HEALTH ALERT: A Breath of Fresh Air for Kids Suffering From Asthma

We're going to talk about a breath of fresh air for kids who face one of the most common health conditions in the state, and that's asthma.  We have UHC pharmacist Sonny Hoskinson on our Health Alert Segment to tell us all about a special camp that's unique to our regional area. It's geared specifically for kids who have asthma...

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Asthma Prevalence at Its Highest Level Ever

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Asthma is a serious disorder affecting millions of Americans each year.  As the summer heats up, the nation's emergency physicians want those affected by it to know how to prevent a visit to the emergency department...

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Asthma – all you need to know

What Is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways. It makes breathing difficult. There is inflammation of the air passages that result in a temporary narrowing of the airways leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing. It is a Reversible Obstructive Airway Disease (ROAD) because the obstruction of the lungs is reversible, either spontaneously or with medication. It is also referred to as bronchial asthma. It is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. The word asthma is derived from a Greek word which means breathlessness or panting...

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