Breathing Easy
Preventing asthma starts by understanding triggers and, perhaps, by changing the way we eat A few months ago, I discovered I could no longer walk up the stairs. I live on the second floor of a Chicago three-flat, so this discovery was particularly troublesome. I’d been getting tired on the stairs more easily, but I […]
Dust mite busters for better asthma control
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: My son was recently diagnosed with asthma. I am trying to reduce his exposure to indoor triggers. What’s the best way to get rid of dust mites? A: In most homes, the largest population of dust mites is in the bedroom, especially in mattresses, pillows and carpeting. […]
Asthma medicines during pregnancy generally safe
By Howard LeWine, M.D. Q: Can I continue to take my asthma medication if I am pregnant? A: It is important to keep your asthma under control during pregnancy, even if it means taking multiple medications. Most asthma medicines are thought to be safe to use. It is safer to take your asthma medicines than […]
Program Helps Students Take Control of Asthma
By Megy Karydes Troyanna’s asthma was so severe and uncontrolled that the 17-year-old Dunbar Vocational Career Academy student was making monthly visits to the hospital’s emergency room or being admitted to the intensive care unit. While her health needed immediate medical attention, her asthma caused her to miss school, which affected her grades and prevented […]
Sneezing Season
Allergies may be here to stay, but they can be kept in control Following a pretty brutal winter and a slow-to-start summer, Chicago is finally enjoying some nice weather. Warmer temperatures provide an opportunity to get out of the gym and run or bike along Lake Michigan or perhaps a trail in one of Chicagoland’s […]
