How Smoking Can Increase Your Child’s Risk of Asthma
The effects of secondhand smoke are damaging to children and can also have harmful effects on an unborn child.
Because I have extremely severe asthma it scarred my lungs and I had to stop working at the age of 49. My lung disease was getting progressively worse and I was spending too much time in the hospital. After I retired, I incorporated exercise and fitness walking into my daily routine and also became an advocate for those suffering from the disease. I became the first person with documented severe lung disease to finish the Boston marathon - I’m unable to run, so I walked it.
The effects of secondhand smoke are damaging to children and can also have harmful effects on an unborn child.
What are the benefits of exercise when it comes to asthma? Read on to learn about how different exercises can help with asthma symptoms.
Corticosteroids for asthma are among the most commonly prescribed and most effective asthma medications on the market.
Some people with asthma may find that their symptoms become worse in the colder months. Lynsey shares her tips on how to cope with asthma and cold weather.
Asthma specialists are trained specifically to deal with asthma attacks, diagnosis and treat asthma and other related problems.
Asthma can happen at any age and as a parent, there are ways for you to help your child with managing their asthma. Learn more about asthma in children.
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