Saturday, December 27, 2014

Increased asthma risk linked to energy-efficient homes

Health experts have linked energy-efficient homes to an increased risk of developing asthma.
Failing to heat and ventilate properties could lead to more asthma cases, according to research from the University of Exeter.
Researchers said the study, which examined 700 social housing properties in Cornwall, was the first of its kind.....

Read more here: bbc.com

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Asthma and exercise can co-exist

Asthma: It’s that first breath that always seems the worst.
The chest tightens and the airways spasm. A cough, a wheeze and an attack.
Especially when it’s exacerbated by the cold of winter, asthma is a discomfort for some and a medical issue for many.....

Read more here: stltoday.com

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Tips That Will Help You Live Your Life With Asthma

If you have asthma, you may be looking for sone solid information and advice. Remember you’re not the only one experiencing this. Many people want more information about asthma. The advice you learn about asthma in this article may come as a surprise.....

Read more here: asthmaandpregnancy.net

Friday, December 26, 2014

Make Yourself Feel Better With These Great Asthma Tips

An oncoming asthma episode can be particularly frightening, and the idea that this is something that you will have to endure throughout your life can be overwhelming. Knowing the right way to treat and manage your asthma can dramatically improve your life. Read further to learn some helpful ways to cope with asthma.....

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XX Files: Older women with asthma at higher risk for death

As women age, several health-related issues become top of mind.
Some of the more common are heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer and diabetes, which occur more often in older women than in younger women. But, for some, these more recognized issues seem to distract them from also focusing on conditions they already have, such as asthma.....

Read more here: stltoday.com

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Houston Sports Med Doc’s Exercise Tips For People With Asthma

If you or your child has asthma, you may feel like good exercise opportunities (that don’t end in bouts of gasping and wheezing) are hard to come by. While asthma does make exercise a little more difficult and complex, this condition certainly doesn’t have to keep you on the couch! In fact, quite a few world-class athletes have asthma.....

Read more here: houstonsportsandortho.com

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Heaves in horses more like asthma than COPD, says expert

Heaves in horses is more akin to asthma than the serious chronic obstructive pulmonary disease found in humans, a specialist in the field says.
Heaves, or broken wind, are terms used that have been used for decades to describe an allergic respiratory disease of mature to older horses. Its signs include increased breathing efforts at rest and chronic coughing.....

Read more here: horsetalk.co.nz

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Canada Post building evacuated after man suffers asthma attack

A man in his 50s was taken to hospital Wednesday morning after asthma symptoms were apparently caused by a strong odour at the main Canada Post building.
The odours prompted officials to order a precautionary evacuation of the building at 1424 Sanford Fleming Ave.....

Read more here: ottawacitizen.com

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Coroner: Driver who crashed in York Twp. died of asthma attack

A Red Lion man died of natural causes Tuesday while driving his car in York Township, causing his vehicle to crash into a tree, officials said.
David Scott, 38, of the 200 block of North Main Street in Red Lion, was trying to drive himself to the hospital when he was overcome by asthma, York County Coroner Pam Gay said.....

Read more here: yorkdispatch.com

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

WAO International Scientific Conference (WISC 2014) welcomed allergy and asthma professionals to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

From 6-9 December 2014, in Rio de Janeiro, 2313 participants from 63 countries came together for the 3rd World Allergy Organization (WAO) International Scientific Conference (WISC 2014) and the XLI Annual Congress of the Brazilian Association of Allergy and Immunology (ASBAI).....

Read more here: prweb.com

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Newcastle family tell of life without mum at Christmas after her death from asthma

Daughters of Dee Burke, of Stanhope Street, Newcastle, open their hearts to tell how they will comfort little brother John-James at Christmas
Christmas won’t be the same without caring mum Dionne Burke.
But her big-hearted daughters will be making sure their four-year-old brother John-James will be smiling at Christmas - despite his mum being in heaven.....

Read more here: chroniclelive.co.uk

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Asthma-friendly programme for schools launched

The Supreme Council of Health (SCH) has launched the asthma-friendly schools programme for 2014-2015, which shall be implemented at 30 local independent schools for boys and girls.....

Read more here: gulf-times.com

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Sublingual Immunotherapy Tablet Safe in Asthma Patients

For individuals with asthma and allergic rhinitis with/without conjunctivitis, treatment with a Timothy grass sublingual immunotherapy tablet seems safe, according to research published online Dec. 14 in Allergy.....

Read more here: doctorslounge.com

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Complementary Treatments For Asthma Unveiled By Harmonica Techs

Medical device company Harmonica Techs reecently surveyed 34 asthma educators about alternative, complementary ways to treat asthma at the 2014 Association of Asthma Educators conference held in San Antonio, Texas. Breathing exercises, staying active, and relaxation through meditation were some of the suggestions for asthma patients.....

Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com

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Parents warned: Poisonous dolls with cancer and asthma risk on sale

Parents are being warned about the potential dangers caused by a poisonous substance in some cheap plastic dolls on sale, which can lead to damage to the reproductive system and an increased risk of cancer and asthma.....

Read more here: itv.com

Monday, December 22, 2014

Friends of asthma victim Cameron Good given free football lessons as tribute after tragedy

FRIENDS of a young boy who died after suffering an asthma attack have been treated to a special football training session at school in his memory.
Cameron Good, ten, was taking part in football training when he suffered the deadly attack on November 26. He died in hospital four days later.....

Read more here: hulldailymail.co.uk

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New procedure reduces asthma symptoms

SAN ANTONIO -- A new outpatient procedure is helping reduce symptoms in people suffering from severe asthma. It's a technique that uses radiofrequency energy to control the chronic condition.....

Read more here: kens5.com

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HTC RE camera sticks to basics, leaves room for improvement

HTC may have made its name in the smartphone arena, but its RE pocket-sized action camera is an attempt to help consumers capture the video and photos they want without relying on their phone.....

Read more here: calgaryherald.com

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Asthma Leaving you Breathless?

Dealing with asthma is tough.
Although I don’t have it myself, my 8 year old has been struggling with it since he was a year old and watching him go through countless attacks and even a hospitalization or two is hard to deal with as a mother.....

Read more here: saresearch.com

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Asthma sufferers 'using inhalers wrongly'

Asthma sufferers and individuals with severe allergies do not know how to use their medical devices resulting in potentially tragic consequences, according to a new study.....

Read more here: independent.co.uk

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Healthy eating could reduce symptoms of asthma

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Arturo Vega, 14, learned to cook when he was only eight.
"I like cooking Bistec and Arroz, like rice and beans," said Arturo.
Today, Arturo is putting those cooking skills to good use; he's recently adopted a healthier lifestyle.
A new study indicates that avoiding certain fatty foods and adding omega 3-fish oils to the diet may help decrease asthma symptoms in kids.....

Read more here: abc30.com