Swimming pool hall air can trigger asthma in elite swimmers
Although professional swimmers lead healthier lives than the average population, they have almost twice the prevalence of asthma symptoms. The air in indoor swimming pools may explain this paradox......
Read more here: sciencenordic.com
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Great Tips If You’re Struggling With Asthma
There is an increasing need for effective asthma treatments. With such a high demand for medical products, pharmaceutical companies and doctors are starting to develop more innovative asthma treatments. The wide variety of treatments makes it easier for you to choose one that is right for you. Follow these tips to get the jumpstart you need......
Read more here: open-cart.info
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What can trigger an asthma attack?
Asthma is a common problem in Kenya and can be a challenge to bring under control – especially in children.
It is, therefore, important to find out what could be triggering your asthmatic attacks and find out how to prevent attacks.....
Read more here: nation.co.ke
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
House Cleaning Tips For Asthma-Safe Place
What is the first thing that pops into mind when one mentions allergies? Of course, that would be our old friend, the asthma. Asthma is not an allergy per se, but it is affected/triggered by impurities in the air and the environment . Usually people suffering from asthma have difficulties cleaning their homes, because no matter how hard they try, it is almost impossible to get all the dust, smoke and those little tiny particles out of you lungs.....
Read more here: kellysthoughtsonthings.com
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How Your Dog Can Prevent Asthma
When my son was first diagnosed with asthma several years ago, one of the first questions we ever got at any doctor’s office was about whether we had any smokers in the house (no), carpeting in his bedroom (yes), or any pets (no). I never really wondered much about the questions, just answering them routinely as asked.....
Read more here: babble.com
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Common Building Materials Could Cause Asthma
As asthma rates continue to rise, the Healthy Building Network (HBN) warns that new preventive strategies are needed to address this epidemic at its source. Actions include avoiding the many building materials that introduce asthma-causing chemicals into the indoor environment. Materials that may include chemicals that can cause the development of asthma include flooring, carpets, insulation, and paints.....
Read more here: buildings.com
What is the first thing that pops into mind when one mentions allergies? Of course, that would be our old friend, the asthma. Asthma is not an allergy per se, but it is affected/triggered by impurities in the air and the environment . Usually people suffering from asthma have difficulties cleaning their homes, because no matter how hard they try, it is almost impossible to get all the dust, smoke and those little tiny particles out of you lungs.....
Read more here: kellysthoughtsonthings.com
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How Your Dog Can Prevent Asthma
When my son was first diagnosed with asthma several years ago, one of the first questions we ever got at any doctor’s office was about whether we had any smokers in the house (no), carpeting in his bedroom (yes), or any pets (no). I never really wondered much about the questions, just answering them routinely as asked.....
Read more here: babble.com
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Common Building Materials Could Cause Asthma
As asthma rates continue to rise, the Healthy Building Network (HBN) warns that new preventive strategies are needed to address this epidemic at its source. Actions include avoiding the many building materials that introduce asthma-causing chemicals into the indoor environment. Materials that may include chemicals that can cause the development of asthma include flooring, carpets, insulation, and paints.....
Read more here: buildings.com
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Protect Yourself Against Winter Allergies and Asthma
'Tis the season for allergic reactions and asthma triggers. Here's how to steer clear of all those irritants.
Allergies and asthma don't take a winter holiday. Even during the cold months, common allergens are all around. And worse, allergies and asthma can be exacerbated by a holiday season full of alcohol, unhealthy foods, and poor sleep habits.....
Read more here: healthline.com
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Pointers For Living Well Even Though You Have Asthma
Asthma is a serious medical condition that can put huge restraints on your ability to live and enjoy life. You should know many of the symptoms could be manageable if you could combine effective medication with different coping strategies. This article provides many different strategies.....
Read more here: powergridfitness.com
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Simple Tips To Prevent Asthma Attacks Naturally
Asthma is a very common disease now each day. It can reduce the effort of breathing, alleviate stress, and improve overall immunity-all of which decrease the risk asthma attacks......
Read more here: asthma.healthprobs.com
'Tis the season for allergic reactions and asthma triggers. Here's how to steer clear of all those irritants.
Allergies and asthma don't take a winter holiday. Even during the cold months, common allergens are all around. And worse, allergies and asthma can be exacerbated by a holiday season full of alcohol, unhealthy foods, and poor sleep habits.....
Read more here: healthline.com
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Pointers For Living Well Even Though You Have Asthma
Asthma is a serious medical condition that can put huge restraints on your ability to live and enjoy life. You should know many of the symptoms could be manageable if you could combine effective medication with different coping strategies. This article provides many different strategies.....
Read more here: powergridfitness.com
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Simple Tips To Prevent Asthma Attacks Naturally
Asthma is a very common disease now each day. It can reduce the effort of breathing, alleviate stress, and improve overall immunity-all of which decrease the risk asthma attacks......
Read more here: asthma.healthprobs.com
Saturday, December 28, 2013
How Your Dog Can Prevent Asthma
When my son was first diagnosed with asthma several years ago, one of the first questions we ever got at any doctor’s office was about whether we had any smokers in the house (no), carpeting in his bedroom (yes), or any pets (no). I never really wondered much about the questions, just answering them routinely as asked.....
Read more here: babble.com
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Tips from a child on managing asthma
Get ready to be charmed: A young boy who has asthma describes his daily medication routine through storytelling and cartoon drawings in the video above. He offers helpful tips on how to inhale steroids using a puff and spacer, advises that a certain of his medications must not be given to him more than once within four hours, and educates viewers on how to identify wheezing.....
Read more here: scopeblog.stanford.edu
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Health System’s Video Highlighting Asthma Care Improvements Wins National Award
The University of Virginia Health System has earned a national award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for a video detailing efforts to improve the quality of care for children with asthma.....
Read more here: pagecounty.net
When my son was first diagnosed with asthma several years ago, one of the first questions we ever got at any doctor’s office was about whether we had any smokers in the house (no), carpeting in his bedroom (yes), or any pets (no). I never really wondered much about the questions, just answering them routinely as asked.....
Read more here: babble.com
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Tips from a child on managing asthma
Get ready to be charmed: A young boy who has asthma describes his daily medication routine through storytelling and cartoon drawings in the video above. He offers helpful tips on how to inhale steroids using a puff and spacer, advises that a certain of his medications must not be given to him more than once within four hours, and educates viewers on how to identify wheezing.....
Read more here: scopeblog.stanford.edu
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Health System’s Video Highlighting Asthma Care Improvements Wins National Award
The University of Virginia Health System has earned a national award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for a video detailing efforts to improve the quality of care for children with asthma.....
Read more here: pagecounty.net
Friday, December 27, 2013
Of Kids and Dogs and Allergies and Asthma
Readers — A study discussed in yesterday’s SFGate (the San Francisco Chronicle’s website) suggests that kids growing up with dogs may be a little more protected against allergies and asthma, thanks to early exposure to the bacteria the dogs bring in. The bacteria seem to sort of “immunize” the kids. What’s Free-Range about that?.....
Read more here: freerangekids.com
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Children’s Medical, Parkland affiliate collaborate on asthma initiative
Children’s Medical Center is partnering with nonprofit research and development firm PCCI on two new projects that use predictive modeling and networking technologies to keep children healthier......
Read more here: bizjournals.com
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Health Insurance & Your Asthma
Has asthma affected your ability to get health insurance or cause you to pay higher rates?
I did not realize that many health insurance agents actually only represent a single carrier rather than looking for the best rate among many carriers.....
Read more here: asthma.about.com
Readers — A study discussed in yesterday’s SFGate (the San Francisco Chronicle’s website) suggests that kids growing up with dogs may be a little more protected against allergies and asthma, thanks to early exposure to the bacteria the dogs bring in. The bacteria seem to sort of “immunize” the kids. What’s Free-Range about that?.....
Read more here: freerangekids.com
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Children’s Medical, Parkland affiliate collaborate on asthma initiative
Children’s Medical Center is partnering with nonprofit research and development firm PCCI on two new projects that use predictive modeling and networking technologies to keep children healthier......
Read more here: bizjournals.com
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Health Insurance & Your Asthma
Has asthma affected your ability to get health insurance or cause you to pay higher rates?
I did not realize that many health insurance agents actually only represent a single carrier rather than looking for the best rate among many carriers.....
Read more here: asthma.about.com
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Researchers identify main genes responsible for asthma attacks in children
An international team spearheaded by researchers from the University of Copenhagen has identified the genes that put some children at particularly high risk of serious asthma attacks, including one not previously suspected of being implicated in the disease. In the long term, these new findings are expected to help improve treatment options for the disease, which represents a high cost for families and society alike.....
Read more here: thealmagest.com
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Children Exposed To Dog Allergens May Avoid Asthma
Children who grow up in homes with dogs may be less likely to suffer asthma later in life, according to a new story from researchers at University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) and the University of Michigan.....
Read more here: rttnews.com
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Asthma App: Paying Kids to Breathe Easier
Asthma triggers more school absences and hospitalizations than any other chronic condition in this country, affecting more than seven million children......
Information more here: ksat.com
An international team spearheaded by researchers from the University of Copenhagen has identified the genes that put some children at particularly high risk of serious asthma attacks, including one not previously suspected of being implicated in the disease. In the long term, these new findings are expected to help improve treatment options for the disease, which represents a high cost for families and society alike.....
Read more here: thealmagest.com
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Children Exposed To Dog Allergens May Avoid Asthma
Children who grow up in homes with dogs may be less likely to suffer asthma later in life, according to a new story from researchers at University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) and the University of Michigan.....
Read more here: rttnews.com
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Asthma App: Paying Kids to Breathe Easier
Asthma triggers more school absences and hospitalizations than any other chronic condition in this country, affecting more than seven million children......
Information more here: ksat.com
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Protein explains increased asthma severity in children exposed to diesel exhaust from traffic
A new study shows that exposure to diesel exhaust particles from traffic pollution leads to increased asthma severity in children. Moreover, the study finds that this is due to increased blood levels of IL-17A, a protein associated with several chronic inflammatory diseases, in children with high diesel exposure.....
Read more here: yottafire.com
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Asthma link to mood disorders strengthened
medwireNews: Results from a prospective study support a relationship between asthma in adolescence and future diagnosis of mood disorders.
The Taiwanese data indicated that children aged 10 to 15 years with asthma were over twice as likely to develop bipolar disorder during 10 years of follow-up as children without asthma, and were also significantly more likely to develop major depression or a depressive disorder.....
Read more here: medwirenews.com
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Dogs, children, and asthma and allergies
Having a dog as a pet might protect some babies from developing allergies and asthma later on. A study conducted with mice could explain why: Dust from homes with dogs includes a higher amount of beneficial bacteria. This helps establish a balanced immune system in a child that is less likely to attack harmless allergens......
Read more here: bostonglobe.com
A new study shows that exposure to diesel exhaust particles from traffic pollution leads to increased asthma severity in children. Moreover, the study finds that this is due to increased blood levels of IL-17A, a protein associated with several chronic inflammatory diseases, in children with high diesel exposure.....
Read more here: yottafire.com
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Asthma link to mood disorders strengthened
medwireNews: Results from a prospective study support a relationship between asthma in adolescence and future diagnosis of mood disorders.
The Taiwanese data indicated that children aged 10 to 15 years with asthma were over twice as likely to develop bipolar disorder during 10 years of follow-up as children without asthma, and were also significantly more likely to develop major depression or a depressive disorder.....
Read more here: medwirenews.com
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Dogs, children, and asthma and allergies
Having a dog as a pet might protect some babies from developing allergies and asthma later on. A study conducted with mice could explain why: Dust from homes with dogs includes a higher amount of beneficial bacteria. This helps establish a balanced immune system in a child that is less likely to attack harmless allergens......
Read more here: bostonglobe.com
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Many Hyderabad children falling prey to asthma
HYDERABAD: Loaded with harmful pollutants, the city's air is making sure that Hyderabad's school goers are coughing, sneezing and ending up breathless more often than ever before.
As per estimates, at least 10% of the school-going children across social strata suffer from asthma, doctors said, adding that the number of sufferers is in thousands.....
Read more here: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Video highlighting asthma care improvements wins national award
For a video detailing efforts to improve the quality of care for children with asthma, University of Virginia Health Systemhas earned a national award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
The foundation selected UVA as one of four winners of its “Voices of Quality” video contest, which highlights how hospitals and healthcare providers use performance data to improve quality.....
Read more here: augustafreepress.com
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Asthma: Controlling Cockroaches
Exposure to cockroaches may increase asthma symptoms. Cockroaches leave behind particles from their feces, eggs, and shells that can cause an allergic reaction. Cockroaches are a problem in many homes, especially in inner-city areas. Here are some steps you can take to remove cockroaches from your home:.....
Read more here: healthlinkbc.ca
HYDERABAD: Loaded with harmful pollutants, the city's air is making sure that Hyderabad's school goers are coughing, sneezing and ending up breathless more often than ever before.
As per estimates, at least 10% of the school-going children across social strata suffer from asthma, doctors said, adding that the number of sufferers is in thousands.....
Read more here: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Video highlighting asthma care improvements wins national award
For a video detailing efforts to improve the quality of care for children with asthma, University of Virginia Health Systemhas earned a national award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
The foundation selected UVA as one of four winners of its “Voices of Quality” video contest, which highlights how hospitals and healthcare providers use performance data to improve quality.....
Read more here: augustafreepress.com
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Asthma: Controlling Cockroaches
Exposure to cockroaches may increase asthma symptoms. Cockroaches leave behind particles from their feces, eggs, and shells that can cause an allergic reaction. Cockroaches are a problem in many homes, especially in inner-city areas. Here are some steps you can take to remove cockroaches from your home:.....
Read more here: healthlinkbc.ca
Monday, December 23, 2013
Children can outgrow asthma — Expert
What is asthma?
Asthma is a disease condition that occurs when there is an obstruction of the airways that carry air to and from the lungs, or when there is a swelling or an inflammation of the airways and hyper-responsiveness. These are responsible for the symptoms experienced; the inflammation makes the airways extremely sensitive to irritations and increases one’s vulnerability to an allergic reaction.....
Read more here: punchng.com
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asthma explained by us
Your per?onal certain brand of asthma could have originated from you? bronchial tube? o? fr?m in?ide your lungs themselve?. The diagnos?s will figure out that, and will also identify how you can get treated. Frequently it truly is the ?everity ?ith the situation that tells how properly you might fare.....
Read more here: jingky-g.com
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Damp housing blamed for asthma cases
Invercargill children are getting sick because they are living in cold and damp homes in the city.
Invercargill's Nga Kete Matauranga Charitable Trust chief executive Tracey Wright-Tawha said patients had presented with conditions closely linked with substandard housing......
Read more here: tvnz.co.nz
What is asthma?
Asthma is a disease condition that occurs when there is an obstruction of the airways that carry air to and from the lungs, or when there is a swelling or an inflammation of the airways and hyper-responsiveness. These are responsible for the symptoms experienced; the inflammation makes the airways extremely sensitive to irritations and increases one’s vulnerability to an allergic reaction.....
Read more here: punchng.com
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asthma explained by us
Your per?onal certain brand of asthma could have originated from you? bronchial tube? o? fr?m in?ide your lungs themselve?. The diagnos?s will figure out that, and will also identify how you can get treated. Frequently it truly is the ?everity ?ith the situation that tells how properly you might fare.....
Read more here: jingky-g.com
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Damp housing blamed for asthma cases
Invercargill children are getting sick because they are living in cold and damp homes in the city.
Invercargill's Nga Kete Matauranga Charitable Trust chief executive Tracey Wright-Tawha said patients had presented with conditions closely linked with substandard housing......
Read more here: tvnz.co.nz
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Psst! Having A Pet May Reduce Your Risk of Allergies & Asthma
Growing up, we never had pets. Well OK, there was a brief bout with a gerbil, but that doesn’t really count. According to new research, our lack of furry friends could explain why my sister suffers from regular allergies, especially to cats.....
Read more here: care2.com
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Dogs in the house protect against asthma, infection
There have been several studies suggesting that when exposed to a dog regularly in early infancy, children's risk for developing allergies and asthma decreases. And now, researchers point to changes in gut microbes as the mechanism behind this safeguard.....
Read more here: medicalnewstoday.com
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Letter: Asthma inducer
I have been athletic my entire life, but after a few years breathing the polluted air in Salt Lake City, I have developed asthma, which forced me to cut back on my activities. During our most recent inversion, I called my asthma doctor in a panic. I was hitting my rescue inhaler multiple times per day and feeling so lethargic that I could not work......
Read more here: deseretnews.com
Growing up, we never had pets. Well OK, there was a brief bout with a gerbil, but that doesn’t really count. According to new research, our lack of furry friends could explain why my sister suffers from regular allergies, especially to cats.....
Read more here: care2.com
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Dogs in the house protect against asthma, infection
There have been several studies suggesting that when exposed to a dog regularly in early infancy, children's risk for developing allergies and asthma decreases. And now, researchers point to changes in gut microbes as the mechanism behind this safeguard.....
Read more here: medicalnewstoday.com
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Letter: Asthma inducer
I have been athletic my entire life, but after a few years breathing the polluted air in Salt Lake City, I have developed asthma, which forced me to cut back on my activities. During our most recent inversion, I called my asthma doctor in a panic. I was hitting my rescue inhaler multiple times per day and feeling so lethargic that I could not work......
Read more here: deseretnews.com
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Report: Indoor Chemical Exposure Linked to Childhood Asthma
According to a report by the Maryland Public Interest Research Group, common household products could cause your child to develop asthma. The report found that exposure to chemicals in common consumer products, such as air fresheners or cleaning supplies, can cause or aggravate childhood asthma....
Read More at: foxbaltimore.com
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Psst! Having A Pet May Reduce Your Risk of Allergies & Asthma
Growing up, we never had pets. Well OK, there was a brief bout with a gerbil, but that doesn’t really count. According to new research, our lack of furry friends could explain why my sister suffers from regular allergies, especially to cats......
Read more here: care2.com
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Ministry of Health launches guidelines ?for asthma
This guideline provides recommendations based on current evidence for best practice in the management of asthma in primary care.
Under the patronage of Health Policies Affairs and part of the national initiative developing Asthma clinics Helping UAE Breath Better (HUBB), the Ministry of Health (MoH) has launched the first National Guidelines for the management of asthma......
Read more here: khaleejtimes.com
According to a report by the Maryland Public Interest Research Group, common household products could cause your child to develop asthma. The report found that exposure to chemicals in common consumer products, such as air fresheners or cleaning supplies, can cause or aggravate childhood asthma....
Read More at: foxbaltimore.com
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Psst! Having A Pet May Reduce Your Risk of Allergies & Asthma
Growing up, we never had pets. Well OK, there was a brief bout with a gerbil, but that doesn’t really count. According to new research, our lack of furry friends could explain why my sister suffers from regular allergies, especially to cats......
Read more here: care2.com
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Ministry of Health launches guidelines ?for asthma
This guideline provides recommendations based on current evidence for best practice in the management of asthma in primary care.
Under the patronage of Health Policies Affairs and part of the national initiative developing Asthma clinics Helping UAE Breath Better (HUBB), the Ministry of Health (MoH) has launched the first National Guidelines for the management of asthma......
Read more here: khaleejtimes.com
Friday, December 20, 2013
Funds support asthma research
LOCAL fund raising efforts are being put to good use in the support of asthma research in particular looking into how best to treat obese asthmatics.
The Singleton Foundation of the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) was established four years ago and in that time has raised almost $100,000 all of which has gone towards asthma research.....
Read more here: singletonargus.com.au
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Learn How To Make Your Asthma More Tolerable!
Asthma is a serious health condition present in all age groups and all different backgrounds. Not only do you need to see medical professionals, but you also need to pay attention to possible triggers that could cause your symptoms to become worse. There are several ways you can reduce your asthma symptoms, and your chances of having an attack, and this article explains those to you.....
Read more here: ariesunicat.com
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Wood burning inflames asthma, COPD
With the arrival of the holidays and cooler temperatures, the American Lung Association in California is urging the public to avoid wood burning and to consider cleaner burning alternatives.
Burning wood emits harmful toxins and fine particles into the air that can worsen asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).....
Read more here: fsgnews.com
LOCAL fund raising efforts are being put to good use in the support of asthma research in particular looking into how best to treat obese asthmatics.
The Singleton Foundation of the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) was established four years ago and in that time has raised almost $100,000 all of which has gone towards asthma research.....
Read more here: singletonargus.com.au
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Learn How To Make Your Asthma More Tolerable!
Asthma is a serious health condition present in all age groups and all different backgrounds. Not only do you need to see medical professionals, but you also need to pay attention to possible triggers that could cause your symptoms to become worse. There are several ways you can reduce your asthma symptoms, and your chances of having an attack, and this article explains those to you.....
Read more here: ariesunicat.com
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Wood burning inflames asthma, COPD
With the arrival of the holidays and cooler temperatures, the American Lung Association in California is urging the public to avoid wood burning and to consider cleaner burning alternatives.
Burning wood emits harmful toxins and fine particles into the air that can worsen asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).....
Read more here: fsgnews.com
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Could Your Home Give You Asthma?
Asthma is a childhood disease that affects one in ten American children – and even higher proportions of black and Hispanic children. Rates of the disease are on the rise: the number of people diagnosed with asthma grew by 4.3 million from 2001 to 2009.....
Read more here: momscleanairforce.org
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Childhood asthma secondhand smoke education vital
medwireNews: A US study has found that smokers caring for children with asthma often underestimate levels of secondhand smoke exposure.
Among 738 smokers interviewed, those who looked after children with asthma were significantly more likely to report having a smoking ban at home than caregivers of children without asthma. However, when the research team objectively measured secondhand smoke in the participants’ homes, there was no significant difference in levels between the two groups......
Read more here: medwirenews.com
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Cardiovascular disease in asthma needs attention
medwireNews: Researchers say that there should be a greater emphasis on preventing cardiovascular disease in people with asthma after finding that it was the leading cause of death in hospitalized asthma patients......
Read more here: medwirenews.com
Asthma is a childhood disease that affects one in ten American children – and even higher proportions of black and Hispanic children. Rates of the disease are on the rise: the number of people diagnosed with asthma grew by 4.3 million from 2001 to 2009.....
Read more here: momscleanairforce.org
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Childhood asthma secondhand smoke education vital
medwireNews: A US study has found that smokers caring for children with asthma often underestimate levels of secondhand smoke exposure.
Among 738 smokers interviewed, those who looked after children with asthma were significantly more likely to report having a smoking ban at home than caregivers of children without asthma. However, when the research team objectively measured secondhand smoke in the participants’ homes, there was no significant difference in levels between the two groups......
Read more here: medwirenews.com
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Cardiovascular disease in asthma needs attention
medwireNews: Researchers say that there should be a greater emphasis on preventing cardiovascular disease in people with asthma after finding that it was the leading cause of death in hospitalized asthma patients......
Read more here: medwirenews.com
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Treating asthma, yeah, there is an app for that, too
FLINT (WJRT) - (12/17/13) - Asthma leads to more school absences and hospitalizations than any other chronic condition in this country, affecting more than 7 million children. Inhalers and other drugs can help kids control symptoms - if they remember to take them.....
Read more here: abc12.com
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Antibiotic Use in Infancy Could Increase Risk of Asthma
Childhood asthma and allergies linked to antibiotic use during first two years
(dailyRx News) The number of people with Asthma has significantly increased over the last three decades. Different medical exposures during infancy may have something to do with the rising number.....
Read more here: dailyrx.com
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Pediatric Asthma: Nocturnal Asthma
Worsening of asthma at night is very common. Many factors may contribute to the increased symptoms, including:.....
Read more here: nationaljewish.org
FLINT (WJRT) - (12/17/13) - Asthma leads to more school absences and hospitalizations than any other chronic condition in this country, affecting more than 7 million children. Inhalers and other drugs can help kids control symptoms - if they remember to take them.....
Read more here: abc12.com
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Antibiotic Use in Infancy Could Increase Risk of Asthma
Childhood asthma and allergies linked to antibiotic use during first two years
(dailyRx News) The number of people with Asthma has significantly increased over the last three decades. Different medical exposures during infancy may have something to do with the rising number.....
Read more here: dailyrx.com
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Pediatric Asthma: Nocturnal Asthma
Worsening of asthma at night is very common. Many factors may contribute to the increased symptoms, including:.....
Read more here: nationaljewish.org
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
The Practicing Parent: Asthma app pays kids to take their meds
Asthma triggers more school absences and hospitalizations than any other chronic condition in the U.S., affecting more than seven million children.
It's something Allergist and Immunologist Dr. Giselle Mosnaim knows all too well.....
Read more here: connectamarillo.com
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Six Herbs For Effective Asthma Treatment
Asthma is a chronic disease affecting the upper respiratory tract, in particular the lungs. During an asthma attack, the lining of the lungs becomes inflamed, forcing the muscles in the airways to swell, inhibiting normal breathing. About 20 million people suffer from asthma with half of them being children, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC).....
Read more here: project.nsearch.com
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Obesity may cause asthma by altering the immune system
BOSTON, Dec. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Research conducted at Boston Children’s Hospital indicates that obesity might cause asthma via factors in the immune system and suggests a new way of treating asthma in obese people—who often respond poorly to standard asthma medications. The study, conducted in a mouse model of asthma and in human lung fluid, was published online Dec. 15 by Nature Medicine.....
Read more here: stonehearthnewsletters.com
Asthma triggers more school absences and hospitalizations than any other chronic condition in the U.S., affecting more than seven million children.
It's something Allergist and Immunologist Dr. Giselle Mosnaim knows all too well.....
Read more here: connectamarillo.com
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Six Herbs For Effective Asthma Treatment
Asthma is a chronic disease affecting the upper respiratory tract, in particular the lungs. During an asthma attack, the lining of the lungs becomes inflamed, forcing the muscles in the airways to swell, inhibiting normal breathing. About 20 million people suffer from asthma with half of them being children, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC).....
Read more here: project.nsearch.com
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Obesity may cause asthma by altering the immune system
BOSTON, Dec. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Research conducted at Boston Children’s Hospital indicates that obesity might cause asthma via factors in the immune system and suggests a new way of treating asthma in obese people—who often respond poorly to standard asthma medications. The study, conducted in a mouse model of asthma and in human lung fluid, was published online Dec. 15 by Nature Medicine.....
Read more here: stonehearthnewsletters.com
Monday, December 16, 2013
Asthma takes toll on play, sex and work
Asthma hampers dating, sexual pleasure and careers of people afflicted with the disease, a new study has claimed.
According to Asthma Australia report on the study, about 33 percent of dads suffering from uncontrolled asthma avoid running around with their kids.....
Read more here: articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Fat mass not linked to lung function in children with asthma
medwireNews: A study suggests that the relationship between body mass and lung function in children with asthma is more nuanced than previously thought.
Findings published in Pediatric Research show that a positive relationship between lung function and body mass index (BMI) in boys was driven primarily by increases in lean mass, while fat mass had no relationship with lung function in either gender.....
Read more here: medwirenews.com
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Obesity May Cause Asthma by Altering the Immune System
BOSTON, Dec. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Research conducted at Boston Children's Hospital indicates that obesity might cause asthma via factors in the immune system and suggests a new way of treating asthma in obese people—who often respond poorly to standard asthma medications. The study, conducted in a mouse model of asthma and in human lung fluid, was published online Dec. 15 by Nature Medicine.....
Read more here: digitaljournal.com
Asthma hampers dating, sexual pleasure and careers of people afflicted with the disease, a new study has claimed.
According to Asthma Australia report on the study, about 33 percent of dads suffering from uncontrolled asthma avoid running around with their kids.....
Read more here: articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Fat mass not linked to lung function in children with asthma
medwireNews: A study suggests that the relationship between body mass and lung function in children with asthma is more nuanced than previously thought.
Findings published in Pediatric Research show that a positive relationship between lung function and body mass index (BMI) in boys was driven primarily by increases in lean mass, while fat mass had no relationship with lung function in either gender.....
Read more here: medwirenews.com
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Obesity May Cause Asthma by Altering the Immune System
BOSTON, Dec. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Research conducted at Boston Children's Hospital indicates that obesity might cause asthma via factors in the immune system and suggests a new way of treating asthma in obese people—who often respond poorly to standard asthma medications. The study, conducted in a mouse model of asthma and in human lung fluid, was published online Dec. 15 by Nature Medicine.....
Read more here: digitaljournal.com
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Expert: Suspect’s asthma may be psychological
The asthma attacks being experienced by the man arrested in the murder of six-year-old Keyana Cumberbatch could be psychological.
Yesterday, the relatives of the man, who has been unable to attend court since being arrested for the murder of the child because of being hospitalised with asthma, said they never knew him to have asthma......
Read more here: trinidadexpress.com
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Combining two tests can provide better asthma diagnosis
It was previously thought that the two test methods signalled the same type of asthma. But a new study, led by researchers at Uppsala University, Sweden, shows that the methods actually signal two different inflammatory processes. With the tests used in combination, the chances are probably greater for the patient to receive just the right treatment. The study is being published in the October issue of Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.....
Read more here: yottafire.com
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Get Rid Of Your Asthma Today With These Great Tips!
Be it a sudden attack, chronic symptoms or just the threat of it looming constantly in your life, asthma is a frightening and obtrusive condition to deal with. If you take the proper steps, however, the impact of asthma on your life can be greatly reduced. Read on into this article for sound strategies to accomplish just that.....
Read more here: powergridfitness.com
The asthma attacks being experienced by the man arrested in the murder of six-year-old Keyana Cumberbatch could be psychological.
Yesterday, the relatives of the man, who has been unable to attend court since being arrested for the murder of the child because of being hospitalised with asthma, said they never knew him to have asthma......
Read more here: trinidadexpress.com
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Combining two tests can provide better asthma diagnosis
It was previously thought that the two test methods signalled the same type of asthma. But a new study, led by researchers at Uppsala University, Sweden, shows that the methods actually signal two different inflammatory processes. With the tests used in combination, the chances are probably greater for the patient to receive just the right treatment. The study is being published in the October issue of Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.....
Read more here: yottafire.com
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Get Rid Of Your Asthma Today With These Great Tips!
Be it a sudden attack, chronic symptoms or just the threat of it looming constantly in your life, asthma is a frightening and obtrusive condition to deal with. If you take the proper steps, however, the impact of asthma on your life can be greatly reduced. Read on into this article for sound strategies to accomplish just that.....
Read more here: powergridfitness.com
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Boy, 10, dies from sudden asthma attack
LEE COUNTY, Flla.- A community is mourning the loss of a boy who died Monday from an asthma attack. Meanwhile, the boy's parents hope their son's death will save the lives of other children.
Ryan Normandin was 10 years old, but based on stories from his friends, the boy was wise beyond his years.....
Read more here: winknews.com
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Studies: At Least A Quarter Of Asthma Cases Misdiagnosed
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – New research indicates a large number of asthma patients have been misdiagnosed.
As CBS 2's Dr. Max Gomez reported, recent studies show that while 25 million Americans have been diagnosed with the disease, a starling number don’t actually have asthma......
Read more here: newyork.cbslocal.com
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Childhood asthma and vitamin D deficiency in Turkey: is there cause and effect relationship between them?
Epidemiological studies show that vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency are common worldwide and associated with many diseases including asthma. Our aim was to evaluate vitamin D insufficiency and its clinical consequences.....
Read more here: 7thspace.com
LEE COUNTY, Flla.- A community is mourning the loss of a boy who died Monday from an asthma attack. Meanwhile, the boy's parents hope their son's death will save the lives of other children.
Ryan Normandin was 10 years old, but based on stories from his friends, the boy was wise beyond his years.....
Read more here: winknews.com
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Studies: At Least A Quarter Of Asthma Cases Misdiagnosed
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – New research indicates a large number of asthma patients have been misdiagnosed.
As CBS 2's Dr. Max Gomez reported, recent studies show that while 25 million Americans have been diagnosed with the disease, a starling number don’t actually have asthma......
Read more here: newyork.cbslocal.com
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Childhood asthma and vitamin D deficiency in Turkey: is there cause and effect relationship between them?
Epidemiological studies show that vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency are common worldwide and associated with many diseases including asthma. Our aim was to evaluate vitamin D insufficiency and its clinical consequences.....
Read more here: 7thspace.com
Friday, December 13, 2013
Hot weather worsens asthma in children
High temperatures have an adverse effect on the lung function of asthmatic Australian children, and the effects may be most severe in children in southern states who are unused to hot weather......
Read more here: 6minutes.com.au
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Early antibiotic use linked to asthma, not atopy
Research from the UK has found a “robust and dose-dependent” association between antibiotic use in the first 2 years of life and subsequent asthma at the age of 7 and a half years......
Read more here: news-medical.net
High temperatures have an adverse effect on the lung function of asthmatic Australian children, and the effects may be most severe in children in southern states who are unused to hot weather......
Read more here: 6minutes.com.au
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Early antibiotic use linked to asthma, not atopy
Research from the UK has found a “robust and dose-dependent” association between antibiotic use in the first 2 years of life and subsequent asthma at the age of 7 and a half years......
Read more here: news-medical.net
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Probiotics Don't Prevent Childhood Asthma, Study Finds
But they may have other benefits, including prevention of eczema
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Probiotics -- friendly bacteria found in supplements and some yogurts -- don't prevent childhood asthma, but they may provide other health benefits, according to a new study.....
Read more here: consumer.healthday.com
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Boy with asthma dies after school confiscates inhaler
His mother said the school wouldn’t allow her son to carry his own inhaler, and confiscated it on several occasions when he tried to use it
CANADA — A mother in Straffordville, southwest of Tillsonburg, is fighting to have students allowed to carry asthma inhalers with them in case of emergency.....
Read more here: ems1.com
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Asthma in pregnancy
This article will provide an overview of asthma in pregnancy. The effects of asthma on pregnancy and recommendations for the use of treatment during pregnancy will be considered. Additionally, the effects of pregnancy on asthma, non-pharmacological management and management of the acute exacerbation will be discussed.....
Read more here: nursinginpractice.com
But they may have other benefits, including prevention of eczema
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Probiotics -- friendly bacteria found in supplements and some yogurts -- don't prevent childhood asthma, but they may provide other health benefits, according to a new study.....
Read more here: consumer.healthday.com
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Boy with asthma dies after school confiscates inhaler
His mother said the school wouldn’t allow her son to carry his own inhaler, and confiscated it on several occasions when he tried to use it
CANADA — A mother in Straffordville, southwest of Tillsonburg, is fighting to have students allowed to carry asthma inhalers with them in case of emergency.....
Read more here: ems1.com
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Asthma in pregnancy
This article will provide an overview of asthma in pregnancy. The effects of asthma on pregnancy and recommendations for the use of treatment during pregnancy will be considered. Additionally, the effects of pregnancy on asthma, non-pharmacological management and management of the acute exacerbation will be discussed.....
Read more here: nursinginpractice.com
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Asthma sufferers work below their best levels
Almost a third of professionals say their asthma has hampered their career development or held them back at work, according to a new survey.
The Live, Love, Play report by Asthma Australia has revealed that more than half of Australians with uncontrolled asthma take time off work each year because of their symptoms, with 56% doing so at least once a year and 18% taking time off every two months or more.....
Read more here: womensagenda.com.au
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Doctors at Children’s National see asthma as a controllable disease
Like a pair of old sea captains, 10-year-old Noah Sweek and his father, Joshua, keep their eyes trained on the weather.
Noah has asthma. When his condition is exacerbated, the airways in his lungs swell, narrowing the passageways and making it difficult for him to breathe.....
Read more here: washingtonpost.com
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Early lung infection exacerbates asthma risk in preterm birth children
A Swedish study of children admitted to hospital within the first year of life for lung infection has found that the increased risk this poses for later development of asthma is exacerbated by low gestational age.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
Almost a third of professionals say their asthma has hampered their career development or held them back at work, according to a new survey.
The Live, Love, Play report by Asthma Australia has revealed that more than half of Australians with uncontrolled asthma take time off work each year because of their symptoms, with 56% doing so at least once a year and 18% taking time off every two months or more.....
Read more here: womensagenda.com.au
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Doctors at Children’s National see asthma as a controllable disease
Like a pair of old sea captains, 10-year-old Noah Sweek and his father, Joshua, keep their eyes trained on the weather.
Noah has asthma. When his condition is exacerbated, the airways in his lungs swell, narrowing the passageways and making it difficult for him to breathe.....
Read more here: washingtonpost.com
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Early lung infection exacerbates asthma risk in preterm birth children
A Swedish study of children admitted to hospital within the first year of life for lung infection has found that the increased risk this poses for later development of asthma is exacerbated by low gestational age.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
Monday, December 9, 2013
Probiotics unrelated to asthma and wheeze prevention in children
1. Investigators found that children exposed to probiotics during pregnancy or the first year of life are equally at risk for asthma, wheeze, and lower respiratory tract infections.
Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good).....
Read more here: 2minutemedicine.com
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Mom wants kids with asthma to carry puffers
TORONTO – Ontario schools should allow students with asthma to carry puffers with them in case of emergencies, says the mother of a 12-year-old boy who died when no one could get his inhaler in time because it was locked in the principal’s office.....
Read more here: metronews.ca
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Hope of new treatment for severe asthma patients
New research from Japan brings hope of a new treatment for asthma patients resistant to corticosteroids. In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences and Keio University in Japan report that a type of lymphocytes called natural helper (NH) cells plays a critical role in corticosteroid resistance and demonstrate that the anti-psychotic drug Pimozide can be used to overcome resistance to steroids in severe asthma patients.....
Read more here: thealmagest.com
1. Investigators found that children exposed to probiotics during pregnancy or the first year of life are equally at risk for asthma, wheeze, and lower respiratory tract infections.
Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good).....
Read more here: 2minutemedicine.com
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Mom wants kids with asthma to carry puffers
TORONTO – Ontario schools should allow students with asthma to carry puffers with them in case of emergencies, says the mother of a 12-year-old boy who died when no one could get his inhaler in time because it was locked in the principal’s office.....
Read more here: metronews.ca
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Hope of new treatment for severe asthma patients
New research from Japan brings hope of a new treatment for asthma patients resistant to corticosteroids. In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences and Keio University in Japan report that a type of lymphocytes called natural helper (NH) cells plays a critical role in corticosteroid resistance and demonstrate that the anti-psychotic drug Pimozide can be used to overcome resistance to steroids in severe asthma patients.....
Read more here: thealmagest.com
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Steroids in Pediatric Asthma
Asthma exacerbation is a common complaint seen in the emergency department. The cornerstone of treatment consists of short acting beta agonists (albuterol), respiratory anticholinergics (ipratropium bromide), and steroids. Lets talk about steroid treatment in children with mild to moderate asthma who will likely be discharged to home.....
Read more here: emdose.org
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Theravance and Glaxo say asthma study succeeded
NEW YORK — Theravance and GlaxoSmithKline said Friday that their lung disease drug Breo Ellipta worked as a treatment for asthma in a clinical trial.
The companies said patients who took Breo Ellipta had a bigger improvement in lung function than patients who took the drug Flonase, which contains one of Breo Ellipta's two main components. Breo Ellipta is approved as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Read more here: bradenton.com
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Nebulizer for Asthma Treatment
A nebulizerClick here to see more information. is a device used to deliver liquid medicine in the form of a fine mist (aerosol). It is sometimes used for asthma because:
The medicine can be given over a longer period of time.
It may be easier to use for small children or for people who have serious difficulty breathing or have trouble using an inhalerClick here to see more information..
Read more here: minorandjames.com
Asthma exacerbation is a common complaint seen in the emergency department. The cornerstone of treatment consists of short acting beta agonists (albuterol), respiratory anticholinergics (ipratropium bromide), and steroids. Lets talk about steroid treatment in children with mild to moderate asthma who will likely be discharged to home.....
Read more here: emdose.org
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Theravance and Glaxo say asthma study succeeded
NEW YORK — Theravance and GlaxoSmithKline said Friday that their lung disease drug Breo Ellipta worked as a treatment for asthma in a clinical trial.
The companies said patients who took Breo Ellipta had a bigger improvement in lung function than patients who took the drug Flonase, which contains one of Breo Ellipta's two main components. Breo Ellipta is approved as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Read more here: bradenton.com
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Nebulizer for Asthma Treatment
A nebulizerClick here to see more information. is a device used to deliver liquid medicine in the form of a fine mist (aerosol). It is sometimes used for asthma because:
The medicine can be given over a longer period of time.
It may be easier to use for small children or for people who have serious difficulty breathing or have trouble using an inhalerClick here to see more information..
Read more here: minorandjames.com
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Gum Disease May Cause Higher Risk of Asthma
People with gum disease need to make sure their condition doesn’t lead to other health problems—like asthma.
A new study that appeared in the Journal of Periodontology indicates that people with gum disease are five times more likely to develop asthma when compared with people who maintain good oral health......
Read more here: dentistrytoday.com
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Nebulizers May Not Deliver Full Drug Dose to Kids With Asthma
FRIDAY Dec. 6, 2013, 2013 -- Nebulizers -- devices that transform liquid asthma medications into an easy-to-inhale mist -- aren't providing people with asthma a full dose of medication, according to a small new study.....
Read more here: drugs.com
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Asthma a breathtaking problem on the Fraser Coast
MARYBOROUGH pensioner Kay Goodwin cannot walk far, cannot play with her grandchildren for more than 10 minutes and is often confined inside when floods or sugarcane fires put mould and smoke in the air.....
Read more here: news-mail.com.au
People with gum disease need to make sure their condition doesn’t lead to other health problems—like asthma.
A new study that appeared in the Journal of Periodontology indicates that people with gum disease are five times more likely to develop asthma when compared with people who maintain good oral health......
Read more here: dentistrytoday.com
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Nebulizers May Not Deliver Full Drug Dose to Kids With Asthma
FRIDAY Dec. 6, 2013, 2013 -- Nebulizers -- devices that transform liquid asthma medications into an easy-to-inhale mist -- aren't providing people with asthma a full dose of medication, according to a small new study.....
Read more here: drugs.com
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Asthma a breathtaking problem on the Fraser Coast
MARYBOROUGH pensioner Kay Goodwin cannot walk far, cannot play with her grandchildren for more than 10 minutes and is often confined inside when floods or sugarcane fires put mould and smoke in the air.....
Read more here: news-mail.com.au
Friday, December 6, 2013
Too Few Americans With Asthma Are Getting Flu Shots, CDC Says
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- People with asthma face special risks from influenza, and a new report suggests far too few American asthma patients receive the seasonal flu shot......
Read more here: philly.com
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Report reveals cost of asthma to the community
Long-time asthma sufferer, Louise Gosbell, 37, of Blacktown welcomed a new Asthma Australia report on the impact of the disease on the community.
The Live, Love, Play report says about one million Australians with uncontrolled asthma take time off work each year because of their symptoms, and many say that asthma has affected their careers and work performance......
Read more here: rhsgnews.com.au
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Autumn-born children prone to asthma
Month of birth closely correlates with the prevalence of bronchial asthma (BA), a major study of Taiwanese children has found.
The prevalence of BA was highest among children born in the autumn and lowest among those born in spring. And markers of allergy followed a similar pattern, adding weight to the result......
Read more here: news-medical.net
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- People with asthma face special risks from influenza, and a new report suggests far too few American asthma patients receive the seasonal flu shot......
Read more here: philly.com
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Report reveals cost of asthma to the community
Long-time asthma sufferer, Louise Gosbell, 37, of Blacktown welcomed a new Asthma Australia report on the impact of the disease on the community.
The Live, Love, Play report says about one million Australians with uncontrolled asthma take time off work each year because of their symptoms, and many say that asthma has affected their careers and work performance......
Read more here: rhsgnews.com.au
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Autumn-born children prone to asthma
Month of birth closely correlates with the prevalence of bronchial asthma (BA), a major study of Taiwanese children has found.
The prevalence of BA was highest among children born in the autumn and lowest among those born in spring. And markers of allergy followed a similar pattern, adding weight to the result......
Read more here: news-medical.net
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Asthma Tragedy
A Tasmanian coroner won't rule out second-hand smoke as a possible factor in a tragic asthma death in southern Tasmania.
17-year-old Aliesha Emily Hayers collapsed and died during an asthma attack at her Southport home in February last year.....
Read more here: 7ad.com.au
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Many Patients Being Misdiagnosed With Asthma
Asthma is a lifelong disease that can cause wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath, but experts say not everyone diagnosed.....
See more at: pittsburgh.cbslocal.com
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Study: Natural killer cells may be to blame for asthma symptoms
A recent study conducted by Imperial College London suggests that natural killer cells, which have been shown to eliminate cancerous cells and cells that have been affected by viruses, may cause airways to become inflamed, thus exacerbating asthma symptoms.....
Continue reading at news.allergybegone.com
A Tasmanian coroner won't rule out second-hand smoke as a possible factor in a tragic asthma death in southern Tasmania.
17-year-old Aliesha Emily Hayers collapsed and died during an asthma attack at her Southport home in February last year.....
Read more here: 7ad.com.au
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Many Patients Being Misdiagnosed With Asthma
Asthma is a lifelong disease that can cause wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath, but experts say not everyone diagnosed.....
See more at: pittsburgh.cbslocal.com
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Study: Natural killer cells may be to blame for asthma symptoms
A recent study conducted by Imperial College London suggests that natural killer cells, which have been shown to eliminate cancerous cells and cells that have been affected by viruses, may cause airways to become inflamed, thus exacerbating asthma symptoms.....
Continue reading at news.allergybegone.com
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Multifunctional asthma smartphone app launched
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The Taiwan Asthma Council and Taiwan Society of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine recently launched Taiwan's first multifunctional smartphone application designed for asthma patients.....
Read more here: chinapost.com.tw
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Bronchial thermoplasty shows long-term effectiveness for asthma
DENVER – The beneficial effects of bronchial thermoplasty, a non-pharmacologic treatment for asthma, last at least five years, according to researchers at National Jewish Health and other institutions. The therapy, in which heat is applied to a patient's airways during a bronchoscopy procedure, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in April 2010. Among other criteria, the researchers report in the December issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology that reductions in severe asthma exacerbations, emergency department visits, medication use and missed workdays continued out to five years after the procedure was performed.....
Read more here: sciencecodex.com
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Treating asthma with inhaled steroids
Comparing effectiveness, safety, and price
At-a-glance
Inhaled steroids reduce and prevent inflammation, swelling, and mucus build-up in your airways and lungs to help prevent asthma attacks and help you breathe easier.....
Read more here: consumerreports.org
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The Taiwan Asthma Council and Taiwan Society of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine recently launched Taiwan's first multifunctional smartphone application designed for asthma patients.....
Read more here: chinapost.com.tw
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Bronchial thermoplasty shows long-term effectiveness for asthma
DENVER – The beneficial effects of bronchial thermoplasty, a non-pharmacologic treatment for asthma, last at least five years, according to researchers at National Jewish Health and other institutions. The therapy, in which heat is applied to a patient's airways during a bronchoscopy procedure, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in April 2010. Among other criteria, the researchers report in the December issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology that reductions in severe asthma exacerbations, emergency department visits, medication use and missed workdays continued out to five years after the procedure was performed.....
Read more here: sciencecodex.com
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Treating asthma with inhaled steroids
Comparing effectiveness, safety, and price
At-a-glance
Inhaled steroids reduce and prevent inflammation, swelling, and mucus build-up in your airways and lungs to help prevent asthma attacks and help you breathe easier.....
Read more here: consumerreports.org
Monday, December 2, 2013
An Ounce Of Prevention For Your Asthma Makes A Big Difference
Asthma is a condition that affects many people. Asthma is caused by environmental factors, such as exposure to pollutants in the air, and genetic inheritance. Living with acne can be difficult, due to the health problems it presents. The tips in this article will help you live with asthma.....
Read more here: siloamroad.com
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Homeopathy not effective in asthma
A study shows that a homeopathic remedy was no better than placebo in treating asthma.
Previous studies have suggested that homeopathy is effective in the treatment of both hay fever and asthma. The remedy would consist of a very highly diluted solution of the allergen – such as house dust mite for asthma, pollen for hay fever.....
Read more here: newsfix.ca
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Cat allergen and asthma risk in children
Children exposed to cat allergens at home can produce an immune response without developing allergy or asthma, according to researchers from the University of Virginia Department of Medicine, Charlottesville, USA. Their study also showed that an allergic response to mite or cat allergens remains the strongest independent risk factor for asthma in children.....
Read more here: newsfix.ca
Asthma is a condition that affects many people. Asthma is caused by environmental factors, such as exposure to pollutants in the air, and genetic inheritance. Living with acne can be difficult, due to the health problems it presents. The tips in this article will help you live with asthma.....
Read more here: siloamroad.com
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Homeopathy not effective in asthma
A study shows that a homeopathic remedy was no better than placebo in treating asthma.
Previous studies have suggested that homeopathy is effective in the treatment of both hay fever and asthma. The remedy would consist of a very highly diluted solution of the allergen – such as house dust mite for asthma, pollen for hay fever.....
Read more here: newsfix.ca
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Cat allergen and asthma risk in children
Children exposed to cat allergens at home can produce an immune response without developing allergy or asthma, according to researchers from the University of Virginia Department of Medicine, Charlottesville, USA. Their study also showed that an allergic response to mite or cat allergens remains the strongest independent risk factor for asthma in children.....
Read more here: newsfix.ca
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Assist Manage Your Symptoms of asthma With These Easy Ideas
The advice under will give you helpful tips that can present you with some part of brain.
Have you figured out what sort of symptoms of asthma that you have? Being aware of your specific asthma attack one to properly treat it on a regular basis. People who have problems with workout-caused asthma attack should consider hauling an inhaler within their gym bag. Learning the styles associated with your signs or symptoms could assist you prevent crisis situations......
Read more here: seoulhongdaehostel.com
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Ideas Which Will Help You Deal With Asthma
Your respiratory system are an essential organ, so when you get a diagnosis of asthma attack, it might influence your way of life and schedule greatly.....
Read more here: bardhe.com
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Health Topics: My Asthma Wake Up Call
What one asthmatic decides and how she copes when discovering her exercise-induced asthma may keep her from enjoying what she loves most, riding her horse.....
Read more here: newsfix.ca
The advice under will give you helpful tips that can present you with some part of brain.
Have you figured out what sort of symptoms of asthma that you have? Being aware of your specific asthma attack one to properly treat it on a regular basis. People who have problems with workout-caused asthma attack should consider hauling an inhaler within their gym bag. Learning the styles associated with your signs or symptoms could assist you prevent crisis situations......
Read more here: seoulhongdaehostel.com
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Ideas Which Will Help You Deal With Asthma
Your respiratory system are an essential organ, so when you get a diagnosis of asthma attack, it might influence your way of life and schedule greatly.....
Read more here: bardhe.com
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Health Topics: My Asthma Wake Up Call
What one asthmatic decides and how she copes when discovering her exercise-induced asthma may keep her from enjoying what she loves most, riding her horse.....
Read more here: newsfix.ca
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Asthma and Pneumonia among Children Less Than Five Years with Acute Respiratory Symptoms in Mulago Hospital, Uganda: Evidence of Under-Diagnosis of Asthma
Abstract
Background
Pneumonia is considered the major cause of mortality among children with acute respiratory disease in low-income countries but may be over-diagnosed at the cost of under-diagnosing asthma. We report the magnitude of asthma and pneumonia among “under-fives” with cough and difficulty breathing, based on stringent clinical criteria. We also describe the treatment for children with acute respiratory symptoms in Mulago Hospital.....
Read more here: plosone.org
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Teenage girls with asthma need smoking cessation support
medwireNews: Researchers say that adolescent girls with asthma who smoke may need significant support to help them quit the habit.
Data from British Columbia in Canada show that teenage girls with asthma became physically dependent on tobacco more quickly than girls without the condition, but boys did not show any difference in dependency according to asthma status......
Read more here: medwirenews.com
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4 Tips To Avoid Asthma and COPD Triggers During the Holidays
If you or a loved one suffer from asthma or COPD, being aware of potential triggers and planning around them can lower the possibility of an asthma or COPD event this holiday season.
Here are our top four tips to help you prepare for the holiday season:.....
Read more here: propellerhealth.com
Abstract
Background
Pneumonia is considered the major cause of mortality among children with acute respiratory disease in low-income countries but may be over-diagnosed at the cost of under-diagnosing asthma. We report the magnitude of asthma and pneumonia among “under-fives” with cough and difficulty breathing, based on stringent clinical criteria. We also describe the treatment for children with acute respiratory symptoms in Mulago Hospital.....
Read more here: plosone.org
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Teenage girls with asthma need smoking cessation support
medwireNews: Researchers say that adolescent girls with asthma who smoke may need significant support to help them quit the habit.
Data from British Columbia in Canada show that teenage girls with asthma became physically dependent on tobacco more quickly than girls without the condition, but boys did not show any difference in dependency according to asthma status......
Read more here: medwirenews.com
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4 Tips To Avoid Asthma and COPD Triggers During the Holidays
If you or a loved one suffer from asthma or COPD, being aware of potential triggers and planning around them can lower the possibility of an asthma or COPD event this holiday season.
Here are our top four tips to help you prepare for the holiday season:.....
Read more here: propellerhealth.com
Friday, November 29, 2013
Swimming-induced asthma may be why Becky's not doing Bushtucker Trials
Rebecca Adlington's reason for being ruled out of so many Bushtucker Trials in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! could be asthma caused by swimming, according to reports.
The Olympic gold medallist has been ruled out of a number of challenges on medical grounds, leaving viewers perplexed......
Read more here: whatsontv.co.uk
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Childhood asthma, eczema linked to adolescent psychotic experiences
UK research indicates that children with asthma and eczema are significantly more likely to have psychotic experiences during adolescence, boosting a previously reported relationship between schizophrenia and atopic disorders.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
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Pains of Asthma in winter
Cold dry winter air can make breathing difficult for asthmatics. Shortness of breath, wheezing, cough or chest tightness may result. The symptoms can occur during, Just several hours after exercise.
Avoid strenuous exercise in cold dry air, as cooling and drying of the bronchial airways can trigger an asthma attack.....
Read more here: bubblews.com
Rebecca Adlington's reason for being ruled out of so many Bushtucker Trials in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! could be asthma caused by swimming, according to reports.
The Olympic gold medallist has been ruled out of a number of challenges on medical grounds, leaving viewers perplexed......
Read more here: whatsontv.co.uk
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Childhood asthma, eczema linked to adolescent psychotic experiences
UK research indicates that children with asthma and eczema are significantly more likely to have psychotic experiences during adolescence, boosting a previously reported relationship between schizophrenia and atopic disorders.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
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Pains of Asthma in winter
Cold dry winter air can make breathing difficult for asthmatics. Shortness of breath, wheezing, cough or chest tightness may result. The symptoms can occur during, Just several hours after exercise.
Avoid strenuous exercise in cold dry air, as cooling and drying of the bronchial airways can trigger an asthma attack.....
Read more here: bubblews.com
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Asthma patients ‘too accepting of symptoms’
medwireNews: Researchers from the UK report that patients with asthma continue to overestimate their asthma control, and many accept symptoms as the norm.....
Read more here: medwirenews.com
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Asthma Hospitalizations
Asthma hospitalization data identify a small percentage of people with asthma, those with the condition serious enough to require a hospital stay. Hospitalization data can be used to help identify people most in need of asthma prevention and care. Use this site to view the number and rate of asthma hospitalizations.....
Read more here: apps.health.ny.gov
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Disputed Asthma Drugs Have Safe Record in British Columbia
Nov. 26, 2013 — A popular combination asthma therapy dogged by safety concerns has not harmed British Columbians and should remain in use, according to researchers at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute......
Read more here: sciencedaily.com
medwireNews: Researchers from the UK report that patients with asthma continue to overestimate their asthma control, and many accept symptoms as the norm.....
Read more here: medwirenews.com
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Asthma Hospitalizations
Asthma hospitalization data identify a small percentage of people with asthma, those with the condition serious enough to require a hospital stay. Hospitalization data can be used to help identify people most in need of asthma prevention and care. Use this site to view the number and rate of asthma hospitalizations.....
Read more here: apps.health.ny.gov
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Disputed Asthma Drugs Have Safe Record in British Columbia
Nov. 26, 2013 — A popular combination asthma therapy dogged by safety concerns has not harmed British Columbians and should remain in use, according to researchers at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute......
Read more here: sciencedaily.com
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Need Help With The Asthma? Try This Fantastic Advice
Asthma can be a couple of health concerns that has the possible to very seriously have an impact on your way of life. You need to acquire required techniques in combating it so that it won’t become extreme as avoidance is much easier than being forced to react to an important attack.This beneath write-up is the perfect starting program for those who want to learn about symptoms of asthma and techniques to assist handle your asthma.....
Read more here: seoulhongdaehostel.com
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Disputed asthma drugs have safe record in British Columbia
A popular combination asthma therapy dogged by safety concerns has not harmed British Columbians and should remain in use, according to researchers at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Surviving the Holidays - A Guide for Those Living With Asthma
(November 26, 2013)— When it comes to the holidays, we all can use a few tips on dealing with the hustle and bustle of the season. If you or a loved one have asthma, navigating holiday travel, family commitments and different environments can be tricky. The American Lung Association has tips to help you prepare and keep your asthma in control.....
Read more here: lung.org
Asthma can be a couple of health concerns that has the possible to very seriously have an impact on your way of life. You need to acquire required techniques in combating it so that it won’t become extreme as avoidance is much easier than being forced to react to an important attack.This beneath write-up is the perfect starting program for those who want to learn about symptoms of asthma and techniques to assist handle your asthma.....
Read more here: seoulhongdaehostel.com
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Disputed asthma drugs have safe record in British Columbia
A popular combination asthma therapy dogged by safety concerns has not harmed British Columbians and should remain in use, according to researchers at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Surviving the Holidays - A Guide for Those Living With Asthma
(November 26, 2013)— When it comes to the holidays, we all can use a few tips on dealing with the hustle and bustle of the season. If you or a loved one have asthma, navigating holiday travel, family commitments and different environments can be tricky. The American Lung Association has tips to help you prepare and keep your asthma in control.....
Read more here: lung.org
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Asthma was only thing slowing Eddie Lacy
Eddie Lacy had a good reason for coming out of yesterday’s game in overtime.
He couldn’t breathe well.
The Packers rookie running back was stopped by an asthma attack. It’s a condition he dealt with since he was young, but it wasn’t as much of an issue growing up in Louisiana......
Read more here: profootballtalk.nbcsports.com
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Asthma inhaler being phased out by FDA: Why?
(CBS/AP) Use an asthma inhaler? The FDA is asking you to go green.
As part of its continuing efforts to protect the Earth's atmosphere, asthma patients who rely on over-the-counter inhalers will be required to switch to prescription-only alternatives.....
Read more here: cbsnews.com
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Top 5 Super Foods for Asthma
Super Foods for Asthma
Asthma is one of the most common immune diseases today, but asthma attacks don’t have to be a normal part of your life. While an asthma diet can’t eliminate symptoms entirely, it can help you feel better in your everyday life and life the life you want. These 5 super foods for asthma fight the symptoms naturally and are easy to add to your diet, including your favorite home-cooked meals and beverages.....
Read more here: priotime.com
Eddie Lacy had a good reason for coming out of yesterday’s game in overtime.
He couldn’t breathe well.
The Packers rookie running back was stopped by an asthma attack. It’s a condition he dealt with since he was young, but it wasn’t as much of an issue growing up in Louisiana......
Read more here: profootballtalk.nbcsports.com
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Asthma inhaler being phased out by FDA: Why?
(CBS/AP) Use an asthma inhaler? The FDA is asking you to go green.
As part of its continuing efforts to protect the Earth's atmosphere, asthma patients who rely on over-the-counter inhalers will be required to switch to prescription-only alternatives.....
Read more here: cbsnews.com
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Top 5 Super Foods for Asthma
Super Foods for Asthma
Asthma is one of the most common immune diseases today, but asthma attacks don’t have to be a normal part of your life. While an asthma diet can’t eliminate symptoms entirely, it can help you feel better in your everyday life and life the life you want. These 5 super foods for asthma fight the symptoms naturally and are easy to add to your diet, including your favorite home-cooked meals and beverages.....
Read more here: priotime.com
Saturday, November 23, 2013
High asthma prevalence and increased morbidity among rural children in a Medicaid cohort
Background
Urban children represent a group at high risk for asthma development and adverse asthma outcomes. Although rural children also encounter sociodemographic disparities that might be expected to worsen asthma, asthma in the rural United States is poorly studied.....
Read more here: annallergy.org
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Keep asthma under control as temperatures drop
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WRCB) - Most of us associate asthma with spring time and outdoor allergies, but this time of year can be troublesome, too. Asthma specialists say attacks can be prevented as temperatures get colder. It's about managing the triggers and staying on prescribed medications.....
Read more here: wrcbtv.com
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Canadian medical experts training local doctors in asthma education
[www.inewsguyana.com] – The Ministry of Health through the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in collaboration with the University of British Colombia, LIBIN Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta and the Institute of Health Science Education, launched the first Spirometry Lab and Asthma/Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) education programme at the GPHC on Thursday, November 22.....
Read more here: inewsguyana.com
Background
Urban children represent a group at high risk for asthma development and adverse asthma outcomes. Although rural children also encounter sociodemographic disparities that might be expected to worsen asthma, asthma in the rural United States is poorly studied.....
Read more here: annallergy.org
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Keep asthma under control as temperatures drop
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WRCB) - Most of us associate asthma with spring time and outdoor allergies, but this time of year can be troublesome, too. Asthma specialists say attacks can be prevented as temperatures get colder. It's about managing the triggers and staying on prescribed medications.....
Read more here: wrcbtv.com
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Canadian medical experts training local doctors in asthma education
[www.inewsguyana.com] – The Ministry of Health through the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in collaboration with the University of British Colombia, LIBIN Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta and the Institute of Health Science Education, launched the first Spirometry Lab and Asthma/Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) education programme at the GPHC on Thursday, November 22.....
Read more here: inewsguyana.com
Friday, November 22, 2013
International Team Discovers Childhood Asthma Gene
An international team of researchers, including several investigators from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Applied Genomics, recently discovered a gene associated with a high risk of severe childhood asthma. The specific gene variant may be an actual cause of this form of asthma, a leading cause of hospitalization in young children......
Read more here: research.chop.edu
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Kyorin Pharmaceutical to market flutiform for asthma, COPD in Japan
Skyepharma, an expert oral and inhalation drug delivery company, has launched flutiform in Japan following agreement on pricing reimbursement. Flutiform is being marketed in Japan by Skyepharma's licensing partner, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. as "flutiform 50 Aerosol" (56 inhalations) and "flutiform 125 Aerosol" (56 inhalations) for the treatment of patients aged 16 years and over with bronchial asthma. A milestone of several million US dollars was received from Kyorin following regulatory approval in September 2013 and Skyepharma is entitled to high-mid single digit royalties on net sales.....
Read more here: pharmabiz.com
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Asthma Attacks Among Persons with Current Asthma — United States, 2001–2010
Introduction
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that is characterized by episodic and reversible airflow obstruction, airway hyper-responsiveness, and underlying inflammation. Common asthma symptoms include wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath (1). With correct treatment and avoidance of exposure to environmental allergens and irritants that are known to exacerbate asthma, the majority of persons who have asthma can expect to achieve optimal symptom control (2).....
Read more here: cdc.gov
An international team of researchers, including several investigators from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Applied Genomics, recently discovered a gene associated with a high risk of severe childhood asthma. The specific gene variant may be an actual cause of this form of asthma, a leading cause of hospitalization in young children......
Read more here: research.chop.edu
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Kyorin Pharmaceutical to market flutiform for asthma, COPD in Japan
Skyepharma, an expert oral and inhalation drug delivery company, has launched flutiform in Japan following agreement on pricing reimbursement. Flutiform is being marketed in Japan by Skyepharma's licensing partner, Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. as "flutiform 50 Aerosol" (56 inhalations) and "flutiform 125 Aerosol" (56 inhalations) for the treatment of patients aged 16 years and over with bronchial asthma. A milestone of several million US dollars was received from Kyorin following regulatory approval in September 2013 and Skyepharma is entitled to high-mid single digit royalties on net sales.....
Read more here: pharmabiz.com
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Asthma Attacks Among Persons with Current Asthma — United States, 2001–2010
Introduction
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that is characterized by episodic and reversible airflow obstruction, airway hyper-responsiveness, and underlying inflammation. Common asthma symptoms include wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath (1). With correct treatment and avoidance of exposure to environmental allergens and irritants that are known to exacerbate asthma, the majority of persons who have asthma can expect to achieve optimal symptom control (2).....
Read more here: cdc.gov
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Local Doctors Are Treating More Children With Asthma
Augusta , GA - Many local parents are dealing with a problem that is plaguing this area and sending children to the emergency room. Dee Griffin is here with a look at what's causing the problem and how you can save your child's life.....
Keep reading at wjbf.com
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Tulsa Nursing Home Patient Treated For Asthma Symptoms After Small Fire
TULSA, Oklahoma - Firefighters treated a one resident of Tulsa's Maplewood Care Center for breathing problems after small kitchen fire early Wednesday.....
Keep reading at newson6.com
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Release of Flutiform, a combination drug for asthma treatment
TOKYO, JAPAN (November 19,2013) ? Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.(“Kyorin”) (Head office : Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President : Mitsutomo Miyashita), a wholly owned subsidiary of KYORIN Holdings, Inc., announced the release of Flutiform®, a combination drug for asthma treatment.....
Keep reading at firstwordpharma.com
Augusta , GA - Many local parents are dealing with a problem that is plaguing this area and sending children to the emergency room. Dee Griffin is here with a look at what's causing the problem and how you can save your child's life.....
Keep reading at wjbf.com
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Tulsa Nursing Home Patient Treated For Asthma Symptoms After Small Fire
TULSA, Oklahoma - Firefighters treated a one resident of Tulsa's Maplewood Care Center for breathing problems after small kitchen fire early Wednesday.....
Keep reading at newson6.com
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Release of Flutiform, a combination drug for asthma treatment
TOKYO, JAPAN (November 19,2013) ? Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.(“Kyorin”) (Head office : Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President : Mitsutomo Miyashita), a wholly owned subsidiary of KYORIN Holdings, Inc., announced the release of Flutiform®, a combination drug for asthma treatment.....
Keep reading at firstwordpharma.com
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Coffee Is Good For Asthma
Lots Of Myths Surround Coffee - Some Are True
There are a lot of myths about coffee. People say lots of things about coffee, some of which is true, for example: Coffee is a diuretic - slightly true - the body compensates for the diuretic effect rather quickly though so no significant diuresis actually takes place and you can't get dehydrated by drinking coffee.....
Keep reading at bubblews.com
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Could Asthma Affect Conception?
The latest research published in the European Respiratory Journal found that getting pregnant may take longer for women with asthma. The study, which analyzed information from more than 15,000 women in Denmark, set out to determine whether or not asthma would affect conception and if so, why?.....
Keep reading at blog.thebump.com
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Paid Asthma Clinical Trial Now Enrolling at Achieve Clinical Research Near Birmingham, Alabama; Accepting M/F Patients with Asthma Age 12 - 75
*To see if you qualify for this Asthma Clinical Trial in Alabama, visit Achieve Clinical Research on the web (http://www.achieveclinical.com/) or contact us directly at (205) 380-6434. There is no cost to participate, no insurance is required, and you may receive compensation for time and travel.....
Keep reading at healthtechnologynet.com
Lots Of Myths Surround Coffee - Some Are True
There are a lot of myths about coffee. People say lots of things about coffee, some of which is true, for example: Coffee is a diuretic - slightly true - the body compensates for the diuretic effect rather quickly though so no significant diuresis actually takes place and you can't get dehydrated by drinking coffee.....
Keep reading at bubblews.com
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Could Asthma Affect Conception?
The latest research published in the European Respiratory Journal found that getting pregnant may take longer for women with asthma. The study, which analyzed information from more than 15,000 women in Denmark, set out to determine whether or not asthma would affect conception and if so, why?.....
Keep reading at blog.thebump.com
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Paid Asthma Clinical Trial Now Enrolling at Achieve Clinical Research Near Birmingham, Alabama; Accepting M/F Patients with Asthma Age 12 - 75
*To see if you qualify for this Asthma Clinical Trial in Alabama, visit Achieve Clinical Research on the web (http://www.achieveclinical.com/) or contact us directly at (205) 380-6434. There is no cost to participate, no insurance is required, and you may receive compensation for time and travel.....
Keep reading at healthtechnologynet.com
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Biologics inch ahead in asthma treatment
CHICAGO – Targeted biological therapies are working in rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and irritable bowel disease, leading some experts to question whether their time in asthma has finally arrived.....
Keep reading at familypracticenews.com
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Teenage bereavement linked to asthma hospitalization risk
medwireNews: Research shows that children who experience bereavement during late adolescence are at increased risk for asthma hospitalizations.
Xiaoqin Liu (Aarhus University, Denmark) and colleagues analyzed the data of 5,202,576 children born in Denmark or Sweden from 1977 to 2008, and 1973 to 2006, respectively. A total of 168,649 children experienced the death of a parent or sibling before the age of 18 years and were assigned to the bereaved cohort.....
Keep reading at medwirenews.com
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GSK awarded European marketing authorisation for asthma and COPD treatment
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has received European marketing authorisation for Relvar Ellipta, a treatment for asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which is now licensed across 31 European countries.....
Keep reading at ifamagazine.com
Monday, November 18, 2013
Aerosols May be the Answer in the Prevention of Asthma Attacks
Eight percent of Americans are affected by asthma in the US. It is uncertain as to why the incidence of this illness continues to increase. What is understood, is that that 80 percent of all asthma attacks are triggered by inflammation caused by respiratory lung infections.....
Keep reading at ideaconnection.com
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New hope for asthma sufferers as scientists find gene that triggers condition
Researchers hope findings will lead to better treatments for the disease Condition affects 5.4million Britons and caused 1,143 deaths in 2010
New research welcomed by leading charity Asthma UK.....
Keep reading at capitalbay.com
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Rogue gene linked to child asthma
A rogue gene has been discovered that could be a direct cause of severe asthma in young children.
The gene, CDHR3, is especially active in epithelial cells lining the inner surfaces of the airways.....
Keep reading at thisisguernsey.com
Eight percent of Americans are affected by asthma in the US. It is uncertain as to why the incidence of this illness continues to increase. What is understood, is that that 80 percent of all asthma attacks are triggered by inflammation caused by respiratory lung infections.....
Keep reading at ideaconnection.com
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New hope for asthma sufferers as scientists find gene that triggers condition
Researchers hope findings will lead to better treatments for the disease Condition affects 5.4million Britons and caused 1,143 deaths in 2010
New research welcomed by leading charity Asthma UK.....
Keep reading at capitalbay.com
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Rogue gene linked to child asthma
A rogue gene has been discovered that could be a direct cause of severe asthma in young children.
The gene, CDHR3, is especially active in epithelial cells lining the inner surfaces of the airways.....
Keep reading at thisisguernsey.com
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Asthma Linked To Infertility In Women: How Inflammation From The Condition Impacts More Than Just Your Lungs
People suffering from asthma may also experience health issues in major organs not connected to the respiratory system due to inflammation that the condition causes. A study conducted at Bispebjerg University Hospital in Denmark determined that women with asthma are, on average, less fertile than women without asthma.....
Keep reading at medicaldaily.com
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Asthma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Asthma is a chronic condition in which the airways that carry air to the lungs are inflamed and narrowed.
Inflamed airways are very sensitive, and they tend to react to things in the environment called triggers, such as inhaled substances. When the airways react, they swell and narrow even more, and also produce extra mucus, all of which make it harder for air to flow to the lungs.....
Keep reading at livescience.com
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Young adults with asthma ‘need cold weather care’
medwireNews: Researchers say that young adults with asthma should receive extra care and guidance during the winter months, to stop the effects of cold weather exposure from limiting their activities.....
Keep reading at medwirenews.com
People suffering from asthma may also experience health issues in major organs not connected to the respiratory system due to inflammation that the condition causes. A study conducted at Bispebjerg University Hospital in Denmark determined that women with asthma are, on average, less fertile than women without asthma.....
Keep reading at medicaldaily.com
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Asthma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Asthma is a chronic condition in which the airways that carry air to the lungs are inflamed and narrowed.
Inflamed airways are very sensitive, and they tend to react to things in the environment called triggers, such as inhaled substances. When the airways react, they swell and narrow even more, and also produce extra mucus, all of which make it harder for air to flow to the lungs.....
Keep reading at livescience.com
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Young adults with asthma ‘need cold weather care’
medwireNews: Researchers say that young adults with asthma should receive extra care and guidance during the winter months, to stop the effects of cold weather exposure from limiting their activities.....
Keep reading at medwirenews.com
Friday, November 15, 2013
Women With Asthma Take Just a Little Longer To Get Pregnant
Women who have asthma take just a little longer to get pregnant, according to a new study published Thursday. Their overall fertility rates, however, are most likely unaffected, The Huffington Post reported.....
Keep reading at universityherald.com
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Asthma Makes Women Infertile? Study Links Asthma to Delayed Pregnancy
Asthma may lead to infertility in women. Explaining this point, a new study from Denmark says that asthma patients are at higher risk of struggling to conceive than women without the condition.....
Keep reading at ibtimes.co.in
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Pregnancy delay for women with asthma
ASTHMA increases the time it takes for a woman to get pregnant, a study has shown.
The risk of delay is greater in women over the age of 30, and whose condition is untreated.
Scientists believe the inflammation characteristic of asthma is likely to have an effect on fertility. They studied data on 15,000 female twins from Denmark with an average age of 27 .....
Keep reading at heraldscotland.com
Women who have asthma take just a little longer to get pregnant, according to a new study published Thursday. Their overall fertility rates, however, are most likely unaffected, The Huffington Post reported.....
Keep reading at universityherald.com
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Asthma Makes Women Infertile? Study Links Asthma to Delayed Pregnancy
Asthma may lead to infertility in women. Explaining this point, a new study from Denmark says that asthma patients are at higher risk of struggling to conceive than women without the condition.....
Keep reading at ibtimes.co.in
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Pregnancy delay for women with asthma
ASTHMA increases the time it takes for a woman to get pregnant, a study has shown.
The risk of delay is greater in women over the age of 30, and whose condition is untreated.
Scientists believe the inflammation characteristic of asthma is likely to have an effect on fertility. They studied data on 15,000 female twins from Denmark with an average age of 27 .....
Keep reading at heraldscotland.com
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Asthma May Lengthen Time to Get Pregnant
Getting pregnant may take longer for women with asthma, a new study from Denmark suggests.
Researchers analyzed information from more than 15,000 women in Denmark, including 950 who had asthma.....
Keep reading at livescience.com
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‘Try to conceive in your 20s if you have asthma’
Women with asthma take longer to get pregnant, a study suggests. In research involving 15,000 Danish twins, women with the condition were 25 per cent more likely to take at least a year to conceive.....
Keep reading at thetimes.co.uk
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Pregnant women who smoke as well as having asthma are greatly increasing the risk of complications
New research from the University of Adelaide has shown for the first time that pregnant women who smoke as well as having asthma are greatly increasing the risk of complications for themselves and their unborn children.....
Keep reading at medicalnewstoday.com
Getting pregnant may take longer for women with asthma, a new study from Denmark suggests.
Researchers analyzed information from more than 15,000 women in Denmark, including 950 who had asthma.....
Keep reading at livescience.com
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‘Try to conceive in your 20s if you have asthma’
Women with asthma take longer to get pregnant, a study suggests. In research involving 15,000 Danish twins, women with the condition were 25 per cent more likely to take at least a year to conceive.....
Keep reading at thetimes.co.uk
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Pregnant women who smoke as well as having asthma are greatly increasing the risk of complications
New research from the University of Adelaide has shown for the first time that pregnant women who smoke as well as having asthma are greatly increasing the risk of complications for themselves and their unborn children.....
Keep reading at medicalnewstoday.com
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Researchers use asthma drug to treat elbow injuries
CALGARY- Grace Selinger fractured her elbow last September.
“When I fell, it was sort of like slow motion. I knew I was falling, so I had to pick what I was going to fall on and I picked my arm,” Selinger remembers.
The 57-year-old Calgary woman spent six weeks with her elbow immobilized at a 90 degree angle, but after the cast came off her range of motion was limited.....
Keep reading at globalnews.ca
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Moderately preterm births add to asthma burden
medwireNews: Research from Finland shows that children born late preterm or early term are at significantly increased risk for asthma compared with those born at term, and these births account for the majority of excess asthma burden due to prematurity.....
Keep reading at medwirenews.com
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8 Tips For Parents Of Teens With Asthma
Assess Where Your Teen Is Today
As your child becomes a teen with asthma, you will need to rethink your parenting strategy. Up to this point how have you managed your teen’s asthma?....
Keep reading at asthma.about.com
CALGARY- Grace Selinger fractured her elbow last September.
“When I fell, it was sort of like slow motion. I knew I was falling, so I had to pick what I was going to fall on and I picked my arm,” Selinger remembers.
The 57-year-old Calgary woman spent six weeks with her elbow immobilized at a 90 degree angle, but after the cast came off her range of motion was limited.....
Keep reading at globalnews.ca
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Moderately preterm births add to asthma burden
medwireNews: Research from Finland shows that children born late preterm or early term are at significantly increased risk for asthma compared with those born at term, and these births account for the majority of excess asthma burden due to prematurity.....
Keep reading at medwirenews.com
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8 Tips For Parents Of Teens With Asthma
Assess Where Your Teen Is Today
As your child becomes a teen with asthma, you will need to rethink your parenting strategy. Up to this point how have you managed your teen’s asthma?....
Keep reading at asthma.about.com
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Cormier Brings Asthma Research to UTHSC
More than $2.5 million in research grant money has been transferred to The University of Tennessee Health Science Center following associate professor Dr. Stephania Cormier’s move to the college earlier this year.....
Keep reading at memphisdailynews.com
Inhaled Budesonide, Formoterol Reduces Risk of Asthma-Related Hospitalisation: Presented at ACAAI
BALTIMORE, Md -- November11, 2013 -- A retrospective matched cohort study involving nearly 15,000 adolescents and adults has demonstrated that the use of an inhaled combination of budesonide and formoterol lowers the risk of asthma-related hospitalisation compared with budesonide alone, researchers said here on November 9 at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI).....
Keep reading at firstwordpharma.com
Index predicts asthma in high-risk preschool children
medwireNews: Researchers have shown that the modified Asthma Predictive Index (mAPI) has high predictive value for future asthma development, when applied in the first 3 years of life.....
Keep reading at medwirenews.com
More than $2.5 million in research grant money has been transferred to The University of Tennessee Health Science Center following associate professor Dr. Stephania Cormier’s move to the college earlier this year.....
Keep reading at memphisdailynews.com
Inhaled Budesonide, Formoterol Reduces Risk of Asthma-Related Hospitalisation: Presented at ACAAI
BALTIMORE, Md -- November11, 2013 -- A retrospective matched cohort study involving nearly 15,000 adolescents and adults has demonstrated that the use of an inhaled combination of budesonide and formoterol lowers the risk of asthma-related hospitalisation compared with budesonide alone, researchers said here on November 9 at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI).....
Keep reading at firstwordpharma.com
Index predicts asthma in high-risk preschool children
medwireNews: Researchers have shown that the modified Asthma Predictive Index (mAPI) has high predictive value for future asthma development, when applied in the first 3 years of life.....
Keep reading at medwirenews.com
Monday, November 11, 2013
Rural Teens Have High Asthma Rate
BALTIMORE -- The prevalence of asthma among high school students can be just as high in the countryside as it is in the inner cities, a researcher said here.
In a survey of 2,543 students in four rural schools, more than 18% had diagnosed asthma, according to Poneh Davoodi, MD, of Georgia Regents University in Augusta, and colleagues.....
Keep reading at medpagetoday.com
Shammara Norris promotes asthma awareness throughout Texas
If Shammara Norris could have her way, she’d drive a mobile clinic around Texas and treat every asthma sufferer, adults and children. It’s her heart’s desire “To educate, empower and transform asthmatics to prevail over this serious disease,” according to the mission statement of Positive Breathing Organization, an organization she founded to help those who suffer with this chronic lung disease. One of her biggest concerns is children who are given too many steroids and gaining too much weight, which increases risk of diabetes.....
Keep reading at rollingout.com
Herbal and Natural Remedies or Asthma
We have seen how to naturally beat asthma in my previous article. In this article, let us see some of the simple daily used ingredients which serve as medicine for treating Asthma......
Keep reading at ayurvedicnaturalhomeremedies.com
BALTIMORE -- The prevalence of asthma among high school students can be just as high in the countryside as it is in the inner cities, a researcher said here.
In a survey of 2,543 students in four rural schools, more than 18% had diagnosed asthma, according to Poneh Davoodi, MD, of Georgia Regents University in Augusta, and colleagues.....
Keep reading at medpagetoday.com
Shammara Norris promotes asthma awareness throughout Texas
If Shammara Norris could have her way, she’d drive a mobile clinic around Texas and treat every asthma sufferer, adults and children. It’s her heart’s desire “To educate, empower and transform asthmatics to prevail over this serious disease,” according to the mission statement of Positive Breathing Organization, an organization she founded to help those who suffer with this chronic lung disease. One of her biggest concerns is children who are given too many steroids and gaining too much weight, which increases risk of diabetes.....
Keep reading at rollingout.com
Herbal and Natural Remedies or Asthma
We have seen how to naturally beat asthma in my previous article. In this article, let us see some of the simple daily used ingredients which serve as medicine for treating Asthma......
Keep reading at ayurvedicnaturalhomeremedies.com
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Women are More Suseptible to Allergies, Asthma, Autoimmune Disease than Men
Women are more susceptible to allergies, asthma and autoimmune diseases than men are due to genetic differences between the sexes, a new study found.
However, young boys suffer from rhinitis, asthma and food allergies more than girl do.
"More prepubescent males have rhinitis, asthma and food allergy than females," said Allergy specialist Dr Renata Engler, according to the Telegraph.....
Keep reading at parentherald.com
4 Minor Measures That Could Save Your Life
Breathe easy: Simply switching inhalers could prevent more than half of the 2.1 million asthma-related E.R. trips per year, according to U.K. research released today.
What gives? The bulk of asthma-related E.R. visits result from people losing track of how much medication they have left—or taking breaths from inhalers that are actually empty, researchers say......
Keep reading at menshealth.com
Jameson adds asthma service line
Jameson Hospital in New Castle has opened an asthma treatment center, a new service line dedicated to the diagnosis, education and management of the lung disease.
Debbie Thompson, a registered nurse and director of surgical services and ambulatory care at Jameson Health System, oversees the Jameson Lung Center, which now includes the new asthma clinic. An open house will be held Nov. 12 at the hospital’s north campus, located in New Castle.....
Keep reading at bizjournals.com
Women are more susceptible to allergies, asthma and autoimmune diseases than men are due to genetic differences between the sexes, a new study found.
However, young boys suffer from rhinitis, asthma and food allergies more than girl do.
"More prepubescent males have rhinitis, asthma and food allergy than females," said Allergy specialist Dr Renata Engler, according to the Telegraph.....
Keep reading at parentherald.com
4 Minor Measures That Could Save Your Life
Breathe easy: Simply switching inhalers could prevent more than half of the 2.1 million asthma-related E.R. trips per year, according to U.K. research released today.
What gives? The bulk of asthma-related E.R. visits result from people losing track of how much medication they have left—or taking breaths from inhalers that are actually empty, researchers say......
Keep reading at menshealth.com
Jameson adds asthma service line
Jameson Hospital in New Castle has opened an asthma treatment center, a new service line dedicated to the diagnosis, education and management of the lung disease.
Debbie Thompson, a registered nurse and director of surgical services and ambulatory care at Jameson Health System, oversees the Jameson Lung Center, which now includes the new asthma clinic. An open house will be held Nov. 12 at the hospital’s north campus, located in New Castle.....
Keep reading at bizjournals.com
Friday, November 8, 2013
Jameson Hospital Introduces New Asthma Care Service
Jameson Health System introduces Jameson Asthma Care, a service dedicated to diagnosis, treatment and ongoing control of asthma. A free asthma screening and community open house event will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Jameson Lung Center, first floor Jameson Hospital North Campus, 1211 Wilmington Avenue, New Castle, Pennsylvania......
Keep reading at pittsburghhealthcarereport.com
Fighting asthma in Buffalo’s poor neighborhoods
Asthma is a serious problem in Buffalo.
We’ve reported in the past about the sky-high asthma rates on the West Side in neighborhoods near the Peace Bridge. The East Side isn’t much better, according to some of those studies......
Keep reading at investigativepost.org
Neonatal jaundice linked to pediatric asthma risk
Researchers have found that neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is associated with an increased risk for childhood asthma.
By assessing data from the US Collaborative Perinatal Project, which took place between 1959 and 1965, the team were able to separate the effects of hyperbilirubinemia on asthma risk from those of phototherapy, which has also previously been linked to childhood asthma and was not yet in clinical use at the time of the project.....
Keep reading at news-medical.net
Jameson Health System introduces Jameson Asthma Care, a service dedicated to diagnosis, treatment and ongoing control of asthma. A free asthma screening and community open house event will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Jameson Lung Center, first floor Jameson Hospital North Campus, 1211 Wilmington Avenue, New Castle, Pennsylvania......
Keep reading at pittsburghhealthcarereport.com
Fighting asthma in Buffalo’s poor neighborhoods
Asthma is a serious problem in Buffalo.
We’ve reported in the past about the sky-high asthma rates on the West Side in neighborhoods near the Peace Bridge. The East Side isn’t much better, according to some of those studies......
Keep reading at investigativepost.org
Neonatal jaundice linked to pediatric asthma risk
Researchers have found that neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is associated with an increased risk for childhood asthma.
By assessing data from the US Collaborative Perinatal Project, which took place between 1959 and 1965, the team were able to separate the effects of hyperbilirubinemia on asthma risk from those of phototherapy, which has also previously been linked to childhood asthma and was not yet in clinical use at the time of the project.....
Keep reading at news-medical.net
Thursday, November 7, 2013
New game app keeps teens on track taking their asthma medicine
Wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath -- asthma medicines help keep such symptoms at bay. But you have to take the puffs and many teens forget or ignore the regimen.
That may seem like no big deal-- an emergency inhaler can solve the problem -- but missing those daily doses can lead to emergency room visits, hospitalization and even death.....
Keep reading at news.medill.northwestern.edu
Asthma More Common Among Children Born to Mothers Exposed to Pollutants
An investigation carried out by researchers in Denmark has found that children born to mothers who were exposed to persistent organic pollutants during pregnancy are more likely to be diagnosed with asthma by the time they reach the age of 20.....
Keep reading at news.softpedia.com
Neonatal jaundice linked to pediatric asthma risk
medwireNews: Researchers have found that neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is associated with an increased risk for childhood asthma.
By assessing data from the US Collaborative Perinatal Project, which took place between 1959 and 1965, the team were able to separate the effects of hyperbilirubinemia on asthma risk from those of phototherapy, which has also previously been linked to childhood asthma and was not yet in clinical use at the time of the project.....
Keep reading at medwirenews.com
Wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath -- asthma medicines help keep such symptoms at bay. But you have to take the puffs and many teens forget or ignore the regimen.
That may seem like no big deal-- an emergency inhaler can solve the problem -- but missing those daily doses can lead to emergency room visits, hospitalization and even death.....
Keep reading at news.medill.northwestern.edu
Asthma More Common Among Children Born to Mothers Exposed to Pollutants
An investigation carried out by researchers in Denmark has found that children born to mothers who were exposed to persistent organic pollutants during pregnancy are more likely to be diagnosed with asthma by the time they reach the age of 20.....
Keep reading at news.softpedia.com
Neonatal jaundice linked to pediatric asthma risk
medwireNews: Researchers have found that neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is associated with an increased risk for childhood asthma.
By assessing data from the US Collaborative Perinatal Project, which took place between 1959 and 1965, the team were able to separate the effects of hyperbilirubinemia on asthma risk from those of phototherapy, which has also previously been linked to childhood asthma and was not yet in clinical use at the time of the project.....
Keep reading at medwirenews.com
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Exercise-Induced Asthma Challenge (Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm or Asthma Challenge)
An asthma challenge measures lung function before and after exercise. It helps the doctor determine if the patient has exercise-induced asthma. This test may be ordered for people who experience shortness of breath, chest discomfort, or dizziness after exercise. It may also be used on known asthmatics to see if exercise provokes bronchospasm. The test is done to find out how well lungs function before and after exercise, and/or how well current medicines are working and to set a safe level of exercise for your child.....
Keep reading at childrensnyp.org
No Relief for Asthma and Allergy Sufferers
Indoor Pollutants including cockroaches and rodents trigger symptoms this season
As the days grow shorter and colder weather arrives, people will be spending more and more time indoors. While cabin fever will undoubtedly set in, it may be hardest on people who suffer from asthma and allergies as more indoor time means greater exposure to indoor allergens. Although ragweed and dust mites are often blamed for sneezing and itchy eyes this time of year, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) warns that pests like cockroaches, rats and mice are also common asthma and allergy triggers.....
Keep reading at reuters.com
Surf Designer Dies from Severe Asthma Attack
Surf Industry Designer Lian Murray passed away over the weekend in Newport Beach after suffering a severe asthma attack, Apparel News reported.
Murray, 54, of Newport Beach, died Sunday at Hoag Hospital, according to an Apparel News report. Murray's career included merchandising and design positions at Hurley International, Billabong and Quiksilver. In 2005 Murray started her own clothing business, Aqua IV, headquartered in Costa Mesa.....
Keep reading at newportbeach.patch.com
An asthma challenge measures lung function before and after exercise. It helps the doctor determine if the patient has exercise-induced asthma. This test may be ordered for people who experience shortness of breath, chest discomfort, or dizziness after exercise. It may also be used on known asthmatics to see if exercise provokes bronchospasm. The test is done to find out how well lungs function before and after exercise, and/or how well current medicines are working and to set a safe level of exercise for your child.....
Keep reading at childrensnyp.org
No Relief for Asthma and Allergy Sufferers
Indoor Pollutants including cockroaches and rodents trigger symptoms this season
As the days grow shorter and colder weather arrives, people will be spending more and more time indoors. While cabin fever will undoubtedly set in, it may be hardest on people who suffer from asthma and allergies as more indoor time means greater exposure to indoor allergens. Although ragweed and dust mites are often blamed for sneezing and itchy eyes this time of year, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) warns that pests like cockroaches, rats and mice are also common asthma and allergy triggers.....
Keep reading at reuters.com
Surf Designer Dies from Severe Asthma Attack
Surf Industry Designer Lian Murray passed away over the weekend in Newport Beach after suffering a severe asthma attack, Apparel News reported.
Murray, 54, of Newport Beach, died Sunday at Hoag Hospital, according to an Apparel News report. Murray's career included merchandising and design positions at Hurley International, Billabong and Quiksilver. In 2005 Murray started her own clothing business, Aqua IV, headquartered in Costa Mesa.....
Keep reading at newportbeach.patch.com
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Toxic gases emitted by firecrackers harmful for asthma patients: Experts
LUCKNOW: Inhaling the gaseous air pollutants along with other toxic gases emitted by firecrackers not only makes one cough, go breathless and feel irritation in the throat, it aggravates the chance of attack among asthma patients, says health experts.....
Keep reading at articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Report reveals low quality of care for asthma patients
A DAMNING report revealing that 88% of asthmatics in the south east get sub-standard care has prompted a review in Reading.
The shocking figures come from the national charity Asthma UK which carried out an online survey across England about the quality of their care, but only one-in-10 in the south east said theirs fully met national standards.....
Keep reading at localberkshire.co.uk
Proper exercises to reduce asthma
(NewsFix) A new review published in The Cochrane Library proves that proper exercise programs offer significant benefits to patients having asthma because these are helpful to reduce or to totally prevent attacks.....
Keep reading at newsfix.ca
LUCKNOW: Inhaling the gaseous air pollutants along with other toxic gases emitted by firecrackers not only makes one cough, go breathless and feel irritation in the throat, it aggravates the chance of attack among asthma patients, says health experts.....
Keep reading at articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Report reveals low quality of care for asthma patients
A DAMNING report revealing that 88% of asthmatics in the south east get sub-standard care has prompted a review in Reading.
The shocking figures come from the national charity Asthma UK which carried out an online survey across England about the quality of their care, but only one-in-10 in the south east said theirs fully met national standards.....
Keep reading at localberkshire.co.uk
Proper exercises to reduce asthma
(NewsFix) A new review published in The Cochrane Library proves that proper exercise programs offer significant benefits to patients having asthma because these are helpful to reduce or to totally prevent attacks.....
Keep reading at newsfix.ca
Monday, November 4, 2013
Young Children With Asthma Visit ER Most Often
New exploration from a College Hospitals Rainbow Toddlers & Kid’s Healthcare facility (UH Rainbow) analyze uncovered that young children ages 1 to 3 a long time accounted for 1-fifth of all unexpected emergency department (ED) visits triggered by issues from asthma, representing the highest proportion of visits amid bronchial asthma sufferers beneath age 21. In addition, 55 p.c of all ED visits thanks to bronchial asthma occurred in boys, and fall months — September, October and November — had a relatively large proportion of visits compared to other occasions of the year. The analysis was presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference in Orlando.....
Read more at dailynewsen.com
Vinyl flooring linked to asthma in children
Children who lived in homes with vinyl floors were more likely to develop asthma than children who lived in homes with other types of flooring, according to a new study conducted in Sweden. The association was strongest for children whose parents had vinyl flooring in their bedrooms during pregnancy. The scientists who conducted the research say that the association could be the result of phthalates, which are chemicals used to soften vinyl. Previous studies have reported links between phthalate exposure and breathing problems, including asthma and wheezing.....
Read more at naturalsolutionsradio.com
LA doctors give advice on asthma and allergies
On Tuesday, the public can get twice the advice for free as Dr. Mike Nichols and Patricia McCulloch, PA, host a free presentation on asthma and allergies, 6 p.m. at Mesa Public Library.
The presentation is second in a list of topics, is through the dual efforts of the Children’s Clinic of Los Alamos and the Assets in Action program, a program of the JJAB.
The free library presentations allow both agencies to present educational information for parents to use throughout the year.....
Read more at lamonitor.com
New exploration from a College Hospitals Rainbow Toddlers & Kid’s Healthcare facility (UH Rainbow) analyze uncovered that young children ages 1 to 3 a long time accounted for 1-fifth of all unexpected emergency department (ED) visits triggered by issues from asthma, representing the highest proportion of visits amid bronchial asthma sufferers beneath age 21. In addition, 55 p.c of all ED visits thanks to bronchial asthma occurred in boys, and fall months — September, October and November — had a relatively large proportion of visits compared to other occasions of the year. The analysis was presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference in Orlando.....
Read more at dailynewsen.com
Vinyl flooring linked to asthma in children
Children who lived in homes with vinyl floors were more likely to develop asthma than children who lived in homes with other types of flooring, according to a new study conducted in Sweden. The association was strongest for children whose parents had vinyl flooring in their bedrooms during pregnancy. The scientists who conducted the research say that the association could be the result of phthalates, which are chemicals used to soften vinyl. Previous studies have reported links between phthalate exposure and breathing problems, including asthma and wheezing.....
Read more at naturalsolutionsradio.com
LA doctors give advice on asthma and allergies
On Tuesday, the public can get twice the advice for free as Dr. Mike Nichols and Patricia McCulloch, PA, host a free presentation on asthma and allergies, 6 p.m. at Mesa Public Library.
The presentation is second in a list of topics, is through the dual efforts of the Children’s Clinic of Los Alamos and the Assets in Action program, a program of the JJAB.
The free library presentations allow both agencies to present educational information for parents to use throughout the year.....
Read more at lamonitor.com
Sunday, November 3, 2013
A Small Number Of Parents Know How to Use Their Child's Asthma Medication, Study Finds
A new study finds that most parents who assist their children with inhaled asthma medications don't know all the proper instructions.
"Of the 10 steps for accurate technique, we were surprised to learn that only one out of 169 caregivers knew all 10 steps," said study author Dr. Marina Reznik, an assistant professor of pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City.....
Read more at counselheal.com
Families, children learn about living with asthma
Marie Dearie had one goal on Saturday: learning how to better manage her daughter's asthma.
Her 9-year-old daughter Sabrina had another goal: to play basketball.
Both had their chance at Scranton High School on Saturday as part of the Healthy Hoops program, which featured health screenings, asthma education and a basketball clinic.....
Read more at thetimes-tribune.com
Mandela Movie Star Idris Elba In Hospital
The actor, who plays Nelson Mandela in a new film about his life, suffers an asthma attack ahead of a premiere in South Africa.
The star of the new Nelson Mandela movie is recovering in hospital after suffering an asthma attack on his way to the film's South African premiere.....
Read more at news.sky.com
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