Asthma Posts

Food allergy testing, diagnosis and treatment

Kid's Health, Wellness Apr 18, 2023

Food allergies affect more than 50 million Americans. About 4% of adults and up to 6% of children have food ...Read More

Vocal cord dysfunction and asthma: What’s the difference?

Kid's Health, Wellness Oct 3, 2022

Vocal cord dysfunction and asthma can make breathing difficult for people of all ages. While patients with asthma and vocal ...Read More

Allergies or COVID-19: What are the differences?

Wellness May 11, 2020

Editor’s note: This article was published on May 11, 2020. COVID-19 information and recommendations are subject to change. For the ...Read More

Sleep your way to a healthier heart

Heart Care Jan 28, 2020

Did you know the amount you sleep each night could have a major impact on your heart health? “Adults who ...Read More

What you need to know about using an inhaler

Kid's Health Jul 11, 2018

Using an inhaler incorrectly can result in poorly controlled asthma, with studies suggesting up to 50 percent of patients may ...Read More

Outgrow asthma? Don’t hold your breath…

Kid's Health May 4, 2018

As much as children and their parents might want to believe it, there is little chance kids will outgrow asthma. ...Read More

Allergy testing: It’s not all about needles anymore

Wellness Mar 28, 2018

Do the words “allergy testing” bring to mind images of multiple injections with big, painful needles? That type of allergy ...Read More

5 ways to prevent asthma flare-ups this winter

Wellness Dec 22, 2017

“Respiratory illnesses are leading causes of asthma flare-ups in winter,” said Dr. Mark Huftel, a Marshfield Clinic allergist. “Each one ...Read More

Trouble breathing: Vocal cord dysfunction or asthma?

Wellness Jan 4, 2017

Trouble breathing, wheezing and coughing are common asthma symptoms. They’re also symptoms of another breathing problem called vocal cord dysfunction, ...Read More