Diagnosing Asthma With A Single Drop Of Blood
(Inside Science TV) – When coughing, wheezing, and the trouble of breathing hits, people with asthma reach for an inhaler. But being diagnosed with asthma isn't easy. Patients don't always have symptoms by the time they get to a doctor.....
Read more here: insidescience.org
------------------------------------------------------
Looking at the Link Between Asthma and Cardiovascular Disease
Whether asthma contributes to cardiovascular disease or not is a matter for continued research and study. Whether there is a direct link or not there has been considerable proof that the numbers for both conditions are on the rise.....
Read and watch more here: hcplive.com
------------------------------------------------------
Smoking Cessation Key To Improving Quality of Life in Asthmatic Adolescents
Medical Research: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Authors’ response: Asthma is a leading chronic disease among adolescents that adversely affects their health. However, it is unclear how asthma influences their perceived health or health-related quality of life (HRQOL).....
Read more here: medicalresearch.com
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Friday, November 21, 2014
COPD, Asthma Patients More At Risk To Develop IBD
A new study entitled “Increased incidence of inflammatory bowel disease in Québec residents with airway diseases” reports that patients afflicted with lung diseases have a higher risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease. The findings could give physicians a new perspective on how to take preventative actions to avoid co-morbidities between IBD and lung diseases. The study was published in the European Respiratory Journal.....
Read more here: ibdnewstoday.com
------------------------------------------------------
Longitudinal increase in total IgE levels in patients with adult asthma: an association with poor asthma control
Immunoglobulin (Ig) E is well-known to play a critical role in allergic diseases. We investigated the association between longitudinal change in total IgE level and the asthma control in patients with adult asthma.
Methods: For this retrospective study, 154 patients with asthma aged 21?82 years were recruited from the allergy and pulmonary units of the Showa University Hospital.....
Read more here: 7thspace.com
------------------------------------------------------
Rescue inhalers not working? Severe asthma patients breathe easier after lung treatment
INDIANAPOLIS - Mary Dorgan's asthma was interfering with her work in a busy medical lab at a south side doctor's office.
"If you are also fighting to breathe, there is only so much oxygen and so much energy you have," the 61-year-old said.
She never knew when an attack was coming.
"I had one here at work where I was a direct admit from here to the hospital," Dorgan recalled.
Her attacks became so regular, she started planning her day around them.....
Read more here: wthr.com
A new study entitled “Increased incidence of inflammatory bowel disease in Québec residents with airway diseases” reports that patients afflicted with lung diseases have a higher risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease. The findings could give physicians a new perspective on how to take preventative actions to avoid co-morbidities between IBD and lung diseases. The study was published in the European Respiratory Journal.....
Read more here: ibdnewstoday.com
------------------------------------------------------
Longitudinal increase in total IgE levels in patients with adult asthma: an association with poor asthma control
Immunoglobulin (Ig) E is well-known to play a critical role in allergic diseases. We investigated the association between longitudinal change in total IgE level and the asthma control in patients with adult asthma.
Methods: For this retrospective study, 154 patients with asthma aged 21?82 years were recruited from the allergy and pulmonary units of the Showa University Hospital.....
Read more here: 7thspace.com
------------------------------------------------------
Rescue inhalers not working? Severe asthma patients breathe easier after lung treatment
INDIANAPOLIS - Mary Dorgan's asthma was interfering with her work in a busy medical lab at a south side doctor's office.
"If you are also fighting to breathe, there is only so much oxygen and so much energy you have," the 61-year-old said.
She never knew when an attack was coming.
"I had one here at work where I was a direct admit from here to the hospital," Dorgan recalled.
Her attacks became so regular, she started planning her day around them.....
Read more here: wthr.com
Thursday, November 20, 2014
UEA researcher awarded NIHR grant to reduce avoidable asthma deaths in the UK
Leading researcher Dr. Andrew Wilson from the University of East Anglia has been awarded £1.7million in funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), enabling the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research to identify people most at risk of an asthma attack in order to reduce the high number of avoidable asthma deaths.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
------------------------------------------------------
Asthma Foundation warns of harmful effects of smoke on children
Press Release – Asthma Foundation
More than a third of Wellington retailers monitored in a controlled purchase operation in Wellington failed to comply with the Smoke–free Environments Act and sold tobacco to minors. “There is still so much work to do to ensure that New Zealand is smokefree and the harmful effects of smoke longer affect our children,” says Dr Kyle Perrin, medical director of the Asthma Foundation.....
Read more here: wellington.scoop.co.nz
------------------------------------------------------
Hypnosis for Asthma
Asthma is one of the most common chronic childhood disorders, affecting over seven million children under 18 years.[1] Over 30 years of medical research has shown that the mind and therapies like relaxation and hypnosis can have a profound effect on the severity of asthma, with no side effects.[2].....
Read more here: johnmongiovi.com
Leading researcher Dr. Andrew Wilson from the University of East Anglia has been awarded £1.7million in funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), enabling the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research to identify people most at risk of an asthma attack in order to reduce the high number of avoidable asthma deaths.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
------------------------------------------------------
Asthma Foundation warns of harmful effects of smoke on children
Press Release – Asthma Foundation
More than a third of Wellington retailers monitored in a controlled purchase operation in Wellington failed to comply with the Smoke–free Environments Act and sold tobacco to minors. “There is still so much work to do to ensure that New Zealand is smokefree and the harmful effects of smoke longer affect our children,” says Dr Kyle Perrin, medical director of the Asthma Foundation.....
Read more here: wellington.scoop.co.nz
------------------------------------------------------
Hypnosis for Asthma
Asthma is one of the most common chronic childhood disorders, affecting over seven million children under 18 years.[1] Over 30 years of medical research has shown that the mind and therapies like relaxation and hypnosis can have a profound effect on the severity of asthma, with no side effects.[2].....
Read more here: johnmongiovi.com
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Peruvians claim frog smoothies are a cure-all for asthma, low sex drive
LIMA, Peru (AP) – Frogs from Peru's Lake Titicaca are the main ingredient in a juice blend that some Andean cultures believe has the power to cure asthma, bronchitis, sluggishness and a low sex drive.
To make the mix, which is sold in Peru's Andes and also at some stands in its capital Lima, vendor Maria Elena Cruz grabs a frog from a small aquarium then kills it by beating it on the counter of her stand.....
Read more here: latino.foxnews.com
------------------------------------------------------
New one-of-a-kind asthma program launches
An estimated 7 million U.S. kids under age 18 have been diagnosed with asthma and more than 13 million days of school are missed each year because of the condition, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
Asthma now affects one in 10 children in the United States, a 12 percent increase during the past decade, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).....
Read more here: ahchealthenews.com
------------------------------------------------------
Active Asthma Increases Heart Attack Risk By As Much As 70 Percent
The concerning, corroborative findings of two studies recently presented at the 2014 American Heart Association‘s Scientific Sessions suggests active asthma may considerably increase the risk of a heart attack. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates asthma to affect over 23 million Americans. Active asthma is defined as a state that requires daily medications to control attacks and symptoms such as wheezing, a feeling of tightness in the chest, dyspnea, congestion and coughing.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
LIMA, Peru (AP) – Frogs from Peru's Lake Titicaca are the main ingredient in a juice blend that some Andean cultures believe has the power to cure asthma, bronchitis, sluggishness and a low sex drive.
To make the mix, which is sold in Peru's Andes and also at some stands in its capital Lima, vendor Maria Elena Cruz grabs a frog from a small aquarium then kills it by beating it on the counter of her stand.....
Read more here: latino.foxnews.com
------------------------------------------------------
New one-of-a-kind asthma program launches
An estimated 7 million U.S. kids under age 18 have been diagnosed with asthma and more than 13 million days of school are missed each year because of the condition, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
Asthma now affects one in 10 children in the United States, a 12 percent increase during the past decade, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).....
Read more here: ahchealthenews.com
------------------------------------------------------
Active Asthma Increases Heart Attack Risk By As Much As 70 Percent
The concerning, corroborative findings of two studies recently presented at the 2014 American Heart Association‘s Scientific Sessions suggests active asthma may considerably increase the risk of a heart attack. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates asthma to affect over 23 million Americans. Active asthma is defined as a state that requires daily medications to control attacks and symptoms such as wheezing, a feeling of tightness in the chest, dyspnea, congestion and coughing.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Why Cold Air and Exercise Hurt Asthma
While arctic air blasts much of the country, people with asthma have a particular concern: asthma attacks.
Cold, dry air, as well as changes in the weather, can bring on an asthmatic episode, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Exercise — a frequent asthma trigger — also becomes more perilous in the cold, the AAFA added, so those with the condition should take particular care during colder months, during any type of outdoor activity.....
Read more here: wunderground.com
------------------------------------------------------
The Power Of Suggestion Could Trigger Asthma — Or Treat It
Lots of things can trigger an asthma attack, but one of the most common causes is odor — anything from the heavy scent of perfume to a household cleaner.
Sondra Justice is a 60-year-old retired postal worker from Philadelphia, and for her, lots of odors are dangerous: aerosol cans, certain charcoals and cleaners, "even mixing bleach in water irritates my throat," she says.....
Read more here: npr.org
------------------------------------------------------
UNCONTROLLED ASTHMA LINKED WITH NEGATIVE ICS BELIEFS IN URBAN COHORT
FCAAIA Notes: There is so much research regarding the safety of asthma medications and the risks of poorly controlled asthma that it never fails to amaze me that some patients are still more afraid of the treatment than the disease. Similarly, there is little evidence to support the effectiveness of most alternative therapies. Those that have been proven more effective than placebo have not been proven more effective than FDA approved medications.....
Read more here: fairfieldcountyallergy.com
While arctic air blasts much of the country, people with asthma have a particular concern: asthma attacks.
Cold, dry air, as well as changes in the weather, can bring on an asthmatic episode, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Exercise — a frequent asthma trigger — also becomes more perilous in the cold, the AAFA added, so those with the condition should take particular care during colder months, during any type of outdoor activity.....
Read more here: wunderground.com
------------------------------------------------------
The Power Of Suggestion Could Trigger Asthma — Or Treat It
Lots of things can trigger an asthma attack, but one of the most common causes is odor — anything from the heavy scent of perfume to a household cleaner.
Sondra Justice is a 60-year-old retired postal worker from Philadelphia, and for her, lots of odors are dangerous: aerosol cans, certain charcoals and cleaners, "even mixing bleach in water irritates my throat," she says.....
Read more here: npr.org
------------------------------------------------------
UNCONTROLLED ASTHMA LINKED WITH NEGATIVE ICS BELIEFS IN URBAN COHORT
FCAAIA Notes: There is so much research regarding the safety of asthma medications and the risks of poorly controlled asthma that it never fails to amaze me that some patients are still more afraid of the treatment than the disease. Similarly, there is little evidence to support the effectiveness of most alternative therapies. Those that have been proven more effective than placebo have not been proven more effective than FDA approved medications.....
Read more here: fairfieldcountyallergy.com
Monday, November 17, 2014
New studies link asthma to higher risk of heart disease
People who are treated for asthma are at substantially higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to two research papers presented Sunday.
However, researchers don't know whether it is asthma or asthma medications that are behind the problem.....
Read more here: jsonline.com
------------------------------------------------------
Laser Imaging Technology: Key To Better Asthma Inhalers
Inhaler drugs for asthma are difficult to assess in terms of effectiveness because the method of introduction to the body may not be consistent. However, a new study looks into using laser technology to monitor the drug particles as they enter the patient’s respiratory system.....
Read more here: hometestingblog.testcountry.com
------------------------------------------------------
Patients with active asthma at higher risk for heart attack, research shows
Patients with active asthma—such as any use of asthma medications, and unscheduled office or emergency visits for asthma—are at a twofold risk of having a heart attack, according to Mayo Clinic research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
People who are treated for asthma are at substantially higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to two research papers presented Sunday.
However, researchers don't know whether it is asthma or asthma medications that are behind the problem.....
Read more here: jsonline.com
------------------------------------------------------
Laser Imaging Technology: Key To Better Asthma Inhalers
Inhaler drugs for asthma are difficult to assess in terms of effectiveness because the method of introduction to the body may not be consistent. However, a new study looks into using laser technology to monitor the drug particles as they enter the patient’s respiratory system.....
Read more here: hometestingblog.testcountry.com
------------------------------------------------------
Patients with active asthma at higher risk for heart attack, research shows
Patients with active asthma—such as any use of asthma medications, and unscheduled office or emergency visits for asthma—are at a twofold risk of having a heart attack, according to Mayo Clinic research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Kids & Asthma: Where You Should NEVER Put Your Inhaler
What happens when one day it’s 70 degrees and the next day it’s 40? A sinus headache! This time of the year, when the seasons change, allergies kick into high gear and that can be especially annoying for children. Sneezing, itchy eyes, and headaches can cause kids to be miserable and parents frustrated.....
Read more here: saintthomashealth.com
------------------------------------------------------
What affects your quality of life and asthma control?
Researchers at the University of Southampton would like feedback from people with asthma about issues which affect their asthma control and how this affects their day to day lives. Previous research has shown that psychological factors may have an impact on asthma. They now want to find out which specific issues, such as coping styles, matter to people with asthma. This will help them to provide better guidance around asthma management and develop new approaches in the future.....
Read more here: asthma.org.uk
------------------------------------------------------
Did you or your children use this asthma drug?
Did you or your children use the blockbuster asthma drug Singulair? World sales of Merck’s drug were about $5 billion a year until 2012 when its patent expired and it was the U.S.’s seventh best-selling drug. But last month, data from an FDA committee were presented that acknowledge “safety concerns” about “neuropsychiatric adverse events, including suicide and suicide attempts” with the drug.....
Read more here: intrepidreport.com
What happens when one day it’s 70 degrees and the next day it’s 40? A sinus headache! This time of the year, when the seasons change, allergies kick into high gear and that can be especially annoying for children. Sneezing, itchy eyes, and headaches can cause kids to be miserable and parents frustrated.....
Read more here: saintthomashealth.com
------------------------------------------------------
What affects your quality of life and asthma control?
Researchers at the University of Southampton would like feedback from people with asthma about issues which affect their asthma control and how this affects their day to day lives. Previous research has shown that psychological factors may have an impact on asthma. They now want to find out which specific issues, such as coping styles, matter to people with asthma. This will help them to provide better guidance around asthma management and develop new approaches in the future.....
Read more here: asthma.org.uk
------------------------------------------------------
Did you or your children use this asthma drug?
Did you or your children use the blockbuster asthma drug Singulair? World sales of Merck’s drug were about $5 billion a year until 2012 when its patent expired and it was the U.S.’s seventh best-selling drug. But last month, data from an FDA committee were presented that acknowledge “safety concerns” about “neuropsychiatric adverse events, including suicide and suicide attempts” with the drug.....
Read more here: intrepidreport.com
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)