Christmas, Yearend and Asthma

A few days before Christmas I was exposed to smoke that consequently triggered my asthma. For quite some time now, I haven’t had an asthma attack because I’ve learned to manage it. To my fellow asthmatics, if you haven’t discovered it yet, the best way to do so is to listen to your body, know your triggers to the simple cough and cold, and avoid them. On a regular basis, eat right and exercise to boost your immune system.....

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Asthma May Increase Your Risk of Painful, Blistering Skin Rash – Study Finds

Nearly one million of US population develop shingles or herpes zoster every year. Now a new study has linked the increased risk of shingles to asthma.
According to the recent research, a history of asthma may put people at increased risk of developing shingles later on in life.....

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The harmful effects of ASTHMA could go 'well beyond airways' warn scientists
HAVING asthma could weaken immunity and increase your risk of developing painful shingles, warns new study.

The latest research has revealed adults who have a history of asthma are more likely to contract the viral disease shingles.
More specifically, adults with an asthmatic history were 70 per cent MORE likely to develop shingles.....

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