Dorchester man charged with murder for asthma death
His bullet never hit a soul, but the shot was deadly, authorities alleged today as a reputed gangbanger was arraigned on first-degree murder charges for scaring a man to death.....
Read more: bostonherald.com
Stress and Adult Asthma: The Link Gets Stronger
The prevalence of asthma is on the rise. Could our stressful, chaotic lives contribute to its risk?
The current study followed more than 5000 adults for incident cases of asthma over 10 years, and the researchers found that higher levels of stress doubled the risk for asthma, even after adjustment for multiple confounding variables. Although not conclusive, these findings bear scrutiny and strong consideration of stress as a novel risk factor for asthma.....
Continue reading at medscape.com
Fast food linked to asthma risk
A diet high in fast food seems to increase the risk of asthma in young children and adolescents, survey data from more than a half-million people finds. Consuming milk and fruit at least three times a week appears to protect against the breathing disorder in all youngsters, while vegetables, eggs and cereal in the diet seem to reduce the odds of asthma in young kids more than in adolescents.....
Full information at sciencenews.org
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
Children’s 999 call saves asthma attack mum
WHEN Amy Greenhalgh taught her two young children how to call 999, she hoped they would never have to put it into practice.
But just nine days later, Tyler his sister Kaleah helped to save their mum’s life when she passed out during an asthma attack.....
Keep reading here: burytimes.co.uk
Asthma rates high among children in Pittsburgh-area communities
PITTSBURGH, PA —Nathan Bissontz sometimes needs a little extra help catching his breath.
“It's like I'm battling a monster,” the 8-year-old boy told Channel 4 Action News investigator Jim Parsons.
It’s been that way since he suffered his first near-fatal asthma attack when he was 3.
Read more: wtae.com
Procedure Could Help Asthma Patients Breathe Easier
A Dallas hospital is offering an innovative procedure that can change the daily life of people with asthma.
Bronchial thermoplasty involves using radio frequency heat that is applied to the smooth muscles in the lung's bronchial passages. All of it is done in three different surgeries to eliminate unnecessary smooth muscles that trigger asthma attacks.....
Continue reading at nbcdfw.com
WHEN Amy Greenhalgh taught her two young children how to call 999, she hoped they would never have to put it into practice.
But just nine days later, Tyler his sister Kaleah helped to save their mum’s life when she passed out during an asthma attack.....
Keep reading here: burytimes.co.uk
Asthma rates high among children in Pittsburgh-area communities
PITTSBURGH, PA —Nathan Bissontz sometimes needs a little extra help catching his breath.
“It's like I'm battling a monster,” the 8-year-old boy told Channel 4 Action News investigator Jim Parsons.
It’s been that way since he suffered his first near-fatal asthma attack when he was 3.
Read more: wtae.com
Procedure Could Help Asthma Patients Breathe Easier
A Dallas hospital is offering an innovative procedure that can change the daily life of people with asthma.
Bronchial thermoplasty involves using radio frequency heat that is applied to the smooth muscles in the lung's bronchial passages. All of it is done in three different surgeries to eliminate unnecessary smooth muscles that trigger asthma attacks.....
Continue reading at nbcdfw.com
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Smoke sparks asthma warning
TASMANIANS with asthma or respiratory illnesses have been urged to protect themselves against the high levels of smoke in the air.
Parts of southern Tasmania are blanketed in smoke from a bushfire threatening several communities in the Derwent Valley......
Full information at themercury.com.au
Inflammation signals airway smooth muscle cell proliferation in asthma pathogenesis
Airway inflammation stimulates proliferation of airway smooth muscle (ASM) cell, which contributes to the development of hyperplasia and hypertrophy of smooth muscle cells. The increase in airway smooth muscle cell mass is believed to be due to an up-regulation of inflammatory mediators in the airway.....
Continue reading at 7thspace.com
Researchers Look for Clues to Rising Child Asthma Rates in Urban Areas
The rates of asthma in children in urban areas are growing. A study by researchers at the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health have determined that early exposure to certain components of air pollution increase the risk of developing a cockroach allergy by age 7.....
Keep reading here: greenoptimistic.com
TASMANIANS with asthma or respiratory illnesses have been urged to protect themselves against the high levels of smoke in the air.
Parts of southern Tasmania are blanketed in smoke from a bushfire threatening several communities in the Derwent Valley......
Full information at themercury.com.au
Inflammation signals airway smooth muscle cell proliferation in asthma pathogenesis
Airway inflammation stimulates proliferation of airway smooth muscle (ASM) cell, which contributes to the development of hyperplasia and hypertrophy of smooth muscle cells. The increase in airway smooth muscle cell mass is believed to be due to an up-regulation of inflammatory mediators in the airway.....
Continue reading at 7thspace.com
Researchers Look for Clues to Rising Child Asthma Rates in Urban Areas
The rates of asthma in children in urban areas are growing. A study by researchers at the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health have determined that early exposure to certain components of air pollution increase the risk of developing a cockroach allergy by age 7.....
Keep reading here: greenoptimistic.com
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
High UV-B Exposure May Increase Allergy, Asthma Risks
Living near the equator, where medium-wave ultraviolet light (UV-B) exposure is high, may increase the odds of developing allergy and, for people who are genetically predisposed, asthma, according to an article published in the February issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology......
Continue reading at medscape.com
Increased asthma risk linked to geography
A new study suggests living closer to the equator may increase the risk for allergies and asthma.
This isn't just because of increased pollen counts, researchers theorize that greater Vitamin D production caused by UV exposure may change the immune system.....
Information at ksby.com
Living Close to The Equator May Increase Risk of Allergies and Asthma
A recent report in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has implicated latitude as a major factor in the development of allergic asthma.
By using satellite analysis of ozone, which indicates the intensity of UV-B rays, scientists have drawn a correlation between latitude and allergies, showing that those living closer to the equator are at higher risk of having the ailment.....
Read more at medicaldaily.com
Living near the equator, where medium-wave ultraviolet light (UV-B) exposure is high, may increase the odds of developing allergy and, for people who are genetically predisposed, asthma, according to an article published in the February issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology......
Continue reading at medscape.com
Increased asthma risk linked to geography
A new study suggests living closer to the equator may increase the risk for allergies and asthma.
This isn't just because of increased pollen counts, researchers theorize that greater Vitamin D production caused by UV exposure may change the immune system.....
Information at ksby.com
Living Close to The Equator May Increase Risk of Allergies and Asthma
A recent report in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has implicated latitude as a major factor in the development of allergic asthma.
By using satellite analysis of ozone, which indicates the intensity of UV-B rays, scientists have drawn a correlation between latitude and allergies, showing that those living closer to the equator are at higher risk of having the ailment.....
Read more at medicaldaily.com
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Asthma attack risk increases after stopping low-dose corticosteroids
Patients with stable asthma who stop using low-dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) are at a significantly increased risk for exacerbations over the following 6 months, show results from a systematic review and meta-analysis of published studies......
Information at news-medical.net
People living close to equator more likely to have asthma, allergies
A new study has revealed that people living closer to the equator are more likely to have asthma and allergies compared to those living further from the latitudinal line, HealthDay News reported.....
Read more: foxnews.com
Geographic Factors Can Cause Allergies, Asthma: People Living Close to the Equator Are at Higher Risk, Study Finds
Feb. 4, 2013 — Those living near the equator may find themselves sneezing and wheezing more than usual. And the reason may not be due to increasing pollen counts. According to a new study released today, in the February issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), living in locations closest to the equator can put you at increased risk of developing allergy and asthma.....
Continue reading at sciencedaily.com
Patients with stable asthma who stop using low-dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) are at a significantly increased risk for exacerbations over the following 6 months, show results from a systematic review and meta-analysis of published studies......
Information at news-medical.net
People living close to equator more likely to have asthma, allergies
A new study has revealed that people living closer to the equator are more likely to have asthma and allergies compared to those living further from the latitudinal line, HealthDay News reported.....
Read more: foxnews.com
Geographic Factors Can Cause Allergies, Asthma: People Living Close to the Equator Are at Higher Risk, Study Finds
Feb. 4, 2013 — Those living near the equator may find themselves sneezing and wheezing more than usual. And the reason may not be due to increasing pollen counts. According to a new study released today, in the February issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), living in locations closest to the equator can put you at increased risk of developing allergy and asthma.....
Continue reading at sciencedaily.com
Monday, February 4, 2013
Plumbers and spray painters high-risk occupations for asthma
Despite known risks and recommendations for protective equipment, many people are still at risk of getting asthma after exposure to substances at work. This is the finding of an international study of 13,000 people carried out at Sahlgrenska Academy......
Read more at healthcanal.com
Despite known risks and recommendations for protective equipment, many people are still at risk of getting asthma after exposure to substances at work. This is the finding of an international study of 13,000 people carried out at Sahlgrenska Academy......
Read more at healthcanal.com
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Infertility and Childhood Asthma
Asthma in children linked to infertility treatments
(dailyRx News) When a couple has trouble conceiving, they may use infertility treatments to get pregnant. New research suggests there could be a connection between these treatments and childhood asthma......
Information at dailyrx.com
Tips for asthma sufferers to deal with cold weather
QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM) - Breathing in cold air can trigger asthma symptoms for a lot of people. Cold, dry air can irritate sensitive lungs and an easy way to protect yourself is to wear a scarf over your nose and mouth to help warm up the air before you breathe it in.....
Read more at wgem.com
Asthma in children linked to infertility treatments
(dailyRx News) When a couple has trouble conceiving, they may use infertility treatments to get pregnant. New research suggests there could be a connection between these treatments and childhood asthma......
Information at dailyrx.com
Tips for asthma sufferers to deal with cold weather
QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM) - Breathing in cold air can trigger asthma symptoms for a lot of people. Cold, dry air can irritate sensitive lungs and an easy way to protect yourself is to wear a scarf over your nose and mouth to help warm up the air before you breathe it in.....
Read more at wgem.com
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