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The Asthma Support Group

As of 2010, 300 million people worldwide were affected with asthma--and this number is growing. We invite you to join in our discussion of how best to deal with an asthmatic condition so you can breathe a little easier.

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Laura Hogg
Do breathing exercises help with asthma? Experts say...maybe.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/health…2/15
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Bri Luginbill
Asthma is increasing in adults. Wonder why this is?
http://www.dailycomet.com/article/201202…2/13
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Laura Hogg
Can too many soft drinks up your risk for asthma? Studies seem to say yes...just another reason to ditch soda!
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-…2/9
- Bri Luginbill said:
  whoa that's kinda crazy to think about it. But I'm sure all that sugar and the chemicals don't help! there are just too many bad things about soda to continue drinking it (plus it can get expensive!)
  2/13
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Bri Luginbill
Breastfeeding tied to stronger lungs, less asthma. Interesting...anyone have an opinion on this?
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/0…2/7
- Laura Hogg said:
  Huh! That's very intriguing...I know breastfeeding is great for babies (well, obviously) but I wonder why it would have an effect on breathing.2/9
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Laura Hogg
I guess there's going to be an ONLINE test for asthma soon?? That sounds strange to me...I wonder how it'll work!
http://frenchtribune.com/teneur/129187-o…
2/2
- Bri Luginbill said:
  I feel like soon there will be an online test for any condition! very convenient :)
  2/13
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Bri Luginbill
"Pill made from dust mites may provide relief for asthma sufferers"
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/01/31…
1/31
- Laura Hogg said:
  Whoa! That actually makes a lot of sense, and sounds super promising :)2/2
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Laura Hogg
Attention, parents - if you're using heartburn meds to treat your child's asthma, you may want to read this!
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2012/ja…1/24
- Bri Luginbill said:
  This just blows me away: "The study found children on prescription Prevacid pills had more colds, sore throats and bronchitis infections than those given dummy pills." 1/31
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Laura Hogg
Weird story from The Body Odd - an asthmatic woman coughed her lung partially through her ribs! O.o
http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/…1/10
- Bri Luginbill said:
  Oh my goodness, that poor woman!1/12
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