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TURNER: Okay. Walter from Bellevue joins us now. Hi Walter. WALTER: Yes. Hi. TURNER: What's the issue with asthma you'd like to discuss? ... Full story

Joulieta: What is the role of alternative therapies, such as relaxation methods, to enhance breathing quality and to reduce the stress that could trigger an asthma attack? Are there any studies that prove relaxation works? Dr. Kraemer: Moderate or severe asthma can create an overriding sense of panic and ... Full story

Andrew: Dr. Gower, as we talk to parents and we talk about these different medications, and you mentioned prednisone. You've also mentioned the word that we hear in asthma, of course, steroid. And so many of the questions that we get to our Web site are from parents who say, "I am worried about the ... Full story

TURNER: Welcome in Camille from Bremerton. Camille, welcome to the Asthma Education Network. CAMILLE: Hi. TURNER: How are you? CAMILLE: ... Full story

Nicole: My son's been taking the Becotide since he was a little boy - he's now seventeen. While I was gone, he went to camp, and forgot to take along his Becotide. The camp was about four or five days long, and when he came home, he thought to himself, "Well if I can do ... Full story

Arlene: I have severe asthma, and I have emphysema. I was told when I quit smoking seven years ago that your lungs heal. Well, I don't feel a difference in my lungs. What is asthma and what is emphysema? Dr. Ayars: Well, ... Full story

Gina: I have one more question, and this is about the cause. We've talked about environmental factors in asthma, but what causes it? Is a child born with a predisposition to have it, and something triggers it? Dr. Redding: ... Full story

Elizabeth: I'm using my inhalers four times a day, both the Azmacort and my bronchodilator, and that's a big drag. Rick: How long have you been dealing with asthma, Elizabeth? Elizabeth: ... Full story

TURNER: All right, let's move on and welcome in Catherine from Auburn. Hi, Catherine. CATHERINE: Hi. TURNER: And what's the issue you'd like to talk about with Dr. ... Full story

Gina: When should a parent call 911? Dr. Redding: Parents should have as part of their asthma management plan contingencies for what works and what doesn't when asthma becomes severe suddenly. Part of that plan should include calling 911. Much ... Full story