OTC Asthma inhaler to be discontinued

OTC Epinephrine Inhalers will be Phased-out

The US Food and Drug Administration announced that over the counter Epinephrine inhalers will no longer be available after December 31, 2011. The epinephrine inhalers use CFC propellants which harm the ozone. There are CFC-free inhalers that are more environmentally safe thus justifying the need to cease its production and sale. The ozone-safe CFC-free asthma inhalers can be obtained by prescription from your physician or allergist. Read more

September is "Mold Awareness Month"

Get Tips on How to Decrease Mold Exposure at Home

September is “Mold Awareness Month.” Mold is known to increase respiratory problems especially in those whose mold allergies cause asthma, sinus or nasal allergic reactions, and also those with chronic respiratory problems such as COPD. Mold exposure has also been reported in the literature to increase allergic sensitization and increase the risk of developing asthma in children. It would be a good time to check your home this month for any water or mold problems.

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Obesity and Asthma

Obesity and asthma are both leading health problems, each with their inherent effects on quality of life and impact on public health and health care costs. Many think that asthma leads to obesity because of its negative effect on physical activity however, several studies have demonstrated that obesity itself may increase the risk of asthma and have a negative impact on asthma. Large scale studies have demonstrated the effect of obesity on asthma on children, adults and women. Learn more

Tips on How to Get Asthma Meds Cheap

Asthma medications are not inexpensive. The can sometimes eat into our daily budget. We need to be creative or resourceful in finding ways to get them for less. Check out this post at AskYourAllergist.com on how to get your asthma medications cheap or, in some cases, free. It never hurts to be resourceful in these hard times.

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