What to Do If a Child Has an Asthma Attack at School
If getting a call from the school nurse can be unnerving, hearing that your grandchild just had an asthma attack at school is downright terrifying. This especially holds true if the call marks the first time an asthma attack has ever happened. The only thing worse for parents or grandparents than knowing that a child is suffering is knowing that they are suffering when they can’t be there with them......
Information at grannynet.co.uk
Controlling your child's Asthma
Asthma Management Plan
Your child should have an Asthma Management Plan in place to help you control and monitor their asthma. Your doctor or nurse will work with you to complete a plan that is tailored specifically to your child’s condition.An Asthma Management Plan will have the following information;.....
Information at asthma.ie
Health Tip: Exercising Despite Allergies and Asthma
(HealthDay News) -- Exercise usually is a good idea, even for people with allergies or asthma, and as long as the doctor approves.
The American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology offers this advice for people who exercise, despite having allergies or asthma:.....
Information at philly.com
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
Asthma Symptoms Worse for Children in September
Doctors say that September is one of the worst times for asthma sufferers and claim that they see more cases during the this month than any other time of year. Nearly 7 million children and adolescents in the U.S. suffer from asthma......
Read more: webpronews.com
Breathe Easy: Addressing the Root Causes of Asthma
Asthma is a big problem. It affects over 8 percent of the population or over 25 million Americans (including many children), and it can be deadly. The rates of asthma are skyrocketing. Why?.....
Read more: huffingtonpost.com
Getting asthma under control in Donegal
The Asthma Society of Ireland is holding a free clinic for asthma sufferers and their families in Donegal this weekend.
Central Statistics Office figures show that 1 in 5 children in Donegal suffer from asthma, with around 1 in 10 adults affected.....
Read more: donegalnow.com
Doctors say that September is one of the worst times for asthma sufferers and claim that they see more cases during the this month than any other time of year. Nearly 7 million children and adolescents in the U.S. suffer from asthma......
Read more: webpronews.com
Breathe Easy: Addressing the Root Causes of Asthma
Asthma is a big problem. It affects over 8 percent of the population or over 25 million Americans (including many children), and it can be deadly. The rates of asthma are skyrocketing. Why?.....
Read more: huffingtonpost.com
Getting asthma under control in Donegal
The Asthma Society of Ireland is holding a free clinic for asthma sufferers and their families in Donegal this weekend.
Central Statistics Office figures show that 1 in 5 children in Donegal suffer from asthma, with around 1 in 10 adults affected.....
Read more: donegalnow.com
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Chronic bronchitis linked to poor asthma outcomes
medwireNews: Researchers have found that chronic bronchitis is associated with worse clinical outcomes in asthma, particularly among smokers.
In the study, published in Respiratory Medicine, 20% of 59 never smokers with asthma reported chronic bronchitis, or chronic mucus hypersecretion, as did 56% of 61 smokers with asthma.....
Read more: medwirenews.com
Transmitting Future Asthma by Smoking Today
Bethesda, Md.—Asthma is a serious public health problem. An estimated 300 million people worldwide suffer from this sometimes deadly lung disease, a number expected to increase to 400 million by 2025. One well-established risk factor for asthma is having a mother who smoked during her pregnancy.....
Read more: healthcanal.com
Sensible Asthma Suggestions
It can be tough to endure via asthma attacks and know that this will happen to you from time to time for the rest of your life. The very good news is that it is achievable to genuinely turn items around and live a normal life with asthma. This report will give you some fantastic tips to help you comprehend, and handle your asthma......
Read more: senda-athletics.com
medwireNews: Researchers have found that chronic bronchitis is associated with worse clinical outcomes in asthma, particularly among smokers.
In the study, published in Respiratory Medicine, 20% of 59 never smokers with asthma reported chronic bronchitis, or chronic mucus hypersecretion, as did 56% of 61 smokers with asthma.....
Read more: medwirenews.com
Transmitting Future Asthma by Smoking Today
Bethesda, Md.—Asthma is a serious public health problem. An estimated 300 million people worldwide suffer from this sometimes deadly lung disease, a number expected to increase to 400 million by 2025. One well-established risk factor for asthma is having a mother who smoked during her pregnancy.....
Read more: healthcanal.com
Sensible Asthma Suggestions
It can be tough to endure via asthma attacks and know that this will happen to you from time to time for the rest of your life. The very good news is that it is achievable to genuinely turn items around and live a normal life with asthma. This report will give you some fantastic tips to help you comprehend, and handle your asthma......
Read more: senda-athletics.com
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Keep Asthma Symptoms At Bay With These Useful Tips
Asthma is a little scary to deal with because it can severely restrict your ability to function normally and breathe freely.
A good tip that can help your child with asthma is to make sure you never smoke around them.Secondhand smoke can actually cause asthma happens. You should take care to also need to be sure that your child does not get exposed to other environments where people might be smoking.....
Information at montanags.org
Possible new treatment for children with asthma caused by diesel fuel exhaust
Asthma is a condition in which the airways become temporarily constricted, causing labored breathing, wheezing or coughing. A new study by researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center shows exposure to diesel exhaust particles from traffic pollution leads to increased asthma severity in children......
Information at allvoices.com
Millions treated for asthma may be misdiagnosed
It’s estimated that more than 26 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma, but there is growing concern that many are being misdiagnosed or under-diagnosed and may be suffering from untreated conditions......
Information at wptz.com
Asthma is a little scary to deal with because it can severely restrict your ability to function normally and breathe freely.
A good tip that can help your child with asthma is to make sure you never smoke around them.Secondhand smoke can actually cause asthma happens. You should take care to also need to be sure that your child does not get exposed to other environments where people might be smoking.....
Information at montanags.org
Possible new treatment for children with asthma caused by diesel fuel exhaust
Asthma is a condition in which the airways become temporarily constricted, causing labored breathing, wheezing or coughing. A new study by researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center shows exposure to diesel exhaust particles from traffic pollution leads to increased asthma severity in children......
Information at allvoices.com
Millions treated for asthma may be misdiagnosed
It’s estimated that more than 26 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma, but there is growing concern that many are being misdiagnosed or under-diagnosed and may be suffering from untreated conditions......
Information at wptz.com
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Explaination for Increased Asthma Severity in Children Exposed to Diesel Exhaust from Traffic
Sep. 23, 2013 — 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: sciencedaily.com
Local doctor may have help for adults with severe asthma
NEW ORLEANS - Each year, thousands of people in the U.S. die from asthma attacks, even though they are using medications to control it.
In New Orleans, the number of people with asthma is significantly higher than normal.....
Read more: wwltv.com
Yourwellness Magazine Outlines Natural Asthma Remedies
A father is on a mission to raise funds for Asthma UK in memory of his young son, who died after an asthma attack, the Scottish Daily Record reported on September 6th. According to the article, “Father of tragic asthma boy Tony raises charity funds in his memory,” Anthony Fagg, 48, lost his 12 year-old son Tony after the boy suffered a severe asthma attack at his mum’s home in Galston in April, and was pronounced dead when he arrived at hospital a short time later.....
Read more: digitaljournal.com
Sep. 23, 2013 — 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: sciencedaily.com
Local doctor may have help for adults with severe asthma
NEW ORLEANS - Each year, thousands of people in the U.S. die from asthma attacks, even though they are using medications to control it.
In New Orleans, the number of people with asthma is significantly higher than normal.....
Read more: wwltv.com
Yourwellness Magazine Outlines Natural Asthma Remedies
A father is on a mission to raise funds for Asthma UK in memory of his young son, who died after an asthma attack, the Scottish Daily Record reported on September 6th. According to the article, “Father of tragic asthma boy Tony raises charity funds in his memory,” Anthony Fagg, 48, lost his 12 year-old son Tony after the boy suffered a severe asthma attack at his mum’s home in Galston in April, and was pronounced dead when he arrived at hospital a short time later.....
Read more: digitaljournal.com
Monday, September 23, 2013
Primary Care Asthma Program (PCAP)
The PCAP is part of the Asthma Program at Kingston General Hospital. The PCAP Coordinator holds clinics at the Queen’s Family Health Team twice each month. She can provide spirometry (breathing tests), education on proper techniques for taking asthma medications, and overall education on how patients with asthma can better control their symptoms.....
Source: familymedicine.queensu.ca
Doctor Sings To Improve Asthma Care
It can sometimes be hard to make doctors aware of treatments for severe asthma even when easily available. The eternal dilemma in medicine is how to get known research benefits and best practices into the hospital in your neighborhood.....
Source: asthma.about.com
Asthma drugs head Japan approvals
Hours after getting the backing from regulators in Europe, GlaxoSmithKline and Theravance's Relvar has been approved in Japan.....
Source: pharmatimes.com
The PCAP is part of the Asthma Program at Kingston General Hospital. The PCAP Coordinator holds clinics at the Queen’s Family Health Team twice each month. She can provide spirometry (breathing tests), education on proper techniques for taking asthma medications, and overall education on how patients with asthma can better control their symptoms.....
Source: familymedicine.queensu.ca
Doctor Sings To Improve Asthma Care
It can sometimes be hard to make doctors aware of treatments for severe asthma even when easily available. The eternal dilemma in medicine is how to get known research benefits and best practices into the hospital in your neighborhood.....
Source: asthma.about.com
Asthma drugs head Japan approvals
Hours after getting the backing from regulators in Europe, GlaxoSmithKline and Theravance's Relvar has been approved in Japan.....
Source: pharmatimes.com
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Useful Tips For Helping Your Asthma Condition
Asthma attacks are scary and having to live a life with asthma is a hassle. The quality of your life can be drastically improved if you understand how to live and deal with your asthma. Read further to gain some insightful tips on ways to handle asthma.....
Information at my.opera.com
Asthma House Calls: Dr. Sharlene Llanes on Raising Healthy Children
Asthma House Calls had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Sharlene Llanes about asthma and allergies, your asthma back to school checklist (and the importance of checking out things like school closets!), and what to do when your child absolutely must sleep with Fluffy!.....
Information at livingwithasthma.net
Is Acetaminophen, AKA Tylenol, Causing Asthma Rise?
On Monday, The Daily Mail reported that children who were given liquid Paracetamol for pain relief, in the form of a drink such as Calpol, just once a month were five times as likely to develop asthma as children not given paracetamol. For those of us who live in America, Paracetamol is just another name for Acetaminophen. Also known as the generic name for TYLENOL! While the research is not conclusive, this is disturbing news for parents who must give their children relief from the pain of an illness.....
Information at webpronews.com
Asthma attacks are scary and having to live a life with asthma is a hassle. The quality of your life can be drastically improved if you understand how to live and deal with your asthma. Read further to gain some insightful tips on ways to handle asthma.....
Information at my.opera.com
Asthma House Calls: Dr. Sharlene Llanes on Raising Healthy Children
Asthma House Calls had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Sharlene Llanes about asthma and allergies, your asthma back to school checklist (and the importance of checking out things like school closets!), and what to do when your child absolutely must sleep with Fluffy!.....
Information at livingwithasthma.net
Is Acetaminophen, AKA Tylenol, Causing Asthma Rise?
On Monday, The Daily Mail reported that children who were given liquid Paracetamol for pain relief, in the form of a drink such as Calpol, just once a month were five times as likely to develop asthma as children not given paracetamol. For those of us who live in America, Paracetamol is just another name for Acetaminophen. Also known as the generic name for TYLENOL! While the research is not conclusive, this is disturbing news for parents who must give their children relief from the pain of an illness.....
Information at webpronews.com
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