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Asthma myths
Apr 20, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Get your points here!

The following are some myths related to asthma:

Buying a Chihuahua dog will cure asthma.

Using Vicks Vaporub will stop an asthma exacerbation. (attack)

Your child will outgrow asthma.

Asthma is all in your head.

You can't exercise or play sports if you have asthma.

Of course, all of these are NOT true!

Can anyone think of any other myths? Please post!

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Great_Asthma_Race read my blog
Apr 20, 2008 | 5:49 PM

MYTH: Asthma medication is addictive.
by LUNGALICIOUS ag
Great_Asthma_Race read my blog
Apr 20, 2008 | 6:06 PM

MYTH: Moving to a new environment will cure asthma.
Lungalicious AG
asthmaallies
Apr 20, 2008 | 11:25 PM

myth: Many people think they only have asthma when they have trouble breathing. They think that asthma comes and goes, day by day, week by week.
asthmaallies
Apr 20, 2008 | 11:25 PM

myth: Many people think asthma is an emotional disease; if you are an emotional person you get asthma.
asthmaallies
Apr 20, 2008 | 11:26 PM

myth: Many people think you can never play sports if you have asthma.
asthmaallies
Apr 20, 2008 | 11:27 PM

MYTH: Yoga/The Buteyko Method/Swimming/Herbs/Etc. will cure asthma.
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Great_Asthma_Race

The Great Asthma Race is a team challenge that promotes physical activity, health & wellness, and asthma knowledge & understanding. This event is an Albuquerque-based, challenge patterned loosely after the well-known “The Amazing Race” television show. In The Great Asthma Race, teams of four individuals will compete for points in physical challenges, participate in health & wellness activities and gain asthma knowledge. Team members must work together to complete assigned tasks/challenges. At each challenge, the team will receive asthma information. Participants will utilize this dedicated blog to complete additional activities & receive asthma education. The Great Asthma Race starting line is on Saturday April 19th at the Alameda Open Space at 10:00am. The Finish Line is May 3rd at Cottonwood Mall at 10:00am. On May 3rd, participants will participant in a final decathlon and game show to complete The Great Asthma Race.

Member Since: 4/17/2008


 

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