Asthma Basics: Common Myths

Dr. Karen DeMuth, Emory University, reveals the truth behind common asthma myths. Yes, asthma is serious. Yes, medications are necessary. No, steroids used to treat asthma are not same as controversial steroids in sports. No, steam doesn't help asthma. Yes, people with asthma can play sports. And no, people do NOT outgrow asthma.

Background
Dr. Karen DeMuth is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Emory University School of Medicine, Emory University. She is also a pediatric allergy specialist at Emory-Children's Center.

Related Links

Pulmonary Disease at Emory University Hospital Midtown
http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/emory-university-hospital-midtown-atlanta/serv...

InsiderMedicine: If I Had - A Child With Asthma
http://www.insidermedicine.com/Archives/If_I_Had_-_A_Child_With_Asthma_-_Dr_C...

Children's Allergy Center (Children's Healthcare of Atlanta)
http://choa.org/default.aspx?id=3421

"Breathing Room" (Article)
http://whsc.emory.edu/_pubs/momentum/2007winter/fresh_air.html

Karen DeMuth BSN, MD (Children's Healthcare of Atlanta)
http://www.choa.org/findadoctor/Details.aspx?phyid=D22R0ZCG4X

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I went into remission in high school...now I'm 27 and my asthma is getting way way worse.