Asthma impairs sleep, performance in schoolchildren
The negative effects of poorly controlled asthma symptoms on sleep quality and academic performance in urban schoolchildren have been confirmed in a new study.
The results of the study were presented in May at the American Thoracic Society’s 2013 International Conference in Philadelphia......
Read more here: bedtimesmagazine.com
Holidays lead to ‘spike’ in asthma cases
CHILDREN with asthma in Wigan are at increased risk of attacks when they go back to school in September because of poor care over the summer a charity has warned.
Asthma UK says the holidays often see a relaxation of medication regimes.....
Read more here: wigantoday.net
Take your child's word for it on asthma, study finds
SAN ANTONIO -- Children's perceptions of living with asthma may differ significantly from their caregivers' perceptions, which means both should be interviewed when they visit the doctor's office, a new study from UT Kids San Antonio and the Center for Airway Inflammation Research (cAIR) shows.....
Read more here: sciencecodex.com
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Friday, August 2, 2013
Small protein plays big role in asthma severity
Bethesda, MD—A new culprit has been identified that likely plays a big role in the severity of asthma—a small protein chemokine called CCL26. These findings were published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology and represent the first demonstration that CCL26 is a potent regulator of the migration of asthmatic eosinophils, commonly observed in asthmatic airways. Results from this discovery may lead to new drug targets for the treatment of asthma.....
Read more here: sciencecodex.com
Progress In Asthma Drug Therapy From A Patient's View
Not surprisingly, my recent post – “Are 90% Of FDA Drugs Approved In Last 30 Years No More Effective Than Existing Drugs?”, drew a range of comments. While many supported my views on the value of new medicines brought forward by the pharma industry in the last 30 years, others decried the pharma industry’s incrementalism and the proliferation of follow-on drugs. One unexpected comment I received was from a former colleague from Pfizer PFE -0.41%. As one who has been asthmatic for most of his life, his personal experience provides a great perspective from the patient.....
Read more here: forbes.com
Breathing new life: New procedure helps asthma sufferers
Taylor Mosley’s asthma flare-ups were so severe that she sometimes wondered when her next wheezing breath might be her last.
Mosley, 22, of Fort Worth, has relied on steroids and her rescue inhaler for years to keep her asthma in check but said she still would wind up in the hospital once or twice a month in intensive care, often for days at a time. Her health led her to drop out of college, caused her to miss work and kept her from participating in sports and outdoor activities for fear of triggering an asthma attack, she said.....
Read more here: star-telegram.com
Bethesda, MD—A new culprit has been identified that likely plays a big role in the severity of asthma—a small protein chemokine called CCL26. These findings were published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology and represent the first demonstration that CCL26 is a potent regulator of the migration of asthmatic eosinophils, commonly observed in asthmatic airways. Results from this discovery may lead to new drug targets for the treatment of asthma.....
Read more here: sciencecodex.com
Progress In Asthma Drug Therapy From A Patient's View
Not surprisingly, my recent post – “Are 90% Of FDA Drugs Approved In Last 30 Years No More Effective Than Existing Drugs?”, drew a range of comments. While many supported my views on the value of new medicines brought forward by the pharma industry in the last 30 years, others decried the pharma industry’s incrementalism and the proliferation of follow-on drugs. One unexpected comment I received was from a former colleague from Pfizer PFE -0.41%. As one who has been asthmatic for most of his life, his personal experience provides a great perspective from the patient.....
Read more here: forbes.com
Breathing new life: New procedure helps asthma sufferers
Taylor Mosley’s asthma flare-ups were so severe that she sometimes wondered when her next wheezing breath might be her last.
Mosley, 22, of Fort Worth, has relied on steroids and her rescue inhaler for years to keep her asthma in check but said she still would wind up in the hospital once or twice a month in intensive care, often for days at a time. Her health led her to drop out of college, caused her to miss work and kept her from participating in sports and outdoor activities for fear of triggering an asthma attack, she said.....
Read more here: star-telegram.com
Thursday, August 1, 2013
CaMKII Enzyme Holds Promise in Fighting Asthma
Scientists led by Prof Mark Anderson from the University of Iowa have found that the enzyme CaMKII (Calcium/calmodulin-dependent kinase II), known for its role in heart arrhythmia, is linked to the harmful effects of oxidation in the respiratory tract, triggering asthmatic symptoms.....
Information at sci-news.com
Does Using an Asthma Pipe Invalidate the Fast?
Question: When a person takes the asthma pipe while fasting, does this break the fast. If it does, what should one do?.....
Information at seekersguidance.org
Mold In The CSRA Making Asthma Worse
Augusta, Georgia - Dr. William Dolen, Professor of Pediatrics at Georgia Regents Medical Center says, "Trouble breathing, shortness of breath, having to go to the emergency room, maybe even coming into the hospital."......
Information at wjbf.com
Scientists led by Prof Mark Anderson from the University of Iowa have found that the enzyme CaMKII (Calcium/calmodulin-dependent kinase II), known for its role in heart arrhythmia, is linked to the harmful effects of oxidation in the respiratory tract, triggering asthmatic symptoms.....
Information at sci-news.com
Does Using an Asthma Pipe Invalidate the Fast?
Question: When a person takes the asthma pipe while fasting, does this break the fast. If it does, what should one do?.....
Information at seekersguidance.org
Mold In The CSRA Making Asthma Worse
Augusta, Georgia - Dr. William Dolen, Professor of Pediatrics at Georgia Regents Medical Center says, "Trouble breathing, shortness of breath, having to go to the emergency room, maybe even coming into the hospital."......
Information at wjbf.com
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Preventing Asthma Attacks from Happening at School
You might have your child’s asthma attack prevention plan down pat at home, but come school time, you are going to have to put one in place there too. Here are key steps you should take to protect your asthmatic children at school:.....
Full news here: immunoehealth.com
Asthmatic kids can outgrow it
As many as one in five youngsters with asthma may grow out of the respiratory condition as they age, new research indicates.
Girls and those who are allergic to furry animals, such as dogs and cats, may be out of luck, however. The study found that remission was less likely in such children.....
Full news here: startribune.com
Lack of filters gets up the nose of asthma council
CUP holders are more important than respiratory health to car manufacturers, the National Asthma Council Australia has claimed.
The health organisation has taken aim at Australian car makers for not making cabin air filters standard in all vehicles - and for failing to highlight what filtration various models have.....
Full news here: whitsundaytimes.com.au
You might have your child’s asthma attack prevention plan down pat at home, but come school time, you are going to have to put one in place there too. Here are key steps you should take to protect your asthmatic children at school:.....
Full news here: immunoehealth.com
Asthmatic kids can outgrow it
As many as one in five youngsters with asthma may grow out of the respiratory condition as they age, new research indicates.
Girls and those who are allergic to furry animals, such as dogs and cats, may be out of luck, however. The study found that remission was less likely in such children.....
Full news here: startribune.com
Lack of filters gets up the nose of asthma council
CUP holders are more important than respiratory health to car manufacturers, the National Asthma Council Australia has claimed.
The health organisation has taken aim at Australian car makers for not making cabin air filters standard in all vehicles - and for failing to highlight what filtration various models have.....
Full news here: whitsundaytimes.com.au
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Summer holidays lead to 'September spike' in asthma
Children with asthma are at increased risk of attacks when they go back to school in September because of poor care over the summer, a charity warns.
Asthma UK says the holidays often see a relaxation of medication regimes.....
Information at bbc.co.uk
Parents given back to school asthma alert
PARENTS are being warned of an asthma attack time bomb potentially facing 72,000 children with the condition in Scotland when they go back to school after the summer holidays.....
Information at heraldscotland.com
Asthma patient struggles without power
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Since Friday, PNM has restored power to more than 95 percent of homes and businesses that lost it during the storm, but for those who are still going without, the wait has been agonizing.
One woman said for her, it could be a matter of life and death......
Information at krqe.com
Children with asthma are at increased risk of attacks when they go back to school in September because of poor care over the summer, a charity warns.
Asthma UK says the holidays often see a relaxation of medication regimes.....
Information at bbc.co.uk
Parents given back to school asthma alert
PARENTS are being warned of an asthma attack time bomb potentially facing 72,000 children with the condition in Scotland when they go back to school after the summer holidays.....
Information at heraldscotland.com
Asthma patient struggles without power
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Since Friday, PNM has restored power to more than 95 percent of homes and businesses that lost it during the storm, but for those who are still going without, the wait has been agonizing.
One woman said for her, it could be a matter of life and death......
Information at krqe.com
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Helping children succeed in school Link between obesity and asthma
THE first five years of life are the years of learning that shape kids’ futures, child care experts advise. That’s why health screenings are so crucial to future success – and why many parents are pleased to learn about an easy and effective way to make sure their little ones are ready for school......
Full information at thestar.com.my
X-ray use in ED increased for asthmatic children
Reducing the use of X-rays in the ED for children with asthma could result in cost savings and reduced radiation, according to recent study findings.
“Despite no changes in guidelines to support routine use, there is a significant upward trend in the use of radiographs for children with emergency department visits for asthma,” Jane F. Knapp, MD, of Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Mo.,and colleagues wrote in a study published in Pediatrics. “Pediatric-focused EDs use significantly fewer radiographs for asthma, bronchiolitis, and croup.”.....
Full information at healio.com
Diet affects your risk of developing asthma and other allergic diseases
here’s been a worldwide increase in allergy over the last four decades. There are also strong regional variations in the prevalence of asthma and other allergic disease. All of this points to the involvement of environmental factors, including diet. In particular, it’s thought that the pattern of fatty acids you consume might affect the production of IgE, a molecule of the immune system known to be involved in allergic responses.....
Full information at newsfix.ca
THE first five years of life are the years of learning that shape kids’ futures, child care experts advise. That’s why health screenings are so crucial to future success – and why many parents are pleased to learn about an easy and effective way to make sure their little ones are ready for school......
Full information at thestar.com.my
X-ray use in ED increased for asthmatic children
Reducing the use of X-rays in the ED for children with asthma could result in cost savings and reduced radiation, according to recent study findings.
“Despite no changes in guidelines to support routine use, there is a significant upward trend in the use of radiographs for children with emergency department visits for asthma,” Jane F. Knapp, MD, of Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Mo.,and colleagues wrote in a study published in Pediatrics. “Pediatric-focused EDs use significantly fewer radiographs for asthma, bronchiolitis, and croup.”.....
Full information at healio.com
Diet affects your risk of developing asthma and other allergic diseases
here’s been a worldwide increase in allergy over the last four decades. There are also strong regional variations in the prevalence of asthma and other allergic disease. All of this points to the involvement of environmental factors, including diet. In particular, it’s thought that the pattern of fatty acids you consume might affect the production of IgE, a molecule of the immune system known to be involved in allergic responses.....
Full information at newsfix.ca
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