Caterpillar fungi may benefit asthma patients
Research shows that cordycepin, extracted from a group of rare parasitic caterpillar fungi of the genus Cordyceps, has unusual anti-inflammatory properties that may make it a good candidate for treating conditions such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.....
Full information at news-medical.net
Does Eating Fish During Infancy Cut Asthma Risk?
FRIDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Adding fish to babies' diets during the first year of life might reduce their risk of asthma later on, a study by Dutch researchers suggests.....
Continue reading at health.usnews.com
'Burning paddy stubble can add to asthma patients' woes'
Come festive season and with it comes a host of other problems as well.
The burning of paddy straw coupled with Diwali festivities has resulted in rise in number of asthma and respiratory infection cases. Despite the ban, some farmers are still burning paddy stubble without thinking
about its harmful effects.....
Source: hindustantimes.com
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Treating asthma? There's an app for that
Sure, teens would rather play basketball or check their cell phones than even think about their asthma medicine.
But researchers hope a new sports-themed cell phone app will encourage asthmatic kids to use their inhalers and allow doctors to more closely monitor their patients.....
Source: nwitimes.com
Asthma Rates At An All-Time High In The U.S.
(NAPSI)—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), asthma is a leading chronic illness affecting an estimated 18.7 million adults and 7 million children. Many people who experience persistent asthma fail to recognize the severity of their disease - often until it is too late and they are fighting to breathe. And while mild asthma can be managed on an as needed basis with a quick-relief inhaler, people with persistent asthma should talk to their doctor about daily treatment with a therapy that actually helps prevent symptoms and reduce the number of attacks.....
Continue reading at scoopsandiego.com
Study finds asthma is not linked to lower educational attainment
Research led by Queen Mary, University of London has found that having asthma is not linked to poorer scores in national school examinations. In contrast, ethnicity and social deprivation were associated with poorer educational outcomes in the study, published in the journal PLOS ONE.....
Read more: sciencecodex.com
Sure, teens would rather play basketball or check their cell phones than even think about their asthma medicine.
But researchers hope a new sports-themed cell phone app will encourage asthmatic kids to use their inhalers and allow doctors to more closely monitor their patients.....
Source: nwitimes.com
Asthma Rates At An All-Time High In The U.S.
(NAPSI)—According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), asthma is a leading chronic illness affecting an estimated 18.7 million adults and 7 million children. Many people who experience persistent asthma fail to recognize the severity of their disease - often until it is too late and they are fighting to breathe. And while mild asthma can be managed on an as needed basis with a quick-relief inhaler, people with persistent asthma should talk to their doctor about daily treatment with a therapy that actually helps prevent symptoms and reduce the number of attacks.....
Continue reading at scoopsandiego.com
Study finds asthma is not linked to lower educational attainment
Research led by Queen Mary, University of London has found that having asthma is not linked to poorer scores in national school examinations. In contrast, ethnicity and social deprivation were associated with poorer educational outcomes in the study, published in the journal PLOS ONE.....
Read more: sciencecodex.com
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Treating asthma? There's an app for that
Sure, teens would rather play basketball or check their cell phones than even think about their asthma medicine.
But researchers hope a new sports-themed cell phone app will encourage asthmatic kids to use their inhalers and allow doctors to more closely monitor their patients.....
Full information at news.medill.northwestern.edu
Air Harlem helps children with asthma
HARLEM, New York (WABC) -- Asthma is a major issue with children in New York, especially those in low income areas of the city.
It causes hospitalizations, missed days of school and low level of exercise because of trouble breathing. The Air Harlem, Air for Asthma Intervention and Relief programs are helping asthmatic kids and their families.....
Keep reading abclocal.go.com
Flu information for people with asthma
Though people with asthma are not more likely to get the flu, it can be more serious for people with asthma, even if their asthma is mild or their symptoms are well-controlled by medication.....
More Information at wpri.com
Sure, teens would rather play basketball or check their cell phones than even think about their asthma medicine.
But researchers hope a new sports-themed cell phone app will encourage asthmatic kids to use their inhalers and allow doctors to more closely monitor their patients.....
Full information at news.medill.northwestern.edu
Air Harlem helps children with asthma
HARLEM, New York (WABC) -- Asthma is a major issue with children in New York, especially those in low income areas of the city.
It causes hospitalizations, missed days of school and low level of exercise because of trouble breathing. The Air Harlem, Air for Asthma Intervention and Relief programs are helping asthmatic kids and their families.....
Keep reading abclocal.go.com
Flu information for people with asthma
Though people with asthma are not more likely to get the flu, it can be more serious for people with asthma, even if their asthma is mild or their symptoms are well-controlled by medication.....
More Information at wpri.com
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Study suggests timing may be key in fish-asthma link
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among thousands of Dutch children included in a new study, those who first ate fish between the ages of six months and one year had a lower risk of developing asthma-like symptoms later on than babies introduced to fish before six months of age or after their first birthdays......
Read full article at chicagotribune.com
Health report: Mass. struggling with illicit drugs
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts continues to struggle with the use of illegal drugs including heroin, while tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the commonwealth, according to a new report by the nonprofit Massachusetts Health Council.....
Read more: sfgate.com
Lung Tests Underused in Asthma Patients
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Clinicians at teaching hospital clinics may be no better than primary care physicians in the community at using spirometry to diagnose and manage asthma, a researcher said here.....
Source: medpagetoday.com
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among thousands of Dutch children included in a new study, those who first ate fish between the ages of six months and one year had a lower risk of developing asthma-like symptoms later on than babies introduced to fish before six months of age or after their first birthdays......
Read full article at chicagotribune.com
Health report: Mass. struggling with illicit drugs
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts continues to struggle with the use of illegal drugs including heroin, while tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the commonwealth, according to a new report by the nonprofit Massachusetts Health Council.....
Read more: sfgate.com
Lung Tests Underused in Asthma Patients
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Clinicians at teaching hospital clinics may be no better than primary care physicians in the community at using spirometry to diagnose and manage asthma, a researcher said here.....
Source: medpagetoday.com
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Asthma Patients Often Depressed
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Depression and asthma appear to go hand in hand, even in patients whose asthma is relatively mild and who report generally good health, a researcher said here......
Full story here: medpagetoday.com
Asthma Foundation and Quitline say "It’s not too late to quit"
With World COPD Day approaching on 14 November, the Asthma Foundation and Quitline urge smokers to quit smoking now - it’s not too late!.....
Read more: voxy.co.nz
Asthma education course begins Jan. 7 in Norwich
Norwich, Conn. — The William W. Backus Hospital will host an asthma education course from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 7 at the Backus Outpatient Care Center, 111 Salem Turnpike, Norwich.
Read more: norwichbulletin.com
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Depression and asthma appear to go hand in hand, even in patients whose asthma is relatively mild and who report generally good health, a researcher said here......
Full story here: medpagetoday.com
Asthma Foundation and Quitline say "It’s not too late to quit"
With World COPD Day approaching on 14 November, the Asthma Foundation and Quitline urge smokers to quit smoking now - it’s not too late!.....
Read more: voxy.co.nz
Asthma education course begins Jan. 7 in Norwich
Norwich, Conn. — The William W. Backus Hospital will host an asthma education course from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 7 at the Backus Outpatient Care Center, 111 Salem Turnpike, Norwich.
Read more: norwichbulletin.com
Monday, November 12, 2012
Asthma Affected By Hormones In Menstrual Cycle
A new study, led by Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway, suggests a woman’s menstrual cycle affects the severity of respiratory symptoms. This can worsen conditions such as asthma, the study finds.....
Read more: redorbit.com
Menstrual cycle linked to asthma, knee injuries and poverty?
Menstrual cycle linked to asthma, knee injuries and poverty? According to recent reports, a woman's monthly cycle is more than just an inconvenience. Certain times of the month can contribute to worsening asthma symptoms, an increased risk of certain types of knee injuries and even the cycle of poverty.....
Full story here: examiner.com
Natural ways to alleviate asthma
Q: My granddaughter, aged four, has been hospitalised three times for asthma. She now has a cold that has gone to her chest. The doctor advises low-dose steroids, and reliever and preventer inhalers. My son and I are also mildly asthmatic. Is there anything natural we can take alongside our conventional medicine?
A: Pharmacist Shabir Daya agrees that supporting the immune system is vital in hopefully reducing the severity of these attacks.....
Read more: dailymail.co.uk
A new study, led by Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway, suggests a woman’s menstrual cycle affects the severity of respiratory symptoms. This can worsen conditions such as asthma, the study finds.....
Read more: redorbit.com
Menstrual cycle linked to asthma, knee injuries and poverty?
Menstrual cycle linked to asthma, knee injuries and poverty? According to recent reports, a woman's monthly cycle is more than just an inconvenience. Certain times of the month can contribute to worsening asthma symptoms, an increased risk of certain types of knee injuries and even the cycle of poverty.....
Full story here: examiner.com
Natural ways to alleviate asthma
Q: My granddaughter, aged four, has been hospitalised three times for asthma. She now has a cold that has gone to her chest. The doctor advises low-dose steroids, and reliever and preventer inhalers. My son and I are also mildly asthmatic. Is there anything natural we can take alongside our conventional medicine?
A: Pharmacist Shabir Daya agrees that supporting the immune system is vital in hopefully reducing the severity of these attacks.....
Read more: dailymail.co.uk
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Acetaminophen in infancy again tied to asthma
NEW YORK (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.....
Read more: articles.chicagotribune.com
'Firecrackers worst threat for asthmatics'
Bursting of firecrackers during Diwali shoots up the pollution level by 200% every year and poses the worst threat to about three crore asthmatics in India, said senior chest specialist Dr Ravneet Grover at a session here on Saturday.....
Continue reading at hindustantimes.com
Dismay at decision over asthma drug
An asthma drug which has transformed the lives of patients in Bradford could be withdrawn from the NHS.
Doctors and charities have spoken of their dismay at a decision by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice), which has recommended the drug, Xolair, should not be available on the NHS for treating severe, persistent allergic asthma in adults and children.....
Full story here: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
NEW YORK (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.....
Read more: articles.chicagotribune.com
'Firecrackers worst threat for asthmatics'
Bursting of firecrackers during Diwali shoots up the pollution level by 200% every year and poses the worst threat to about three crore asthmatics in India, said senior chest specialist Dr Ravneet Grover at a session here on Saturday.....
Continue reading at hindustantimes.com
Dismay at decision over asthma drug
An asthma drug which has transformed the lives of patients in Bradford could be withdrawn from the NHS.
Doctors and charities have spoken of their dismay at a decision by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice), which has recommended the drug, Xolair, should not be available on the NHS for treating severe, persistent allergic asthma in adults and children.....
Full story here: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
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