DOH sees asthma cases rising with firecrackers; another boy ingests 'luces'
MANILA - A nine-year-old boy from La Loma, Quezon City was rushed to a hospital after ingesting luces (sparklers), the second boy in four days to do so, prompting the Department of Health (DOH) to strongly warn adults anew to watch their children.....
Read more here: interaksyon.com
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Asthma alert for firecrackers as injuries rise
MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Health (DOH) is expecting an increase in respiratory cases, particularly asthma attacks, amidst the New Year revelry due to the smoke coming from firecrackers.
“Every New Year celebration, you would see more people suffering from asthma because of firecrackers. We just hope that they could prepare and avoid being exposed to firecrackers,” said DOH director for Heath Emergency Bureau Cirilo Galindes.....
Read more here: philstar.com
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Increasing asthma cases a burden on Arizona
TUCSON — More than 600,000 Arizonans are affected by asthma, a controllable chronic disease, with approximately 80 deaths each year, according to the Arizona Asthma Coalition.
There are approximately 120,000 Arizonan children with asthma, and every year, asthma has led to 3,000 hospitalizations, costing Arizonans several millions of dollars in direct medical costs, according to the Arizona Health Sciences Center at the University of Arizona.....
Read more here: eacourier.com
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A third of Team Sky’s riders are asthmatic - and it may be a hazard of being an elite athlete
A study carried out by John Dickinson, head of the respiratory clinic at the University of Kent, has found that a third of Team Sky’s riders suffer from asthma to some degree. The Guardian reports how Dickinson’s research has revealed that a surprisingly large number of elite athletes have asthma across many different sports.
The national asthma rate is about 8-10 per cent. However, Dickinson found that rates were sometimes even higher in top level sport. Having also tested all 33 UK-based swimmers from the British Swimming squad, 70 per cent were found to suffer.....
Read more here: road.cc
TUCSON — More than 600,000 Arizonans are affected by asthma, a controllable chronic disease, with approximately 80 deaths each year, according to the Arizona Asthma Coalition.
There are approximately 120,000 Arizonan children with asthma, and every year, asthma has led to 3,000 hospitalizations, costing Arizonans several millions of dollars in direct medical costs, according to the Arizona Health Sciences Center at the University of Arizona.....
Read more here: eacourier.com
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A third of Team Sky’s riders are asthmatic - and it may be a hazard of being an elite athlete
A study carried out by John Dickinson, head of the respiratory clinic at the University of Kent, has found that a third of Team Sky’s riders suffer from asthma to some degree. The Guardian reports how Dickinson’s research has revealed that a surprisingly large number of elite athletes have asthma across many different sports.
The national asthma rate is about 8-10 per cent. However, Dickinson found that rates were sometimes even higher in top level sport. Having also tested all 33 UK-based swimmers from the British Swimming squad, 70 per cent were found to suffer.....
Read more here: road.cc
Monday, December 29, 2014
Asthma rife among elite athletes, finds study
It’s not unknown for elite sports people to have asthma – Paula Radcliffe and Paul Scholes are among well-known British examples – but the good news for wheezy children wistfully dreaming of a sporting career is that research is increasingly uncovering just how many asthmatics there are in top-level sport.....
Read more here: theguardian.com
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Asthma Advice To Keep You Breathing Easy
Millions of people have to be careful about their daily activities because they suffer from asthma. Fortunately, there are a variety of treatment options that can take the fear out of everyday living. The tips offered in this article will help you learn how to manage your asthma.....
Read more here: neworleansmovietimes.com
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What is exercise induced asthma?
As the name suggests, exercise induced asthma is asthma that is triggered by exercise or physical exertion. Almost everyone with chronic asthma experiences symptoms of asthma when exercising.....
Read more here: onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com
It’s not unknown for elite sports people to have asthma – Paula Radcliffe and Paul Scholes are among well-known British examples – but the good news for wheezy children wistfully dreaming of a sporting career is that research is increasingly uncovering just how many asthmatics there are in top-level sport.....
Read more here: theguardian.com
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Asthma Advice To Keep You Breathing Easy
Millions of people have to be careful about their daily activities because they suffer from asthma. Fortunately, there are a variety of treatment options that can take the fear out of everyday living. The tips offered in this article will help you learn how to manage your asthma.....
Read more here: neworleansmovietimes.com
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What is exercise induced asthma?
As the name suggests, exercise induced asthma is asthma that is triggered by exercise or physical exertion. Almost everyone with chronic asthma experiences symptoms of asthma when exercising.....
Read more here: onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Coughing, Asthma, Or Bronchitis? Try These Home Remedies
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but the winter weather forces you to spend more time inside. You crowd together with your peers in classrooms, at work, and on buses. You get less sunshine and less vitamin D. Your immune system suffers the loss. You get what starts as a small tickle in the back of your throats and grows into an annoying cough.....
Read more here: massreport.com
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Great Tips That Can Help You With Asthma
These days, more and more people are in need of asthma care. This surge in demand for asthma treatment strategies has brought some innovative, lesser-known treatments and therapies to light. Now is your chance to find something that works for your asthma. To locate some help to get you started, you can use these tips.....
Read more here: whatisearthing.org
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Novel about New Concord resident who died, came back to life from asthma attack turned into documentary
In January 1992, Josh "JP" LaRue died during a severe asthma attack.
Though he was revived at the hospital, when LaRue woke from a coma nearly three months later, it was apparent that his struggle wasn't over.
He was blind, paralyzed and unable speak.
However, LaRue refused to let his disabilities from enjoying his second chance at life.....
Read more here: daily-jeff.com
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but the winter weather forces you to spend more time inside. You crowd together with your peers in classrooms, at work, and on buses. You get less sunshine and less vitamin D. Your immune system suffers the loss. You get what starts as a small tickle in the back of your throats and grows into an annoying cough.....
Read more here: massreport.com
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Great Tips That Can Help You With Asthma
These days, more and more people are in need of asthma care. This surge in demand for asthma treatment strategies has brought some innovative, lesser-known treatments and therapies to light. Now is your chance to find something that works for your asthma. To locate some help to get you started, you can use these tips.....
Read more here: whatisearthing.org
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Novel about New Concord resident who died, came back to life from asthma attack turned into documentary
In January 1992, Josh "JP" LaRue died during a severe asthma attack.
Though he was revived at the hospital, when LaRue woke from a coma nearly three months later, it was apparent that his struggle wasn't over.
He was blind, paralyzed and unable speak.
However, LaRue refused to let his disabilities from enjoying his second chance at life.....
Read more here: daily-jeff.com
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Increased asthma risk linked to energy-efficient homes
Health experts have linked energy-efficient homes to an increased risk of developing asthma.
Failing to heat and ventilate properties could lead to more asthma cases, according to research from the University of Exeter.
Researchers said the study, which examined 700 social housing properties in Cornwall, was the first of its kind.....
Read more here: bbc.com
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Asthma and exercise can co-exist
Asthma: It’s that first breath that always seems the worst.
The chest tightens and the airways spasm. A cough, a wheeze and an attack.
Especially when it’s exacerbated by the cold of winter, asthma is a discomfort for some and a medical issue for many.....
Read more here: stltoday.com
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Tips That Will Help You Live Your Life With Asthma
If you have asthma, you may be looking for sone solid information and advice. Remember you’re not the only one experiencing this. Many people want more information about asthma. The advice you learn about asthma in this article may come as a surprise.....
Read more here: asthmaandpregnancy.net
Health experts have linked energy-efficient homes to an increased risk of developing asthma.
Failing to heat and ventilate properties could lead to more asthma cases, according to research from the University of Exeter.
Researchers said the study, which examined 700 social housing properties in Cornwall, was the first of its kind.....
Read more here: bbc.com
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Asthma and exercise can co-exist
Asthma: It’s that first breath that always seems the worst.
The chest tightens and the airways spasm. A cough, a wheeze and an attack.
Especially when it’s exacerbated by the cold of winter, asthma is a discomfort for some and a medical issue for many.....
Read more here: stltoday.com
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Tips That Will Help You Live Your Life With Asthma
If you have asthma, you may be looking for sone solid information and advice. Remember you’re not the only one experiencing this. Many people want more information about asthma. The advice you learn about asthma in this article may come as a surprise.....
Read more here: asthmaandpregnancy.net
Friday, December 26, 2014
Make Yourself Feel Better With These Great Asthma Tips
An oncoming asthma episode can be particularly frightening, and the idea that this is something that you will have to endure throughout your life can be overwhelming. Knowing the right way to treat and manage your asthma can dramatically improve your life. Read further to learn some helpful ways to cope with asthma.....
Read more here: bestratedmineralmakeup.com
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XX Files: Older women with asthma at higher risk for death
As women age, several health-related issues become top of mind.
Some of the more common are heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer and diabetes, which occur more often in older women than in younger women. But, for some, these more recognized issues seem to distract them from also focusing on conditions they already have, such as asthma.....
Read more here: stltoday.com
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Houston Sports Med Doc’s Exercise Tips For People With Asthma
If you or your child has asthma, you may feel like good exercise opportunities (that don’t end in bouts of gasping and wheezing) are hard to come by. While asthma does make exercise a little more difficult and complex, this condition certainly doesn’t have to keep you on the couch! In fact, quite a few world-class athletes have asthma.....
Read more here: houstonsportsandortho.com
An oncoming asthma episode can be particularly frightening, and the idea that this is something that you will have to endure throughout your life can be overwhelming. Knowing the right way to treat and manage your asthma can dramatically improve your life. Read further to learn some helpful ways to cope with asthma.....
Read more here: bestratedmineralmakeup.com
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XX Files: Older women with asthma at higher risk for death
As women age, several health-related issues become top of mind.
Some of the more common are heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer and diabetes, which occur more often in older women than in younger women. But, for some, these more recognized issues seem to distract them from also focusing on conditions they already have, such as asthma.....
Read more here: stltoday.com
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Houston Sports Med Doc’s Exercise Tips For People With Asthma
If you or your child has asthma, you may feel like good exercise opportunities (that don’t end in bouts of gasping and wheezing) are hard to come by. While asthma does make exercise a little more difficult and complex, this condition certainly doesn’t have to keep you on the couch! In fact, quite a few world-class athletes have asthma.....
Read more here: houstonsportsandortho.com
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Heaves in horses more like asthma than COPD, says expert
Heaves in horses is more akin to asthma than the serious chronic obstructive pulmonary disease found in humans, a specialist in the field says.
Heaves, or broken wind, are terms used that have been used for decades to describe an allergic respiratory disease of mature to older horses. Its signs include increased breathing efforts at rest and chronic coughing.....
Read more here: horsetalk.co.nz
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Canada Post building evacuated after man suffers asthma attack
A man in his 50s was taken to hospital Wednesday morning after asthma symptoms were apparently caused by a strong odour at the main Canada Post building.
The odours prompted officials to order a precautionary evacuation of the building at 1424 Sanford Fleming Ave.....
Read more here: ottawacitizen.com
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Coroner: Driver who crashed in York Twp. died of asthma attack
A Red Lion man died of natural causes Tuesday while driving his car in York Township, causing his vehicle to crash into a tree, officials said.
David Scott, 38, of the 200 block of North Main Street in Red Lion, was trying to drive himself to the hospital when he was overcome by asthma, York County Coroner Pam Gay said.....
Read more here: yorkdispatch.com
Heaves in horses is more akin to asthma than the serious chronic obstructive pulmonary disease found in humans, a specialist in the field says.
Heaves, or broken wind, are terms used that have been used for decades to describe an allergic respiratory disease of mature to older horses. Its signs include increased breathing efforts at rest and chronic coughing.....
Read more here: horsetalk.co.nz
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Canada Post building evacuated after man suffers asthma attack
A man in his 50s was taken to hospital Wednesday morning after asthma symptoms were apparently caused by a strong odour at the main Canada Post building.
The odours prompted officials to order a precautionary evacuation of the building at 1424 Sanford Fleming Ave.....
Read more here: ottawacitizen.com
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Coroner: Driver who crashed in York Twp. died of asthma attack
A Red Lion man died of natural causes Tuesday while driving his car in York Township, causing his vehicle to crash into a tree, officials said.
David Scott, 38, of the 200 block of North Main Street in Red Lion, was trying to drive himself to the hospital when he was overcome by asthma, York County Coroner Pam Gay said.....
Read more here: yorkdispatch.com
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
WAO International Scientific Conference (WISC 2014) welcomed allergy and asthma professionals to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
From 6-9 December 2014, in Rio de Janeiro, 2313 participants from 63 countries came together for the 3rd World Allergy Organization (WAO) International Scientific Conference (WISC 2014) and the XLI Annual Congress of the Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology (ASBAI).....
Read more here: prweb.com
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Newcastle family tell of life without mum at Christmas after her death from asthma
Daughters of Dee Burke, of Stanhope Street, Newcastle, open their hearts to tell how they will comfort little brother John-James at Christmas
Christmas won’t be the same without caring mum Dionne Burke.
But her big-hearted daughters will be making sure their four-year-old brother John-James will be smiling at Christmas - despite his mum being in heaven.....
Read more here: chroniclelive.co.uk
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Asthma-friendly programme for schools launched
The Supreme Council of Health (SCH) has launched the asthma-friendly schools programme for 2014-2015, which shall be implemented at 30 local independent schools for boys and girls.....
Read more here: gulf-times.com
From 6-9 December 2014, in Rio de Janeiro, 2313 participants from 63 countries came together for the 3rd World Allergy Organization (WAO) International Scientific Conference (WISC 2014) and the XLI Annual Congress of the Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology (ASBAI).....
Read more here: prweb.com
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Newcastle family tell of life without mum at Christmas after her death from asthma
Daughters of Dee Burke, of Stanhope Street, Newcastle, open their hearts to tell how they will comfort little brother John-James at Christmas
Christmas won’t be the same without caring mum Dionne Burke.
But her big-hearted daughters will be making sure their four-year-old brother John-James will be smiling at Christmas - despite his mum being in heaven.....
Read more here: chroniclelive.co.uk
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Asthma-friendly programme for schools launched
The Supreme Council of Health (SCH) has launched the asthma-friendly schools programme for 2014-2015, which shall be implemented at 30 local independent schools for boys and girls.....
Read more here: gulf-times.com
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Sublingual Immunotherapy Tablet Safe in Asthma Patients
For individuals with asthma and allergic rhinitis with/without conjunctivitis, treatment with a Timothy grass sublingual immunotherapy tablet seems safe, according to research published online Dec. 14 in Allergy.....
Read more here: doctorslounge.com
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Complementary Treatments For Asthma Unveiled By Harmonica Techs
Medical device company Harmonica Techs reecently surveyed 34 asthma educators about alternative, complementary ways to treat asthma at the 2014 Association of Asthma Educators conference held in San Antonio, Texas. Breathing exercises, staying active, and relaxation through meditation were some of the suggestions for asthma patients.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
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Parents warned: Poisonous dolls with cancer and asthma risk on sale
Parents are being warned about the potential dangers caused by a poisonous substance in some cheap plastic dolls on sale, which can lead to damage to the reproductive system and an increased risk of cancer and asthma.....
Read more here: itv.com
For individuals with asthma and allergic rhinitis with/without conjunctivitis, treatment with a Timothy grass sublingual immunotherapy tablet seems safe, according to research published online Dec. 14 in Allergy.....
Read more here: doctorslounge.com
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Complementary Treatments For Asthma Unveiled By Harmonica Techs
Medical device company Harmonica Techs reecently surveyed 34 asthma educators about alternative, complementary ways to treat asthma at the 2014 Association of Asthma Educators conference held in San Antonio, Texas. Breathing exercises, staying active, and relaxation through meditation were some of the suggestions for asthma patients.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
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Parents warned: Poisonous dolls with cancer and asthma risk on sale
Parents are being warned about the potential dangers caused by a poisonous substance in some cheap plastic dolls on sale, which can lead to damage to the reproductive system and an increased risk of cancer and asthma.....
Read more here: itv.com
Monday, December 22, 2014
Friends of asthma victim Cameron Good given free football lessons as tribute after tragedy
FRIENDS of a young boy who died after suffering an asthma attack have been treated to a special football training session at school in his memory.
Cameron Good, ten, was taking part in football training when he suffered the deadly attack on November 26. He died in hospital four days later.....
Read more here: hulldailymail.co.uk
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New procedure reduces asthma symptoms
SAN ANTONIO -- A new outpatient procedure is helping reduce symptoms in people suffering from severe asthma. It's a technique that uses radiofrequency energy to control the chronic condition.....
Read more here: kens5.com
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HTC RE camera sticks to basics, leaves room for improvement
HTC may have made its name in the smartphone arena, but its RE pocket-sized action camera is an attempt to help consumers capture the video and photos they want without relying on their phone.....
Read more here: calgaryherald.com
FRIENDS of a young boy who died after suffering an asthma attack have been treated to a special football training session at school in his memory.
Cameron Good, ten, was taking part in football training when he suffered the deadly attack on November 26. He died in hospital four days later.....
Read more here: hulldailymail.co.uk
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New procedure reduces asthma symptoms
SAN ANTONIO -- A new outpatient procedure is helping reduce symptoms in people suffering from severe asthma. It's a technique that uses radiofrequency energy to control the chronic condition.....
Read more here: kens5.com
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HTC RE camera sticks to basics, leaves room for improvement
HTC may have made its name in the smartphone arena, but its RE pocket-sized action camera is an attempt to help consumers capture the video and photos they want without relying on their phone.....
Read more here: calgaryherald.com
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Asthma Leaving you Breathless?
Dealing with asthma is tough.
Although I don’t have it myself, my 8 year old has been struggling with it since he was a year old and watching him go through countless attacks and even a hospitalization or two is hard to deal with as a mother.....
Read more here: saresearch.com
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Asthma sufferers 'using inhalers wrongly'
Asthma sufferers and individuals with severe allergies do not know how to use their medical devices resulting in potentially tragic consequences, according to a new study.....
Read more here: independent.co.uk
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Healthy eating could reduce symptoms of asthma
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Arturo Vega, 14, learned to cook when he was only eight.
"I like cooking Bistec and Arroz, like rice and beans," said Arturo.
Today, Arturo is putting those cooking skills to good use; he's recently adopted a healthier lifestyle.
A new study indicates that avoiding certain fatty foods and adding omega 3-fish oils to the diet may help decrease asthma symptoms in kids.....
Read more here: abc30.com
Dealing with asthma is tough.
Although I don’t have it myself, my 8 year old has been struggling with it since he was a year old and watching him go through countless attacks and even a hospitalization or two is hard to deal with as a mother.....
Read more here: saresearch.com
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Asthma sufferers 'using inhalers wrongly'
Asthma sufferers and individuals with severe allergies do not know how to use their medical devices resulting in potentially tragic consequences, according to a new study.....
Read more here: independent.co.uk
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Healthy eating could reduce symptoms of asthma
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Arturo Vega, 14, learned to cook when he was only eight.
"I like cooking Bistec and Arroz, like rice and beans," said Arturo.
Today, Arturo is putting those cooking skills to good use; he's recently adopted a healthier lifestyle.
A new study indicates that avoiding certain fatty foods and adding omega 3-fish oils to the diet may help decrease asthma symptoms in kids.....
Read more here: abc30.com
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Most Asthma Patients Do Not Know the Correct Use of Inhalers- Study
Only 7% of inhaler users and 16% of patients with epinephrine auto injectors were able to demonstrate correct use of their device according to a new study.....
Read more here: americanlivewire.com
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How to Keep Holiday Scents From Causing Asthma Attacks
For many people, the smells of a cinnamon- or pine-scented candle or a freshly cut tree evokes good memories. But for some people, those well-known aromas present a serious health risk.....
Read more here: health.clevelandclinic.org
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Green Bay boy who died of asthma attack leaves imprint on 49ers
SANTA CLARA The assignment: Write a letter to a hero or someone you admire and see if that person writes you back.
Ty Vankilsdonk, 12, addressed his letter to 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, which may be a common choice for sixth-grade boys in places like Turlock or Sacramento or Santa Cruz but was a unique one in his hometown.....
Read more here: sacbee.com
Only 7% of inhaler users and 16% of patients with epinephrine auto injectors were able to demonstrate correct use of their device according to a new study.....
Read more here: americanlivewire.com
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How to Keep Holiday Scents From Causing Asthma Attacks
For many people, the smells of a cinnamon- or pine-scented candle or a freshly cut tree evokes good memories. But for some people, those well-known aromas present a serious health risk.....
Read more here: health.clevelandclinic.org
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Green Bay boy who died of asthma attack leaves imprint on 49ers
SANTA CLARA The assignment: Write a letter to a hero or someone you admire and see if that person writes you back.
Ty Vankilsdonk, 12, addressed his letter to 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, which may be a common choice for sixth-grade boys in places like Turlock or Sacramento or Santa Cruz but was a unique one in his hometown.....
Read more here: sacbee.com
Friday, December 19, 2014
Many patients with allergies or asthma do not use medical devices correctly
Most inhaler and epinephrine auto-injector users do not know how to use these medical devices properly to manage asthma or to treat severe allergic reactions, says the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI). The study was announced on Dec. 18, 2014, and was published in the “Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology,” the journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).....
Read more here: examiner.com
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Asthma In Babies: Knowing About Causes and Treatment Methods
Asthma is becoming one of the most common things among the children. And most importantly, when children suffer with the asthma disease, it becomes really very vulnerable for children and hard to handle for parents and guardians.....
Read more here: newtoasthma.com
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Tips to Make Winter Easier on Your Asthma
For people with asthma, the winter can worsen their symptoms. “There are two issues with winter for people with asthma,” notes Marilyn Li, MD, an allergist and immunologist with the LAC+USC Healthcare Network in Los Angeles. “One is that the air is cold and dry, and the other is people have more sinus and upper respiratory infections, either of which can trigger or worsen asthma attacks.....
Read more here: horizonprimarycare.com
Most inhaler and epinephrine auto-injector users do not know how to use these medical devices properly to manage asthma or to treat severe allergic reactions, says the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI). The study was announced on Dec. 18, 2014, and was published in the “Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology,” the journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).....
Read more here: examiner.com
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Asthma In Babies: Knowing About Causes and Treatment Methods
Asthma is becoming one of the most common things among the children. And most importantly, when children suffer with the asthma disease, it becomes really very vulnerable for children and hard to handle for parents and guardians.....
Read more here: newtoasthma.com
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Tips to Make Winter Easier on Your Asthma
For people with asthma, the winter can worsen their symptoms. “There are two issues with winter for people with asthma,” notes Marilyn Li, MD, an allergist and immunologist with the LAC+USC Healthcare Network in Los Angeles. “One is that the air is cold and dry, and the other is people have more sinus and upper respiratory infections, either of which can trigger or worsen asthma attacks.....
Read more here: horizonprimarycare.com
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Asthma Friendly Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you are looking for a fun, tasty and asthma friendly cookie recipe to leave on Santa’s plate this year, then boy do we have one for you. This recipe uses candy canes! Yup you ready correctly. We have you taking those tasty babies right off the tree, crush them up coarsely and add them to them to our cookie batter.....
Read more here: livingwithasthma.net
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Are Your Asthma Symptoms Worse around EMFs?
Suffering from asthma symptoms is challenging enough, without elements in your environment making them worse. Unfortunately, it’s now known that asthma symptoms are exacerbated by electromagnetic radiation—also known as EMFs.....
Read more here: earthcalm.com
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Well Insulated Homes Heighten Asthma Risk
With winter upon us, it's hard to argue that a well insulated home is a bad thing. However, new research has found that the more insulated a home is, the more likely its residents could suffer from an asthmatic attack or even devolve the respiratory conditions in the first place. So what's going on here?.....
Read more here: natureworldnews.com
If you are looking for a fun, tasty and asthma friendly cookie recipe to leave on Santa’s plate this year, then boy do we have one for you. This recipe uses candy canes! Yup you ready correctly. We have you taking those tasty babies right off the tree, crush them up coarsely and add them to them to our cookie batter.....
Read more here: livingwithasthma.net
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Are Your Asthma Symptoms Worse around EMFs?
Suffering from asthma symptoms is challenging enough, without elements in your environment making them worse. Unfortunately, it’s now known that asthma symptoms are exacerbated by electromagnetic radiation—also known as EMFs.....
Read more here: earthcalm.com
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Well Insulated Homes Heighten Asthma Risk
With winter upon us, it's hard to argue that a well insulated home is a bad thing. However, new research has found that the more insulated a home is, the more likely its residents could suffer from an asthmatic attack or even devolve the respiratory conditions in the first place. So what's going on here?.....
Read more here: natureworldnews.com
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Induced Sputum Method Could Be A Better Biomonitor For Children With Asthma
Professor Elizabeth Fireman from the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University (TAU) and the Institute for Pulmonary and Allergic Diseases at TAU-affiliated Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, recently tested a new technique called Induced Sputum (IS) to obtain lung samples for screening that might be useful for testing children suffering with asthma.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
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Southampton Uni Use Fruit Flies In Asthma Study
Researchers at the University of Southampton are to conduct a new study involving fruit flies, to find out more about asthma.
Over the past two decades a number of asthma genes have been identified, but their functions and how small genetic changes lead to asthma remain poorly understood.....
Read more here: heart.co.uk
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Asthma and exercise can coexist
Asthma: It's that first breath that always seems the worst.
The chest tightens and the airways spasm. A cough, a wheeze and an attack.
Especially when it's exacerbated by the cold of winter, asthma is a discomfort for some and a medical issue for many.....
Read more here: northjersey.com
Professor Elizabeth Fireman from the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University (TAU) and the Institute for Pulmonary and Allergic Diseases at TAU-affiliated Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, recently tested a new technique called Induced Sputum (IS) to obtain lung samples for screening that might be useful for testing children suffering with asthma.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
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Southampton Uni Use Fruit Flies In Asthma Study
Researchers at the University of Southampton are to conduct a new study involving fruit flies, to find out more about asthma.
Over the past two decades a number of asthma genes have been identified, but their functions and how small genetic changes lead to asthma remain poorly understood.....
Read more here: heart.co.uk
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Asthma and exercise can coexist
Asthma: It's that first breath that always seems the worst.
The chest tightens and the airways spasm. A cough, a wheeze and an attack.
Especially when it's exacerbated by the cold of winter, asthma is a discomfort for some and a medical issue for many.....
Read more here: northjersey.com
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Learning to Inhale: Asthma Management Tips for Children
Although asthma is a serious disease, there are many ways to control it in children and keep them healthy. Asthma causes swelling and inflammation in the airways that lead to the lungs and make it hard to breathe. Symptoms can include wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing.....
Read more here: littlerockfamily.com
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Asthma Attacks Caused by Colds May be Reduced with New Blood Tests
Patients suffering from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are more susceptible to be infected with the rhinoviruses that cause colds or severe flare-ups due to colds may be now be able to reduce these health risks through a blood test that is able to predict attacks. Discovered by a group of researchers from the Institute of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research at the MedUni Vienna, the blood test may be able to filter the risk and reduce not only incidence but also severity.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
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Energy-efficient homes may boost asthma risks
A new study has found that certain energy efficiency measures in homes may increase the risk of developing asthma.
Scientists from the University of Exeter Medical School in the U.K. worked with social housing provider Coastline Housing to collect and assess data on residents of 700 properties. They found that those living in energy efficient homes were more at risk of asthma than those not living in energy efficient homes.....
Read more here: healthcentral.com
Although asthma is a serious disease, there are many ways to control it in children and keep them healthy. Asthma causes swelling and inflammation in the airways that lead to the lungs and make it hard to breathe. Symptoms can include wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing.....
Read more here: littlerockfamily.com
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Asthma Attacks Caused by Colds May be Reduced with New Blood Tests
Patients suffering from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are more susceptible to be infected with the rhinoviruses that cause colds or severe flare-ups due to colds may be now be able to reduce these health risks through a blood test that is able to predict attacks. Discovered by a group of researchers from the Institute of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research at the MedUni Vienna, the blood test may be able to filter the risk and reduce not only incidence but also severity.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
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Energy-efficient homes may boost asthma risks
A new study has found that certain energy efficiency measures in homes may increase the risk of developing asthma.
Scientists from the University of Exeter Medical School in the U.K. worked with social housing provider Coastline Housing to collect and assess data on residents of 700 properties. They found that those living in energy efficient homes were more at risk of asthma than those not living in energy efficient homes.....
Read more here: healthcentral.com
Monday, December 15, 2014
Higher asthma risk in toddlers who share bed with parents
Toddlers who share a bed with their parents could have an increased risk of asthma in later life, suggests new research. Toddlers who sleep in the same bed as their parents may be at increased risk of developing asthma, according to a new study published in the European Respiratory Journal.....
Read more here: full-timewhistle.com
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Andrea Jensen: supermom, asthma education advocate, employee of the year
Andrea Jensen is the type of woman who coworkers talk about.
Sometimes they say to me, "I bet you think about work when you’re at home,’" Jensen said.
She laughs. “I do!” she replies.....
Read more here: heraldextra.com
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Hundreds turn out for football event in memory of asthma attack victim Cameron Good
HUNDREDS of friends, family and fellow pupils have turned out for a football tournament to remember ten-year-old Cameron Good.
Cameron, of Hardane, Orchard Park, died after suffering a massive asthma attack during football practice.
He attended St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School in Danepark.....
Read more here: hulldailymail.co.uk
Toddlers who share a bed with their parents could have an increased risk of asthma in later life, suggests new research. Toddlers who sleep in the same bed as their parents may be at increased risk of developing asthma, according to a new study published in the European Respiratory Journal.....
Read more here: full-timewhistle.com
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Andrea Jensen: supermom, asthma education advocate, employee of the year
Andrea Jensen is the type of woman who coworkers talk about.
Sometimes they say to me, "I bet you think about work when you’re at home,’" Jensen said.
She laughs. “I do!” she replies.....
Read more here: heraldextra.com
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Hundreds turn out for football event in memory of asthma attack victim Cameron Good
HUNDREDS of friends, family and fellow pupils have turned out for a football tournament to remember ten-year-old Cameron Good.
Cameron, of Hardane, Orchard Park, died after suffering a massive asthma attack during football practice.
He attended St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School in Danepark.....
Read more here: hulldailymail.co.uk
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Dash Cam Video Of Man Who Died From Asthma Attack After Police Stop Released (Video)
Dash cam video has been released of a police officer pulling over a couple that was rushing to the hospital.
Casey Kressin, 29, was suffering from an asthma attack and his girlfriend was rushing him to the hospital when her vehicle was pulled over by a Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, police officer.....
Read more here: opposingviews.com
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Asthma and exercise can coexist
Asthma: It’s that first breath that always seems the worst.
The chest tightens and the airways spasm. A cough, a wheeze and an attack.
Especially when it’s exacerbated by the cold of winter, asthma is a discomfort for some and a medical issue for many.....
Read more here: newsleader.com
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Adenotonsillectomy and asthma outcomes in children
A longitudinal database analysis from the USA has suggested that adenotonsillectomy can significantly improve asthma control in children, and suggested that obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is associated with the severity of asthma in these children.....
Read more here: medicinetoday.com.au
Dash cam video has been released of a police officer pulling over a couple that was rushing to the hospital.
Casey Kressin, 29, was suffering from an asthma attack and his girlfriend was rushing him to the hospital when her vehicle was pulled over by a Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, police officer.....
Read more here: opposingviews.com
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Asthma and exercise can coexist
Asthma: It’s that first breath that always seems the worst.
The chest tightens and the airways spasm. A cough, a wheeze and an attack.
Especially when it’s exacerbated by the cold of winter, asthma is a discomfort for some and a medical issue for many.....
Read more here: newsleader.com
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Adenotonsillectomy and asthma outcomes in children
A longitudinal database analysis from the USA has suggested that adenotonsillectomy can significantly improve asthma control in children, and suggested that obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is associated with the severity of asthma in these children.....
Read more here: medicinetoday.com.au
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Bed-sharing toddlers may be at greater risk of developing asthma
A new study from the Netherlands suggests that toddlers who share a bad with their parents may be at an increased risk of developing asthma by age 6. The study was published in the Dec. 10 online European Respiratory Journal.....
Read more here: examiner.com
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Winter months are the asthmatic’s worst
Winters are always terrifying for chronic asthma patients. Youngsters with a history of asthma suffer the most, as they find themselves bogged down by dry and cold weather that is known to trigger severe asthmatic attacks.....
Read more here: thehindu.com
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Treating Asthma and Eczema With Plant-Based Diets
I previously discussed the power of fruits and vegetables to help prevent and treat asthma and allergies. If adding a few more servings of fruits and vegetables may help asthma, what about a diet centered on plants? Twenty patients with allergic eczema were placed on a vegetarian diet. At the end of two months, their disease scores, which covered both subjective and objective signs and symptoms, were cut in half, similar to what we might see using one of our most powerful drugs.....
Read more here: care2.com
A new study from the Netherlands suggests that toddlers who share a bad with their parents may be at an increased risk of developing asthma by age 6. The study was published in the Dec. 10 online European Respiratory Journal.....
Read more here: examiner.com
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Winter months are the asthmatic’s worst
Winters are always terrifying for chronic asthma patients. Youngsters with a history of asthma suffer the most, as they find themselves bogged down by dry and cold weather that is known to trigger severe asthmatic attacks.....
Read more here: thehindu.com
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Treating Asthma and Eczema With Plant-Based Diets
I previously discussed the power of fruits and vegetables to help prevent and treat asthma and allergies. If adding a few more servings of fruits and vegetables may help asthma, what about a diet centered on plants? Twenty patients with allergic eczema were placed on a vegetarian diet. At the end of two months, their disease scores, which covered both subjective and objective signs and symptoms, were cut in half, similar to what we might see using one of our most powerful drugs.....
Read more here: care2.com
Friday, December 12, 2014
Police release video of traffic stop related to asthma death
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — A squad car video recently released by the Chippewa Falls Police Department details a traffic stop involving a 29-year-old man having an asthma attack and died at a hospital.
Casey Kressin was a passenger in the vehicle that was pulled over Nov. 30 for speeding and running a red light. The video shows Kressin steps out of the car, waves at the officer and kneels on the pavement. The driver, Leah Hryniewicki, tells the officer Kressin can't breathe because he's having an asthma attack.....
Read more here: lacrossetribune.com
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Living with asthma in Delhi
Kaushik Das Gupta, one of the participants in the CSE study, wonders if the government will ever announce a ‘clean air package’ for his misbehaving lungs.
The past few years I have come to develop mixed feelings about the festive season that begins with Dussehra. I look forward to the season. But no sooner than it sets in, a part of me wishes it away. That part that resides in my thoracic cavity: for some reason, my lungs are a huge killjoy. When the entire city is engulfed in frenetic gaiety, these cussed organs sulk and go on strike.....
Read more here: downtoearth.org.in
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Behaviour of people living in fuel efficient homes can increase asthma risk
The drive for energy efficient homes could have health risks, according to new research. The behaviour of people living in fuel efficient homes can increase asthma risk.
Led by a team at the University of Exeter Medical School, the research has found that a failure by residents to heat and ventilate retrofitted properties could lead to more people developing the respiratory condition.....
Read more here: sciguru.org
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) — A squad car video recently released by the Chippewa Falls Police Department details a traffic stop involving a 29-year-old man having an asthma attack and died at a hospital.
Casey Kressin was a passenger in the vehicle that was pulled over Nov. 30 for speeding and running a red light. The video shows Kressin steps out of the car, waves at the officer and kneels on the pavement. The driver, Leah Hryniewicki, tells the officer Kressin can't breathe because he's having an asthma attack.....
Read more here: lacrossetribune.com
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Living with asthma in Delhi
Kaushik Das Gupta, one of the participants in the CSE study, wonders if the government will ever announce a ‘clean air package’ for his misbehaving lungs.
The past few years I have come to develop mixed feelings about the festive season that begins with Dussehra. I look forward to the season. But no sooner than it sets in, a part of me wishes it away. That part that resides in my thoracic cavity: for some reason, my lungs are a huge killjoy. When the entire city is engulfed in frenetic gaiety, these cussed organs sulk and go on strike.....
Read more here: downtoearth.org.in
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Behaviour of people living in fuel efficient homes can increase asthma risk
The drive for energy efficient homes could have health risks, according to new research. The behaviour of people living in fuel efficient homes can increase asthma risk.
Led by a team at the University of Exeter Medical School, the research has found that a failure by residents to heat and ventilate retrofitted properties could lead to more people developing the respiratory condition.....
Read more here: sciguru.org
Thursday, December 11, 2014
A better biomonitor for children with asthma
For the firefighters and rescue workers conducting the rescue and cleanup operations at Ground Zero from September 2001 to May 2002, exposure to hazardous airborne particles led to a disturbing "WTC cough" -- obstructed airways and inflammatory bronchial hyperactivity -- and acute inflammation of the lungs. At the time, bronchoscopy, the insertion of a fiber optic bronchoscope into the lung, was the only way to obtain lung samples. But this method is highly invasive and impractical for screening large populations.....
Read more here: sciencecodex.com
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Indoor Air Quality Experts Identify Asthma Triggers
The United States economy spends about $56 billion health dollars on asthma and asthma-related complications each year. This chronic respiratory condition remains incurable, but is reasonably managed in many patients simply by identifying and avoiding triggers of an attack.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
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Mobile asthma clinic provides free treatment for kids
Dr. Washington Burns wants to fight asthma. Now, he gets to do that with the Breathmobile, a compact asthma clinic in a van that provides free treatment to kids under age 18 in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.....
Read more here: blog.sfgate.com
For the firefighters and rescue workers conducting the rescue and cleanup operations at Ground Zero from September 2001 to May 2002, exposure to hazardous airborne particles led to a disturbing "WTC cough" -- obstructed airways and inflammatory bronchial hyperactivity -- and acute inflammation of the lungs. At the time, bronchoscopy, the insertion of a fiber optic bronchoscope into the lung, was the only way to obtain lung samples. But this method is highly invasive and impractical for screening large populations.....
Read more here: sciencecodex.com
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Indoor Air Quality Experts Identify Asthma Triggers
The United States economy spends about $56 billion health dollars on asthma and asthma-related complications each year. This chronic respiratory condition remains incurable, but is reasonably managed in many patients simply by identifying and avoiding triggers of an attack.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
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Mobile asthma clinic provides free treatment for kids
Dr. Washington Burns wants to fight asthma. Now, he gets to do that with the Breathmobile, a compact asthma clinic in a van that provides free treatment to kids under age 18 in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.....
Read more here: blog.sfgate.com
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Don't deck the halls with asthma triggers
Many delight in dusting off decorations and filling their home with the sights and smells of Christmas, but for the two million Australians with asthma, the season can trigger more pain than pleasure.....
Read more here: nationalasthma.org.au
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10 asthma symptoms you should know
Symptoms of asthmaAsthma is a condition where a person finds it difficult to breathe because their airways swell up, making it difficult for them to breathe. This reaction occurs when the person’s airway comes into contact with an allergen, which in turn triggers and causes it to swell up.....
Read more here: kashmirmonitor.in
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Asthmatics urged to take care as cold weather takes hold
With cold weather hitting parts of Northern Ireland this week Asthma UK is reiterating its message to asthma sufferers across the UK.
Kay Boycott, chief executive of Asthma UK, says: “Winter can be a particularly risky time for many of the 1 in 11 people with asthma in the UK, three quarters of whom say that cold air triggers their asthma.....
Read more here: farminglife.com
Many delight in dusting off decorations and filling their home with the sights and smells of Christmas, but for the two million Australians with asthma, the season can trigger more pain than pleasure.....
Read more here: nationalasthma.org.au
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10 asthma symptoms you should know
Symptoms of asthmaAsthma is a condition where a person finds it difficult to breathe because their airways swell up, making it difficult for them to breathe. This reaction occurs when the person’s airway comes into contact with an allergen, which in turn triggers and causes it to swell up.....
Read more here: kashmirmonitor.in
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Asthmatics urged to take care as cold weather takes hold
With cold weather hitting parts of Northern Ireland this week Asthma UK is reiterating its message to asthma sufferers across the UK.
Kay Boycott, chief executive of Asthma UK, says: “Winter can be a particularly risky time for many of the 1 in 11 people with asthma in the UK, three quarters of whom say that cold air triggers their asthma.....
Read more here: farminglife.com
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Don’t let asthma keep you from exercising
Asthma: It’s that first breath that always seems the worst.
The chest tightens and the breath shortens. A cough, a wheeze and an attack.
Especially when it’s exacerbated by the cold of winter, asthma is a discomfort for some and a medical issue for many.....
Read more here: washingtonpost.com
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Antibiotics May Not Raise Asthma Risk
Studies have suggested that antibiotic use in pregnancy and childhood may increase the risk for asthma, but a large Swedish study has found strong evidence that there is no such connection.....
Read more here: well.blogs.nytimes.com
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Puerto Rico’s IAQ Experts Identify Indoor Asthma Triggers
According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 12 adults has asthma and 1 in 11 children suffers from the condition in the United States. The CDC also reports that 9 people die from asthma each day and that the condition costs the country $56 billion each year.....
Read more here: webwire.com
Asthma: It’s that first breath that always seems the worst.
The chest tightens and the breath shortens. A cough, a wheeze and an attack.
Especially when it’s exacerbated by the cold of winter, asthma is a discomfort for some and a medical issue for many.....
Read more here: washingtonpost.com
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Antibiotics May Not Raise Asthma Risk
Studies have suggested that antibiotic use in pregnancy and childhood may increase the risk for asthma, but a large Swedish study has found strong evidence that there is no such connection.....
Read more here: well.blogs.nytimes.com
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Puerto Rico’s IAQ Experts Identify Indoor Asthma Triggers
According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 12 adults has asthma and 1 in 11 children suffers from the condition in the United States. The CDC also reports that 9 people die from asthma each day and that the condition costs the country $56 billion each year.....
Read more here: webwire.com
Monday, December 8, 2014
Research finds that 82% of people with asthma in the North East are 'not receiving top quality care'
Study by charity Asthma UK suggested eight out of 10 people in the region with the condition do not get all their needs met.
New research suggests eight out of 10 people in the North East with asthma are still not receiving top-quality care....
Read more here: chroniclelive.co.uk
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Smartphone game for kids with asthma could save lives, says Man Uni specialist
An interactive smartphone game developed in Manchester to help children with asthma ‘breathe easier’ could save lives, according to specialists.
Researchers at the University of Manchester and Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation developed the game to help children use a key asthma inhaler known as a ‘spacer’ far more effectively.....
Read more here: mancunianmatters.co.uk
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UK tests asthma device for sleepers
British doctors are trialling an air-cleaning device they say could help patients with severe asthma while they sleep.
The temperature controlled laminar airflow (TLA), which works by the bedside, filters out allergy particles, known as allergens, which can trigger attacks.....
Read more here: guernseypress.com
Study by charity Asthma UK suggested eight out of 10 people in the region with the condition do not get all their needs met.
New research suggests eight out of 10 people in the North East with asthma are still not receiving top-quality care....
Read more here: chroniclelive.co.uk
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Smartphone game for kids with asthma could save lives, says Man Uni specialist
An interactive smartphone game developed in Manchester to help children with asthma ‘breathe easier’ could save lives, according to specialists.
Researchers at the University of Manchester and Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation developed the game to help children use a key asthma inhaler known as a ‘spacer’ far more effectively.....
Read more here: mancunianmatters.co.uk
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UK tests asthma device for sleepers
British doctors are trialling an air-cleaning device they say could help patients with severe asthma while they sleep.
The temperature controlled laminar airflow (TLA), which works by the bedside, filters out allergy particles, known as allergens, which can trigger attacks.....
Read more here: guernseypress.com
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Research Links Asthma Medications to Serious Side Effects in Children
Parker Waichman LLP is investigating potential lawsuits over the side effects of asthma medications in children. Research suggests that serious adverse drug reactions (ADRs) may occur when asthma medications are used in children, and this information is not fully disclosed in the pre-marketing clinical trials.....
Read more here: yourlawyer.com
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Kids' asthma, wheezing and bronchitis can be linked to unventilated gas stoves, OSU researchers say
As home cooks fire up their stoves for Thanksgiving, Oregon State University researchers would like parents who own gas stoves to keep this in mind: Using gas kitchen stoves without proper ventilation could be hazardous to children's respiratory health.....
Read more here: oregonlive.com
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Tousman: State and local asthma coalitions endorse new carbon standards from EPA
Tousman is president of the Virginia Asthma Coalition. Rackow is president of the Greater Roanoke Valley Asthma and Air Quality Coalition.
Proponents of coal-fired power plants recently criticized proposed new carbon pollution rules from the Environmental Protection Agency (“New carbon rules are all pain, no gain,” Oct. 29 news story). We strongly disagree with the notion that there is “no gain.” Major beneficiaries include people with asthma — about 700,000 people in Virginia.....
Read more here: roanoke.com
Parker Waichman LLP is investigating potential lawsuits over the side effects of asthma medications in children. Research suggests that serious adverse drug reactions (ADRs) may occur when asthma medications are used in children, and this information is not fully disclosed in the pre-marketing clinical trials.....
Read more here: yourlawyer.com
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Kids' asthma, wheezing and bronchitis can be linked to unventilated gas stoves, OSU researchers say
As home cooks fire up their stoves for Thanksgiving, Oregon State University researchers would like parents who own gas stoves to keep this in mind: Using gas kitchen stoves without proper ventilation could be hazardous to children's respiratory health.....
Read more here: oregonlive.com
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Tousman: State and local asthma coalitions endorse new carbon standards from EPA
Tousman is president of the Virginia Asthma Coalition. Rackow is president of the Greater Roanoke Valley Asthma and Air Quality Coalition.
Proponents of coal-fired power plants recently criticized proposed new carbon pollution rules from the Environmental Protection Agency (“New carbon rules are all pain, no gain,” Oct. 29 news story). We strongly disagree with the notion that there is “no gain.” Major beneficiaries include people with asthma — about 700,000 people in Virginia.....
Read more here: roanoke.com
Saturday, December 6, 2014
How Fruits and Vegetables Can Help Treat Asthma
In my video Preventing Asthma With Fruits and Vegetables, I highlighted an international study of asthma and allergies involving more than a million kids. The study found a consistent inverse relationship between prevalence rates of asthma, allergies, and eczema and the intake of plants, starch, grains, and vegetables. Researchers speculated “over a decade ago that if these findings could be generalized, and if the average daily consumption of these foods increased, an important decrease in symptom prevalence could be achieved.” No need to speculate any more, though, because plants were finally put to the test.....
Read more here: care2.com
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Vitamin D deficiency ups odds of asthma exacerbation
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased odds of asthma exacerbations, according to a study published in the December issue of Allergy.
Ronit Confino-Cohen, M.D., from the Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba, Israel, and colleagues examined the correlations between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) level and asthma in a cohort of Israeli adults aged 22 to 50 years. Participants with physician-diagnosed asthma and asthma exacerbation were identified.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Sleep Apnea Surgery: A Remedy for Childhood Asthma?
Surgery to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which entails tonsil and adenoid removal, also improved asthma in affected children, research suggested.....
Read more here: hcplive.com
In my video Preventing Asthma With Fruits and Vegetables, I highlighted an international study of asthma and allergies involving more than a million kids. The study found a consistent inverse relationship between prevalence rates of asthma, allergies, and eczema and the intake of plants, starch, grains, and vegetables. Researchers speculated “over a decade ago that if these findings could be generalized, and if the average daily consumption of these foods increased, an important decrease in symptom prevalence could be achieved.” No need to speculate any more, though, because plants were finally put to the test.....
Read more here: care2.com
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Vitamin D deficiency ups odds of asthma exacerbation
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased odds of asthma exacerbations, according to a study published in the December issue of Allergy.
Ronit Confino-Cohen, M.D., from the Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba, Israel, and colleagues examined the correlations between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) level and asthma in a cohort of Israeli adults aged 22 to 50 years. Participants with physician-diagnosed asthma and asthma exacerbation were identified.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Sleep Apnea Surgery: A Remedy for Childhood Asthma?
Surgery to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which entails tonsil and adenoid removal, also improved asthma in affected children, research suggested.....
Read more here: hcplive.com
Friday, December 5, 2014
Novel approach to treating asthma: Neutralize the trigger
Current asthma treatments can alleviate wheezing, coughing and other symptoms felt by millions of Americans every year, but they don’t get to the root cause of the condition. Now, for the first time, scientists are reporting a new approach to defeating asthma by targeting the trigger — the allergen — before it can spark an attack. They describe their new compound, which they tested on rats, in ACS’ Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.....
Read more here: acs.org
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Confounding familial factors could influence link between antibiotics, childhood asthma
Researchers found no causal link between antibiotics in early life and childhood asthma, but confounding factors shared within families could influence such an association, according to recent study results.....
Read more here: healio.com
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War against a notorious asthma-triggering weed
A number of people in the City are being affected by parthenium, a kind of weed, whose pollen is a major asthma-trigger.
Though the war against parthenium was launched by the State and Centre 30 years ago and relaunched a decade ago, it has done nothing to tackle the weed menace. With asthma cases continuing to rise, controlling the notoriously mushrooming growth of parthenium is a major challenge for Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and other agencies. “We have not paid any attention so far. But we are thinking of taking up the issue to health concerns,” said Brijesh Kumar, chief conservator of forests, BBMP.....
Read more here: deccanherald.com
Current asthma treatments can alleviate wheezing, coughing and other symptoms felt by millions of Americans every year, but they don’t get to the root cause of the condition. Now, for the first time, scientists are reporting a new approach to defeating asthma by targeting the trigger — the allergen — before it can spark an attack. They describe their new compound, which they tested on rats, in ACS’ Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.....
Read more here: acs.org
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Confounding familial factors could influence link between antibiotics, childhood asthma
Researchers found no causal link between antibiotics in early life and childhood asthma, but confounding factors shared within families could influence such an association, according to recent study results.....
Read more here: healio.com
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War against a notorious asthma-triggering weed
A number of people in the City are being affected by parthenium, a kind of weed, whose pollen is a major asthma-trigger.
Though the war against parthenium was launched by the State and Centre 30 years ago and relaunched a decade ago, it has done nothing to tackle the weed menace. With asthma cases continuing to rise, controlling the notoriously mushrooming growth of parthenium is a major challenge for Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and other agencies. “We have not paid any attention so far. But we are thinking of taking up the issue to health concerns,” said Brijesh Kumar, chief conservator of forests, BBMP.....
Read more here: deccanherald.com
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Football-mad schoolboy, 11, collapsed and died after suffering severe asthma attack on his way to a match with his friends
An 11-year-old schoolboy collapsed and died after suffering a severe asthma attack on his way to play football with friends.
Kyle Hall was struggling for breath in a car driven by a friend's mother, not far from his home in Chadderton, Greater Manchester, on Saturday afternoon.....
Read more here: dailymail.co.uk
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Causal link between antibiotics, childhood asthma dismissed
In a new study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden are able to dismiss previous claims that there is a link between the increased use of antibiotics in society and a coinciding rise in childhood asthma.....
Read more here: iran-daily.com
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Man having asthma attack dies after officer stops speeding car, calls for help
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. — The police chief of Chippewa Falls says an officer followed standard protocol by stopping a speeding car carrying a passenger who was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.....
Read more here: startribune.com
An 11-year-old schoolboy collapsed and died after suffering a severe asthma attack on his way to play football with friends.
Kyle Hall was struggling for breath in a car driven by a friend's mother, not far from his home in Chadderton, Greater Manchester, on Saturday afternoon.....
Read more here: dailymail.co.uk
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Causal link between antibiotics, childhood asthma dismissed
In a new study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden are able to dismiss previous claims that there is a link between the increased use of antibiotics in society and a coinciding rise in childhood asthma.....
Read more here: iran-daily.com
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Man having asthma attack dies after officer stops speeding car, calls for help
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. — The police chief of Chippewa Falls says an officer followed standard protocol by stopping a speeding car carrying a passenger who was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.....
Read more here: startribune.com
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Research Reveals that Some Asthma Medications may be Dangerous when Used in Children, Parker Waichman Comments
Serious adverse reactions, including psychiatric, respiratory, thoracic, mediastinal, skin, and subcutaneous disorders, and death were reported in association with use of asthma medications in children.....
Read more here: virtual-strategy.com
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Home-Based Intervention Improves Asthma Control in Adult Asthma Patients
Quality of life also was better, compared with usual care.
Patients in lower socioeconomic groups are affected disproportionately by asthma, and many adult patients do not know how to self-manage their disease. Researchers in Seattle randomized 366 lower-income adults with uncontrolled asthma to home-based asthma management or usual asthma care. The home-based program included five in-home visits during 7 months from trained community health workers who provided asthma education (e.g., asthma action plans, spacers, inhalers, allergen avoidance measures) and social services support.....
Read more here: jwatch.org
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Chiropractic Good for Treating Asthma
Although most of my Middleburg Heights, OH chiropractic patients use my services in an effort to either protect their spinal health or treat pain associated with its misalignment, research has shown that regular spinal manipulations can benefit other health problems as well. Case in point: asthma.....
Read more here: docbaker.net
Serious adverse reactions, including psychiatric, respiratory, thoracic, mediastinal, skin, and subcutaneous disorders, and death were reported in association with use of asthma medications in children.....
Read more here: virtual-strategy.com
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Home-Based Intervention Improves Asthma Control in Adult Asthma Patients
Quality of life also was better, compared with usual care.
Patients in lower socioeconomic groups are affected disproportionately by asthma, and many adult patients do not know how to self-manage their disease. Researchers in Seattle randomized 366 lower-income adults with uncontrolled asthma to home-based asthma management or usual asthma care. The home-based program included five in-home visits during 7 months from trained community health workers who provided asthma education (e.g., asthma action plans, spacers, inhalers, allergen avoidance measures) and social services support.....
Read more here: jwatch.org
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Chiropractic Good for Treating Asthma
Although most of my Middleburg Heights, OH chiropractic patients use my services in an effort to either protect their spinal health or treat pain associated with its misalignment, research has shown that regular spinal manipulations can benefit other health problems as well. Case in point: asthma.....
Read more here: docbaker.net
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Texas Indoor Air Quality Consultants Help Identify Asthma Triggers in Homes, Schools and Offices
In the United States, asthma affects approximately 25 million people, including 7 million children according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that in 2010, asthma caused 14.2 million visits to physician offices and the following year resulted in 3,345 deaths.....
Read more here: webwire.com
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Asthma plan reduces problems
“Asthma can be very tricky to treat in young children. They have difficulty expressing their symptoms, which can grow severe enough to merit hospitalization,” says Dr. Paola Portela, pediatrician in the Woodridge Clinic.....
Read more here: mysuburbanlife.com
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Researchers dismiss causal link between antibiotics treatment and childhood asthma
In a new register study in the scientific journal BMJ, researchers at Karolinska Institutet are able to dismiss previous claims that there is a link between the increased use of antibiotics in society and a coinciding rise in childhood asthma. The study includes half a million children and shows that exposure to antibiotics during pregnancy or early in life does not appear to increase the risk of asthma.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
In the United States, asthma affects approximately 25 million people, including 7 million children according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that in 2010, asthma caused 14.2 million visits to physician offices and the following year resulted in 3,345 deaths.....
Read more here: webwire.com
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Asthma plan reduces problems
“Asthma can be very tricky to treat in young children. They have difficulty expressing their symptoms, which can grow severe enough to merit hospitalization,” says Dr. Paola Portela, pediatrician in the Woodridge Clinic.....
Read more here: mysuburbanlife.com
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Researchers dismiss causal link between antibiotics treatment and childhood asthma
In a new register study in the scientific journal BMJ, researchers at Karolinska Institutet are able to dismiss previous claims that there is a link between the increased use of antibiotics in society and a coinciding rise in childhood asthma. The study includes half a million children and shows that exposure to antibiotics during pregnancy or early in life does not appear to increase the risk of asthma.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
Monday, December 1, 2014
Childhood exposure to paracetamol not directly associated with increased asthma risk
1. This meta-analysis could not conclusively attribute increased asthma risk to in utero or early life paracetamol exposure.
2. While initial analysis showed an association between paracetamol exposure and asthma risk, controlling for coincident upper respiratory tract infections negated the association.....
Read more here: 2minutemedicine.com
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Can foods I eat affect my asthma symptoms?
Yuma, Arizona - There's no asthma diet that will eliminate your symptoms. But these steps may help:
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. They're a good source of antioxidants such as beta carotene and vitamins C and E, which may help reduce lung swelling and irritation (inflammation) caused by cell-damaging chemicals known as free radicals.....
Read more here: yumanewsnow.com
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Asthma sufferers not getting basic care
Eight out of ten asthma sufferers are still not receiving the basic care they need, a charity has said, six months after a warning that NHS complacency was costing hundreds of deaths a year.....
Read more here: thetimes.co.uk
1. This meta-analysis could not conclusively attribute increased asthma risk to in utero or early life paracetamol exposure.
2. While initial analysis showed an association between paracetamol exposure and asthma risk, controlling for coincident upper respiratory tract infections negated the association.....
Read more here: 2minutemedicine.com
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Can foods I eat affect my asthma symptoms?
Yuma, Arizona - There's no asthma diet that will eliminate your symptoms. But these steps may help:
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. They're a good source of antioxidants such as beta carotene and vitamins C and E, which may help reduce lung swelling and irritation (inflammation) caused by cell-damaging chemicals known as free radicals.....
Read more here: yumanewsnow.com
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Asthma sufferers not getting basic care
Eight out of ten asthma sufferers are still not receiving the basic care they need, a charity has said, six months after a warning that NHS complacency was costing hundreds of deaths a year.....
Read more here: thetimes.co.uk
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Florida Police Shoot At Unarmed Man Speeding Home To Save His Daughter From Asthma Attack
While rushing home to obtain his daughter’s asthma medication, Brian Dennison, 29, was shot at by a Jacksonville sheriff, J.C Garcia. At the last-minute the officer was able to divert his weapon after and Dennison was unharmed. Dennison’s daughter, who was in the back seat, was suffering from an asthma attack at the time of the pursuit and was also unharmed.....
Read more here: newpittsburghcourieronline.com
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The scary link between asthma and dementia (and how to break it)
As if these two conditions weren’t each terrifying enough on their own, a new study suggests there’s a link between asthma and dementia.
The study looked at 55,000 people over 45. Around 1/5 of them had asthma. Researchers monitored them for up to 13 years. The results were stunning—and not in a good way.....
Read more here: drpescatore.com
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Treatment of silent acid reflux does not improve asthma in children, NIH study finds
Adding the acid reflux drug lansoprazole to a standard inhaled steroid treatment for asthma does not improve asthma control in children who have no symptom of acid reflux, according to a new study funded in part by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. Lansoprazole therapy slightly increased the risk of sore throats and other respiratory problems in children, however.....
Read more here: nhlbi.nih.gov
While rushing home to obtain his daughter’s asthma medication, Brian Dennison, 29, was shot at by a Jacksonville sheriff, J.C Garcia. At the last-minute the officer was able to divert his weapon after and Dennison was unharmed. Dennison’s daughter, who was in the back seat, was suffering from an asthma attack at the time of the pursuit and was also unharmed.....
Read more here: newpittsburghcourieronline.com
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The scary link between asthma and dementia (and how to break it)
As if these two conditions weren’t each terrifying enough on their own, a new study suggests there’s a link between asthma and dementia.
The study looked at 55,000 people over 45. Around 1/5 of them had asthma. Researchers monitored them for up to 13 years. The results were stunning—and not in a good way.....
Read more here: drpescatore.com
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Treatment of silent acid reflux does not improve asthma in children, NIH study finds
Adding the acid reflux drug lansoprazole to a standard inhaled steroid treatment for asthma does not improve asthma control in children who have no symptom of acid reflux, according to a new study funded in part by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. Lansoprazole therapy slightly increased the risk of sore throats and other respiratory problems in children, however.....
Read more here: nhlbi.nih.gov
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Antibiotics in fetal and early life and subsequent childhood asthma: nationwide population based study with sibling analysis
Abstract
Objective To investigate the association between exposure to antibiotics in fetal and early life and asthma in childhood, with adjustment for confounding factors.....
Read more here: bmj.com
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Drying washing indoors dangerous for asthma sufferers, warns Manchester professor
Drying wet washing inside the house can pose a serious health risk to people with weakened immune systems, a Manchester professor has warned.
Putting clothes on drying frames or warm radiators raises moisture levels by up to 30 per cent - creating ideal conditions or mould spores to flourish.....
Read more here: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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7 Tips to Overcome Asthma When You Exercise
Find ways to control symptoms in colder months
If you’re an athlete with asthma, you don’t have to hold back. With proper medication and conditioning, you can participate fully in sports. But in colder months, you should take some special precautions because cold dry air can trigger asthma attacks.....
Read more here: health.clevelandclinic.org
Abstract
Objective To investigate the association between exposure to antibiotics in fetal and early life and asthma in childhood, with adjustment for confounding factors.....
Read more here: bmj.com
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Drying washing indoors dangerous for asthma sufferers, warns Manchester professor
Drying wet washing inside the house can pose a serious health risk to people with weakened immune systems, a Manchester professor has warned.
Putting clothes on drying frames or warm radiators raises moisture levels by up to 30 per cent - creating ideal conditions or mould spores to flourish.....
Read more here: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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7 Tips to Overcome Asthma When You Exercise
Find ways to control symptoms in colder months
If you’re an athlete with asthma, you don’t have to hold back. With proper medication and conditioning, you can participate fully in sports. But in colder months, you should take some special precautions because cold dry air can trigger asthma attacks.....
Read more here: health.clevelandclinic.org
Friday, November 28, 2014
EPA proposes lower ozone standard to curtail asthma, other ailments
WASHINGTON The Obama administration proposed Wednesday to tighten the allowable limit of ozone in the air, a bid to curtail the rising problem of asthma and other respiratory ailments but one that faces strong opposition from industry groups and Republicans on Capitol Hill.....
Read more here: charlotteobserver.com
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HEALTH: Asthma care in the West Midlands is a 'life or death gamble'
ALMOST 80 per cent of people who suffer from asthma in the West Midlands don't receive adequate care measures according to statistics.
The figures, released yesterday, highlighted a 'shocking variation' in the standard of care that people received for their condition.....
Read more here: burtonmail.co.uk
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Udupi: Indiscriminate consumption of steroid for asthma endangers woman's life
Udupi, Nov 27: Fifty-four-year old school teacher Leena Anitha is today struggling for her life after falling prey to steroids and anti-asthmatic drugs because she made the mistake of resorting to self-medication. She has been suffering from asthma since her childhood.....
Read more here: daijiworld.com
WASHINGTON The Obama administration proposed Wednesday to tighten the allowable limit of ozone in the air, a bid to curtail the rising problem of asthma and other respiratory ailments but one that faces strong opposition from industry groups and Republicans on Capitol Hill.....
Read more here: charlotteobserver.com
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HEALTH: Asthma care in the West Midlands is a 'life or death gamble'
ALMOST 80 per cent of people who suffer from asthma in the West Midlands don't receive adequate care measures according to statistics.
The figures, released yesterday, highlighted a 'shocking variation' in the standard of care that people received for their condition.....
Read more here: burtonmail.co.uk
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Udupi: Indiscriminate consumption of steroid for asthma endangers woman's life
Udupi, Nov 27: Fifty-four-year old school teacher Leena Anitha is today struggling for her life after falling prey to steroids and anti-asthmatic drugs because she made the mistake of resorting to self-medication. She has been suffering from asthma since her childhood.....
Read more here: daijiworld.com
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Link between paracetamol and asthma 'overstated'
Scientists have found that a suggested link between early exposure to paracetamol and an increased risk of developing asthma in childhood may be ‘overstated'.
Previous research has suggested that the use of this common painkiller during pregnancy and/or a child's early years may increase the risk of that child developing asthma, so Australian scientists decided to investigate further.....
Read more here: irishhealth.com
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What resources can help me manage my child's asthma?
Today’s guest blogger is Tyra Bryant-Stephens, MD, Director and Founder of The Community Asthma Prevention Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
It’s easy to feel alone when your child has asthma. Long nights in the emergency room and seemingly uncontrollable symptoms can cause stress on a family.....
Read more here: philly.com
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Washington Project Seeks to Reduce Asthma Attacks in Latino Children
A University of Washington School of Public Health center has launched a five-year project to reduce the exposure of children in agricultural settings to substances that trigger asthma.....
Read more here: aspph.org
Scientists have found that a suggested link between early exposure to paracetamol and an increased risk of developing asthma in childhood may be ‘overstated'.
Previous research has suggested that the use of this common painkiller during pregnancy and/or a child's early years may increase the risk of that child developing asthma, so Australian scientists decided to investigate further.....
Read more here: irishhealth.com
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What resources can help me manage my child's asthma?
Today’s guest blogger is Tyra Bryant-Stephens, MD, Director and Founder of The Community Asthma Prevention Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
It’s easy to feel alone when your child has asthma. Long nights in the emergency room and seemingly uncontrollable symptoms can cause stress on a family.....
Read more here: philly.com
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Washington Project Seeks to Reduce Asthma Attacks in Latino Children
A University of Washington School of Public Health center has launched a five-year project to reduce the exposure of children in agricultural settings to substances that trigger asthma.....
Read more here: aspph.org
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
TV doctor Hilary Jones at Gateshead College to talk about link between asthma and allergies
Popular television doctor Hilary Jones was in Tyneside to educate pupils of the link between asthma and allergies.
Dr Hilary, who is the medical expert on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, was at Emmanuel College in Gateshead to talk to 200 Year 8 pupils.....
Read more here: chroniclelive.co.uk
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'Recurrent cough and cold in children are signs of asthma'
Children with recurrent cough, cold and wheeze should visit their physician as these are clear symptoms that the child may be suffering from asthma, a medical expert said here Tuesday.....
Read more here: newkerala.com
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Internet of Things Helps Asthma Patients Breathe Easily
Medical device company Aerocrine, which specializes in devices that help physicians diagnose and monitor asthma, is using new IoT-focused services from Microsoft Azure Cloud Services to reduce device downtime and help its sales and customer support teams better service hospitals and clinics.....
Read more here: cio.com
Popular television doctor Hilary Jones was in Tyneside to educate pupils of the link between asthma and allergies.
Dr Hilary, who is the medical expert on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, was at Emmanuel College in Gateshead to talk to 200 Year 8 pupils.....
Read more here: chroniclelive.co.uk
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'Recurrent cough and cold in children are signs of asthma'
Children with recurrent cough, cold and wheeze should visit their physician as these are clear symptoms that the child may be suffering from asthma, a medical expert said here Tuesday.....
Read more here: newkerala.com
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Internet of Things Helps Asthma Patients Breathe Easily
Medical device company Aerocrine, which specializes in devices that help physicians diagnose and monitor asthma, is using new IoT-focused services from Microsoft Azure Cloud Services to reduce device downtime and help its sales and customer support teams better service hospitals and clinics.....
Read more here: cio.com
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Asthma, COPD linked to bowel disease
People with diseases of their airways, such as asthma, are more likely to have an inflammatory bowel disease, a new study has found.
This marks the first population-based study to investigate the link between diseases of the airways and the incidence of bowel diseases.....
Read more here: irishhealth.com
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Charity raises money to help asthma and allergy research
A charity, founded by a mother who lost her son to an anaphylactic reaction, has raised money to help asthma and allergy research at BSMS.
Emma Wileman, from Haydn’s Wish, presented a cheque for £10,000 to Prof Somnath Mukhopadhyay, Chair of Paediatrics at BSMS.....
Read more here: bsms.ac.uk
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Asthma sufferers told to wrap up warm as sudden chill sees patient numbers DOUBLE
Hospitals in Delhi have witnessed a rise in cases of respiratory diseases, and other ailments associated with the change of weather.
Doctors warn that the next few days will be a tough time for people with respiratory problems as the mercury level is likely to remain low.....
Read more here: dailymail.co.uk
People with diseases of their airways, such as asthma, are more likely to have an inflammatory bowel disease, a new study has found.
This marks the first population-based study to investigate the link between diseases of the airways and the incidence of bowel diseases.....
Read more here: irishhealth.com
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Charity raises money to help asthma and allergy research
A charity, founded by a mother who lost her son to an anaphylactic reaction, has raised money to help asthma and allergy research at BSMS.
Emma Wileman, from Haydn’s Wish, presented a cheque for £10,000 to Prof Somnath Mukhopadhyay, Chair of Paediatrics at BSMS.....
Read more here: bsms.ac.uk
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Asthma sufferers told to wrap up warm as sudden chill sees patient numbers DOUBLE
Hospitals in Delhi have witnessed a rise in cases of respiratory diseases, and other ailments associated with the change of weather.
Doctors warn that the next few days will be a tough time for people with respiratory problems as the mercury level is likely to remain low.....
Read more here: dailymail.co.uk
Monday, November 24, 2014
Seven million asthma patients in Pakistan
Chest specialists have observed that Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is caused by smoking and environmental pollution, which is increasing in Pakistan against the declining trend in the world.
The COPD is considered 4th largest killer disease in the world, which will become 3rd largest killer disease by 2020.....
Read more here: thenews.com.pk
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Health alert issued for blowing dust
People with respiratory issues should limit outdoor activity
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —A health alert was issued for blowing dust until 6 p.m. Sunday.
Authorities with the Environmental Health Department said the alert was issued for people with respiratory conditions.
Officials said high winds could cause higher levels of particulate matter.
Those who are sensitive to blowing dust, including those with asthma, chronic bronchitis or other respiratory and heart diseases, should limit outdoor activity.....
Read more here: koat.com
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Qatar Diabetes Association and Asthma Qatar Network sign a friendship agreement
Qatar Diabetes Association and Asthma Qatar Network today signed a friendship agreement that gives each party many advantages in the initiatives they launch, including media publications, website content and events organized by both organizations. This initiative will raise awareness in the society and will give individuals the access to medical consultancy and health advices provided by specialists.....
Read more here: zawya.com
Chest specialists have observed that Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is caused by smoking and environmental pollution, which is increasing in Pakistan against the declining trend in the world.
The COPD is considered 4th largest killer disease in the world, which will become 3rd largest killer disease by 2020.....
Read more here: thenews.com.pk
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Health alert issued for blowing dust
People with respiratory issues should limit outdoor activity
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —A health alert was issued for blowing dust until 6 p.m. Sunday.
Authorities with the Environmental Health Department said the alert was issued for people with respiratory conditions.
Officials said high winds could cause higher levels of particulate matter.
Those who are sensitive to blowing dust, including those with asthma, chronic bronchitis or other respiratory and heart diseases, should limit outdoor activity.....
Read more here: koat.com
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Qatar Diabetes Association and Asthma Qatar Network sign a friendship agreement
Qatar Diabetes Association and Asthma Qatar Network today signed a friendship agreement that gives each party many advantages in the initiatives they launch, including media publications, website content and events organized by both organizations. This initiative will raise awareness in the society and will give individuals the access to medical consultancy and health advices provided by specialists.....
Read more here: zawya.com
Sunday, November 23, 2014
12 Natural Remedies for Asthma
The Causes Of Asthma
The real cause of asthma is not known. It is believed that heredity has a great role in the expression of asthma in people. Allergies also are an important reason for the asthma. Some of the major triggers for asthma attack are.....
Read more here: knowwithus.com
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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Neurological Diseases; Also Raises Risk of Asthma Attacks, and More
If there ever was a Top Nutrient competition, vitamin D just might nab the title. It affects your DNA through vitamin D receptors (VDRs) that bind to specific locations on the human genome.
So far, scientists have identified nearly 3,000 genes that are influenced by vitamin D status, and a robust and growing body of research clearly shows that vitamin D is critical for optimal health and disease prevention.....
Read more here: prohealth.com
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Massachusetts receives $1.75M for asthma programs
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has received more than $1.75 million to fund new asthma-related programs in high-risk communities with documented health disparities.
Attorney General Martha Coakley said the funding is aimed at helping thousands of children and older adults with asthma.....
Read more here: sunherald.com
The Causes Of Asthma
The real cause of asthma is not known. It is believed that heredity has a great role in the expression of asthma in people. Allergies also are an important reason for the asthma. Some of the major triggers for asthma attack are.....
Read more here: knowwithus.com
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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Neurological Diseases; Also Raises Risk of Asthma Attacks, and More
If there ever was a Top Nutrient competition, vitamin D just might nab the title. It affects your DNA through vitamin D receptors (VDRs) that bind to specific locations on the human genome.
So far, scientists have identified nearly 3,000 genes that are influenced by vitamin D status, and a robust and growing body of research clearly shows that vitamin D is critical for optimal health and disease prevention.....
Read more here: prohealth.com
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Massachusetts receives $1.75M for asthma programs
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has received more than $1.75 million to fund new asthma-related programs in high-risk communities with documented health disparities.
Attorney General Martha Coakley said the funding is aimed at helping thousands of children and older adults with asthma.....
Read more here: sunherald.com
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Diagnosing Asthma With A Single Drop Of Blood
(Inside Science TV) – When coughing, wheezing, and the trouble of breathing hits, people with asthma reach for an inhaler. But being diagnosed with asthma isn't easy. Patients don't always have symptoms by the time they get to a doctor.....
Read more here: insidescience.org
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Looking at the Link Between Asthma and Cardiovascular Disease
Whether asthma contributes to cardiovascular disease or not is a matter for continued research and study. Whether there is a direct link or not there has been considerable proof that the numbers for both conditions are on the rise.....
Read and watch more here: hcplive.com
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Smoking Cessation Key To Improving Quality of Life in Asthmatic Adolescents
Medical Research: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Authors’ response: Asthma is a leading chronic disease among adolescents that adversely affects their health. However, it is unclear how asthma influences their perceived health or health-related quality of life (HRQOL).....
Read more here: medicalresearch.com
(Inside Science TV) – When coughing, wheezing, and the trouble of breathing hits, people with asthma reach for an inhaler. But being diagnosed with asthma isn't easy. Patients don't always have symptoms by the time they get to a doctor.....
Read more here: insidescience.org
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Looking at the Link Between Asthma and Cardiovascular Disease
Whether asthma contributes to cardiovascular disease or not is a matter for continued research and study. Whether there is a direct link or not there has been considerable proof that the numbers for both conditions are on the rise.....
Read and watch more here: hcplive.com
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Smoking Cessation Key To Improving Quality of Life in Asthmatic Adolescents
Medical Research: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Authors’ response: Asthma is a leading chronic disease among adolescents that adversely affects their health. However, it is unclear how asthma influences their perceived health or health-related quality of life (HRQOL).....
Read more here: medicalresearch.com
Friday, November 21, 2014
COPD, Asthma Patients More At Risk To Develop IBD
A new study entitled “Increased incidence of inflammatory bowel disease in Québec residents with airway diseases” reports that patients afflicted with lung diseases have a higher risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease. The findings could give physicians a new perspective on how to take preventative actions to avoid co-morbidities between IBD and lung diseases. The study was published in the European Respiratory Journal.....
Read more here: ibdnewstoday.com
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Longitudinal increase in total IgE levels in patients with adult asthma: an association with poor asthma control
Immunoglobulin (Ig) E is well-known to play a critical role in allergic diseases. We investigated the association between longitudinal change in total IgE level and the asthma control in patients with adult asthma.
Methods: For this retrospective study, 154 patients with asthma aged 21?82 years were recruited from the allergy and pulmonary units of the Showa University Hospital.....
Read more here: 7thspace.com
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Rescue inhalers not working? Severe asthma patients breathe easier after lung treatment
INDIANAPOLIS - Mary Dorgan's asthma was interfering with her work in a busy medical lab at a south side doctor's office.
"If you are also fighting to breathe, there is only so much oxygen and so much energy you have," the 61-year-old said.
She never knew when an attack was coming.
"I had one here at work where I was a direct admit from here to the hospital," Dorgan recalled.
Her attacks became so regular, she started planning her day around them.....
Read more here: wthr.com
A new study entitled “Increased incidence of inflammatory bowel disease in Québec residents with airway diseases” reports that patients afflicted with lung diseases have a higher risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease. The findings could give physicians a new perspective on how to take preventative actions to avoid co-morbidities between IBD and lung diseases. The study was published in the European Respiratory Journal.....
Read more here: ibdnewstoday.com
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Longitudinal increase in total IgE levels in patients with adult asthma: an association with poor asthma control
Immunoglobulin (Ig) E is well-known to play a critical role in allergic diseases. We investigated the association between longitudinal change in total IgE level and the asthma control in patients with adult asthma.
Methods: For this retrospective study, 154 patients with asthma aged 21?82 years were recruited from the allergy and pulmonary units of the Showa University Hospital.....
Read more here: 7thspace.com
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Rescue inhalers not working? Severe asthma patients breathe easier after lung treatment
INDIANAPOLIS - Mary Dorgan's asthma was interfering with her work in a busy medical lab at a south side doctor's office.
"If you are also fighting to breathe, there is only so much oxygen and so much energy you have," the 61-year-old said.
She never knew when an attack was coming.
"I had one here at work where I was a direct admit from here to the hospital," Dorgan recalled.
Her attacks became so regular, she started planning her day around them.....
Read more here: wthr.com
Thursday, November 20, 2014
UEA researcher awarded NIHR grant to reduce avoidable asthma deaths in the UK
Leading researcher Dr. Andrew Wilson from the University of East Anglia has been awarded £1.7million in funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), enabling the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research to identify people most at risk of an asthma attack in order to reduce the high number of avoidable asthma deaths.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
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Asthma Foundation warns of harmful effects of smoke on children
Press Release – Asthma Foundation
More than a third of Wellington retailers monitored in a controlled purchase operation in Wellington failed to comply with the Smoke–free Environments Act and sold tobacco to minors. “There is still so much work to do to ensure that New Zealand is smokefree and the harmful effects of smoke longer affect our children,” says Dr Kyle Perrin, medical director of the Asthma Foundation.....
Read more here: wellington.scoop.co.nz
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Hypnosis for Asthma
Asthma is one of the most common chronic childhood disorders, affecting over seven million children under 18 years.[1] Over 30 years of medical research has shown that the mind and therapies like relaxation and hypnosis can have a profound effect on the severity of asthma, with no side effects.[2].....
Read more here: johnmongiovi.com
Leading researcher Dr. Andrew Wilson from the University of East Anglia has been awarded £1.7million in funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), enabling the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research to identify people most at risk of an asthma attack in order to reduce the high number of avoidable asthma deaths.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
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Asthma Foundation warns of harmful effects of smoke on children
Press Release – Asthma Foundation
More than a third of Wellington retailers monitored in a controlled purchase operation in Wellington failed to comply with the Smoke–free Environments Act and sold tobacco to minors. “There is still so much work to do to ensure that New Zealand is smokefree and the harmful effects of smoke longer affect our children,” says Dr Kyle Perrin, medical director of the Asthma Foundation.....
Read more here: wellington.scoop.co.nz
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Hypnosis for Asthma
Asthma is one of the most common chronic childhood disorders, affecting over seven million children under 18 years.[1] Over 30 years of medical research has shown that the mind and therapies like relaxation and hypnosis can have a profound effect on the severity of asthma, with no side effects.[2].....
Read more here: johnmongiovi.com
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Peruvians claim frog smoothies are a cure-all for asthma, low sex drive
LIMA, Peru (AP) – Frogs from Peru's Lake Titicaca are the main ingredient in a juice blend that some Andean cultures believe has the power to cure asthma, bronchitis, sluggishness and a low sex drive.
To make the mix, which is sold in Peru's Andes and also at some stands in its capital Lima, vendor Maria Elena Cruz grabs a frog from a small aquarium then kills it by beating it on the counter of her stand.....
Read more here: latino.foxnews.com
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New one-of-a-kind asthma program launches
An estimated 7 million U.S. kids under age 18 have been diagnosed with asthma and more than 13 million days of school are missed each year because of the condition, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
Asthma now affects one in 10 children in the United States, a 12 percent increase during the past decade, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).....
Read more here: ahchealthenews.com
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Active Asthma Increases Heart Attack Risk By As Much As 70 Percent
The concerning, corroborative findings of two studies recently presented at the 2014 American Heart Association‘s Scientific Sessions suggests active asthma may considerably increase the risk of a heart attack. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates asthma to affect over 23 million Americans. Active asthma is defined as a state that requires daily medications to control attacks and symptoms such as wheezing, a feeling of tightness in the chest, dyspnea, congestion and coughing.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
LIMA, Peru (AP) – Frogs from Peru's Lake Titicaca are the main ingredient in a juice blend that some Andean cultures believe has the power to cure asthma, bronchitis, sluggishness and a low sex drive.
To make the mix, which is sold in Peru's Andes and also at some stands in its capital Lima, vendor Maria Elena Cruz grabs a frog from a small aquarium then kills it by beating it on the counter of her stand.....
Read more here: latino.foxnews.com
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New one-of-a-kind asthma program launches
An estimated 7 million U.S. kids under age 18 have been diagnosed with asthma and more than 13 million days of school are missed each year because of the condition, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
Asthma now affects one in 10 children in the United States, a 12 percent increase during the past decade, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).....
Read more here: ahchealthenews.com
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Active Asthma Increases Heart Attack Risk By As Much As 70 Percent
The concerning, corroborative findings of two studies recently presented at the 2014 American Heart Association‘s Scientific Sessions suggests active asthma may considerably increase the risk of a heart attack. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates asthma to affect over 23 million Americans. Active asthma is defined as a state that requires daily medications to control attacks and symptoms such as wheezing, a feeling of tightness in the chest, dyspnea, congestion and coughing.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Why Cold Air and Exercise Hurt Asthma
While arctic air blasts much of the country, people with asthma have a particular concern: asthma attacks.
Cold, dry air, as well as changes in the weather, can bring on an asthmatic episode, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Exercise — a frequent asthma trigger — also becomes more perilous in the cold, the AAFA added, so those with the condition should take particular care during colder months, during any type of outdoor activity.....
Read more here: wunderground.com
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The Power Of Suggestion Could Trigger Asthma — Or Treat It
Lots of things can trigger an asthma attack, but one of the most common causes is odor — anything from the heavy scent of perfume to a household cleaner.
Sondra Justice is a 60-year-old retired postal worker from Philadelphia, and for her, lots of odors are dangerous: aerosol cans, certain charcoals and cleaners, "even mixing bleach in water irritates my throat," she says.....
Read more here: npr.org
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UNCONTROLLED ASTHMA LINKED WITH NEGATIVE ICS BELIEFS IN URBAN COHORT
FCAAIA Notes: There is so much research regarding the safety of asthma medications and the risks of poorly controlled asthma that it never fails to amaze me that some patients are still more afraid of the treatment than the disease. Similarly, there is little evidence to support the effectiveness of most alternative therapies. Those that have been proven more effective than placebo have not been proven more effective than FDA approved medications.....
Read more here: fairfieldcountyallergy.com
While arctic air blasts much of the country, people with asthma have a particular concern: asthma attacks.
Cold, dry air, as well as changes in the weather, can bring on an asthmatic episode, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Exercise — a frequent asthma trigger — also becomes more perilous in the cold, the AAFA added, so those with the condition should take particular care during colder months, during any type of outdoor activity.....
Read more here: wunderground.com
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The Power Of Suggestion Could Trigger Asthma — Or Treat It
Lots of things can trigger an asthma attack, but one of the most common causes is odor — anything from the heavy scent of perfume to a household cleaner.
Sondra Justice is a 60-year-old retired postal worker from Philadelphia, and for her, lots of odors are dangerous: aerosol cans, certain charcoals and cleaners, "even mixing bleach in water irritates my throat," she says.....
Read more here: npr.org
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UNCONTROLLED ASTHMA LINKED WITH NEGATIVE ICS BELIEFS IN URBAN COHORT
FCAAIA Notes: There is so much research regarding the safety of asthma medications and the risks of poorly controlled asthma that it never fails to amaze me that some patients are still more afraid of the treatment than the disease. Similarly, there is little evidence to support the effectiveness of most alternative therapies. Those that have been proven more effective than placebo have not been proven more effective than FDA approved medications.....
Read more here: fairfieldcountyallergy.com
Monday, November 17, 2014
New studies link asthma to higher risk of heart disease
People who are treated for asthma are at substantially higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to two research papers presented Sunday.
However, researchers don't know whether it is asthma or asthma medications that are behind the problem.....
Read more here: jsonline.com
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Laser Imaging Technology: Key To Better Asthma Inhalers
Inhaler drugs for asthma are difficult to assess in terms of effectiveness because the method of introduction to the body may not be consistent. However, a new study looks into using laser technology to monitor the drug particles as they enter the patient’s respiratory system.....
Read more here: hometestingblog.testcountry.com
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Patients with active asthma at higher risk for heart attack, research shows
Patients with active asthma—such as any use of asthma medications, and unscheduled office or emergency visits for asthma—are at a twofold risk of having a heart attack, according to Mayo Clinic research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
People who are treated for asthma are at substantially higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to two research papers presented Sunday.
However, researchers don't know whether it is asthma or asthma medications that are behind the problem.....
Read more here: jsonline.com
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Laser Imaging Technology: Key To Better Asthma Inhalers
Inhaler drugs for asthma are difficult to assess in terms of effectiveness because the method of introduction to the body may not be consistent. However, a new study looks into using laser technology to monitor the drug particles as they enter the patient’s respiratory system.....
Read more here: hometestingblog.testcountry.com
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Patients with active asthma at higher risk for heart attack, research shows
Patients with active asthma—such as any use of asthma medications, and unscheduled office or emergency visits for asthma—are at a twofold risk of having a heart attack, according to Mayo Clinic research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Kids & Asthma: Where You Should NEVER Put Your Inhaler
What happens when one day it’s 70 degrees and the next day it’s 40? A sinus headache! This time of the year, when the seasons change, allergies kick into high gear and that can be especially annoying for children. Sneezing, itchy eyes, and headaches can cause kids to be miserable and parents frustrated.....
Read more here: saintthomashealth.com
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What affects your quality of life and asthma control?
Researchers at the University of Southampton would like feedback from people with asthma about issues which affect their asthma control and how this affects their day to day lives. Previous research has shown that psychological factors may have an impact on asthma. They now want to find out which specific issues, such as coping styles, matter to people with asthma. This will help them to provide better guidance around asthma management and develop new approaches in the future.....
Read more here: asthma.org.uk
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Did you or your children use this asthma drug?
Did you or your children use the blockbuster asthma drug Singulair? World sales of Merck’s drug were about $5 billion a year until 2012 when its patent expired and it was the U.S.’s seventh best-selling drug. But last month, data from an FDA committee were presented that acknowledge “safety concerns” about “neuropsychiatric adverse events, including suicide and suicide attempts” with the drug.....
Read more here: intrepidreport.com
What happens when one day it’s 70 degrees and the next day it’s 40? A sinus headache! This time of the year, when the seasons change, allergies kick into high gear and that can be especially annoying for children. Sneezing, itchy eyes, and headaches can cause kids to be miserable and parents frustrated.....
Read more here: saintthomashealth.com
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What affects your quality of life and asthma control?
Researchers at the University of Southampton would like feedback from people with asthma about issues which affect their asthma control and how this affects their day to day lives. Previous research has shown that psychological factors may have an impact on asthma. They now want to find out which specific issues, such as coping styles, matter to people with asthma. This will help them to provide better guidance around asthma management and develop new approaches in the future.....
Read more here: asthma.org.uk
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Did you or your children use this asthma drug?
Did you or your children use the blockbuster asthma drug Singulair? World sales of Merck’s drug were about $5 billion a year until 2012 when its patent expired and it was the U.S.’s seventh best-selling drug. But last month, data from an FDA committee were presented that acknowledge “safety concerns” about “neuropsychiatric adverse events, including suicide and suicide attempts” with the drug.....
Read more here: intrepidreport.com
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Telephone coaches improve children's asthma treatment
Managing childhood asthma is difficult. Rather than giving daily medications—even when children feel well—many parents treat asthma only when symptoms become severe. This practice can lead to missed school days, trips to the ER and hospitalizations.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Imaging Method Could Improve Asthma Treatment
A team of researchers, led by the Universities of Cambridge and Birmingham, have used a laser beam trap to examine how drug particles from asthma inhalers behave as they are projected through the air. Their findings could improve the effectiveness of inhalers for the over five million people in the UK suffering from asthma.....
Read more here: biosciencetechnology.com
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Task Force Helping Kids With Asthma Breathe More Easily
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A new effort is underway to help children with asthma breathe more easily.
The Pediatric Asthma Task Force is comprised of local pediatricians, office nurses, school nurses, respiratory therapists and other health professionals. It is studying how to improve care of asthma patients and keep them healthier overall to improve their quality of life.....
Read more here: wibw.com
Managing childhood asthma is difficult. Rather than giving daily medications—even when children feel well—many parents treat asthma only when symptoms become severe. This practice can lead to missed school days, trips to the ER and hospitalizations.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Imaging Method Could Improve Asthma Treatment
A team of researchers, led by the Universities of Cambridge and Birmingham, have used a laser beam trap to examine how drug particles from asthma inhalers behave as they are projected through the air. Their findings could improve the effectiveness of inhalers for the over five million people in the UK suffering from asthma.....
Read more here: biosciencetechnology.com
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Task Force Helping Kids With Asthma Breathe More Easily
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A new effort is underway to help children with asthma breathe more easily.
The Pediatric Asthma Task Force is comprised of local pediatricians, office nurses, school nurses, respiratory therapists and other health professionals. It is studying how to improve care of asthma patients and keep them healthier overall to improve their quality of life.....
Read more here: wibw.com
Friday, November 14, 2014
Laser scientists' new research could improve the treatment of asthma sufferers
UK scientists have used a laser beam trap to examine how drug particles from asthma inhalers behave as they are projected through the air. Their findings could improve the effectiveness of inhalers for the over 5 million people in the UK suffering from asthma.....
Read more here: phys.org
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Laser trap tests asthma inhalers
Combination with Raman spectroscopy offers new insight into behavior of drugs on their way to the lung.
Scientists in the UK have combined two different optical techniques to test the effectiveness of asthma inhalers in a completely new way.....
Read more here: optics.org
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Innovative Treatments to Control and Identify Severe Asthma
Two new studies may have found new ways to control and identify severe asthma.
Reduce exacerbation rates
Exacerbations constitute the greatest immediate risk to asthmatic patients.[1] An observational trial at Ruhr University Bochum (Germany) showed that purifying the air in the breathing zone at night using a temperature-controlled laminar airflow (TLA) device, in addition to the patients' regular medication, significantly reduced the risk of exacerbations and the use of hospital resources in disease worsening.....
Read more here: prnewswire.co.uk
UK scientists have used a laser beam trap to examine how drug particles from asthma inhalers behave as they are projected through the air. Their findings could improve the effectiveness of inhalers for the over 5 million people in the UK suffering from asthma.....
Read more here: phys.org
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Laser trap tests asthma inhalers
Combination with Raman spectroscopy offers new insight into behavior of drugs on their way to the lung.
Scientists in the UK have combined two different optical techniques to test the effectiveness of asthma inhalers in a completely new way.....
Read more here: optics.org
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Innovative Treatments to Control and Identify Severe Asthma
Two new studies may have found new ways to control and identify severe asthma.
Reduce exacerbation rates
Exacerbations constitute the greatest immediate risk to asthmatic patients.[1] An observational trial at Ruhr University Bochum (Germany) showed that purifying the air in the breathing zone at night using a temperature-controlled laminar airflow (TLA) device, in addition to the patients' regular medication, significantly reduced the risk of exacerbations and the use of hospital resources in disease worsening.....
Read more here: prnewswire.co.uk
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Kids to be injected with cockroach antigen in asthma study
MADISON - Approximately 8 percent of the population suffers from asthma, and up to 4,000 people die each year from complications of the condition.
"If you're born or raised in the inner city, the frequency of asthma is even higher, somewhere around 10 to 12-percent," said Dr. William Busse with the UW School of Medicine.....
Read more here: 620wtmj.com
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How should we describe worsening asthma in Cochrane reviews, and does it matter?
'Exacerbation' has for many years been the preferred term for worsening asthma in the peer-reviewed literature and in national and international guidelines. However, there is a recent trend to move away from this somewhat cumbersome word in favour of terms that may be more widely understood and more easily remembered by patients, the public, and professionals alike.....
Read more here: thecochranelibrary.com
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Bronchial Thermoplasty reduces asthma attacks
BT in subjects with severe asthma improves asthma-specific quality of life with a reduction in severe exacerbations and healthcare use in the posttreatment period.
Reductions in asthma attacks and ER visits were shown to extend through a 5-year follow-up period.....
Read more here: pscssi.net
MADISON - Approximately 8 percent of the population suffers from asthma, and up to 4,000 people die each year from complications of the condition.
"If you're born or raised in the inner city, the frequency of asthma is even higher, somewhere around 10 to 12-percent," said Dr. William Busse with the UW School of Medicine.....
Read more here: 620wtmj.com
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How should we describe worsening asthma in Cochrane reviews, and does it matter?
'Exacerbation' has for many years been the preferred term for worsening asthma in the peer-reviewed literature and in national and international guidelines. However, there is a recent trend to move away from this somewhat cumbersome word in favour of terms that may be more widely understood and more easily remembered by patients, the public, and professionals alike.....
Read more here: thecochranelibrary.com
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Bronchial Thermoplasty reduces asthma attacks
BT in subjects with severe asthma improves asthma-specific quality of life with a reduction in severe exacerbations and healthcare use in the posttreatment period.
Reductions in asthma attacks and ER visits were shown to extend through a 5-year follow-up period.....
Read more here: pscssi.net
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Heavy kids with asthma may be wrong about symptoms
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Asthmatic children who are overweight or obese may mistakenly be attributing exertional dyspnea and esophageal reflux symptoms to their asthma, leading to overuse of rescue medication, according to Florida-based researchers.....
Read more here: hegalaxy.com
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Can my child die from asthma? Yes.
Why kids must follow an asthma plan.
The frustration on Karen Schultz’s, M.D., face tells the story.
Dr. Schultz is a pulmonologist at Cook Children’s. She teaches children and parents how to control their asthma, but there’s only so much she can do once they leave her.....
Read more here: checkupnewsroom.com
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Asthma Cure: The Buteyko Breathing Technique.
What is Buteyko Breathing Technique?
The Buteyko (pronounced bew-TAY-ko) Breathing Technique was developed by Russian-born researcher Konstantin Pavlovich Buteyko.It consists of shallow-breathing exercises designed to help people with asthma breathe easier.....
Read more here: curejoy.com
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Asthmatic children who are overweight or obese may mistakenly be attributing exertional dyspnea and esophageal reflux symptoms to their asthma, leading to overuse of rescue medication, according to Florida-based researchers.....
Read more here: hegalaxy.com
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Can my child die from asthma? Yes.
Why kids must follow an asthma plan.
The frustration on Karen Schultz’s, M.D., face tells the story.
Dr. Schultz is a pulmonologist at Cook Children’s. She teaches children and parents how to control their asthma, but there’s only so much she can do once they leave her.....
Read more here: checkupnewsroom.com
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Asthma Cure: The Buteyko Breathing Technique.
What is Buteyko Breathing Technique?
The Buteyko (pronounced bew-TAY-ko) Breathing Technique was developed by Russian-born researcher Konstantin Pavlovich Buteyko.It consists of shallow-breathing exercises designed to help people with asthma breathe easier.....
Read more here: curejoy.com
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Father Grieves after Son, 7, Dies of Food Allergy, Asthma Attack
A New York City father is left searching for answers after his 7-year-old son, Joseph DeNicola, suffered a fatal anaphylactic reaction and asthma attack following Halloween festivities.....
Read more here: allergicliving.com
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Asthma and COPD Have Similar Symptoms, Different Treatments
A seasoned allergist and fellow from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) recently presented a study during the institution’s Annual Scientific Meeting on the overlapping symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. One of the challenges physicians face in making an accurate diagnosis between the two are the similarities between symptoms, as both manifest with coughing, difficulty breathing, bronchospasms, wheezing and activity intolerance. It is important to properly distinguish between the two diseases, however, as their treatments tend to be completely different. Arlington Heights-based ACAAI is comprised of over 6,000 allergists and immunologists, and allied health professionals.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
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Mice worse for asthma than cockroaches
Allergic reactions to mice may be an accurate indicator whether a child develops asthma, according to new research.....
Read more here: healthcentral.com
A New York City father is left searching for answers after his 7-year-old son, Joseph DeNicola, suffered a fatal anaphylactic reaction and asthma attack following Halloween festivities.....
Read more here: allergicliving.com
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Asthma and COPD Have Similar Symptoms, Different Treatments
A seasoned allergist and fellow from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) recently presented a study during the institution’s Annual Scientific Meeting on the overlapping symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. One of the challenges physicians face in making an accurate diagnosis between the two are the similarities between symptoms, as both manifest with coughing, difficulty breathing, bronchospasms, wheezing and activity intolerance. It is important to properly distinguish between the two diseases, however, as their treatments tend to be completely different. Arlington Heights-based ACAAI is comprised of over 6,000 allergists and immunologists, and allied health professionals.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
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Mice worse for asthma than cockroaches
Allergic reactions to mice may be an accurate indicator whether a child develops asthma, according to new research.....
Read more here: healthcentral.com
Monday, November 10, 2014
Asthma Emergencies More in Cases of Mouse Exposure Than Exposure to Cockroach
A new study has revealed comparative effects of mouse droppings and cockroach droppings, which cause asthma in children.
The study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta, finds mice infestation is a stronger predictor of asthma-related emergency department visits in young children than exposure to cockroaches.....
Read more here: medindia.net
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Teenagers know more about asthma than parents
Washington, Nov 9 (IANS) Children are more knowledgeable about how one can control asthma than their parents, says a new study.
Teenagers and caretakers have different levels of health literacy, and teenagers do not necessarily obtain their information from caregivers when it comes to managing asthma symptoms.....
Read more here: en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com
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Indian Children Struggling With Asthma and Allergies Due to Indoor Pollution
A new study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta has found that exposure to second hand smoke inside the homes increases the risk of asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) among children.....
Read more here: medindia.net
A new study has revealed comparative effects of mouse droppings and cockroach droppings, which cause asthma in children.
The study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta, finds mice infestation is a stronger predictor of asthma-related emergency department visits in young children than exposure to cockroaches.....
Read more here: medindia.net
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Teenagers know more about asthma than parents
Washington, Nov 9 (IANS) Children are more knowledgeable about how one can control asthma than their parents, says a new study.
Teenagers and caretakers have different levels of health literacy, and teenagers do not necessarily obtain their information from caregivers when it comes to managing asthma symptoms.....
Read more here: en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com
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Indian Children Struggling With Asthma and Allergies Due to Indoor Pollution
A new study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Atlanta has found that exposure to second hand smoke inside the homes increases the risk of asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) among children.....
Read more here: medindia.net
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