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Soaring generic drug prices draw Senate scrutiny

WASHINGTON - Some low-cost generic drugs that have helped restrain health care costs for decades are seeing unexpected price spikes of up to 8,000 percent, prompting a backlash from patients, pharmacists and now Washington lawmakers.

Medications offer multiple ways to treat asthma

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Helping horses with equine asthma breathe easier

Although asthma symptoms generally worsen in the winter for horses because of the cold, dry air, summer weather can also “stirrup” trouble for horses with a specific form of asthma — summer pasture associated asthma.

How to help your cat breathe easy with feline asthma

Spring is often described as a time of renewal and beauty, with flowers blooming and trees budding. However, spring flowers and budding trees also cause higher pollen counts, and for those with asthma, higher pollen counts can bring a greater risk of an asthma attack.

Do you take OTC medications seriously?

According to one survey, nearly one-third of consumers polled said that they did not consider over-the-counter (OTC) medications to be as "serious" as prescribed medications. Are you among those who think this way?

Staying healthy during 'smoke season'

In recent years, the second half of summer in the Inland Northwest has become a fifth season - Smoke Season. When wildfires occur across the region, the smoke can result in dangerous air quality issues. Live Well asked Dr. Todd Hoopman, MD, who specializes in pulmonary and critical care with North Idaho Lung, Asthma and Critical Care, to talk wildfire season health issues.

OTC medications at wholesale prices

Diabetes is an awful disease.

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When someone is unable to get air, such as with asthma or COPD, it is one of the most frightening things they can experience.

Asthma action plan will help during an emergency

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All choked up: Poor air quality can impact people with respiratory issues

As forest fire season rages across the region, the air quality has left many people feeling like they are being slowly choked to death.

Hilton: Cocaine wasn't mine

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Paris Hilton had an explanation for police: The rolling papers, $1,300 in cash and several credit cards were hers, but not the purse they were in.

Asthma - A breathless existence

Asthma is now said to affect nearly 25 million people in the U.S. alone (that's one in eight individuals), 300 million worldwide. It continues to increase annually. An estimated $48.6 billion are spent in medical bills, $6 billion in prescription drugs, and who knows how much in alternative treatments - practitioner-based or supplement-based. It has increased by 48 percent in the past 10 years, according to the American Lung Association August 2012 statistics.

Is your immune system ready for allergy season?

If you're a seasonal allergy sufferer, you know that few things can drain the joy out of warmer weather like the misery of red, itchy eyes, continuous sneezing and postnasal drip. At least one out of every five Americans suffers from allergies. Pollen from trees, weeds and grasses are the primary culprits behind seasonal allergies.

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Respiratory diseases can be frightening.

Is your immune system ready for allergy season?

March is the beginning of allergy season, when many people start to notice itchy, watery eyes and nose, sneezing, and coughing. At least one out of every five Americans suffers from allergies. Common causes of allergy symptoms include food allergies such as peanuts or milk, and seasonal resulting from grass, weed, tree pollen, or various molds. Cat or dog allergies can also cause symptoms.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) millions of people in the U.S. are diagnosed with sinusitis each year. It is estimated that that amounts to around 12% of the U.S. population.

Take precautions to prevent enterovirus infection

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Is your immune system ready for allergy season?

If you’re a seasonal allergy sufferer, you know that few things can drain the joy out of warmer weather like the misery of red, itchy eyes, continuous sneezing and post-nasal drip. At least one out of every five Americans suffers from allergies. Pollen from trees, weeds and grasses are the primary culprits behind seasonal allergies.

Public asked to refrain from nonessential open burning

BOISE —The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Idaho Department of Lands (IDL), and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) remind the public to refrain from all nonessential open burning activities as communities respond to the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Epsom salt - forgotten but not gone

Today, Epsom salt has become an almost forgotten folk remedy -- something that might crop up among the creased and yellowing pages of a farmer's almanac. Sure, you can still find it on pharmacy shelves just about anywhere, but what the heck is this stuff, and what is it used for? These days, most people regard it as a medicinal soak for things like sore feet or insect bites. And, yes, it works wonders for both, but that is only the beginning. This multipurpose miracle salt can help cultivate internal and external wellbeing, and it is also a great go-to ingredient for happy gardens and houseplants.