Saturday, June 28, 2014

Asthma or Something Else? That Is the Question

A 44-year-old African American woman was evaluated for symptoms of worsening cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and fatigue of 6 months’ duration. Bronchial asthma had been diagnosed 2 years earlier, and she had been compliant with her inhalation therapy (budesonide and formoterol). Her exercise tolerance had become reduced over the past 6 months.....

Read more here: consultantlive.com

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Don’t Wheeze Your Way Through Exercise-Induced Asthma

It’s often tough to work up the motivation to make a trip to the gym, but it’s even harder for those who experience asthma symptoms triggered by exercising. Post-workout, individuals with exercise-induced asthma, or exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB), may experience wheezing, coughing, and difficulty catching their breath.....

Read more here: activehealthcare.com

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Controlling Asthma: Top Tips To Manage Your Condition Effectively

Millions of people of all ages and genders who suffer from asthma understand that even a task that requires minimal effort can leave them out of breath. Luckily, there are a number of ways to combat the devastating symptoms of asthma and make life much more manageable. The ideas here for how to handle asthma can give you some piece of mind.....

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Friday, June 27, 2014


How eating BROCCOLI can help asthma sufferers

We’ve all been told eating green vegetables is an important part of our diet and can boost general health and development, but the advice could have even better results than first thought.....

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Fun Way to Help Kids Manage Asthma

Studies show the average length of time children spend playing video games is 13.2 hours per week. One company is putting that gaming time to good use creating fun, interactive games to help manage their health issues.....

Read more here: wearecentralpa.com

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Italian rider Ulissi tests positive for "abnormal" amounts of asthma drug during Giro d'Italia

Italian rider Diego Ulissi has been provisionally suspended from his Lampre-Merida team after testing positive for an "abnormal amount of salbutamol" during the Giro d'Italia, in which he won two stages last month.....

Read more here: insidethegames.biz

Thursday, June 26, 2014

New drug could eradicate symptoms for asthma and eczema suffers

Suffering from asthma or eczema can have a serious impact on a person’s work, social life and overall well being, but all that could be about to change.....

Read more here: dailytimes.com.pk
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New study investigating impact of asthma on school children launches today

Asthma affects one in 11 children and young people in the UK. On average, this is two children in every classroom.  Today scientists in East London are launching a new study to measure the impact asthma has on school children, with the aim of improving school life for those with asthma.....

Read more here: qmul.ac.uk
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Identifying novel therapeutic targets for severe asthma

Background - Steroid-resistant asthma is an important clinical problem and effective therapies are urgently required. Substantial evidence associates a number of bacterial and viral respiratory infections, particularly in children, with the development and induction of steroid-resistant asthma, however, the mechanisms that underpin infection-induced steroid-resistance are not known.....

Read more here: phdseek.com

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Decreasing Asthma Rates through Literacy: CDU Professor Dr. Lawrence Robinson Works towards Sustainable Solutions to Reduce Asthma Disparities

One of the most common lifelong chronic diseases is asthma, a disease that impacts the lungs, causing unbearable wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing......

Read more here: insurancenewsnet.com

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Annual Summer Camp Teaches Children about Living with Asthma

Children from the Big Country with a diagnosis of moderate to severe asthma will learn to manage their asthma at the 12th Annual Hendrick Asthma Day Camp. Children aged 6-8 will attend the camp on June 23 - 26 and children aged 9-12 will go on June 30 - July 3. The camp will be on Hardin-Simmons University campus and will run daily, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.....

Read more here: bigcountryhomepage.com

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A five year plan to reduce the asthma burden in New Mexico

Santa Fe, NM (KTSM) — The New Mexico Council on Asthma (NMCOA) and the New Mexico Department of Health are pleased to announce the recent publication of a five-year plan to be used as a guide to reduce the burden of asthma and improve asthma outcomes in New Mexico.....

Read more here: ktsm.com

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Scientists Study How Electronic Cigarettes Impact Smokers With Asthma

As the FDA pushes to regulate electronic cigarettes, it’s more important than ever for the vaping community to share the scientific research that proves how beneficial ecigs can be for smokers. When you get beyond all of the media’s scare tactics and the lobbying pharmaceutical companies, the simple truth is that electronic cigarettes present a tobacco-free alternative to smokers and it could be a life changing switch, especially for smokers with higher risks due to other health problems.....

Read more here: churnmag.com

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Two drugs are better than one for asthma control: study

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with asthma are likely to benefit from combining medications to manage their symptoms, a strategy that requires doctors and patients to work together to tweak prescriptions, Dutch researchers say.....

Read more here: newsdaily.com

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New Treatment for Food Allergies – Utah Allergy and Asthma Doctor Douglas Jones, M.D. – Rocky

Rocky Mountain Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology is proud to announce our new innovative food allergy treatment program! Rocky Mountain Allergy is one of the few medical facilities across the nation to provide this service to food-allergic individuals. Once an individual completes this treatment, they are able to eat the food they are allergic to without an allergic reaction in about six months.....

Read more here: boothealth.com

Monday, June 23, 2014

Looking For A Way To Cope With Asthma? Here Are Some Solutions

Asthma is a serious medical condition that can affect anyone, from a teenager to a senior citizen. Going to the doctor is, of course, the appropriate first step, but you should also be vigilant about paying attention to signs that may mean your condition is worsening. The following article will provide you with ideas to help you control your asthma......

Read more here: fibroid.co

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Mum hopes new report will raise asthma awareness

A MOTHER whose ten-year-old son died from an asthma attack hopes a new in-depth study will improve the way patients are diagnosed and treated.....

Read more here: bucksfreepress.co.uk

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Family claims man died of asthma attack after 911 delay

A Brooklyn man suffering an asthma attack waited 26 minutes for an ambulance, a delay that killed him, his family charges.....

Read more here: nypost.com

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Large CDC survey detects drop in asthma rates, but researchers cautious about celebrating yet

NEW YORK — A new survey suggests asthma in the U.S. may finally be on the decline. But the results are so surprising that health officials are cautious about claiming a downturn.....

Read more here: startribune.com

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Treat Your Asthma By Checking Out These Great Tips

Asthma can be scary for the reason that it prevents you from breathing normally. An asthma attack can happen suddenly, asthma can limit your daily activities, and in some cases asthma has been fatal. The information here can help make it clear what triggers asthma attacks, and it can provide you with ways to manage it and keep its effects limited.....

Read more here: fibroid.co

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Asthma Improves With Electronic Cigarettes

A new study, ‘Effect of smoking abstinence and reduction in asthmatic smokers switching to electronic cigarettes: evidence for harm reversal’ was published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. It found that smokers with asthma using electronic cigarettes have experienced improvements in their symptoms and in their lung functions.....

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