Costs a Barrier to Asthma Care for Some Kids
THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- High health insurance co-pays in the United States increase the odds that children with asthma will miss out on important doctor visits and preventive medications, a new survey finds.....
Read more here: womenshealth.gov
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Friday Food For Thought: Asthma Med Cost Trouble?
The theme in my life this week seems to be all about asthma. I had some rough asthma moments this last weekend with wildfire smoke, altitude and my lack of exercise. Although, I also had a record number of asthma questions this week too.....
Read more here: gratefulfoodie.com
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Oral Health in Individuals With Asthma
Abstract
Objective. The prevalence of bronchial asthma is increasing globally by 50% every decade. With more individuals presenting with a medical history of asthma and concurrent medication usage, its impact on oral cavity needs to be recognized. The present study was conducted with an aim to assess the oral health status of individuals with asthma aged 12 years and older and to evaluate the effect of various antiasthma medications on oral health.....
Read more here: jaa.sagepub.com
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Friday, May 23, 2014
Urban Teens At High Risk For Asthma Attacks
Urban teens are among the highest at risk of going to the hospital or dying from an asthma attack, according to researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center.....
Read more here: rochesterhomepage.net
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Housing code violations are marker for asthma risk
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Pediatricians and public health professionals can estimate children’s asthma risk based on the density of housing code violations in their neighborhood, according to a retrospective cohort study reported at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies.....
Read more here: pediatricnews.com
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ATS: Exposure to Polluted Air In Utero May Up Asthma Risk
Exposure to air pollution in second trimester linked to increased risk of asthma in children
(HealthDay News) Exposure to particulate air pollution during the second trimester of pregnancy may increase the risk of development of asthma in children, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society, held from May 16 to 21 in San Diego.....
Read more here: practicewireonline.com
Urban teens are among the highest at risk of going to the hospital or dying from an asthma attack, according to researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center.....
Read more here: rochesterhomepage.net
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Housing code violations are marker for asthma risk
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Pediatricians and public health professionals can estimate children’s asthma risk based on the density of housing code violations in their neighborhood, according to a retrospective cohort study reported at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies.....
Read more here: pediatricnews.com
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ATS: Exposure to Polluted Air In Utero May Up Asthma Risk
Exposure to air pollution in second trimester linked to increased risk of asthma in children
(HealthDay News) Exposure to particulate air pollution during the second trimester of pregnancy may increase the risk of development of asthma in children, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society, held from May 16 to 21 in San Diego.....
Read more here: practicewireonline.com
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Asthma Crisis in the Classroom
His teacher thought he was being silly – falling out of his chair, closing his eyes and dropping his head down. In a classroom full of rambunctious elementary school children, it was easy to misunderstand what was going on with this little boy. But when Principal Ora Beard visited the class on her rounds of the Detroit school, she could see in his eyes that something was wrong. She walked over to him, and he barely whispered “I can’t breathe.”.....
Read more here: childrenshealthfund.org
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Action plan for asthmatic children
With 8,800 visits by children with asthma to the school districts’ nurse offices last year alone, better asthma education for parents is needed, says the Student Health Advisory Council of Ector County Independent School District.....
Read more here: oaoa.com
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Cops on the hunt for 22-year-old horse with asthma
Private detectives are on the trail of Ceasar, a 22-year-old nag with asthma who could become the poster steed of carriage horse abuse — if they can only find him.....
Read more here: pagesix.com
His teacher thought he was being silly – falling out of his chair, closing his eyes and dropping his head down. In a classroom full of rambunctious elementary school children, it was easy to misunderstand what was going on with this little boy. But when Principal Ora Beard visited the class on her rounds of the Detroit school, she could see in his eyes that something was wrong. She walked over to him, and he barely whispered “I can’t breathe.”.....
Read more here: childrenshealthfund.org
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Action plan for asthmatic children
With 8,800 visits by children with asthma to the school districts’ nurse offices last year alone, better asthma education for parents is needed, says the Student Health Advisory Council of Ector County Independent School District.....
Read more here: oaoa.com
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Cops on the hunt for 22-year-old horse with asthma
Private detectives are on the trail of Ceasar, a 22-year-old nag with asthma who could become the poster steed of carriage horse abuse — if they can only find him.....
Read more here: pagesix.com
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Air pollution aggravating asthma symptoms in Macau
In addition to many other respiratory diseases, air pollution is contributing to aggravate asthma symptoms in the region, local physician Alvis Lo has indicated. Speaking to the Times on the sidelines of a panel discussion on air quality organized yesterday by the Association of Macau Portuguese-speaking Physicians (AMLPM), the expert on respiratory diseases stressed that “air pollution is one of the major triggers of asthma in this region.”.....
Read more here: macaudailytimes.com.mo
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Higher Health Insurance Cost-Sharing Impacts Asthma Care For Low-Income Kids
Parents in low-income families were less likely to delay asthma care for their children or avoid taking their children to see a doctor is they had lower vs. higher levels of health insurance cost-sharing.....
Read more here: redorbit.com
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NASA Technology is Eliminating Asthma and Allergies
Nearly 7 million children are living with asthma and many miss out on participating in activities they love because of it. Now, a new home and office environmental system, one based off of technology originally developed for NASA, might change all of that.....
Read more here: immunoehealth.com
In addition to many other respiratory diseases, air pollution is contributing to aggravate asthma symptoms in the region, local physician Alvis Lo has indicated. Speaking to the Times on the sidelines of a panel discussion on air quality organized yesterday by the Association of Macau Portuguese-speaking Physicians (AMLPM), the expert on respiratory diseases stressed that “air pollution is one of the major triggers of asthma in this region.”.....
Read more here: macaudailytimes.com.mo
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Higher Health Insurance Cost-Sharing Impacts Asthma Care For Low-Income Kids
Parents in low-income families were less likely to delay asthma care for their children or avoid taking their children to see a doctor is they had lower vs. higher levels of health insurance cost-sharing.....
Read more here: redorbit.com
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NASA Technology is Eliminating Asthma and Allergies
Nearly 7 million children are living with asthma and many miss out on participating in activities they love because of it. Now, a new home and office environmental system, one based off of technology originally developed for NASA, might change all of that.....
Read more here: immunoehealth.com
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Children with asthma who lack primary care are at high risk for hospitalization
DALLAS (May 19, 2014) — Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood and one of the leading reasons for emergency room visits, yet severe attacks leading to hospitalization often are avoidable.....
Read more here: blog.childrens.com
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Vitamin D no help in asthma
VITAMIN D supplements may have little benefit in improving symptoms in asthmatics, research has found.....
Read more here: medicalobserver.com.au
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some way to reduce asthma
1. Do not smoke. Avoid that person who is smoker.
2. Do not put too much accessories in your bed room.....
Read more here: bubblews.com
DALLAS (May 19, 2014) — Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood and one of the leading reasons for emergency room visits, yet severe attacks leading to hospitalization often are avoidable.....
Read more here: blog.childrens.com
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Vitamin D no help in asthma
VITAMIN D supplements may have little benefit in improving symptoms in asthmatics, research has found.....
Read more here: medicalobserver.com.au
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some way to reduce asthma
1. Do not smoke. Avoid that person who is smoker.
2. Do not put too much accessories in your bed room.....
Read more here: bubblews.com
Monday, May 19, 2014
Vitamin D supplementation does not improve asthma treatment, symptoms
In adults with persistent asthma and low vitamin D levels, treatment with vitamin D3 did not reduce the rate of treatment failure or exacerbation of symptoms, according to a study published by JAMA. The study is being released early online to coincide with its presentation at the American Thoracic Society International Conference......
Read more here: stonehearthnewsletters.com
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Study finds limited benefit for vitamin D in asthma treatment
Adding vitamin D to asthma treatment to improve breathing only appears to benefit patients who achieve sufficient levels of the supplement in the blood. Overall, the ability to control asthma did not differ between a study group that received vitamin D supplements and a group that received placebo, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Tips To Stop Asthma From Ruling Your Life
These days, more and more people are in need of asthma care. This high demand leads to remarkable new and effective treatments in the form of medicine and therapy. It’s now time to learn a method of treating your asthma. There is no better way to find the help you can use than to check out the information in this article.....
Read more here: tuckx.com
In adults with persistent asthma and low vitamin D levels, treatment with vitamin D3 did not reduce the rate of treatment failure or exacerbation of symptoms, according to a study published by JAMA. The study is being released early online to coincide with its presentation at the American Thoracic Society International Conference......
Read more here: stonehearthnewsletters.com
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Study finds limited benefit for vitamin D in asthma treatment
Adding vitamin D to asthma treatment to improve breathing only appears to benefit patients who achieve sufficient levels of the supplement in the blood. Overall, the ability to control asthma did not differ between a study group that received vitamin D supplements and a group that received placebo, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Tips To Stop Asthma From Ruling Your Life
These days, more and more people are in need of asthma care. This high demand leads to remarkable new and effective treatments in the form of medicine and therapy. It’s now time to learn a method of treating your asthma. There is no better way to find the help you can use than to check out the information in this article.....
Read more here: tuckx.com
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Asthma, allergies can be controlled
May is “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.”
Spring is peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers.
More than 20 million Americans suffer from asthma, a disease that affects the lungs. It causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing.....
Read more here: thelcn.com
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Try Out These Tips For Helping With Your Asthma
If you are an asthma patient, do not expose yourself to vapors, fumes and cigarette smoke. That means you have to avoid all tobacco, and seriously consider think about what jobs you take; for example, factories are probably not a healthy place for you because of all the vapors and smoke.....
Read more here: alittleabouteverything.com
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Marathon runner got her start to overcome asthma
Marlene Henry completed her 100th marathon Saturday, May 10 in Fargo, N.D.
Henry, 61, started running in 1990 because she has asthma.
“My doctor said it could help with my lung capacity,” she said.....
Read more here: parkrapidsenterprise.com
May is “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.”
Spring is peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers.
More than 20 million Americans suffer from asthma, a disease that affects the lungs. It causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing.....
Read more here: thelcn.com
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Try Out These Tips For Helping With Your Asthma
If you are an asthma patient, do not expose yourself to vapors, fumes and cigarette smoke. That means you have to avoid all tobacco, and seriously consider think about what jobs you take; for example, factories are probably not a healthy place for you because of all the vapors and smoke.....
Read more here: alittleabouteverything.com
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Marathon runner got her start to overcome asthma
Marlene Henry completed her 100th marathon Saturday, May 10 in Fargo, N.D.
Henry, 61, started running in 1990 because she has asthma.
“My doctor said it could help with my lung capacity,” she said.....
Read more here: parkrapidsenterprise.com
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