Archive for the ‘Asthma’ Category

Andrew: Now let's talk about education and break it down for different ages. First of all, how can parents play a role in helping their kids understand the importance of using the combined medication or the two important medications apart? What tips would you give parents? "It's important to realize that compliance means the act of conforming to whatever is ... Full story

Erin: I was thinking about your three children and how one is more severe than the others, and I wonder what warning signs do you look for in your child in terms of asthma? I mean, I understand it can go undiagnosed for quite some time in adults as well. ... Full story

Andrew: We hear of people dying from asthma attacks, of being hospitalized and of having to make trips to the emergency room in the middle of the night. From your experience, why don't people keep their asthma under control? Dr. ... Full story

Erin: I would like you to give us some key messages to convey to parents and others, some sort of golden nuggets for our listeners. Nancy: Well, the first sign that I would is that your instincts are better than you know. ... Full story

Andrew: Most people don't hesitate to use their inhalers to prevent asthma attacks, but it seems many people are not aware that asthma is a chronic condition. What do you tell your patients about long-term management of asthma? ... Full story

Erin: Now, going back to the realm of care for the children. Asthma obviously doesn't go away and may even become worse at a certain point in children's lives, right? Nancy: Oh, yes. Erin: ... Full story

Andrew: The world of asthma is changing, in terms of how we treat asthma, what our expectations should be related to symptoms, and even the potential of finding a cure."What is exciting now is that physicians and researchers are thinking in a slightly different way. We're not satisfied with only being able to ... Full story

founder of the organization Mothers of Asthmatics, mother and caretaker of her own children - three of whom have asthma.Now, I know you've been hard at work for years as a crusader working to improve the health of children suffering from asthma. Can you tell me what has driven you in this mission, even going as far as to create ... Full story

Nancy: I guess the biggest challenge of raising children with asthma is the constant guessing. Am I doing this right? Or what is the long-term impact of using this medication on my child? Will my child grow right? Will my child, develop intellectually okay? Why does ... Full story

Andrew: In the next few minutes, you'll hear a top expert explain how people with asthma and allergies no longer have to suffer. Dr. Lieberman: "If you have to end up in an emergency room or you have to use your rescue inhaler more than ... Full story