Archive for September, 2009

You know, asthma is a health condition that can affect anybody, a child, an adult, someone whose life is pretty average. And even someone who stretches their breathing to the limit, like one of the world's top athletes: World and Olympic record holder Jackie Joyner Kersee competes in both the long jump and heptathlon; has earned three gold, one silver, and two bronze ... Full story

Andrew: Dr. Gower, one of the things that any parent would wonder about, and I think we heard from John earlier about their child being at the emergency room, is when is it an emergency? Maybe not certainly the first initial diagnosis, but now they've been to the emergency room one time or they've been ... Full story

I'd like to introduce you to a man with asthma who by no means lets it keep him on the sidelines. Chad Brown of the Seattle Seahawks football team is one of the best defensive linebackers in the NFL. He has played in the Super Bowl; been chosen for the NFL Pro Bowl twice; and voted by his Seahawk team members ... Full story

Andrew: Dr. Gower, we have joining us John, who is in Belleville, Illinois. John, do you have a child with asthma? John: Yes, I've got a 3-and-a-half year old. Andrew: And I understand there's ... Full story

Aging and increasing attacks--what can you do to control them? Camille: I have asthma attacks quite often now that I'm getting older. One thing I don't understand, I can live with the asthma, but I have this rattle in my chest all the time, and I was wondering, will that death rattle ever ... Full story

Andrew: Adult consumers are seeking information when they have these health conditions. And parents when they're concerned about their children. And there's a lot of information out there, but often someone goes to a primary care doctor - maybe an HMO, maybe not - and there's a tendency ... Full story