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Asthma Basics: Common Myths
Dr. Karen DeMuth, Emory University, reveals the truth behind common asthma myths. Yes, asthma is serious. Yes, medications are necessary. No, steroids used to treat asthma are not same as controversial steroids in sports. No, steam doesn’t help asthma. Yes, people with asthma can play sports. And no, people do NOT outgrow asthma.Background Dr. Karen DeMuth is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University. She is also a pediatric allergy specialist at Emory-Children’s Center. Related Links Pulmonary Disease at Emory University Hospital Midtown www.emoryhealthcare.org InsiderMedicine: If I Had – A Child With Asthma www.insidermedicine.com Children’s Allergy Center (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta) choa.org “Breathing Room” (Article) whsc.emory.edu Karen DeMuth BSN, MD (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta) www.choa.org
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Asthma Treatment
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Prevent Asthma Symptoms PSA
There are two main causes of asthma symptoms. Treat both causes. A nationally distributed TV PSA by Salo Productions.
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Asthma Symptoms & Treatments : Medication for Children With Asthma
Children with asthma will often see two types of medication, including albuterol, which relieves the symptoms, and corticosteroids, which prevent attacks and decrease swelling in the airways. Discover why it’s so important to follow up with doctors who are treating a child for asthma with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on asthma treatments.
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Vitamin D may help treat cancer and other diseases
From ABC News. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to breast and colon cancer, multiple sclerosis, heart attacks in men, asthma in children, and rheumatoid arthritis.