Connecting Community to Combat Asthma
San Joaquin County- The San Joaquin County Public Health’s Obesity & Chronic Disease Prevention Taskforce held the 2012 asthma summit, “Connecting Community to Combat Asthma” at the San Joaquin County Office of Education on Saturday, March 10th.
“Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the lungs,” explained Dr. George Bensch during the panel discussion. “The prevalence of this disease has been increasing dramatically for the last three decades in all sexes, ages and ethnic groups; however it is more common in children.”...
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Antibiotics linked to asthma in mouse study
A new study conducted on mice suggests that antibiotics taken in childhood could play a part in the development and severity of allergic asthma...
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Asthma now affects one in 10 U.S. children
Childhood asthma is an ongoing national concern. The number of asthma cases in the U.S. has doubled since 1980, and now affects 1 in 10 children. One of the major underlying causes is emissions from coal-fired power plants, boilers and car tailpipes. The Environmental Protection Agency is defending itself against some critics who question the agency's agenda in a time of fiscal austerity...
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Saturday, March 17, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Multispecialty Team a Lifeline in Severe Asthma
ORLANDO – A chart notation of "lost to follow-up" can mean loss of life for children with severe asthma, suggest the results of a retrospective study reported at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. ..
Full news here: familypracticenews.com
UT Medical Center announces new asthma treatment
UT Medical Center announced a new procedure for treating severe asthma Thursday.
Dr. Paul Branca, a pulmonologist at UT, introduced the procedure called "bronchial thermoplasty."...
Full news here: wbir.com
Asthma sufferers affected by warm, early spring
A Windsor allergist is deeply concerned for asthma sufferers.
The Windsor region has been experiencing above normal temperatures for a week, including predicted record-setting highs for Thursday. Environment Canada predicts the next 30 days will be warmer than average. All that means the early arrival of allergens...
Full news here: cbc.ca
ORLANDO – A chart notation of "lost to follow-up" can mean loss of life for children with severe asthma, suggest the results of a retrospective study reported at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. ..
Full news here: familypracticenews.com
UT Medical Center announces new asthma treatment
UT Medical Center announced a new procedure for treating severe asthma Thursday.
Dr. Paul Branca, a pulmonologist at UT, introduced the procedure called "bronchial thermoplasty."...
Full news here: wbir.com
Asthma sufferers affected by warm, early spring
A Windsor allergist is deeply concerned for asthma sufferers.
The Windsor region has been experiencing above normal temperatures for a week, including predicted record-setting highs for Thursday. Environment Canada predicts the next 30 days will be warmer than average. All that means the early arrival of allergens...
Full news here: cbc.ca
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Childhood Asthma On The Rise As Political Battles Threaten EPA's Air Pollution Rules
Asthma was once just an academic concern for Sylvia Brandt, who has spent years studying the chronic lung condition and calculating its tragic toll. Now, the threat is personal...
Keep reading here: huffingtonpost.com
RSV Bronchiolitis in Infancy Linked to Subsequent Asthma
March 14, 2012 (Orlando, Florida) — Nearly half of asthmatic children had bronchiolitis during their first year, after their first exposure to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season, suggesting this cause of bronchiolitis might be a promising target for asthma prevention, according to a study presented here at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 2012 Annual Meeting...
Keep reading here: medscape.com
Asthma Foundation says get your flu jab now
Keep yourself well this winter. If you have asthma or another respiratory condition - get your free flu vaccine now.
The Asthma Foundation is strongly advising people with respiratory illnesses to ring their GP's surgery about a free influenza vaccination now...
Keep reading here: voxy.co.nz
Asthma was once just an academic concern for Sylvia Brandt, who has spent years studying the chronic lung condition and calculating its tragic toll. Now, the threat is personal...
Keep reading here: huffingtonpost.com
RSV Bronchiolitis in Infancy Linked to Subsequent Asthma
March 14, 2012 (Orlando, Florida) — Nearly half of asthmatic children had bronchiolitis during their first year, after their first exposure to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season, suggesting this cause of bronchiolitis might be a promising target for asthma prevention, according to a study presented here at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 2012 Annual Meeting...
Keep reading here: medscape.com
Asthma Foundation says get your flu jab now
Keep yourself well this winter. If you have asthma or another respiratory condition - get your free flu vaccine now.
The Asthma Foundation is strongly advising people with respiratory illnesses to ring their GP's surgery about a free influenza vaccination now...
Keep reading here: voxy.co.nz
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Smart Inhaler Makes Treating Asthma Into A Video Game
5,000 people with asthma end up in the hospital each day. It’s a number that’s at least partially avoidable, since as many as 75% of patients are using their inhalers improperly...
Continue reading here: fastcodesign.com
Asthma risk increases for overweight and obese youths
The likelihood of developing the disease is not as high for obese blacks as it is for other ethnic/racial groups studied.
When treating overweight and obese youths, physicians should keep in mind that an elevated body-mass index increases one's likelihood of having asthma, said the lead author of a recent study...
Continue reading here: ama-assn.org
Doctor Launches Collaborative Asthma Wiki
Imagine that you have asthma, and rather than give you a set of instructions about what to do if you have an attack, your doctor invites you to help write them? ...
Continue reading here: webpronews.com
5,000 people with asthma end up in the hospital each day. It’s a number that’s at least partially avoidable, since as many as 75% of patients are using their inhalers improperly...
Continue reading here: fastcodesign.com
Asthma risk increases for overweight and obese youths
The likelihood of developing the disease is not as high for obese blacks as it is for other ethnic/racial groups studied.
When treating overweight and obese youths, physicians should keep in mind that an elevated body-mass index increases one's likelihood of having asthma, said the lead author of a recent study...
Continue reading here: ama-assn.org
Doctor Launches Collaborative Asthma Wiki
Imagine that you have asthma, and rather than give you a set of instructions about what to do if you have an attack, your doctor invites you to help write them? ...
Continue reading here: webpronews.com
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Wireless asthma inhaler teaches proper use
Many of us have never been properly trained on how to do or use certain things we really should be good at. Putting on condoms and installing infant car seats are just two skills that come to mind; when we get them wrong, the health consequences can be grave...
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Allergy season comes early this year because of the unusually mild winter
There were plenty of reasons to love this year’s “winter that wasn’t,” with its 60- and 70-degree days from November through February. But now it’s payback time — at least for those of us with allergies...
Read more washingtonpost.com
Big Mountain Drugs Launches New Resource Site to Help Asthma Sufferers
Top Canadian pharmacy Big Mountain Drugs has recently launched a resource site to provide information for its many asthmatic patients. The site, http://www.Montelukast.us, provides up-to-date information for asthma sufferers, from those recently diagnosed to those who have had the condition for years. The site even includes information on pet asthmas, a little known condition that affects thousands of household pets, particularly cats. On http://www.Montelukast.us, patients can find information on the top asthma medications, including fast-acting inhalers such as generic Advair, or asthma suppressing medications such as montelukast. Big Mountain Drugs has launched this site to compliment its top-selling asthma medication, Singulair...
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Many of us have never been properly trained on how to do or use certain things we really should be good at. Putting on condoms and installing infant car seats are just two skills that come to mind; when we get them wrong, the health consequences can be grave...
Read more news.cnet.com
Allergy season comes early this year because of the unusually mild winter
There were plenty of reasons to love this year’s “winter that wasn’t,” with its 60- and 70-degree days from November through February. But now it’s payback time — at least for those of us with allergies...
Read more washingtonpost.com
Big Mountain Drugs Launches New Resource Site to Help Asthma Sufferers
Top Canadian pharmacy Big Mountain Drugs has recently launched a resource site to provide information for its many asthmatic patients. The site, http://www.Montelukast.us, provides up-to-date information for asthma sufferers, from those recently diagnosed to those who have had the condition for years. The site even includes information on pet asthmas, a little known condition that affects thousands of household pets, particularly cats. On http://www.Montelukast.us, patients can find information on the top asthma medications, including fast-acting inhalers such as generic Advair, or asthma suppressing medications such as montelukast. Big Mountain Drugs has launched this site to compliment its top-selling asthma medication, Singulair...
Read more prweb.com
Monday, March 12, 2012
Mom can’t let go of asthmatic son
Q. My wife of 10 years and I have an amazing son, 6. I get out with my old friends, one night during the week — going for dinner, watching the hockey game or seeing a movie.
However, my wife has no life outside our son (and me). No interest in a girl’s night out, no friends. This is her choice, as I’d love for her to get out once in a while...
Full story here: therecord.com
Psychologist to speak to asthma and allergy support group
Psychologist Jennifer LeBovidge will present a talk for parents about how to understand and help their children manage the feelings and behaviors associated with having food allergies at a program on Monday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at the Metro-Northwest Asthma and Allergy Educational Support Group, which meets at Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Medical Care Center, 482 Bedford St., Lexington. There is no charge to attend and pre-registration is not required...
Full story here: wickedlocal.com
Our national asthma program must be saved
Legislators from across the country have been receiving calls of support to save the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Asthma Control Program, which is in threat of losing its recommended funding of $25.3 million and its distinction as a stand-alone program...
Full story here: mydailysentinel.com
Q. My wife of 10 years and I have an amazing son, 6. I get out with my old friends, one night during the week — going for dinner, watching the hockey game or seeing a movie.
However, my wife has no life outside our son (and me). No interest in a girl’s night out, no friends. This is her choice, as I’d love for her to get out once in a while...
Full story here: therecord.com
Psychologist to speak to asthma and allergy support group
Psychologist Jennifer LeBovidge will present a talk for parents about how to understand and help their children manage the feelings and behaviors associated with having food allergies at a program on Monday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at the Metro-Northwest Asthma and Allergy Educational Support Group, which meets at Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Medical Care Center, 482 Bedford St., Lexington. There is no charge to attend and pre-registration is not required...
Full story here: wickedlocal.com
Our national asthma program must be saved
Legislators from across the country have been receiving calls of support to save the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Asthma Control Program, which is in threat of losing its recommended funding of $25.3 million and its distinction as a stand-alone program...
Full story here: mydailysentinel.com
Sunday, March 11, 2012
How to Avoid Spring Sneezing and Stuffiness
Experts say allergy triggers can include certain foods, open windows
SATURDAY, March 10 (HealthDay News) -- Letting pollen drift in through open windows and using the wrong air filter can contribute to allergy flare-ups in spring, experts say...
Full news here: health.msn.com
OnlineClinic.co.uk Launches New Asthma and Diabetes Treatments
OnlineClinic.co.uk has many years’ experience providing genuine medications on prescription for a range of health conditions. Since their launch in 2012, OnlineClinic have continued to expand their range of conditions and medications to provide the highest level of service to new and existing patients. In addition to offering genuine medications securely and discreetly, OnlineClinic also provides comprehensive information regarding every condition they treat, which includes details relating to causes and symptoms of the condition, as well as available treatments. This month sees the launch of two new categories, Asthma and Diabetes. These two chronic conditions require regular treatment, often in the form of prescription medication...
Full news here: digitaljournal.com
York Asthma Olympics on Sunday
Children ages 5 to 12 can have fun in a competitive and safe environment while learning how to control their asthma at the York Asthma Olympics, sponsored by the American Lung Association...
Full news here: yorkdispatch.com
Experts say allergy triggers can include certain foods, open windows
SATURDAY, March 10 (HealthDay News) -- Letting pollen drift in through open windows and using the wrong air filter can contribute to allergy flare-ups in spring, experts say...
Full news here: health.msn.com
OnlineClinic.co.uk Launches New Asthma and Diabetes Treatments
OnlineClinic.co.uk has many years’ experience providing genuine medications on prescription for a range of health conditions. Since their launch in 2012, OnlineClinic have continued to expand their range of conditions and medications to provide the highest level of service to new and existing patients. In addition to offering genuine medications securely and discreetly, OnlineClinic also provides comprehensive information regarding every condition they treat, which includes details relating to causes and symptoms of the condition, as well as available treatments. This month sees the launch of two new categories, Asthma and Diabetes. These two chronic conditions require regular treatment, often in the form of prescription medication...
Full news here: digitaljournal.com
York Asthma Olympics on Sunday
Children ages 5 to 12 can have fun in a competitive and safe environment while learning how to control their asthma at the York Asthma Olympics, sponsored by the American Lung Association...
Full news here: yorkdispatch.com
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