Saturday, September 21, 2013

What You Need to Know About Childhood Asthma, Allergies and the Fall Season

If your children have asthma, you likely know that certain seasons make asthma symptoms worse. And you also likely know that allergies often go hand-in-hand with asthma in children. It is common knowledge that in the spring allergies are often at their worst, but autumn shouldn't be overlooked. Here are some things you need to know about your child's asthma in the fall season:.....

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Specialty asthma care no benefit to adherence in underserved children

Results of a study of underserved children with asthma in the USA suggest that they may be losing out on the benefits of specialty care.
Researchers from the University of Maryland in Baltimore found that Medicaid-insured children being treated by an allergist filled a suboptimal number of prescriptions for controller medication, while overfilling prescriptions for rescue medication from other practitioners.....

Information at news-medical.net



Inadequate information on asthma is frustrating

As I've mentioned before, I am asthmatic. I had asthma before it was popular. My asthma is now older than most of the doctors who treat it.
Over the years, I've gone through many diagnostic tests to determine the causes and extent of the condition.....

Information at guampdn.com

Friday, September 20, 2013

Pregnancy, Asthma & Smoking: A Dangerous Threesome

Asthmatic pregnant women who smoke are at greater risk for pregnancy complications than nonsmokers
(dailyRx News) Most pregnant women know that it's not wise to smoke while pregnant because of the possible effects on their unborn baby. Not smoking is even more important for asthmatic pregnant women.....

Keep reading at: dailyrx.com



Yourwellness Magazine Gets Behind Asthma Sufferer’s Charity Climb

On the 15th of September, a lifelong asthma sufferer will climb Mount Snowdon to raise money for an international aid charity. Gary Evans (35) hopes to raise at least £500 for CARE International. Father-of-three Evans told the Spalding Guardian, “I was anxious about the climb because as an asthma sufferer, I find breathing difficult even at the best of times. But the doctors advised me that as long as I’m aware of my condition and have the right people there, I can do it at my own risk.”.....

Keep reading at: digitaljournal.com



Asthma rates continue to rise

New Zealand's rates of asthma are continuing to rise, with sufferers getting worse at managing the illness.
Around 10 per cent of adults and 20 per cent of children suffer from asthma, with 8,000 people admitted to hospital for the condition in 2011.....

Keep reading at: nz.news.yahoo.com

Thursday, September 19, 2013

'Psycho-social' impacts on asthma sufferers

Asthma sufferers who also live with anxiety or depression are more prone to asthma attacks, a visiting expert says.
Dr Peter Gibson, a respiratory specialist at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle, New South Wales, has been studying the "psycho-social factors" surrounding the illness......

Read more: nzherald.co.nz



Home Remedies for Asthma (Herbs, Fruits and Vegetables)

Asthma is a respiration problem which affects its victim’s proper breathing system. Asthma occurs because of allergy, pollution, infection etc. Asthma also can be a reason of stress and anxiety. It varies from person to person and also it can be acute or chronic.....

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Asthma in Cats

Much like human asthma, feline asthma is an allergen-caused upper respiratory condition that causes distressed breathing.
It is sometimes also called bronchitis or feline bronchial disease. Bronchial spasms cause the individual bronchi to constrict or tighten, and the resultant swelling of surrounding tissues puts the cat into a full-blown asthma attack.....

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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Asthma Campaign Hits New York City Subway

In New York City, at least 140,000 school children have asthma, but nearly 60% of those kids do not have critical health forms on file at their school. Children’s Health Fund has teamed up with the city’s Council of School Supervisors and Administrators (CSA)to tackle this key issue.....

Continue reading at: childrenshealthfund.org



I Have Asthma, Asthma And My Struggles

I have always struggled breathing when performing physical activities, especially when running. Every time I run I wheeze, my face turns red, I can't catch my breath, I cough up yellow or white fluids, and I get dizzy. Not only that, but I still have trouble breathing for hours after a long run, or all the way through my nights sleep into the next day. It is agonizing. Running is the thing I hate and fear most to do because of these issues.....

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Breathe Easy — Addressing the Root Causes of Asthma

The question this week is, “what causes asthma and what can I do about it? How do I get rid of these terrible symptoms that I have?”
Asthma is a big problem. It affects 8.4 percent of the population or over 25 million Americans (including many children), and it’s increasing every day in America.....

Continue reading at: drhyman.com

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Paracetamol 'Could Cause Asthma' In Kids

A major study suggests an "association" between the painkiller, which is the main ingredient of Calpol, and asthma in children.
Children who are given paracetamol could be at risk of developing asthma, according to a study.
Researchers from the University of Da Caruna in northern Spain asked parents of 10,371 children aged six and seven, and 10,372 children aged 13 and 14 if their children had asthma and how severe it was.....

Source: news.sky.com



She fought obesity, asthma, Nina’s granny says

VIJAYAWADA: Oblivious of the racial slurs being heaped on her granddaughter who won the Miss America pageant, Nina Davuluri's 85-year-old grandmother V Koteswaramma is rejoicing......

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com



Household Remedies Asthma Sores – What Accomplished fact Being as how Certain Asthma Sore

Home remedies because asthma sores accomplish astronaut than most procure materials bought treatments. It is credibility! The feature companies outfox not yet offered as far as OK or dynamic options on household remedies bronchitis sores. The ace gazette is that you really engage in not outmanoeuvre to suffer all and sundry more in there with these miserable outbreaks.....

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Monday, September 16, 2013

Asthma House Calls: Dr. Bonansea-Frances Talks to Us About Asthma and Allergies

In the newest of our video series Asthma House Calls, Asthma House Calls sits down to talk with Dr. Adriana Bonansea-Frances about asthma and allergies, your asthma back to school checklist, healthy eating and asthma and the importance of letting a little sunshine into your child’s life.....

Continue reading at: livingwithasthma.net



Reduce Your Indoor Asthma Triggers

If you or your child is susceptible to asthma, your home may be full of triggers – from dust mites and mold to dog or cat allergens, even if you don’t own a pet. Read on to find out how to rid your house of these irritants and breathe easier.....

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Childhood asthma program scheduled

JOHNSTOWN - HealthLink Littauer, the community health and wellness service of Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home, has announced it will offer a new program called "Home WHEEZE Home" on Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Ruby & Quiri, 307 N. Comrie Ave.....

Continue reading at: leaderherald.com

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Natural Ways to Reverse the Effects of Asthma

More than 300 million people around the world suffer from asthma. While there are successful medical treatments out there, Carol Alt wants you to know about natural alternatives that treat and even reverse its effects......

Source: foxnewsinsider.com



New ideas for getting rid of asthma

Some 300 million people around the world suffer from this debilitating disease.....

Source: news.yahoo.com



Asthma education program, clinic to begin Monday

West Contra Costa residents with respiratory problems may soon breathe a little easier.
The first asthma clinic in Contra Costa County is slated to open later this month. The clinic is part of a larger county government program that starts Monday.....

Source: richmondconfidential.org