22 million American asthma sufferers at risk this winter

(CNN) - Asthma affects more than 22 million Americans of all ages. It can be challenging - even dangerous - for asthmatics who don't take proper care of themselves.
And wintertime poses its own set of triggers.
Gayle Richardson is breathing easier these days since she has her asthma under control. But certain things trigger her condition, especially this time of year.....

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Is there a better medication than Salbutamol for asthma patients?

First of all, you need a knowledgeable doc, unfortunately many docs aren't so well versed in asthma treatment, some even still prescribe the obsolete theophyllin tablets which are weak and have lots of toxic side-effects so the last decades I've never prescribed them anymore.....

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Landmark Survey Reveals Asthma in Children Remains Significantly Out of Control in the United States

Children and Asthma in America is a landmark survey of the current state of asthma and asthma management among an estimated 5.8 million children, aged 4-18, with asthma in the United States (National Health Interview Survey, 2002, National Center for Health Statistics.) This is one of the largest and most comprehensive surveys of knowledge, attitudes and behavior toward pediatric asthma in America.....

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