Saturday, January 10, 2015

What an Asthma Attack Feels Like When There's No One Who'll Help

You don't fully appreciate the simple act of breathing until you can no longer do it. You do it so often that you don't need to remember to do it, your body does it automatically. Until you have an asthma attack.....

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Health Tip: Triggering Asthma Attacks

(HealthDay News) — An asthma attack can be triggered by a host of factors, from things to which you’re allergic to panic or fear.
The American Lung Association says asthma can be brought on by:.....

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Asthma patients showed elevated sputum neutrophils when exposed to occupational asthmagens

Sputum neutrophils were elevated in adults diagnosed with severe asthma and exposed to workplace asthmagens, according to a recent study in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
“We found that approximately one-third of adults with poorly controlled asthma had occupations with identifiable exposures to occupational asthmagens whose symptoms may exacerbate or worsen their asthma,” the researchers wrote.....

Read more here: healio.com

Friday, January 9, 2015

Nearly half of older adults with asthma, COPD still smoke

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Close to half of U.S. adults over 40 who have trouble breathing due to asthma or COPD still continue to smoke, federal health officials reported Wednesday......

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Parents told ‘beware of asthma triggers’

DUBAI // Parents are being urged to prevent asthma attacks by ensuring that children with the condition are not exposed to too much dust during the cooler winter season.
One child in five in the UAE is said to suffer from the disease, according to the World Asthma Foundation.....

Read more here: thenational.ae

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Asthma treatment according to genetics

Asthma patients may soon be able to get individual treatment according to their genetics.
This is the aim of a local study conducted in collaboration with Dr. Kathleen Barnes from the John Hopkins University.....

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Nearly Half of Older Adults With Asthma, COPD Still Smoke: CDC
Quitting is 'challenging' and depression often plays a role, one expert says


WEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Close to half of U.S. adults over 40 who have trouble breathing due to asthma or COPD still continue to smoke, federal health officials reported Wednesday.....

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Asthma on the rise over past decade

Asthma cases have risen dramatically in China over the past decade along with ever deteriorating air pollution, according to leading respiratory specialists.
Nationwide, the prevalence of asthma stands at 1 to 2 percent, while in some cities it can reach more than 10 percent, a leading pulmonary physician said.....

Read more here: chinadailyasia.com

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Antibiotic use during pregnancy linked to development of asthma in children

Mothers who use antibiotics during pregnancy could put their children at risk for developing asthma by the age of 3 years, according to a recent study.
“Prenatal antibiotic use could modify the placental, vaginal or maternal gut microbiome which may increase a child’s risk of developing asthma,” researchers wrote.....

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Many top athletes 'suffer some form of asthma'

Young people shouldn't let respiratory conditions such as asthma hamper their sporting ambitions, according to a report from a British university.
A study by John Dickinson from Kent University found that more top athletes than once thought suffer from some form of asthma. While there are high profile examples of elite sportsmen and women having asthma, Dickinson's research shows that many more suffer from the condition.....

Read more here: world-first.co.uk

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How to Combat Asthma in the Winter

So as we head into the heart of winter, we also head into the heart of cold and flu season. If you have Asthma, this could be an especially stressful time because of how asthma can be affected by the flu, cold weather, and colds. Here are some tips for keeping your asthma at bay this winter.....

Read more here: aeroflowinc.com

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Flu, Colds harder for asthma sufferers

Asthma in the wintertime can make a cold more than just a cold. Doctors say there are real dangers this time of year for sufferers that don't take extra precautions.
Gayle Richardson is breathing a little easier these days now that she has her asthma under control, mostly. Certain things can still trigger her condition, especially this time of year.....

Read more here: okcfox.com

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Which Came First: Your Allergies, Or Your Asthma?

There can be no dispute that asthma is on the rise.  However, what might come as a surprise is how delicately intertwined allergy and asthma can be. “There are not many absolutes in medicine, but here’s one: any individual who has asthma, also has allergies,” says Dr. John H. Boyles, of Dayton Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons, Inc.....

Read more here: daytonent.com

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Tips to Lower your Risk of Having an Asthma Attack

One of the most dreaded experiences for anyone with asthma is having an acute asthma attack. Rapid breathing, uncontrollable coughing, severe wheezing and anxiety are just a few of the many symptoms of an asthma attack. With its massive list of triggers, an asthma attack can be a very frightening, and even life threatening in some cases. Because of this, there are a number of tips to help asthma sufferers lower their risk of experiencing an asthma attack.....

Read more here: metroeastallergist.com

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Here Are Some Great Tips For Reducing Your Asthma Symptoms

10% of the population of North America have asthma. That’s an astounding number of people. Luckily, the prevalence of asthma means that a lot of information is available for dealing with the symptoms of this disease. Read on for tips on how to prevent flare up and keep yourself healthy.....

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Monday, January 5, 2015

ACTIVITY #3 LUNG HEALTH ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES

“Lung Health — Asthma and Allergies Student Worksheet,” one for each Curriculum connections are listed by province, grade and subject on the Air Aware 8. Share the following facts about asthma: Three million Canadians suffer from Association for Exercise and Sport Science, Position Statement on Exercise and.....

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United Airways: Nose (Allergic Rhinitis) connected to Lung (Asthma)!!

I always tell my patients that controlling nasal symptoms is very important for good control of asthma. That is, rhinitis (inflammation of the nose leading to runny nose, congestion, sneezing, etc.) precedes the development of asthma and can be a major factor contributing to uncontrolled asthma. This is “United Airways” disease. So much so that, about 20-30% of patients with rhinosinusitis have asthma, and more than 90% of asthmatics have rhintis symptoms.....

Read more here: theallergygroup.com

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Boy, 9, dies of asthma after receiving top church award

A NINE-YEAR-OLD Indian boy died due to severe suffocation problems this week, just hours after receiving a church award.
New Indian School year three pupil Aaron K Biju died at 11.45pm on Thursday in Salmaniya Medical Complex.....

Read more here: gulf-daily-news.com

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Exercise Tips for Asthma Sufferers

People who are sufferers of asthma have their lungs more sensitive to cold air, dry air, pollen and pollution. We all know that lungs are very important and essential organ. We inhale and exhale air through the lungs. Asthma causes problems with breathing. We mostly breathe through our nose. It filters air, moist and warm it before it gets into your lungs. But when we are exercising, we breathe through our mouth, which can trigger asthma symptoms and affects your lungs.....

Read more here: humandoor.com

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Not All Wheezing is Asthma

Hey guys, today we’re going to talk about wheezing. First off, not all wheezing is asthma! Your child can wheeze for lots of different reasons and figuring out the reason can help in coming up with the best treatment plan. Today, we are going to review the anatomy of your child’s body, discuss the most common (and a few uncommon) reasons for wheezing and then how to fix it!.....

Read more here: easternshoreparents.com

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Air cleaning device could help asthma sufferers

A cleaning device which sucks particles from the air could help asthma sufferers while they sleep.
The Temperature Controlled Laminar Airflow (TLA) machine filters out allergy particles, known as allergens, and is being trialled by doctors at Southampton General Hospital.....

Read more here: belfasttelegraph.co.uk