Kids Living in Dysfunctional Homes More Likely to Have Asthma

Children who grow up in dysfunctional home environments, such as those where caregivers who have mental illness, violent tendencies, or substance abuse problems, have an increased risk for asthma.....

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Week 11 - Exercising with Asthma

If you suffer from exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) – more commonly referred to as “exercise-induced asthma” – you’re in good company. It’s estimated that anywhere from 7 – 20% of people have some degree of EIB, and this figure rises to up to 80% among those with symptomatic asthma.....

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Insurers reluctant to cover pricey bronchial thermoplasty asthma treatment

While asthma is a common medical condition among members, many insurers are reluctant to cover bronchial thermoplasty, a $20,000 non-drug treatment, reported the Chicago Tribune......

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