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Ask the Allergist: Asthma Control And the Yellow Zone

The Yellow Zone is the first sign your asthma is worsening. We spoke with Leonard Bacharier, MD, about managing asthma in the Yellow Zone.

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Ask the Allergist: Secondhand Smoking and Vaping – Risky Business for People with Asthma

A board-certified allergists addresses the health risks of secondhand smoking and e-cigarette vaping on people with asthma.

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Ask the Allergist: Sleep Problems In Children with Asthma, Allergies or Eczema

Allergist and sleep medicine specialist Brian Robertson, MD explains what to watch for in children with sleep problems related to asthma, allergic rhinitis or eczema.

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Ask the Allergist: What Asthma Inhaler Technique Is Best for Children?

Learn the difference between the open-mouth vs. closed-mouth inhaler technique and why valved holding chambers or spacers are recommended for children.

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Ask the Allergist: What to Expect on a First Visit to An Allergist If You Have Undiagnosed Asthma

What should a person with undiagnosed asthma expect when going to an allergist? William Berger, MD, takes you through a first visit.

Ask the Allergist: Is It Asthma or COPD? Or Both?

William Berger, MD, explains how to identify symptoms of asthma and COPD, as well as what the treatment is if you have both conditions.

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Ask the Allergist: How Depression and Anxiety Can Impact Asthma, Allergies and Eczema

It can be overwhelming for some people to manage their asthma, allergies or eczema on a daily basis. Learn how to find help.

Ask the Allergist: Oral Corticosteroids and Asthma

What should people with asthma know about taking oral corticosteroid medication? Allergist Purvi Parikh, MD, explains their side effects, as well as alternative medications to discuss with a doctor.

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Ask the Allergist: Biologics for Severe Asthma

Ask the allergist answers how asthma patients can determine if biologic medications are right for them.

Ask the Allergist: Stress Relief and Asthma Control

Dr. Purvi Parikh answers the Ask the Allergist question: What is the role of stress in asthma, and what are some stress-relieving measures people can use?

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Ask the Allergist: Telehealth Tips for Asthma and Allergy Care

Dr. Purvi Parikh answers the Ask the Allergist question: how can asthma and allergy patients maximize the use of telehealth when they need treatment?

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Ask the Allergist: Does Chronic Asthma Lead to COPD?

Dr. Bradley Chips answers the Astk the Allergist question: does chronic asthma lead to COPD? What is ACO – Asthma-COPD Overlap Syndrome?