Category: Asthma

Managing Asthma: Have a Plan

Little boy using a chamber to administer asthma medication

May is National Asthma Awareness Month. Asthma is a serious, but common lung condition that affects 1 in 13 people, including adults and children. CDC’s National Asthma Control Program works to help Americans with asthma achieve better health and improved quality of life. Learn more. Now 17 months old, Zachary was 10 months when he Read More >

May 28, 2019 by Holly Gay2 Comments

General, natural disasters, personal health, preparedness, public health

Asthma, Asthma Action Planning, Asthma Awareness Month, Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR), National Asthma Control Program, Prepare Your Health, Public Heath Matters

Get a Flu Shot to Protect Your Heart and Your Health

“When you have a chronic illness, you do everything you can to stay as healthy as you can, which includes getting a flu shot,” says Donnette Smith, president of the heart disease support network, Mended Hearts. Donnette leads Mended Hearts with a mission to inspire hope and improve the quality of life of heart patients, Read More >

October 3, 2017 by Blog Administrator7 Comments

Flu, preparedness, prevention, public health

Asthma, Blood disorders, Chronic lung disease, Endocrine disorders, Fight Flu, flu, flu shot, Flu Vaccine, Heart disease, Heart Health, Kidney disorders, Liver disorders, Metabolic disorders, Neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions, Super Flu Fighter, weakened immune system