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		<title>COPD and Smokers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Image via Wikipedia There are a lot of smokers who have COPD. While this is among the chief risk factors for this dreaded disease, a lot of people don&#8217;t realize the gravity of being in a smoker&#8217;s presence while they light up. When you hang out with someone practicing such a dangerous habit, you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Common Asthma Questions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you or your child has recently been diagnosed with asthma, there are a few questions that might be weighing on your mind. Here are a few commonly asked questions relating to asthma: What are the usual triggers for asthma attacks? If you have a good internet service from providers like www.wildbluedeals.com, you can take [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/common-asthma-questions.html</link>
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		<title>Asthma Treatments</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People with asthma often wonder what kind of treatments are available. Currently, there are two kinds of medications that are used to treat asthma. The first, called quick-relief, includes inhalers and medications that can be used to soothe symptoms that are happening. The second, called long-term medication, is aimed at preventing symptoms from happening in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-treatments.html</link>
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		<title>Managing Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People who have asthma understand that having asthma is more than manageable. The way to do it is by knowing what causes asthma symptoms and avoiding them. Suggestions can include knowing what can make your asthma worse, being able to detect signs of an attack, and recognizing when the attack might be getting worse. Asthma [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/managing-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>A New Way to Quit Smoking</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For most people, smoking tobacco isn&#8217;t just for a night on the town with friends. Most smokers of cigarettes will smoke at home, at the office and in their car. The problem is the smoke is dangerous to the health of your kids, friends, spouse and you. The smoke lingers in a room and clings [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/a-new-way-to-quit-smoking.html</link>
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		<title>Asthma Prevention</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For people with asthma, controlling asthma attacks can be difficult. There are many ways to control and prevent asthma attacks. These can include practices like regularly seeing a primary care physician, taking any and all prescribed medications, and staying away from things that could cause an attack, like allergies or extensive physical activity. If you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-prevention.html</link>
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		<title>The Pains of Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Asthma affects millions every day. It’s a condition that is taken too lightly and affects people in a very serious and devastating way. In it’s simplest terms, Asthma is a constricting of the airways. These airways, due to several different causes, become inflamed and block airflow. The result can be fatal if an asthma attack [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/the-pains-of-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>Asthma Symptoms</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Finding out that you or your child has asthma can be a difficult process. The first thing that comes to mind is: how do I know when I am having an asthma attack? What are the symptoms? Common asthma symptoms can mimic allergic reactions and even the common cold &#8211; however, often they wont last [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-symptoms.html</link>
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		<title>Asthma and Osteoporosis</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Growing older can also mean growing more susceptible to common issues like osteoporosis. People who have asthma have a greater chance of getting osteoporosis for a number of different reasons. Asthma medications, such as corticosteroids, have been known to decrease calcium that is gained from food, therefore decreasing bone formation and causing bone loss. People [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-and-osteoporosis.html</link>
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		<title>Physical Fitness and Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When someone hears the word “asthma,” the first thing they think of is the skinny kid in gym class who couldn’t run the mile or play basketball. This, however, is a great misconception. The idea that someone with asthma isn’t able to be physically active is silly, especially considering the modern day medicine that is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/physical-fitness-and-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>Asthma and Alternative Care</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Asthma is a disease that most people have heard about at least once in their lifetime. Some people grew up with asthma, and others may have had a friend or two who carried around an inhaler. Those who live with asthma certainly know what a task it is to control. Many different types of medications [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-and-alternative-care.html</link>
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		<title>Daycare Checklist for Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Daycare is something that most parents are more than looking forward to by the time a child is old enough to attend. Daycare offers the opportunity for children to interact with other children and parents to have a few moments of quiet time, hopefully while relaxing. When a child has asthma, daycare can be a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/daycare-checklist-for-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>Children with Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today, asthma is one of the most common problems that our children have to go through. Some people believe that those children who only see their asthma symptoms when they are sick usually see their symptoms become less severe as they get older or outgrow them completely. Children who have asthma can have similar and/or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/children-with-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>Pregnancy and Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is every little girl’s dream to one day be a mommy. Girls play with dolls until they are old enough to play house with their boyfriends. None of these girls, however, consider what asthma could do to them during pregnancy if they have it. Asthma can be unpredictable during pregnancy and can cause ranging [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/pregnancy-and-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>What is Asthma?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Asthma is a health condition that makes it difficult to breath. Chances are with over 20 million people of all ages that deal with this condition everyone knows at least one person with Asthma or suffers with it personally. Even though many people live with this condition those that don&#8217;t may not understand it. 1.Happenings [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/what-is-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>Asthma: Finding Advice and Support</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Anyone with Asthma and loved ones of these individuals try finding advice and support. Doctors are a main source of information, but there are other options to consider. Looking online is of course popular for any subject. There are many online resources available giving advice about every aspect of Asthma. Some are medical based with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-finding-advice-and-support.html</link>
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		<title>Asthma Medical Care Options</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Suffering from Asthma is painful. This doesn&#8217;t just mean physically, but emotionally as well. Someone with Asthma can be any age and must live their life dictated by Asthma symptoms. Asthmatics suffer in varying degrees. If someone is a mild Asthmatic their life will be different from a severe Asthmatic in what they need to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-medical-care-options.html</link>
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		<title>Living with Breathing Issues</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Having Asthma is a well known and widely suffered breathing issue. When someone has Asthma it is a long term disease when the lungs are inflamed which lessens the flow of air. These individuals are Asthmatics and will wheeze and cough, which usually happens in early morning or a night. Other symptoms are shortness of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/living-with-breathing-issues.html</link>
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		<title>Health Medicine for Asthma Suffers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When someone finds out that they are an Asthma suffer they want to learn all about the condition. They also what to know everything they can about managing the condition. One main way to help are health medicines for Asthma suffers. Every Asthmatic is different so finding the best health medicine for them is needed. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/health-medicine-for-asthma-suffers.html</link>
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		<title>Diagnosing Asthma Lead to Proper Treatment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When someone shows signs of Asthma at any age their doctor will decide to make a diagnosis by doing tests. Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing and a chronic cough. Various things will be done to help determine if someone is suffering from Asthma or something else. They will look over the patient&#8217;s medical history, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/diagnosing-asthma-lead-to-proper-treatment.html</link>
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		<title>Natural Remedies to Treat Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Anyone that suffers from Asthma would probably say they&#8217;d love to live without the condition. Nevertheless, it is not a curable condition. Medicine can help control it such as some that are taken daily or an inhaler that is taken when symptoms start. Many have looked elsewhere for relief including considering natural remedies to treat [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/natural-remedies-to-treat-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>Did You Know Acid Reflux Can Make Asthma Worse?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many causes are considered the culprit for people who suffer from Asthma. Every Asthmatic is different with different causes and triggers. One cause could be acid reflux and it has been known to make Asthma even worse for some suffers. Asthma is a long-term lung condition where the airways are inflamed from time to time. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/did-you-know-acid-reflux-can-make-asthma-worse.html</link>
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		<title>Asthma Sufferers Vary</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every Asthmatic lives with the condition differently and has various degrees of severity there are also different types of Asthma. Asthma patients have tests done to learn the severity and type for their condition. This helps find a treatment for the patient. Some patients take a daily medication preventing attacks or lessen the severity. Others [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-sufferers-vary.html</link>
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		<title>Young Children that Suffer From Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When the airways become blocked or narrowed it is usually due to asthma. The effects of asthma are usually temporary but the symptoms include shortness in breathing and trouble breathing. There are sometimes other symptoms that may occur. In some cases, the trouble breathing can be so severe that a person may have to have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/young-children-that-suffer-from-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>What Are Some of the Side Effects of Ibuprofen?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ibuprofen, sometimes known by the brand names Motrin or Advil, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (or NSAID) that is used for pain relief, fever reduction, and other purposes. In certain doses, it does not require a prescription, and is therefore considered an over-the-counter drug. (Higher dosages are available, but they can only be obtained by [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/what-are-some-of-the-side-effects-of-ibuprofen.html</link>
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		<title>The Main Reasons People have Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When the bronchioles constrict a person&#8217;s breathing they are known to have asthma. There are a variety of reasons that a person&#8217;s bronchioles become inflamed some of them are emotional, some may be physical, or environment could be the reason. No matter what the reason is it is not contagious. There are three main causes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/the-main-reasons-people-have-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>The Treatment Procedures for Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Once an asthma attack has started, a prophylactic drug has limited effects and a bronchodilator (a drug that relaxes and widens the airways), such as albuterol, must be used. Most people that have asthma learn to administer this drug themselves with a hand held inhaler. After awhile the inhaler will lose its effectiveness. There is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/the-treatment-procedures-for-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>Tackling Teens With Asthma &#8211; Some Tips To Help You Out</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Your son or daughter may take all asthma related advice and suggestions in a very positive spirit when they are young. However, as they enter teenage, your frequent reminders to be careful about exposure to asthma triggers may lead to unnecessary conflicts. This may lead to a sense of rebelliousness where the teenager will take [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/tackling-teens-with-asthma-some-tips-to-help-you-out.html</link>
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		<title>Why Hide Your Asthma From Good Friends? Be Open And Confident</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Should you hide or conceal the fact that you are suffering from asthma from your friends and relatives? Well, things were different in the past because there was no certain way to prevent asthma attacks. However, having an inhaler in your hand is a sure shot way of overcoming even worst asthma attack. In such [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/why-hide-your-asthma-from-good-friends-be-open-and-confident.html</link>
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		<title>Two Simple Tips To Help You Overcome Problem Of Frequent Asthma Attacks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Treatment of any asthma attack should focus on two aspects simultaneously. Firstly, the intensity of the attack should be reduced so that the individual can breath properly again. Secondly, one must analyze the trigger that caused the attack and one should take steps to remove oneself from the trigger as quickly as possible. That is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/two-simple-tips-to-help-you-overcome-problem-of-frequent-asthma-attacks.html</link>
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		<title>How To Deal With Rude And Insensitive Friends Of Your Asthma Affected Child?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You and your family members may be very considerate to the child suffering from asthma. However, you cannot expect young children studying in the same school as your child to show the same consideration. Children can be cruel without realizing that what they are doing is very rude and wrong. Your child may be taunted [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/how-to-deal-with-rude-and-insensitive-friends-of-your-asthma-affected-child.html</link>
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		<title>Use Technology Smartly And Help Your Asthma Prone Child Go Out Independently</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia You were probably accompanied by your parent on all outings and trips with your friends because you suffered from asthma. Your parent was scared to leave you alone because a sudden asthma attack would leave you incapacitated and would leave at the mercy of your friends. Well, you can ensure that your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/use-technology-smartly-and-help-your-asthma-prone-child-go-out-independently.html</link>
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		<title>Cleanliness Is Not Just Next To Godliness But Also Essential To Avoid Asthma Attacks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is very important to become hygiene conscious if you want to reduce risk of asthma attacks. What is the connection between cleanliness and hygiene and asthma? Well, those who suffer from asthma invariably suffer from allergies as well. Their body does not react well to certain substances. The allergies may be related to diet [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/cleanliness-is-not-just-next-to-godliness-but-also-essential-to-avoid-asthma-attacks.html</link>
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		<title>Keep The School Involved To Help Your Child Overcome Asthma Attacks Quickly</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You can spend hours and even days lecturing your child on the various precautions he or she should take to avoid asthma attacks. However, you would be an undying optimist to presume that your child would pay more attention to such precautionary measures rather than fun and joy when he or she is playing with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/keep-the-school-involved-to-help-your-child-overcome-asthma-attacks-quickly.html</link>
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		<title>Shortness Of Breath? Not The Only Symptom Of Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People think of a haggard looking person feeling very breathless and clutching the chest in panic whenever they hear the word asthma. However, asthma is not always about breathing trouble. There are different symptoms that may indicate that a person is suffering from asthma. Shortness of breath after exertion or difficulty in exhaling breath happened [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/shortness-of-breath-not-the-only-symptom-of-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>Asthma And Its Causes &#8211; Use Your Child&#8217;s Curiosity To Help It Overcome Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Your curiosity to know why you suffer from asthma may have been silenced with the help of some fairy tale story by your parents. However, do not expect your child to be satisfied with the same story. Your parent may have been forced to come up with such an explanation for asthma due to the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-and-its-causes-use-your-childs-curiosity-to-help-it-overcome-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>Use Healthy Siblings To Take Better Care Of The Asthma Affected Child</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a responsible parent, you may feel that your child suffering from asthma deserves special attention. However, the other healthy child or children may end up feeling resentful towards there sibling. Sibling rivalry can become very difficult to handle if one or more children are suffering from asthma. The last thing you want is for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/use-healthy-siblings-to-take-better-care-of-the-asthma-affected-child.html</link>
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		<title>Is Your Kid Being Lazy Or Is It Something Serious? Get Asthma Tests Done Regularly</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kids have the tendency to come up with all types of excuses and reasons to avoid doing chores they do not like. There are numerous instances where symptoms of asthma have been ignored as yet another instance of the child trying to come up with excuses. However, if your child complains of lack of energy [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/is-your-kid-being-lazy-or-is-it-something-serious-get-asthma-tests-done-regularly.html</link>
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		<title>Child Suffering From Asthma &#8211; Help It Get In Touch With Other Patients Of Same Age</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Difficulties faced by an adult suffering from asthma will be very different from the difficulties that a child faces. For starters, if your child has friends who are completely healthy and not to have any problem like asthma, you may find your child behaving in a strange and depressed manner all the time. The absence [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/child-suffering-from-asthma-help-it-get-in-touch-with-other-patients-of-same-age.html</link>
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		<title>Excessive Exposure To Chemicals May Lead To Asthma In The Child</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Asthma is a medical complication that is often passed on from one generation to another. If both your parents have this problem, then your chance of suffering from asthma is as high as 70%. Risk of suffering from asthma is around 30% if one parent suffers from this problem. This does not [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/excessive-exposure-to-chemicals-may-lead-to-asthma-in-the-child.html</link>
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		<title>Tackling Absenteeism Due To Asthma &#8211; Ensure Academics Are Not Neglected</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have a child who suffers from asthma, then you will have to tackle the issue of school absenteeism from a very early age. Asthma happens to be the most common reason behind school absenteeism in kids. The problem places the parents in a very difficult situation as scolding the child or being angry [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/tackling-absenteeism-due-to-asthma-ensure-academics-are-not-neglected.html</link>
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		<title>Asthma In Children &#8211; A Common Problem That Requires Uncommon Approach</title>
		<description><![CDATA[More children are hospitalized for asthma related reasons than all other reasons put together. This clearly indicates that the children are equally susceptible to asthma as are adults. In such a scenario, it is important to consider the precautions necessary for proper care of a child suffering from asthma. A child is suffering from asthma [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-in-children-a-common-problem-that-requires-uncommon-approach.html</link>
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		<title>What Is Asthma? Is It Going To Change Your Life Forever?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Asthma is a medical complication that results in the inflammation of the airway that connects the nose to the lungs. As the pathway becomes narrow, it becomes difficult for air to pass through it smoothly. Secondly, the inflammation causes the pathway to become more sensitive to irritations. This means that even the smallest viral infection [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/what-is-asthma-is-it-going-to-change-your-life-forever.html</link>
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		<title>Living Life to Its Fullest</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Life is all about movement. From the time you are born until you are finally put to rest, you are constantly on the move. It can be hard to stop and smell the roses at times, but in order to live life to its fullest, you cannot move all the time. Sometimes, you just have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/living-life-to-its-fullest.html</link>
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		<title>Breathing Better Means Avoiding Asthma Attack Triggers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Since there is no cure for asthma, people who suffer from this lung condition must learn to live with it. Management is key, and each person needs to figure out for themselves what kind of maintenance is necessary, but there are some general health tips for day to day reduction of asthma symptoms and long [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/breathing-better-means-avoiding-asthma-attack-triggers.html</link>
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		<title>Extrinsic and Intrinsic Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Asthma is a lung condition that creates breathing problems in the airways. Contracted muscles and inflamed tissue make air flow hard, and therefore makes breathing difficult, for the asthma sufferer. A diagnosis of asthma will most likely include a description of the condition as either extrinsic or intrinsic. Extrinsic asthma is the more common of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/extrinsic-and-intrinsic-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>An Asthma Action Plan is Not a Joke</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you hear the term “action plan,” it may sound like a bad line from a movie, but an asthma action plan can help you feel more confident about handling an asthma attack when it happens, and also possibly save your life. Trying to breathe during an asthma flare-up has been likened to trying to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/an-asthma-action-plan-is-not-a-joke.html</link>
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		<title>Thunderstorms, Asthma, and Your Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People with asthma know how hard it is to breathe during an attack. Sometimes an asthma attack can happen in seconds, sometimes it can build up over hours or even days until the asthma sufferer has severe difficulty breathing if not treated. To improve the health of asthmatics, medicines are often prescribed, and doctors generally [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/thunderstorms-asthma-and-your-health.html</link>
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		<title>Breathing Difficulty? Treat Your Asthma for Better Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Asthma is a lung condition that causes inflammation and muscle constriction in the bronchial tubes, which makes breathing difficult. While it is not life-threatening in most cases, it is annoying, and unfortunately, there is no cure. But there is hope! Asthma is generally manageable with medicine, and flare-ups can often be avoided. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/breathing-difficulty-treat-your-asthma-for-better-health.html</link>
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		<title>A Breathing Class That Improves Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Breathing seems like something everyone should be able to do easily; a natural bodily process. But people who have asthma, a condition that affects the passage of air through the bronchial tubes, can sometimes feel like a fish out of water. During asthma attacks, breathing becomes extremely difficult, and more consistent daily symptoms like coughing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/a-breathing-class-that-improves-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>Common Causes of Asthma Flare-ups</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Doctors aren&#8217;t sure exactly what causes asthma. It is believed the lung condition comes from genetic as well as environmental aspects of a person&#8217;s biological make-up. Obesity has been linked to asthma as well, but, of course, not everyone who has asthma is overweight. While the causes of asthma are unknown, doctors [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/common-causes-of-asthma-flare-ups.html</link>
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		<title>Asthma 101</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia You may have seen the kid with an inhaler at school, or heard about asthma attacks, but how much do you really know about asthma? Here are the basics of Asthma, how it affects your breathing, and what it means for your health. You probably know asthma is related to breathing, which [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-101.html</link>
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		<title>Acetaminophen May Trigger Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia If you are one of many people who suffer from the lung condition that hinders breathing called asthma, you may not be able to take some over the counter pain medications like aspirin, naproxen, or ibuprofen. If your asthma prevents you from using these medications, then acetaminophen is your best choice. However, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pregnant Women Have Asthma Too</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by trokilinochchi via Flickr Pregnant women experience all sort of new bodily sensations that are exciting. Feeling the baby move, swollen feet and ankles, and weird food cravings like pickles and ice cream are the stereotypical pregnancy health concerns for pregnant women on TV. And while those issues may be real for many women, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/pregnant-women-have-asthma-too.html</link>
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		<title>Helping Children Live with Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cover of Living with Asthma Kids who learn they have asthma may at first feel disappointed that they&#8217;ll stand out or that they won&#8217;t be able to participate in sports or do the activities they enjoy. It&#8217;s important to talk honestly and openly about asthma with your kid so that he understands what he can [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/helping-children-live-with-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>Childhood Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife Maybe you&#8217;ve seen one of the hundreds of children who are often off to the sides of soccer fields or jogging tracks pulling out an inhaler and taking a quick burst or two of medication into their airways, but how much do you really know about asthma in children? [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Playing Sports with Childhood Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by State Library and Archives of Florida via Flickr Childhood asthma is a common ailment in this country. Having a child diagnosed with asthma does not mean you need to lock your poor kid in a box where they can&#8217;t be exposed to environmental or allergen triggers, catch colds, or exercise, so that they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Preventing Asthma Attacks in Children</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife If your child has asthma, you have probably figured out some of your triggers. If your triggers are allergen based, you might vacuum daily or keep your pets out of your bedroom. But did you know that in children, particularly young children, almost eighty-five percent of all asthma attacks [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Asthma and the Buteyko Method</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you end up spending your entire cash advance on asthma inhalers and other medical treatment? During the 1960’s a Ukrainian doctor by the name of Konstantin Pavlovich Buteyko developed certain principles for breathing technique. This technique was called the Buteyko method and is primarily used in the treatment of asthma.  At the simplest level [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-and-the-buteyko-method.html</link>
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		<title>Decreasing Asthma Related Discomfort in Children</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Currently there is no cure for asthma, but the condition is absolutely manageable and by no means needs to stop your child from living life and being a kid. The way to deal with a child who has been diagnosed with asthma is to focus on management and prevention. If you can [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/decreasing-asthma-related-discomfort-in-children.html</link>
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		<title>Teenage Asthma Advice</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife While teenagers wish they were all grown up, they still need the guidance and support of their parents. This is especially true of adolescents who are different in some tangible way like having a medical condition. Asthma is such a common condition in this country that some kids may [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/teenage-asthma-advice.html</link>
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		<title>Taking Asthma to School</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Children who have asthma know that their breathing is different from other children&#8217;s but there is no need for them to feel like an outcast while at school. Doctors and pediatricians recommend being honest with your child about the limitations their asthma may impose and encourage them to ask questions so that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/taking-asthma-to-school.html</link>
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		<title>Vitamin D For Asthma?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Vitamin D is a hot topic in the health community these days. There have been several studies that connect a vitamin D deficiency such conditions as heart disease and diabetes, and even some cancers. Recently, a study looked at how vitamin D, or the lack thereof, affected asthma patients. The researchers looked [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lifestyle Changes for Avoiding Asthma Allergens</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife Keeping your lungs and breathing healthy is one of the most important things you can do to increase your quality of life. However, for asthma sufferers, breathing properly is not as easy as it is for most people. That’s why it’s so important for people with asthma to avoid [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/lifestyle-changes-for-avoiding-asthma-allergens.html</link>
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		<title>Treating Asthma with Aromatherapy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cover of Aromatherapy (Secrets of&#8230;) If you have asthma, you probably know what your triggers are, such as pet dander, mold, pollen, or other allergens, exercise, or humid weather, and try to limit your exposure to those triggers as much as is possible. You probably have a fast-acting medication to relieve asthma attack symptoms when [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/treating-asthma-with-aromatherapy.html</link>
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		<title>Breathe Easier with a Refinance Auto Loan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Asthma is not a joking matter. Not being able to breathe can be frightening, and severe cases of asthma can also limit what you&#8217;re able to do. Even simple, daily activities can sometimes become a struggle if you&#8217;re having an asthma flare-up or dealing with allergies or other health problems. With that in mind, it&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/breathe-easier-with-a-refinance-auto-loan.html</link>
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		<title>Asthma: How to Help Children in the Summer Months</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia If your children have asthma, you naturally want to take care of them and protect them from harm. That&#8217;s especially important during the summer, because the heat, pollen, and increased outdoor activity can cause more problems than are seen in the winter months. With that in mind, it&#8217;s important to talk to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-how-to-help-children-in-the-summer-months.html</link>
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		<title>Refinancing Your Mortgage</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whoever said a house is just a house never loved their home. From the walls to the decor, the porch to the backyard, and the way the floor creaks on the way to the second floor, there are so many reasons to embrace your house as home. In a lifetime, we should all be so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/refinancing-your-mortgage.html</link>
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		<title>Living with Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who has asthma can tell you that it can be a difficult thing to live with. Mild cases aren&#8217;t as much of a concern, but more severe cases can be hard to control. When an asthma attack comes on, the sufferer is never really sure how bad that attack will get or whether there [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/living-with-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>Examining the Electric Cigarette</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The electric cigarette has a dual benefit—one for the smoker and one for those around the smoker. The electric cigarette allows the smoker to smoke without saturating their respiratory system with tar. It also provides smoking freedom anywhere and around anyone. There are many smoker&#8217;s disenchanted about being barred from non-smoking facilities. Now the smoker [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/examining-the-electric-cigarette.html</link>
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		<title>Diversify Your Investments With a Municipal Bond</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You only need to follow stock market trends on any given week to see what a wild ride it can become. You know as an investor the market is crazy, but you know you need to provide for your family too. Perhaps, your children need better medicines to fight asthma, but you can&#8217;t afford them. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/diversify-your-investments-with-a-municipal-bond.html</link>
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		<title>Controlling Asthma During Exercise</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Exercise is important for good health, but people with asthma and other breathing problems have to be more careful about how much exercise they get. If they&#8217;re too aggressive with cardiovascular types of exercise like aerobics, they may trigger an asthma attack or other episode where they have trouble breathing. That&#8217;s not the goal of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/controlling-asthma-during-exercise.html</link>
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		<title>Breathing During an Asthma Attack</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you have an asthma attack, it can be very scary. That&#8217;s especially true the first time it happens, because you might not recognize it for what it is. You may not understand that you&#8217;re having a problem with asthma, and may think that you&#8217;re experiencing a heart attack. There is not usually chest pain [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/breathing-during-an-asthma-attack.html</link>
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		<title>Wintertime Air and Asthma Attacks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s no secret that the heat and humidity of summertime can make it more difficult for an asthmatic to breathe. A lot of people don&#8217;t realize, though, that winter can also be difficult for those who suffer with asthma. The dry, cold air on a windy day can literally take a person&#8217;s breath away, even [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/wintertime-air-and-asthma-attacks.html</link>
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		<title>Exercising with Asthma: Is It Safe?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who has asthma has to be careful about how much exercise they get. If they don&#8217;t get enough they run the risk of other health problems. If they get too much they run the risk of a serious asthma attack. While these attacks are rarely fatal, it&#8217;s not impossible to die from one. With [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/exercising-with-asthma-is-it-safe.html</link>
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		<title>Helping a Loved One with Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have a loved one with asthma, you probably already know it can be difficult sometimes. If you push them too hard to do things and live life, their health could suffer for it. If you don&#8217;t push them, though, will they end up sitting on the couch all the time, afraid of another [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/helping-a-loved-one-with-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>Asthma and Allergies: How Are They Different?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When a person has asthma, he often struggles to breathe. Allergies can also make breathing difficult, but in a different way. Having an allergy to something like pollen is also usually not considered dangerous because it doesn&#8217;t constrict the airways in the same way that asthma does. Of course, there can be serious allergies to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-and-allergies-how-are-they-different.html</link>
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		<title>Pets Can Have Asthma, Too</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Talking about asthma and understanding it is important, but the focus is almost always on people. What a lot of people don&#8217;t realize is that their pets can have asthma, too. Cats and dogs can have asthmatic episodes and attacks of breathing problems that are related to allergens and triggers like pollen. If your dog [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/pets-can-have-asthma-too.html</link>
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		<title>The Phasing Out of OTC Inhalers for Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia When it comes to asthma, a lot of people think of the over-the-counter inhalers that asthmatics used to carry with them. There were several different brands, and they worked for some people and not for others. If they worked well for you and you want to keep using them, you might find [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/the-phasing-out-of-otc-inhalers-for-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>Asthma Research is Ongoing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia For people with asthma, life can be a daily struggle. It can also be lived nervously and on edge, wondering when the next attack will appear. Not everyone with asthma lives that way, but some of them do. That&#8217;s especially true for people who have severe asthma and have experience attacks that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-research-is-ongoing.html</link>
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		<title>Asthma: Staying Safe in the Heat</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia When the heat of summer arrives it can take its toll on someone who&#8217;s asthmatic. That person might not be able to handle it well, and it can cause more wheezing, trouble breathing, and other symptoms then the wintertime does. For people who have to work out in the heat, there are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-staying-safe-in-the-heat.html</link>
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		<title>How to Help Children in the Summer Months</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia If your children have asthma, you naturally want to take care of them and protect them from harm. That&#8217;s especially important during the summer, because the heat, pollen, and increased outdoor activity can cause more problems than are seen in the winter months. With that in mind, it&#8217;s important to talk to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/how-to-help-children-in-the-summer-months.html</link>
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		<title>Breathing Well for Good Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia When you&#8217;re not breathing properly, it&#8217;s hard to feel well. Unfortunately, too many people breathe the wrong way, and they could be stopping themselves from really enjoying optimum health. The main problem is that they breathe too shallowly. They take air into the top part of their lungs, causing their upper chest [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/breathing-well-for-good-health.html</link>
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		<title>Mild Asthma: What You Need to Know About Exercise</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Asthma can be a scary condition, but a lot of people have only a mild case of it. If you&#8217;re one of them, know that you don&#8217;t really have a lot to worry about. That doesn&#8217;t mean, though, that you shouldn&#8217;t be careful at all. Even someone with mild asthma could have a serious attack [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/mild-asthma-what-you-need-to-know-about-exercise.html</link>
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		<title>Breathing Problems? It Could be Air Quality</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Breathing isn&#8217;t something that most people really think about. They usually just do it automatically. The only time people really notice their breathing is when they struggle for breath and there&#8217;s a problem with getting enough air. If you have breathing problems like asthma or allergies, there are all kinds of things that could trigger [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/breathing-problems-it-could-be-air-quality.html</link>
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		<title>Breathing Problems in Elderly Adults</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As people get older, they often experience more health problems. Of course this is not the case for everyone, but it&#8217;s the most common scenario for the majority of the population. A lot of elderly people experience breathing problems. Whether they have asthma, allergies, or some type of reduced lung function, they can struggle for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/breathing-problems-in-elderly-adults.html</link>
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		<title>Long-Term Health Effects of Asthma</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have a chronic condition, like asthma, one of your worries may involve the long-term health effects that you&#8217;ll experience. You can end up worried about your lungs, your heart, your weight, and other issues that you feel you can&#8217;t do anything about. Fortunately, you can do something about your health and help yourself [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/long-term-health-effects-of-asthma.html</link>
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		<title>Owning Pets When You Have Breathing Problems</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who has asthma, allergies, or other problems with breathing may have trouble owning some kinds of pets. A fish tank generally isn&#8217;t a problem, but cats, dogs, and birds can cause issues because of their fur or feathers and the dander and dust that can build up in them. That doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/owning-pets-when-you-have-breathing-problems.html</link>
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		<title>Breathing Problems in Dry, Dusty Climates</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For people living in the desert, the dust can be a serious problem. Dust storms pop up frequently, and when they do they can make you feel as though you&#8217;re being sandblasted. It&#8217;s hard on the paint on homes and vehicles, it stings your eyes, nose, and skin, and it can get into your lungs [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/breathing-problems-in-dry-dusty-climates.html</link>
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		<title>Asthma Medications: Which is Right for You?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When people are asthmatic, they normally take medications to help control their symptoms. Some of them use over-the-counter options like inhalers and pills, but others must take stronger medicines. Many of the over-the-counter inhalers are being phased out because of concerns for their safety and effectiveness. There are also prescription inhalers available, as well as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/asthma-medications-which-is-right-for-you.html</link>
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		<title>How to Handle Breathing Problems</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you have a breathing problem, you need to be more careful with your activity level. Some things that would be fine for other people just aren&#8217;t things that you&#8217;ll be able to do. It can be hard to accept limitations, but it&#8217;s important that you don&#8217;t try to overdo things or push yourself too [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/how-to-handle-breathing-problems.html</link>
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		<title>Pollen and Asthma Attacks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For people with asthma and other kinds of breathing problems, how much pollen is in the air could be a serious concern. Mild asthma usually doesn&#8217;t produce more than a little bit of wheezing when the pollen count rises. However, more severe cases of asthma can actually put a person&#8217;s life at risk. If you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/pollen-and-asthma-attacks.html</link>
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		<title>Breathing Health: Asthma Treatment Options</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People who have asthma often worry about their breathing. If they have to do things that are physically demanding, the chance of an attack rises. Some of them also have other triggers for attacks, such as pollen or other allergens. Stress can cause asthma attacks in some people, too. There are mild, moderate, and severe [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://sdrac.org/breathing-health-asthma-treatment-options.html</link>
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