Phthalates and Childhood Asthma
Exposure to phthalates, substances used as plasticizers in a large number of consumer goods, can occur by ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact. Children––who are uniquely vulnerable to adverse health effects of environmental exposures because of their still-developing neurological, immunological, and respiratory systems—can receive particularly high exposures due to more frequent contact with phthalate-rich surfaces such as plastic toys and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) flooring, as well as house dust, which collects phthalates (and other chemicals). Researchers now report an association between phthalate exposure and asthma and allergic disease in a cohort of 10-year-old Norwegian children [EHP 121(2):251–256; Bertelsen et al.].....
Source at medscape.com
High-tech inhaler tracks asthma locations, triggers
A new cutting-edge inhaler for asthma sufferers is helping doctors pin down a patient's location and possible allergy triggers.
Duffy Minges is one of 25 million adults and 8 million children in the U.S. who suffer from the chronic disease. She never leaves home with her asthma inhaler......
Read more: wral.com
Living with Asthma
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a disease affecting your lungs. Asthma causes wheezing, short- ness of breath, chest pain, and coughing. In many instances, these symptoms appear mostly at night or early morning. Some people with asthma have these symptoms daily. People with asthma often have asthma attacks. An asthma attack occurs when something bothers your lungs. Airways become swollen and inflamed which makes it hard to breathe. These attacks can be mild, moderate, or severe. Even though you may feel fine, an asthma attack can occur anytime.1,2.....
See more at: pharmacytimes.com
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
Beating the Winter Blues: An Asthmatic's Perspective
Winter is in full swing, and for many allergy sufferers this season offers a welcome break from allergy symptoms. These symptoms tend to disappear until the spring arrives, particularly in areas of the country that freeze. In these areas the pollen levels may fall dramatically during the winter months......
Read more: asthma.about.com
New Inhaler Helps Asthma Patients
A new asthma inhaler, that could help doctors create a more accurate plan to treat each patient.
A wireless sensor sits on top of a regular inhaler. Anytime a patient takes a puff, maps show when and where the inhaler was used and records how much medication was used. That information is sent to the doctor......
Keep reading at wearecentralpa.com
Cellphones Detecting Asthma
A simple breath test could sense when an asthma attack may strike......
Source at insidescience.org
Winter is in full swing, and for many allergy sufferers this season offers a welcome break from allergy symptoms. These symptoms tend to disappear until the spring arrives, particularly in areas of the country that freeze. In these areas the pollen levels may fall dramatically during the winter months......
Read more: asthma.about.com
New Inhaler Helps Asthma Patients
A new asthma inhaler, that could help doctors create a more accurate plan to treat each patient.
A wireless sensor sits on top of a regular inhaler. Anytime a patient takes a puff, maps show when and where the inhaler was used and records how much medication was used. That information is sent to the doctor......
Keep reading at wearecentralpa.com
Cellphones Detecting Asthma
A simple breath test could sense when an asthma attack may strike......
Source at insidescience.org
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Air fresheners can trigger allergies, asthma
ISLAMABAD: People with asthma or allergies may want to avoid air fresheners and other chemicals used to spread fragrant scents through their homes, and their doctors should be aware of the hazards.
"The chemicals in some of these products can trigger the nasal congestion, sneezing and the runny nose," Dr. Stanley Fineman, an allergist with Emory University and the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic. "With the asthmatics, there's really good data showing their lung function changes when they're exposed to these compounds", Science Daily reported......
Continue reading at brecorder.com
Asthma attack death sparked by cold weather
A MAN has died from an asthma attack brought on by the recent cold weather.
Steven Metcalfe, 38, had been in and out of hospital after suffering breathing problems made worse by plummeting temperatures.....
Read more: thisishullandeastriding.co.uk
ISLAMABAD: People with asthma or allergies may want to avoid air fresheners and other chemicals used to spread fragrant scents through their homes, and their doctors should be aware of the hazards.
"The chemicals in some of these products can trigger the nasal congestion, sneezing and the runny nose," Dr. Stanley Fineman, an allergist with Emory University and the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic. "With the asthmatics, there's really good data showing their lung function changes when they're exposed to these compounds", Science Daily reported......
Continue reading at brecorder.com
Asthma attack death sparked by cold weather
A MAN has died from an asthma attack brought on by the recent cold weather.
Steven Metcalfe, 38, had been in and out of hospital after suffering breathing problems made worse by plummeting temperatures.....
Read more: thisishullandeastriding.co.uk
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
New asthma treatment opens airways with heat
MINNEAPOLIS - A new procedure being done in the Twin Cities is offering significant relief to asthma sufferers.
Thirty million people in the United States have asthma, but in some cases it is so severe that it can be difficult to control with medications.....
Read more: kare11.com
Increased Electricity Prices Linked to Hospital Asthma Admissions
A University of Canterbury economics researcher has revealed that reduced home heating because of increasing power prices attributes to growing number of hospital admissions for asthma. The study found the relationship to be stronger, particularly for young children......
Continue reading at frenchtribune.com
Cardiovascular Disease Tailored online feedback may boost asthma control
SAN FRANCISCO – A website designed to give people with asthma tailored feedback about whether they need to see a doctor and what questions to ask when they do may have helped improve asthma control in a randomized, controlled trial in 325 patients......
Source at familypracticenews.com
MINNEAPOLIS - A new procedure being done in the Twin Cities is offering significant relief to asthma sufferers.
Thirty million people in the United States have asthma, but in some cases it is so severe that it can be difficult to control with medications.....
Read more: kare11.com
Increased Electricity Prices Linked to Hospital Asthma Admissions
A University of Canterbury economics researcher has revealed that reduced home heating because of increasing power prices attributes to growing number of hospital admissions for asthma. The study found the relationship to be stronger, particularly for young children......
Continue reading at frenchtribune.com
Cardiovascular Disease Tailored online feedback may boost asthma control
SAN FRANCISCO – A website designed to give people with asthma tailored feedback about whether they need to see a doctor and what questions to ask when they do may have helped improve asthma control in a randomized, controlled trial in 325 patients......
Source at familypracticenews.com
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Asthma development tied to genetic makeup, wheezing illness
New data are shedding light on interactions between human rhinovirus wheezing illness and genes that may predispose children to asthma.
Carole Ober, PhD, Blum-Riese Professor of Human Genetics at the University of Chicago, and colleagues studied two cohorts of children from families at high risk for asthma. The children were followed from birth to 7 or 8 years of age......
Keep reading at healio.com
Poor home heating linked to asthma rise
Reduced home heating because of increasing power prices is being linked to a growing number of hospital admissions for asthma.
A study by University of Canterbury found asthma admissions and a lack of home heating are strongly connected, particularly for young children......
Read more: odt.co.nz
Asthma Free Forever Review: How To Cure Asthma Naturally, Easily and Symptom Free Now Exposed
This Asthma Free Forever Review is developed to help customers to decide whether investing or not investing their money to get Asthma Free Forever new revolutionary program on how to reverse the painful, debilitating symptoms of asthma and to reduce asthma sufferers dependence on doctors and medication. Customers who are looking to purchase this new system called Asthma Free Forever are on this page because they are looking for more information and description that the product has. Asthma Free Forever Review is designed with the main goal of helping people to find more information, description, features and customer reviews......
Source at onlineproducts.pressdoc.com
New data are shedding light on interactions between human rhinovirus wheezing illness and genes that may predispose children to asthma.
Carole Ober, PhD, Blum-Riese Professor of Human Genetics at the University of Chicago, and colleagues studied two cohorts of children from families at high risk for asthma. The children were followed from birth to 7 or 8 years of age......
Keep reading at healio.com
Poor home heating linked to asthma rise
Reduced home heating because of increasing power prices is being linked to a growing number of hospital admissions for asthma.
A study by University of Canterbury found asthma admissions and a lack of home heating are strongly connected, particularly for young children......
Read more: odt.co.nz
Asthma Free Forever Review: How To Cure Asthma Naturally, Easily and Symptom Free Now Exposed
This Asthma Free Forever Review is developed to help customers to decide whether investing or not investing their money to get Asthma Free Forever new revolutionary program on how to reverse the painful, debilitating symptoms of asthma and to reduce asthma sufferers dependence on doctors and medication. Customers who are looking to purchase this new system called Asthma Free Forever are on this page because they are looking for more information and description that the product has. Asthma Free Forever Review is designed with the main goal of helping people to find more information, description, features and customer reviews......
Source at onlineproducts.pressdoc.com
Monday, April 8, 2013
Banner Health offers new treatment for asthma patients
PHOENIX – Two Banner Healthhospitals have introduced a treatment option for patients with severe asthma who previously had to rely solely on medication to manage severe asthma symptoms. The treatment is available at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix and Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale.....
Read more: arizona.newszap.com
Chiropractic Management for Asthma Sufferers (Part 2)
Receive chiropractic treatment to lessen the severity and frequency of your asthma symptoms. In this four part series I discuss how regular chiropractic care can help asthma sufferers better manage their condition......
Keep reading at lasvegas.informermg.com
PHOENIX – Two Banner Healthhospitals have introduced a treatment option for patients with severe asthma who previously had to rely solely on medication to manage severe asthma symptoms. The treatment is available at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix and Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale.....
Read more: arizona.newszap.com
Chiropractic Management for Asthma Sufferers (Part 2)
Receive chiropractic treatment to lessen the severity and frequency of your asthma symptoms. In this four part series I discuss how regular chiropractic care can help asthma sufferers better manage their condition......
Keep reading at lasvegas.informermg.com
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Weather warning for asthma sufferers as large dust storm to sweep across UAE
DUBAI // The weather bureau has warned residents that high winds will wreak havoc this weekend, whipping up a dust storm, bringing temperatures of up to 40°C and rain in the interior.
“Winds at a speed of 35 to 45kph are expected to blow from the south desert over the Empty Quarter to the western side of the UAE,” said a spokesman for the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology. “The high speeds will raise up sands and the visibility will reduce to up to a kilometre. We advise people who have asthma to take care of themselves by wearing masks or staying at home.”.....
Read more: thenational.ae
Swim classes offered for kids with asthma
Banner Children’s at Cardon Children’s Medical Center will have a free “Asthma Attackers” swim class 11:30 to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6 in Mesa.
The event will include games that teach children about asthma triggers, as well as swimming lessons with a certified instructor. Certified asthma educators will answer questions and medical staff will be available......
Source at eastvalleytribune.com
DUBAI // The weather bureau has warned residents that high winds will wreak havoc this weekend, whipping up a dust storm, bringing temperatures of up to 40°C and rain in the interior.
“Winds at a speed of 35 to 45kph are expected to blow from the south desert over the Empty Quarter to the western side of the UAE,” said a spokesman for the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology. “The high speeds will raise up sands and the visibility will reduce to up to a kilometre. We advise people who have asthma to take care of themselves by wearing masks or staying at home.”.....
Read more: thenational.ae
Swim classes offered for kids with asthma
Banner Children’s at Cardon Children’s Medical Center will have a free “Asthma Attackers” swim class 11:30 to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6 in Mesa.
The event will include games that teach children about asthma triggers, as well as swimming lessons with a certified instructor. Certified asthma educators will answer questions and medical staff will be available......
Source at eastvalleytribune.com
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