Cold Air, Exercise and Asthma
Cold air causes narrowing of the airways in some asthmatics. For some asthma patients it is the only trigger. It is believed that the mechanism
Cold air causes narrowing of the airways in some asthmatics. For some asthma patients it is the only trigger. It is believed that the mechanism
Asthma is a complex disease with multiple triggers. In older patients, who typically have a number of ailments, the diagnosis and management of asthma may
An accidental discovery made a few decades ago revolutionized the treatment of Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (asthma, nasal polyps, aspirin sensitivity). In patients with this
No one should die of asthma but it still happens. The case of a New York Times reporter highlights this point. He died in Syria, not
Classic teaching is the rule of thirds in female asthmatics during pregnancy: 1/3 get better, 1/3 get worse and 1/3 stay the same. In general
By Gary J. Stadtmauer, MD, FAAAAI, and Y. Claire Wang, MD, ScD A Dangerous Relationship The link between asthma and obesity Asthma can prevent you
Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) on the surface looks and sounds like asthma. In fact, up to 40% of “severe asthmatics” may instead have vocal cord
If you have repeated episodes or chronic coughing, this is the place for you. This is a focus of Dr. Stadtmauer’s practice, one on which
What is Asthma? Asthma is an inflammatory condition of the lung. The majority of inflammation is in the “small airways.” In asthma, the smallest branches
Hormones have a varied and unpredictable influence on the immune system. Naturally occurring fluctuations in hormones occur during the menstrual cycle, menopause and pregnancy. Each
What is LPR? “Acid Reflux Disease” as advertised on TV is inflammation of the esophagus (swallowing tube) caused by acid backing up from the stomach