5 things to know about winter-time asthma

Winter is a time to hunker down inside, a time to catch up on books you've been meaning to read or binge-watch shows you felt too guilty to watch when the weather was warm. But Dr. Jingli Ma, a pulmonologist at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, said it's also prime time for asthma flare-ups.
Here are five things to know about asthma in the winter:.....

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New Educational Tool Aimed at Helping Physicians Understand Asthma Disparities and Improve Care
‘Moving Toward Equity in Asthma Care’ offered at no cost to physicians, CME credit available

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to experts, considerable disparities exist among people of different races and ethnicities who suffer from asthma, and helping physicians understand how they can enhance asthma care among diverse populations may lead to improved asthma control by patients.
In an effort to help facilitate and increase awareness in the physician community, Anthem, Inc. has launched a new online educational experience – Moving Toward Equity in Asthma Care. The tool is designed to promote physician-patient interactions that can lead to an improved quality of life for the physician’s patients by addressing potential gaps in care.....

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RRMC takes asthma treatment to patients

BRANDON, Vt. - "So, I'm going to put it on your face and then I'm going to puff it and you're going to show me those five breaths you take, OK? Ready?" respiratory therapist Sarah Cosgrove told Lucas, 4.
Little Lucas is practicing the correct way to use the medication that helps him breathe easier. Lucas has asthma.
"Ready-- in. Now deep breath," Cosgrove said. "You did very well."
Words of encouragement from Cosgrove. She works at the Rutland Regional Medical Center but participates in home visits like this for about 25 patients each year. It's part of the hospital's free in-home asthma program that sends a team of two professionals straight to the patient for three separate visits.....

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