Saturday, August 16, 2014

Reduce Your Indoor Asthma Triggers

If you or your child is susceptible to asthma, your home may be full of triggers – from dust mites and mold to dog or cat allergens, even if you don’t own a pet. Read on to find out how to rid your house of these irritants and breathe easier.....

Read more here: lifescript.com

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Asthma Advice For Parents On Yorkshire Coast

Health experts at NHS England in North Yorkshire and the Humber are reminding parents of children with asthma to make sure their children continue to take their medication properly over the summer holidays.....

Read more here: yorkshirecoastradio.com

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Living with Asthma

AsthmaAsthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. Asthma is sometimes also called bronchial asthma or reactive airway disease. The most common symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. The prevalence of asthma is constantly increasing. As of 2011, there were approximately 300 million people who had been diagnosed with asthma and nearly 250,000 people died from it.....

Read more here: physicalexamnyc.com

Friday, August 15, 2014

Did You Know Asthma Can Cause Dental Health Issues?

Asthma and oral health
Approximately 20 million Americans have asthma. Today, dentists see more asthmatic patients taking medication, which can lead to increased cavities, bad breath and gum problems. In addition, many of those patients forget to bring their inhalers to dental visits, causing more in-office asthma attacks, reports the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).....

Read more here: scheumanndental.com

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Asthma sufferer tackles 'hurricane conditions' in epic cycle ride in aid of charity

A PENARTH man that has battled asthma his entire life has completed an 86 mile bike ride in aid of charity.
Osian Lewis, 25, completed the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 in torrential rain and wind, and is already looking forward to next year's event.....

Read more here: penarthtimes.co.uk

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NH Receives $500K Grant for Asthma Control Program

CONCORD, N.H. - New Hampshire is receiving a $500,000 for the state's Asthma Control Program.
A press release says the grant will help support comprehensive asthma control services in New Hampshire.....

Read more here: mychamplainvalley.com

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Aussie asthma deaths rates down 70% since 1980s

THE number of Australians dying from asthma has fallen almost 70% since the 1980s, but still ranks higher than several European countries.
A report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released yesteday showed Australia has a similar asthma death rate to America and Britain.....

Read more here: tweeddailynews.com.au

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Back to School with Asthma

“My child hasn’t needed their inhaler all summer, so do I still need to send one to school?” That’s a question I get asked every August. (By the way, the answer is YES!).....

Read more here: 700childrens.nationwidechildrens.org

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Cumbria rescue teams called to wasp sting and asthma attack

A teenage girl required hospital treatment after suffering an asthma attack while out walking.
Patterdale mountain rescue team was called at about 2.35pm today by Cumbria police to help the 16-year-old.....

Read more here: in-cumbria.com

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Vitamin D as adjunctive therapy may improve symptoms of asthma, says new trial

A randomized open-label trial has found that supplementation with vitamin D in addition to the asthma controller budesonide improves lung function in mild to moderate persistent asthma.....

Read more here: vitamindcouncil.org

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Breath-Taking: My Experience With Asthma

“Ahek-ahe ahek-ahek” Just one sign that I know my lungs are shutting down.
I was diagnosed with asthma as a baby. By the time I entered grade school, the emergency room became my second home. Since childhood, I’ve been to the emergency room over 50 times because of my uncontrollable asthma attacks.....

Read more here: youthradio.org

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Treat Your Asthma By Checking Out These Great Tips

Asthma is a difficult and serious condition which can make life harder to live. This article lists several such methods that will help you.....

Read more here: health.mainportfolio.com

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Don’t Fall Victim To Asthma, Check Out This Helpful Information

You may be scared after finding out that you have asthma. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for asthma. However, this does not mean that life stops after a diagnosis of asthma. Research your asthma symptoms and the treatments for each of them......

Read more here: gkda2012.com

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A question on climate change and asthma

If global warming is supposed to increase or exacerbate asthma, should we see a geographic trend in asthma?  One of the claims made by warmists is that “climate change” will increase asthma rates or severity. Junkscience has covered the claims a number of times.....

Read more here: junkscience.com

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Warning for young asthma sufferers

Health experts at NHS England in Lancashire are reminding parents of children with asthma to make sure their children are taking their medication properly.....

Read more here: blackpoolgazette.co.uk

Monday, August 11, 2014

Asthma warning

ONE-THIRD of people in Somerset with asthma risk taking the wrong medicines by not having annual checks.
Charity Asthma UK says yearly reviews are vital to ensure that people are on the right medicine and can use their inhalers properly.....

Read more here: bridgwatermercury.co.uk

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Clinical correlation between exhaled nitric oxide measurements in patients of asthma with thier Asthma Control Questionnair Scorese

Abstract: Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) is a specific index for the measurement of airway inflammation and Asthma Control Questionnaire score (ACQ score) is a nonspecific index of asthma control and symptoms for a variety of obstructive diseases. In this study, no simple linear correlation was found between the two. Long term monitoring of management and control of atopic allergic bronchial asthma in a larger sample size and correlating it with adequate ICS therapy and ongoing treatment, can help to closely evaluate the link between ACQ and FENO levels. Only selected atopic-allergic bronchial asthma patients should be considered.....

Read more here: pjms.in

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Become An Asthma Expert By Reading These Tips

Asthma is a very serious, potentially life-threatening disease. Do your best to manage your condition. By using the advice provided to you in this article, you will lessen your symptoms and stop asthma from controlling your life.....

Read more here: gkda2012.com

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Scientists Reveal Why Amish Children Are Immune to Allergies & Asthma

Studies in Sweden have determined that kids raised on dairy farms are considerably more resistant to allergies then those who live elsewhere, including nearby rural areas without non-dairy farms. This wasn’t the only study displaying this phenomena.....

Read more here: newssum.com

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Top Tips And Advice For Living With Asthma

Perhaps you are one of the many people who has asthma and suffers from its symptoms? The following article has simple advice for keeping asthma under control.....

Read more here: fibroid.co

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Could CPAP Therapy Help Asthma Patients?

Asthma is a condition that has no cure, but it can be managed through medication and emergency-response inhalers that open up the airways. However, there is new hope on the horizon for asthma patients with CPAP therapy, which is commonly used for patients with sleep apnea......

Read more here: palmswesthospitalblog.com