My asthma worsens each month near my period. Is that possible? Thirty to forty percent of women with asthma who menstruate experience exacerbation of their asthma symptoms in relation to the menstrual cycle. They consistently note increased asthma symptoms just…
Asthma and Life
Sleepovers
Jasmine was doing well when she was invited to sleep over at her friend Katelynn’s home. Jasmine’s mother didn’t know that Kate-lynn had a dog and a cat. At the time of the sleepover, Jasmine’s asthma was under good control.…
I am a meticulous housekeeper, so why does my house harbor dust mites?
Gemma’s comment: Unfortunately, many standard leases require that three-quarters of the floor in every room be carpeted to reduce sound in adjacent apartments, and daily vacuuming is a big task for the housewife with small children. Which is only to…
Traveling With a Child Who Has Asthma
Mindy is a toddler with mild persistent asthma. She had never been hospitalized or treated in the emergency room. On a family trip to Florida, she ended up in the emergency room with an asthma attack. This took her parents…
Triggers at School
The risk of exposure to triggers is another important consideration at day care or school. You may have done everything necessary to remove asthma triggers from your home, but your child spends six or more hours each day in school…
What is influenza?
Influenza is a serious respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus. Influenza viruses are classified as types A, B, or C. Influenza A is further classified into various subtypes. Influenza viruses of the A and B type are responsible for…
Is asthma mostly a psychological disease?
Gemma’s comment: I’ve already indicated that, in my experience, with my own asthma and my daughters, doctors are slow to pick up on asthma symptoms if the patient does not really complain about them. But don’t let anyone talk you…
Medicine When Traveling
Before packing asthma medicines for a trip, keep these suggestions in mind: • Take extra medicine. Pack one and a half times what you think you’ll need for the number of days you’ll be away in case you are delayed,…
At Day Care and School
Kia’s asthma was diagnosed when she was a year old, only a few months after she started attending a day care program. Her parents gave copies of her asthma management plan to the day care director and Kia’s teacher. They…