Asthma Therapy
alternatives submit a link
Interested in holistic therapies? Read this nice summary of many research studies on alternative asthma therapy approaches, including acupuncture, homeopathy and approaches to your diet. (Registration required)
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Asthma explained
NJMRC
Review this good article for the basics on asthma. Be sure to click and expand the sections if you want more details.
Asthma and genes
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Why do you need asthma therapy? It may be linked to your genes. Review this interesting article on genetic susceptibility to asthma to learn more
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How will pregnancy affect your asthma? Will the need for asthma therapy and management increase? Read this article for helpful information and advice.
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Peak flow how-to
You Tube
Understanding how asthma is affecting your breathing is an important part of asthma therapy. Watch this demonstration of peak flow meter usage to ensure you are getting accurate readings.
Find a support group near you. Use the locater here for more information about support group resources you can take advantage of to enhance your health, in addition to your asthma therapy.
Friendly household products
Asthma Friendly Certification Program
Consult this page for suggestions for products that won’t aggravate your symptoms. Removing triggers can be your own form of asthma therapy.
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Diagnosing asthma
Dr Greene
Learn more about how physicians diagnose asthma. This article includes information on common tests and has extensive links for you to peruse.
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Your medication information
Healthology
Watch this video for a nice summary of asthma medications, and for tips on taking medication for asthma therapy correctly.
Are daily medications necessary?
New York Times
This research study raises some questions around daily asthma therapy medications for mild asthma. Read the article to learn what they found.
Simpler may be better
American Lung Association
More research on easier asthma therapy and its success. You might not need your inhaler twice a day.
Spend some time to read this article on available medications for asthma therapy, and how to use them best for asthma management.

