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Asthma. By Myra Jackson. What are some ways to cope with Asthma?. Some types of medicines like anti- inflammatory drugs, to help your airways to keep from constricting, and bronchodilators, to relive asthma symptoms help. http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/asthma-medications
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Asthma. By Myra Jackson.
What are some ways to cope with Asthma? • Some types of medicines like anti- inflammatory drugs, to help your airways to keep from constricting, and bronchodilators, to relive asthma symptoms help. • http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/asthma-medications • Learning to breathe with your diaphragm makes it easier for asthma sufferers to breathe. • http://ezinearticles.com/?Breathing-Exercises-For-Asthma-Patients&id=593407 • Here is a video on tips for breathing. • www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJYpbAleJhU
Air Quality in Mays Landing. • The air quality in Mays Landing is not the best. The number is a 4.2. This number is in the lower range, which is not the best quality air.
Why is Asthma Worse Today than 20 Years Ago • There are about 15 Million people suffering with asthma. The air quality, pet allergies, and pollen are all key factors in causing asthma.
Athlete with Asthma. • Jackie Joyner- Kersee was diagnosed with asthma as a freshman at UCLA. Jackie used to hide her asthma from her coaches and teammates. Jackie did not take her medicine as persccribed, and suffered from a life – threatening asthma attack. Jackie quotes to Sporst Illustrated for Women, “ I finally learned I had to respect asthma as much as I would an opponent.”
Bibliography. • http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20306639_2,00.html • http://healthandenergy.com/asthma_increasing.htm • http://www.olivija.com/allergy/ • http://www.homefacts.com/airquality/New-Jersey/Atlantic-County/Mays-Landing.html • http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/asthma-medications • http://ezinearticles.com/?Breathing-Exercises-For-Asthma-Patients&id=593407