Saturday, February 22, 2014

Over-The-Counter Asthma Meds? Good/Bad Idea?

Several years ago I visited my brother’s house and had a huge hay fever attack which caused me to wheeze.  I never wheezed in my life.  So, I drove to the local pharmacy to buy allergy tablets and saw Primatene Mist (an Over-The-Counter asthma inhaler), bought it and was relieved of the wheezing.....

Read more here: gratefulfoodie.com

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Some Asthma Patients May Be Overmedicated, Doctors Say

People with mild asthma are advised to lower their medication dose once their asthma has been brought under control, but the best way to reduce the dose is not fully known, doctors say.....

Read more here: livescience.com

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Parents start campaign to raise asthma awareness after son, eight, suffers fatal attack

Family and neighbours frantically tried to save Aaron Dearden when he collapsed at his Ramsbottom home last April.
The family of a young boy killed by a fatal asthma attack are hoping to prevent other families experiencing the same heartache.....

Read more here: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Friday, February 21, 2014

Invion banks $5 million from institutional investors for asthma drug development

Invion Limited (ASX: IVX) has completed a private placement to institutional and sophisticated investors, via issue of 66,666,671 shares at $0.075 to raise $5 million.....

Read more here: proactiveinvestors.com.au

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New Life Changing Treatment for Severe Asthma

There are 25 million Americans that are diagnosed with asthma and, for 10 percent of them, medications like inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta agonists aren’t enough. In 2010, the FDA approved the first non-pharmaceutical treatment for severe asthma called the bronchial thermoplasty.....

Read more here: horizonprimarycare.com

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Asthma Inhaler Case

I love having pretty things made from fabric I love, and my inhaler case is no exception. I really wanted something with stiff sides to protect the inhaler as much as possible, and this case was the result of my testing.....

Read more here: instructables.com

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Chemical compounds in blackcurrants could reduce symptoms in some types of asthma, researchers say

Chemical compounds in blackcurrants can reduce inflammation and help breathing in some types of asthma, New Zealand researchers have found.....

Read more here: hortweek.com

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New Life Changing Treatment for Severe Asthma

There are 25 million Americans that are diagnosed with asthma and, for 10 percent of them, medications like inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta agonists aren’t enough. In 2010, the FDA approved the first non-pharmaceutical treatment for severe asthma called the bronchial thermoplasty.....

Read more here: immunoehealth.com

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Family devastated as asthma attack kills young girl

DEVASTATED by the sudden and tragic death of vibrant seven-year-old Kailah Dawes, the Chinchilla community has embraced a grieving family in its darkest hour.....

Read more here: thereporter.com.au

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

A Look at Feline Asthma

Many folks are unaware that human beings are not the only species that are susceptible to asthma. In fact, feline asthma is a serious concern for many cat owners. Just like in humans, asthma in cats can be a very serious problem that can even become life-threatening in serious cases. Here is a look at everything cat owners need to know about this condition.....

Read more here: whitworthpetvet.com

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Natural berryfruit ingredients may help asthma

Research suggests that natural chemicals from some blackcurrant varieties may reduce inflammation and help breathing in some types of asthma.....

Read more here: livenews.co.nz

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Health Matters: Asthma- Not just kid's stuff

FORT MYERS, FL - Much has been made about the rising number of children with asthma. It's estimated almost 10% of the juvenile population has it, but at 8%, grown-ups aren't far behind.....

Read more here: nbc-2.com

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

New asthma treatment

Asthma can be so severe that it can lead to visits to the E.R., hospital stays and sometimes even death.
Medicines and inhalers help but don't always stop the attacks.
But a new, unique treatment could save lives.....

Read more here: foxsanantonio.com

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Intervention lowers asthma risks for pregnant women

Pregnant women with asthma could better manage their condition if additional integrated care involving education and monitoring was introduced in hospitals.....

Read more here: futurity.org

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Learning my 5 year old has Asthma

I has never really thought about what could trigger asthma in a child, as both my daughters did not appear to suffer from asthma.  Little did I know, I was wrong about that.....

Read more here: blogher.com

Monday, February 17, 2014

Pittsburgh part of study to research treatments for black asthma patients

Research that began this month could lead to better asthma treatments for black people, who tend to develop more severe symptoms from the respiratory disease, a University of Pittsburgh researcher said.....

Read more here: triblive.com

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Great Tips That Can Help You Alleviate Your Asthma

Asthma is a medical condition that can take over your life if you do not treat it. Asthma attacks can be severe and even fatal. You should look for advice from doctors and medical experts, when it is not enough take the appropriate steps yourself. There are simple ideas here that can aid you in getting your asthma under control, and manage your symptoms a lot better.....

Read more here: powergridfitness.com

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Passive Smoking Lowers Treatment Effectiveness in Children with Asthma

Asthmatic Children exposed to cigarette smoke at home don't respond to treatment due to lower levels of a key enzyme, a latest study has found. The research shows that it is important to protect these children from secondhand smoke, both in public and at home.....

Read more here: natureworldnews.com