It’s not such a joyful season for Iowa’s asthma sufferers

About one in every 12 Iowans has asthma and winter can be the worst season for many sufferers, as simply breathing cold air can trigger an asthma attack. Being cooped up indoors can be difficult too, with exposure to triggers like pet dander and smoke.
Allergist Dr. David Slade offers tips on keeping your asthma symptoms in check.
“If at all possible, try not to use or be around things like wood-burning stoves, even kerosene heaters or fireplaces, just to avoid the strong odors or chemicals they that they produce,” Slade says. “It’s also important to avoid things like irritating sprays, hairspray, indoor air fresheners”.....

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7 tips to avoid an asthma attack this Christmas

Christmas can be a tough time for people with asthma, as there are not only added stressors around, but also things which could trigger asthma attacks.
The following tips are given by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology to help get you or a family member through this potentially tricky time:
Read:Exercises you can safely do if you have asthma
1. Stock up on meds. Make sure you have the right medication (and a prescription if you need one) to see you through, as GPs and pharmacies may not be as accessible as they usually are. Make a note of holiday opening times.....

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Vitamin D supplements may lower asthma attacks

Islamabad-According to recent study by researchers, vitamin D supplements to standard treatment may reduce the risk of severe asthma attacks.
Lead author Prof Adrian Martineau and colleagues noted that previous studies have associated low vitamin D levels with greater risk of asthma attacks in people with the respiratory condition.
As such, researchers have increasingly investigated whether vitamin D supplementation might benefit asthma patients.....

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