6 Asthma-Friendly Dogs that are Great for the Family
Bringing home a new furry friend—especially the canine variety—is always a big decision. It’s important to find a dog that’s the right size, breed, and personality for your home. For families dealing with asthma, this decision can be even more complicated. Knowing that allergies to pet hair, dander, or saliva can exacerbate asthma, how can you decide which dog is the right dog for you?.....
Read more here: livingwithasthma.net
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Are Sinus Infections Connected to Asthma?
Q: I have moderate-persistent asthma and get frustrated with how often I get sinus infections. Is sinusitis actually connected to asthma and is there a good way to control it?.....
Read more here: allergicliving.com
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Perceptions of Neighborhood Safety and Asthma among Children and Adolescents in Los Angeles: A Multilevel Analysis
Abstract
Background
Research examining the impact of neighborhoods on asthma has shown an increased interest in the role of the psychosocial environment. We examined the associations between various measures of neighborhood safety, individual and family characteristics, and asthma outcomes among children in Los Angeles.....
Read more here: plosone.org
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Friday, January 24, 2014
Breathe easy: Stay warm or risk asthma attack, say doctors
PESHAWAR: As the winds get colder and pollution gets denser, the number of people suffering from asthma and other respiratory diseases is on the rise in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the provincial health department’s health information system report, more than 107,064 patients from K-P were suffering from asthma from January to October 2013.....
Read more here: tribune.com.pk
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Childhood Asthma Big Problem in Alameda County
Some people refer to it as the battle to breathe. Childhood asthma is a major problem in the United States.
It’s an even a bigger problem in the Bay Area. In fact, one-third of people living in Oakland have asthma, one of the highest asthma rates in the state.....
Read more here: nbcbayarea.com
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Experts issue back-to-school asthma alert
The first few weeks of the school term are a danger period for asthma, say experts who are highlighting the need for an up-to-date written action plan.....
Read more here: news.ninemsn.com.au
PESHAWAR: As the winds get colder and pollution gets denser, the number of people suffering from asthma and other respiratory diseases is on the rise in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the provincial health department’s health information system report, more than 107,064 patients from K-P were suffering from asthma from January to October 2013.....
Read more here: tribune.com.pk
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Childhood Asthma Big Problem in Alameda County
Some people refer to it as the battle to breathe. Childhood asthma is a major problem in the United States.
It’s an even a bigger problem in the Bay Area. In fact, one-third of people living in Oakland have asthma, one of the highest asthma rates in the state.....
Read more here: nbcbayarea.com
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Experts issue back-to-school asthma alert
The first few weeks of the school term are a danger period for asthma, say experts who are highlighting the need for an up-to-date written action plan.....
Read more here: news.ninemsn.com.au
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Depression Surpasses Asthma as Top Disability Problem among U.S. and Canadian Teens
New data show an increasing contribution of mental and behavioral disorders to deterioration in the health-related quality of life among teens in the U.S. and Canada over the past two decades, and increases elsewhere around the globe.....
Read more here: sams.scientificamerican.com
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Asthma and eczema: signs of the atopic march
Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling, including atopic dermatitis. It is not dangerous, but most types cause red, swollen and itchy skin. Atopic dermatitis is most common in babies and children.....
Read more here: lancasteronline.com
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Outdoor activity in cold weather a concern for those with asthma
This cold snap hasn't deterred a lot of people from keeping up with their outdoor exercise routine, but for those with asthma it's a particular concern.
The frigid weather can trigger an asthma attack for cold-weather athletes and people who like outdoor exercise.....
Read more here: london.ctvnews.ca
New data show an increasing contribution of mental and behavioral disorders to deterioration in the health-related quality of life among teens in the U.S. and Canada over the past two decades, and increases elsewhere around the globe.....
Read more here: sams.scientificamerican.com
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Asthma and eczema: signs of the atopic march
Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling, including atopic dermatitis. It is not dangerous, but most types cause red, swollen and itchy skin. Atopic dermatitis is most common in babies and children.....
Read more here: lancasteronline.com
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Outdoor activity in cold weather a concern for those with asthma
This cold snap hasn't deterred a lot of people from keeping up with their outdoor exercise routine, but for those with asthma it's a particular concern.
The frigid weather can trigger an asthma attack for cold-weather athletes and people who like outdoor exercise.....
Read more here: london.ctvnews.ca
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Seconhand Smoke Poses Added Risk to Kids with Asthma
The hazards of secondhand smoke to children are already clear in medical research, but such exposure is especially a problem for children with asthma or wheezing.
A recent study found that children with asthma or wheezing were more likely to be readmitted to the hospital within a year of a first admission if they had been exposed to tobacco smoke......
Read more here: health.yahoo.net
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Home remedies for asthma
Asthma is a lung disease that causes difficulty breathing. Some common causes of asthma are allergies, air pollution, respiratory infections, sulfites in food and certain medications. Symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. If you are experiencing symptoms of asthma, it’s important to see your doctor to be properly diagnosed......
Read more here: healthdoyen.com
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Surgery for Asthma
Researchers at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton are completing an important phase of a study developing and testing a new – some might say a radical – approach to the treatment of patients with moderate to severe asthma.....
Read more here: hnwebmaster.wpengine.com
The hazards of secondhand smoke to children are already clear in medical research, but such exposure is especially a problem for children with asthma or wheezing.
A recent study found that children with asthma or wheezing were more likely to be readmitted to the hospital within a year of a first admission if they had been exposed to tobacco smoke......
Read more here: health.yahoo.net
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Home remedies for asthma
Asthma is a lung disease that causes difficulty breathing. Some common causes of asthma are allergies, air pollution, respiratory infections, sulfites in food and certain medications. Symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. If you are experiencing symptoms of asthma, it’s important to see your doctor to be properly diagnosed......
Read more here: healthdoyen.com
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Surgery for Asthma
Researchers at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton are completing an important phase of a study developing and testing a new – some might say a radical – approach to the treatment of patients with moderate to severe asthma.....
Read more here: hnwebmaster.wpengine.com
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Testing for Smoke Exposure May Predict Rehospitalization for Asthma
MONDAY, Jan. 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Children exposed to secondhand smoke at home or in the car are more likely to return to the hospital within 12 months of hospitalization for asthma, a new study finds.....
Read more here: healthyliving.msn.com
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Cotinine in Children Admitted for Asthma and Readmission
OBJECTIVE: To explore the relationship between tobacco smoke exposure (reported versus biomarker) and rates of readmission for children hospitalized for asthma.....
Read more here: pediatrics.aappublications.org
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How Does Cigarette Smoke Affect Asthmatic Children?
Most of the world is well versed in the adverse effects of cigarette smoke, couple that with asthmatic children and you have a recipe for disaster. Asthmatic children who are exposed to cigarette smoke are more than likely to make repeat visits to the hospital for breathing problems research shows. But researchers say asking parent’s about kids’ smoke exposure may not provide the most reliable information.....
Read more here: americanlivewire.com
MONDAY, Jan. 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Children exposed to secondhand smoke at home or in the car are more likely to return to the hospital within 12 months of hospitalization for asthma, a new study finds.....
Read more here: healthyliving.msn.com
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Cotinine in Children Admitted for Asthma and Readmission
OBJECTIVE: To explore the relationship between tobacco smoke exposure (reported versus biomarker) and rates of readmission for children hospitalized for asthma.....
Read more here: pediatrics.aappublications.org
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How Does Cigarette Smoke Affect Asthmatic Children?
Most of the world is well versed in the adverse effects of cigarette smoke, couple that with asthmatic children and you have a recipe for disaster. Asthmatic children who are exposed to cigarette smoke are more than likely to make repeat visits to the hospital for breathing problems research shows. But researchers say asking parent’s about kids’ smoke exposure may not provide the most reliable information.....
Read more here: americanlivewire.com
Monday, January 20, 2014
Does a high-fibre diet help relieve asthma?
“Eating more fibre could help treat symptoms of asthma, scientists say,” The Independent reports.
This headline is based on a mouse study that looked at the role that different types of dietary fibre play in the gut and its effect on allergic airway inflammation.....
Read more here: nursingtimes.net
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Cold weather, heating season trigger asthma misery
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects almost 26 million Americans, including 7.1 million children. Asthma narrows the airways that deliver oxygen to the lungs, making breathing difficult. Symptoms are triggered by exposure to airborne particles and other environmental contaminants. Unlike other lung-related diseases such as bronchitis and emphysema, asthma is reversible. However, inflammation can cause long-term damage to the lungs, so symptoms must be controlled or avoided.....
Read more here: stmichael.patch.com
“Eating more fibre could help treat symptoms of asthma, scientists say,” The Independent reports.
This headline is based on a mouse study that looked at the role that different types of dietary fibre play in the gut and its effect on allergic airway inflammation.....
Read more here: nursingtimes.net
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Cold weather, heating season trigger asthma misery
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects almost 26 million Americans, including 7.1 million children. Asthma narrows the airways that deliver oxygen to the lungs, making breathing difficult. Symptoms are triggered by exposure to airborne particles and other environmental contaminants. Unlike other lung-related diseases such as bronchitis and emphysema, asthma is reversible. However, inflammation can cause long-term damage to the lungs, so symptoms must be controlled or avoided.....
Read more here: stmichael.patch.com
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Highlands' Kendric Moore battles asthma trouble during 2-1 day at Allegheny Tournament
The scene and sensation at the end of Kendric Moore's final match Friday at the Allegheny County Wrestling Championships struck the Highlands senior 120-pounder as all too familiar.
Moore picked himself up off the mat after an 18-6 loss in the quarterfinals and put his hands to his chest in search of a solution for his breathing trouble.....
Read more here: triblive.com
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Do Allergies Cause Asthma?
People who have certain kinds of allergies are more likely to have asthma. Do you have allergies that affect your nose and eyes, causing stuff like a runny nose or red, itchy eyes? If so, you're more likely to have asthma, too. Whatever causes the allergic reaction, such as pollen or dust, can also trigger asthma symptoms.....
Read more here: seattlechildrens.org
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Many Asthma Patients Don't Stick to Treatment Plan, Study Finds
SATURDAY, Jan. 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- If you can't get relief from your asthma, the way you communicate with your allergist might be part of the problem, according to two new studies.....
Read more here: wellness.com
The scene and sensation at the end of Kendric Moore's final match Friday at the Allegheny County Wrestling Championships struck the Highlands senior 120-pounder as all too familiar.
Moore picked himself up off the mat after an 18-6 loss in the quarterfinals and put his hands to his chest in search of a solution for his breathing trouble.....
Read more here: triblive.com
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Do Allergies Cause Asthma?
People who have certain kinds of allergies are more likely to have asthma. Do you have allergies that affect your nose and eyes, causing stuff like a runny nose or red, itchy eyes? If so, you're more likely to have asthma, too. Whatever causes the allergic reaction, such as pollen or dust, can also trigger asthma symptoms.....
Read more here: seattlechildrens.org
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Many Asthma Patients Don't Stick to Treatment Plan, Study Finds
SATURDAY, Jan. 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- If you can't get relief from your asthma, the way you communicate with your allergist might be part of the problem, according to two new studies.....
Read more here: wellness.com
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