Asthma Linked To Menstrual Cycle; Hormones Affect Respiratory Symptoms In Women, Study Says
A new study suggests that a woman's menstrual cycle can affect respiratory symptoms, potentially exacerbating conditions such as asthma.
According to the BBC, Norwegian researchers studied thousands of women with regular menstrual cycles and found that respiratory symptoms became more severe around the time of ovulation......
Read more: huffingtonpost.com
Acetaminophen in infancy again tied to asthma
(Reuters Health) - Babies given acetaminophen for fevers and aches may have a heightened risk of asthma symptoms in their preschool years, a new study suggests......
Continue reading at reuters.com
Clarity Allergy Center Announces New Chicago Location
CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Rotskoff, MD of Clarity Allergy Center announced today the opening of his third Chicago-land allergy, asthma, and immunology office. Located at 3000 N. Halsted Street in the heart of Lakeview, Chicago, this additional site is intended to better serve asthma and allergy sufferers throughout Chicago. Patients in downtown Chicago, Lakeview, and Lincoln Park will now have easier access to the full range of adult and pediatric allergy, asthma, and immunology services he provides.....
Read more here: heraldonline.com
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
Bronchial asthma ruled cause of death for Millington football player Dana Payne
Millington Central High football player Dana Payne died as a result of bronchial asthma with impact to his torso as a contributing factor, according to a report released by the Shelby County medical examiner's office Thursday morning.....
Continue reading at commercialappeal.com
Family and friends devastated by sudden death of Allan Roushas-Lee
THE family and friends of a popular young father have been left devastated by his sudden death at the age of 34.
Lifelong asthmatic Allan Roushas-Lee was a support worker to boys with Asperger’s syndrome at Southlands School near Lymington......
Full story here: bournemouthecho.co.uk
Highlighting the importance of self-managing asthma
‘Self-management and structured care of asthma are key to improving the quality of life of people living with the lifelong condition’, that’s what delegates heard at a conference hosted yesterday (07 November) by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in partnership with Asthma UK Northern Ireland, on self-management of long-term conditions.....
Read more: healthcanal.com
Millington Central High football player Dana Payne died as a result of bronchial asthma with impact to his torso as a contributing factor, according to a report released by the Shelby County medical examiner's office Thursday morning.....
Continue reading at commercialappeal.com
Family and friends devastated by sudden death of Allan Roushas-Lee
THE family and friends of a popular young father have been left devastated by his sudden death at the age of 34.
Lifelong asthmatic Allan Roushas-Lee was a support worker to boys with Asperger’s syndrome at Southlands School near Lymington......
Full story here: bournemouthecho.co.uk
Highlighting the importance of self-managing asthma
‘Self-management and structured care of asthma are key to improving the quality of life of people living with the lifelong condition’, that’s what delegates heard at a conference hosted yesterday (07 November) by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in partnership with Asthma UK Northern Ireland, on self-management of long-term conditions.....
Read more: healthcanal.com
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Rebecca thought she had asthma. So why didn't inhalers help?
Rebecca Eno was used to feeling a bit puffed after exercise.
She regularly pushed her body to the limit and was a competitive rower for her school team.....
Read more: dailymail.co.uk
Asthma and allergy sufferers: Have a happy and healthy holiday season by following a few simple tips
(BPT) - You might think that by the time the holidays arrive, allergy season is long gone. However, for millions of allergy sufferers, the reality is that allergens still abound. From pet dander to volatile organic compounds, indoor allergens can cause discomfort and health issues as bothersome as when pollen is in season......
Continue reading at: gonzalesinquirer.com
Pycnogenol® (French Maritime Pine Bark Extract) Reduces Critical Asthma Symptoms In New Clinical Trial
Study shows natural supplement improves allergic asthma management: helps asthma patients reduce inhaler dosage, sleep awakenings and doctor visits....
Read more here: sacbee.com
Rebecca Eno was used to feeling a bit puffed after exercise.
She regularly pushed her body to the limit and was a competitive rower for her school team.....
Read more: dailymail.co.uk
Asthma and allergy sufferers: Have a happy and healthy holiday season by following a few simple tips
(BPT) - You might think that by the time the holidays arrive, allergy season is long gone. However, for millions of allergy sufferers, the reality is that allergens still abound. From pet dander to volatile organic compounds, indoor allergens can cause discomfort and health issues as bothersome as when pollen is in season......
Continue reading at: gonzalesinquirer.com
Pycnogenol® (French Maritime Pine Bark Extract) Reduces Critical Asthma Symptoms In New Clinical Trial
Study shows natural supplement improves allergic asthma management: helps asthma patients reduce inhaler dosage, sleep awakenings and doctor visits....
Read more here: sacbee.com
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Asthma and allergy sufferers: Have a happy and healthy holiday season by following a few simple tips
(BPT) - You might think that by the time the holidays arrive, allergy season is long gone. However, for millions of allergy sufferers, the reality is that allergens still abound. From pet dander to volatile organic compounds, indoor allergens can cause discomfort and health issues as bothersome as when pollen is in season......
Keep reading at catoosatimes.com
Drying clothes could aggravate asthma
Drying clothes indoors has been highlighted as a potential factor in the aggravation of asthma, new research has revealed.
A team at the Mackintosh School of Architecture found that there may be a number of health risks involved with drying clothes inside of the home instead of on a washing line outside or on a balcony.....
Full story here: mediplacements.com
Checking for asthma involves battery of breathing tests
DEAR DOCTOR K: My doctor thinks I may have asthma. He wants to do a pulmonary function test. What can I expect?
DEAR READER: Pulmonary function testing examines different aspects of how your lungs function. During the test, you will breathe in and out through a tube that is connected to various machines. A test called spirometry measures how forcefully you can inhale and exhale while taking as large a breath as possible. Give this test your best effort. You can skew the results by not trying hard.....
Continue reading at: electroiq.com
(BPT) - You might think that by the time the holidays arrive, allergy season is long gone. However, for millions of allergy sufferers, the reality is that allergens still abound. From pet dander to volatile organic compounds, indoor allergens can cause discomfort and health issues as bothersome as when pollen is in season......
Keep reading at catoosatimes.com
Drying clothes could aggravate asthma
Drying clothes indoors has been highlighted as a potential factor in the aggravation of asthma, new research has revealed.
A team at the Mackintosh School of Architecture found that there may be a number of health risks involved with drying clothes inside of the home instead of on a washing line outside or on a balcony.....
Full story here: mediplacements.com
Checking for asthma involves battery of breathing tests
DEAR DOCTOR K: My doctor thinks I may have asthma. He wants to do a pulmonary function test. What can I expect?
DEAR READER: Pulmonary function testing examines different aspects of how your lungs function. During the test, you will breathe in and out through a tube that is connected to various machines. A test called spirometry measures how forcefully you can inhale and exhale while taking as large a breath as possible. Give this test your best effort. You can skew the results by not trying hard.....
Continue reading at: electroiq.com
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Asthma and allergy sufferers: Have a happy and healthy holiday season by following a few simple tips
(BPT) - You might think that by the time the holidays arrive, allergy season is long gone. However, for millions of allergy sufferers, the reality is that allergens still abound. From pet dander to volatile organic compounds, indoor allergens can cause discomfort and health issues as bothersome as when pollen is in season.....
Read more here: jsonline.com
Checking for asthma involves breathing tests
Q. My doctor thinks I may have asthma. He wants to do a pulmonary function test. What can I expect?
A. Pulmonary function testing examines different aspects of how your lungs function. During the test, you will breathe in and out through a tube that is connected to various machines. A test called spirometry measures how forcefully you can inhale and exhale while taking as large a breath as possible. Give this test your best effort. You can skew the results by not trying hard......
Full news here: dailyherald.com
Exercise in the cold can induce asthma
Q: My daughter has "exercise asthma." Is that the same thing as asthma?
A: It's the time of the year when cold-weather sports are underway. As we get closer to winter, the cold air may scare away the summer exercise crowd, but activities such as curling, hockey, skating and skiing can be fun and great for fitness. However, what happens if motivation is not the issue, but breathing in cold air is very uncomfortable? For some individuals, this is the time of year when exercise-induced asthma becomes a problem.....
Continue reading at: winnipegfreepress.com
(BPT) - You might think that by the time the holidays arrive, allergy season is long gone. However, for millions of allergy sufferers, the reality is that allergens still abound. From pet dander to volatile organic compounds, indoor allergens can cause discomfort and health issues as bothersome as when pollen is in season.....
Read more here: jsonline.com
Checking for asthma involves breathing tests
Q. My doctor thinks I may have asthma. He wants to do a pulmonary function test. What can I expect?
A. Pulmonary function testing examines different aspects of how your lungs function. During the test, you will breathe in and out through a tube that is connected to various machines. A test called spirometry measures how forcefully you can inhale and exhale while taking as large a breath as possible. Give this test your best effort. You can skew the results by not trying hard......
Full news here: dailyherald.com
Exercise in the cold can induce asthma
Q: My daughter has "exercise asthma." Is that the same thing as asthma?
A: It's the time of the year when cold-weather sports are underway. As we get closer to winter, the cold air may scare away the summer exercise crowd, but activities such as curling, hockey, skating and skiing can be fun and great for fitness. However, what happens if motivation is not the issue, but breathing in cold air is very uncomfortable? For some individuals, this is the time of year when exercise-induced asthma becomes a problem.....
Continue reading at: winnipegfreepress.com
Monday, November 5, 2012
Spike in paediatric asthma, flu attacks
Diwali is round the corner. But for those suffering from asthma, the tough days have already set in, thanks to the repercussions of Cyclone Nilam......
Full news here: dnaindia.com
Breathing tests detect asthma
Dear Doctor K: My doctor thinks I may have asthma. He wants to do a pulmonary function test. What can I expect?
Dear Reader: Pulmonary function testing examines different aspects of how your lungs function. During the test, you will breathe in and out through a tube that is connected to various machines. A test called spirometry measures how forcefully you can inhale and exhale while taking as large a breath as possible. Give this test your best effort. You can skew the results by not trying hard.....
Continue reading at: newssun.suntimes.com
Diwali is round the corner. But for those suffering from asthma, the tough days have already set in, thanks to the repercussions of Cyclone Nilam......
Full news here: dnaindia.com
Breathing tests detect asthma
Dear Doctor K: My doctor thinks I may have asthma. He wants to do a pulmonary function test. What can I expect?
Dear Reader: Pulmonary function testing examines different aspects of how your lungs function. During the test, you will breathe in and out through a tube that is connected to various machines. A test called spirometry measures how forcefully you can inhale and exhale while taking as large a breath as possible. Give this test your best effort. You can skew the results by not trying hard.....
Continue reading at: newssun.suntimes.com
Sunday, November 4, 2012
UPDATE: Metro Girl with Asthma Awaiting Multiple Surgeries
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In September, we told you about a Kansas City girl with severe lung problems.
Medicaid was refusing to pay for her to be seen by specialists in Denver.
Markita Poole was out of school in September, at home for the third straight year. The 11-year-old can’t go to class because of severe asthma and chronic lung disease — the result of being born prematurely weighing just 27 ounces......
Full news here: fox4kc.com
Asthma Control: It's All in the Details
(NewsUSA) - Playing catch is something many kids do without a second thought. But if your child has asthma, catching a breath without coughing, wheezing or feeling tight in the chest may be harder to do than catching a ball.....
Read more here: gonzalesinquirer.com
‘MiRNA useful in curing Asthma’
VARANASI: MicroRNA can have a useful involvement in curing Asthma. This new perspective in respiratory Biology was discussed by Dr Balram Ghosh from New Delhi during the 46th National Conference of Indian College of Allergy, Asthma and Applied Immunology (ICAAICON-2012) organized by Institute of Medical Science, (IMS), Banaras Hindu University (BHU) at KN Udupa auditorium on Saturday......
Continue reading at: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In September, we told you about a Kansas City girl with severe lung problems.
Medicaid was refusing to pay for her to be seen by specialists in Denver.
Markita Poole was out of school in September, at home for the third straight year. The 11-year-old can’t go to class because of severe asthma and chronic lung disease — the result of being born prematurely weighing just 27 ounces......
Full news here: fox4kc.com
Asthma Control: It's All in the Details
(NewsUSA) - Playing catch is something many kids do without a second thought. But if your child has asthma, catching a breath without coughing, wheezing or feeling tight in the chest may be harder to do than catching a ball.....
Read more here: gonzalesinquirer.com
‘MiRNA useful in curing Asthma’
VARANASI: MicroRNA can have a useful involvement in curing Asthma. This new perspective in respiratory Biology was discussed by Dr Balram Ghosh from New Delhi during the 46th National Conference of Indian College of Allergy, Asthma and Applied Immunology (ICAAICON-2012) organized by Institute of Medical Science, (IMS), Banaras Hindu University (BHU) at KN Udupa auditorium on Saturday......
Continue reading at: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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