide, fluticasone, triamcinolone
Asthma in Kids 5-12
Most kids with asthma will have their first episode before they go to school. But as kids get older their asthma triggers often change. The best treatment is a two-pronged approach to care: prevention and treatment. Listen to experts talk about options for school-aged kids.
Keywords: asthma, allergies, wheezing, breathing difficulties, lung inflammation, reliever medicines, controller medicines, bronchodilator, bronchospasm, shortness of breath, leukotriene modifiers, corticosteroids, inhaled corticosteroids, inhaled steroids, nebulizer, Aerobid, Azmacort, Beclovent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Vanceril, beclomethasone, budesonide, flunisolide, fluticasone, triamcinolone
Asthma in Kids Under 5
Up to 10% of children in the United States have asthma, and asthma control is key to preventing long-term problems. National treatment guidelines recommend inhaled corticosteroids to control symptoms in very young children with persistent asthma. Listen to experts discuss the options available for children under the age of five.
Keywords: Asthma, allergies, wheezing, wheeze, breathing difficulties, bronchospasm, shortness of breath, inhaler, lung inflammation, reliever medicines, controller medicines, bronchodilator, leukotriene modifiers, corticosteroids, inhaled corticosteroids, inhaled steroids, nebulizer, Aerobid, Azmacort, Beclovent, Flovent, Pulmicort,Vanceril, beclomethasone, budesonide, flunisolide, fluticasone, triamcinolone
FF: Asthma 101
Asthma strikes a surprisingly large number of Americans. For some it is a nuisance, to others it can be serious. Listen to experts talk about the primary goals of asthma treatment.
Keywords: Asthma, allergies, wheezing, wheeze, breathing difficulties, shortness of breath, bronchospasm, inhaler, lung inflammation, reliever medicines, controller medicines, bronchodilator, leukotriene modifiers, corticosteroids, inhaled corticosteroids, inhaled steroids, nebulizer, Aerobid, Azmacort, Beclovent, Flovent, Pulmicort,Vanceril, QVAR, beclomethasone, budesonide, flunisolide, fluticasone, triamcinolone
FF: Over 5
Listen to asthma specialist Dr. Nancy Ostrom discuss the use of inhaled steroids in children with asthma.
Keywords: asthma, allergies, wheezing, breathing difficulties, lung inflammation, reliever medicines, controller medicines, bronchodilator, bronchospasm, shortness of breath, leukotriene modifiers, corticosteroids, inhaled corticosteroids, inhaled steroids, nebulizer, Aerobid, Azmacort, Beclovent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Vanceril, beclomethasone, budesonide, flunisolide, fluticasone, triamcinolone
Pregnancy, Asthma, and Doctors
Managing asthma in pregnancy requires special expertise. Listen to expert advice on how a woman should work with her doctors to make sure her asthma hurts neither herself nor her unborn child.
Keywords: Asthma, pregnancy, asthma and pregnancy, treating asthma in pregnancy, asthma treatment, high-risk pregnancy, treating asthma during pregnancy, preeclampsia, preclampsia, pre-clampsia, risks during pregnancy, risk in pregnancy, pregnancy risks, hazards during pregnancy, hazards in pregnancy, dangers in pregnancy, dangers during pregnancy, premature, pre-mature delivery, premature delivery, low birth weight, birth defects, asthma specialists and pregnancy, giving birth with asthma, asthma control, asthma triggers, triggers, aspirin and asthma, influenza vaccine and pregnancy
Pregnancy and Asthma
Controlling asthma during pregnancy is extremely important, for the health of both mother and baby. Listen to experts explain what can happen if a woman's persistent asthma goes unchecked in the nine months before delivery.
Keywords: Pregnancy, asthma, asthma treatment, asthma medication, treating asthma in pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy, asthma attack, preeclampsia, preclampsia, pre-eclampsia, risks during pregnancy, risk in pregnancy, pregnancy risks, hazards during pregnancy, hazards in pregnancy, dangers in pregnancy, dangers during pregnancy, premature birth, preterm, premature delivery, low birth weight, birth defects, pregnancy, medications during pregnancy
Treating Asthma in Pregnancy
Drugs receive special scrutiny for safety when used by pregnant women. How do the drugs used to control asthma compare? Listen in as experts explain.
Keywords: Asthma, asthma attack, pregnancy, asthma and pregnancy, treating asthma in pregnancy, asthma treatment, treating asthma during pregnancy, Pulmicort, Pulmicord, Pulmacort, Pulmacord, budensonide, budisonide, budensonade, budisonade, preeclampsia, preclampsia, risks during pregnancy, risk in pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy, pregnancy risks, hazards during pregnancy, hazards in pregnancy, dangers in pregnancy, dangers during pregnancy, premature, pre-mature delivery, low birth weight, birth defects, beclomethasone, Beclovent, Vanceril, triamcinolone, Azmacort, Fluticasone, Flovent, Cromolyn, Intal, Nedocromil, Tilade, pregnancy labelling, category B, inhaled corticosteroids, corticosteroids, inhalers, asthma, asthma control, airway inflammation, beta agonists, albuterol, albuteral, beta agonist, Swedish medical birth registry,
Asthma Attack Prevention
If you've ever experienced an asthma attack, you know how frustrating and unpleasant it can be. And since anything from strong perfume to extreme temperatures can trigger an attack, living with asthma can be a daily challenge. Fortunately, many attacks can be prevented once you've identified your personal triggers. Join Dr. Chris Winslow for some helpful tips on getting through your day attack-free.
Keywords: asthma, asthma attack, breathing, shortness of breath, medications, drugs, triggers, dust, pollen, smoke, dust mites, pets, dander, prevention, prevent asthma, avoid, techniques, treatment, wheezing
Visualization
Have you ever thought about your favorite dessert and started to salivate? You may not have known it, but you were practicing visualization. This technique of mind over body may be used to help treat a range of medical conditions, from warts to cancer. Join our panel of experts as they discuss this powerful mind-body technique.
Keywords: visualization, meditation, relaxation therapy, relaxation technique, endorphin, serotonin, healing, psychoneuroimmunology, high blood pressure, hypertension, pain, asthma, nausea, cancer, chiropractor, acupuncture, presurgery
Bone Density Test Overview
Osteoporosis is a disease that affects millions of women and men around the world. But with early detection, the serious consequences of osteoporosis can often be prevented. Join Dr. Joseph Lane and his staff as they take a patient through a bone density test, one of the most effective diagnostic techniques available today.
Keywords: osteoporosis, thin bones, thinning bones, bone loss, menopause, fracture, hip fracture, vertebral fracture, spine fracture, wrist fracture, bone density, BMD, bone mass, dexa scan, bone density test, diagnosis, risk factors, smoking, women, calcium, Asian, Caucasian, estrogen, treatment, hormones, bone scan, white, oriental, thin, thin frame, estrogen deficiency, age, exercise, calcium, vitamin D, diet, steroids, thyroid hormone, medications, malabsorption, sprue, celiac disease, steroid, glucocorticoid, asthma, copd, family history
Choosing Bone Density Tests
People with osteoporosis are often unaware that they have the disease until they sustain a fracture, which can result from the slightest accident. For this reason, screening for osteoporosis is an important health precaution for many women at risk. Tune in as we discuss bone density testing and those people who should consider getting screened for this silent disease.
Keywords: osteoporosis, thin bones, thinning bones, bone loss, menopause, fracture, hip fracture, vertebral fracture, spine fracture, wrist fracture, bone density, BMD, bone mass, dexa scan, bone density test, diagnosis, risk factors, smoking, women, calcium, Asian, Caucasian, estrogen, treatment, hormones, bone scan, white, oriental, thin, thin frame, estrogen deficiency, age, exercise, calcium, vitamin D, diet, steroids, thyroid hormone, medications, malabsorption, sprue, celiac disease, steroid, glucocorticoid, asthma, copd, family history
Getting a Bone Density Test
Osteoporosis has long been a concern for any woman approaching her senior years, but until recent recent years there were few treatment options. Now that medical advances have opened up a broad array of treatment strategies, testing for osteoporosis — bone density testing — has become a greater imperative for women at risk. Join our panel of experts as they discuss this test and how it can help you.
Keywords: osteoporosis, thin bones, thinning bones, bone loss, menopause, fracture, hip fracture, vertebral fracture, spine fracture, wrist fracture, bone density, BMD, bone mass, dexa scan, bone density test, diagnosis, risk factors, smoking, women, calcium, Asian, Caucasian, estrogen, treatment, hormones, bone scan, white, oriental, thin, thin frame, estrogen deficiency, age, exercise, calcium, vitamin D, diet, steroids, thyroid hormone, medications, malabsorption, sprue, celiac disease, steroid, glucocorticoid, asthma, copd, family history
Hidden Causes of Osteoporosis
The connection between osteoporosis and low levels of calcium in the body is fairly well known by doctors and patients alike. But there are a number of secondary causes of osteoporosis. Certain medical conditions, and even some medications, have been shown to increase a person’s risk of the disease. Tune in as Dr. Martin Nydick discusses these secondary causes of osteoporosis.
Keywords: osteoporosis, calcium, bone, bones, bone scan, broken bones, bone density, calcium supplements, osteoporosis treatments, bone density test, bone loss, thin bones, thinning bones, risk factors, estrogen, secondary causes, steroid use, glucocorticoids, COPD, asthma, aluminum, malabsorption syndrome, sprue, celiac disease, hypogonadism, thyroid hormone, hypothyroidism, medications, side effects, antacids
Living with Indoor Allergies
Sneezing in the sitting room? Coughing in the kitchen? Many common allergens occur primarily indoors and can make your life miserable. Join our panel of experts as they discuss ways to make your home allergy-proof.
Keywords: indoor allergens, dust, mold, insects, dust mites, pet dander, allergic reaction, stuffed animals, acaricide, sneezing, perfume, Roach Motel, itchy eyes, cat saliva, Hepa filter, cockroach, nasal congestion, asthma, cough, shortness of breath, mattress, pillow, bedding, clothes, carpets, humidifier, roaches, immunotherapy, bleach, sneezing
Allergy Shots
Immunotherapy is one of the most effective treatments available to allergy sufferers. Learn how allergy shots work and who should and should not get them.
Keywords: immunotherapy, allergy shots, skin testing, allergen, pollen, dander, dust mites, cat, allergy vaccine therapy, immune system, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic asthma, cardiovascular disease, beta blocker, elderly, hygiene hypothesis
Allergy Basics
What is an allergy and what is it that causes some people to suffer from them? Why do allergies flare up during certain times of the year? Learn about the basics of allergies and what strategies can help.
Keywords: allergy, sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, runny nose, immune system, allergic antibody, IgE, immunoglobulin E, histamine, asthma, anaphylaxis, seasonal allergy, seasonal allergies, chronic allergy, chronic allergies, hay fever, dust mites, animal dander, molds, antihistamine, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, sedating, non-sedating, non-sedating antihistamines, sedating antihistamines, Allegra, Zyrtec, Claritin, Clarinex, Fexofenadine, Loratadine, Desloratadine, Cetirizine, decongestants, nasal sprays, immunotherapy, allergy shots, HEPA air purifier
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