Rare mutations do not explain “missing heritability” in asthma
Despite a strong suspected link between genetics and asthma, commonly found genetic mutations account for only a small part of the risk for developing the disease – a problem known as missing heritability.
Rare and low frequency genetic mutations have been thought to explain missing heritability, but it appears they are unlikely to play a major role, according to a new study led by scientists from the University of Chicago.....
Read more here: sciencelife.uchospitals.edu
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What’s different about asthma in older adults
Asthma isn’t always thought of as a condition that affects our aging population. It’s true that the condition is most prevalent among children in America compared to any other age group, but the disparity isn’t as large as one might think. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 9.3 percent of children have asthma compared to about 8 percent of adults. But that doesn’t mean asthma doesn’t pose serious health problems for that 8 percent— as well as other people who may be unaccounted for.....
Read more here: abreakingnews.com
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Making Sense of Medicine: Asthma can range from a nuisance to life-threatening
There are a remarkable number of awe-inspiring experiences that can leave you feeling breathless very briefly.
However, an asthma attack is not among them. Can you imagine repeatedly trying to breathe in and having your lungs so tight, so blocked that it seems like a life’s work? It’s almost as though someone were sitting on your chest. Those who suffer from asthma have this experience often.....
Read more here: newburyportnews.com
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Friday, January 16, 2015
Treatment from a psychologist found to reduce symptoms in asthma patients
Asthma symptoms in the most severe cases can be very uncomfortable and painful for the sufferer. Coughing fits, a tight chest and struggling to breathe are only some of the issues that arise when suffering from asthma symptoms or an asthma attack. Currently there are treatment options available such as inhalers which are known to both sufferers and non-sufferers and even medication plans, something the NHS is pushing heavily to stem the amount of hospital admissions regarding asthma.....
Read more here: robertsjackson.co.uk
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Asthma Linked With Increased Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk
New York : People suffering from asthma are at an increased risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder associated with adversely affecting health and a higher risk of death, reports IANS.....
Read more here: freepressjournal.in
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Halls on their bikes for asthma cash
As a childhood lung disease expert, Graham Hall knows the ins and outs of physical activity.
For him and his son Callum, cycling is a great way to keep active and share quality time.
The pair will be taking part in the Telethon Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma for the fifth year in a row.....
Read more here: au.news.yahoo.com
Asthma symptoms in the most severe cases can be very uncomfortable and painful for the sufferer. Coughing fits, a tight chest and struggling to breathe are only some of the issues that arise when suffering from asthma symptoms or an asthma attack. Currently there are treatment options available such as inhalers which are known to both sufferers and non-sufferers and even medication plans, something the NHS is pushing heavily to stem the amount of hospital admissions regarding asthma.....
Read more here: robertsjackson.co.uk
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Asthma Linked With Increased Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk
New York : People suffering from asthma are at an increased risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep disorder associated with adversely affecting health and a higher risk of death, reports IANS.....
Read more here: freepressjournal.in
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Halls on their bikes for asthma cash
As a childhood lung disease expert, Graham Hall knows the ins and outs of physical activity.
For him and his son Callum, cycling is a great way to keep active and share quality time.
The pair will be taking part in the Telethon Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma for the fifth year in a row.....
Read more here: au.news.yahoo.com
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Study: Many seniors with asthma, COPD still smoke
More than 40 percent of older adults who experience difficulty breathing because of asthma or COPD continue to smoke, despite the negative effects that smoking has on their health, according to a recent study.
Led by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the research involved data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Survey over a five-year period. Researchers found that 46.2 percent of adults aged 40 to 79 with lung obstruction currently smoke cigarettes.....
Read more here: uhc.com
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OSA Risk Nearly 40% Greater in Asthma Patients, Reports Study
(HealthDay News) — Adults with asthma face an increased risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea, new research reveals. The findings have been published in the January 13 issue of Journal of the American Medical Association.....
Read more here: empr.com
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New study suggests asthma, sleep apnea linked
Researchers studied a group of adults and found that people with asthma were about 40 percent more likely to develop sleep apnea than those without asthma.
“New study suggests asthma, sleep apnea linked” is categorized as “world”. This video was licensed from Grab Networks. For additional video content, click the “video” tab at the top of this page.....
Watch more here: pressreleaserocket.net
More than 40 percent of older adults who experience difficulty breathing because of asthma or COPD continue to smoke, despite the negative effects that smoking has on their health, according to a recent study.
Led by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the research involved data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Survey over a five-year period. Researchers found that 46.2 percent of adults aged 40 to 79 with lung obstruction currently smoke cigarettes.....
Read more here: uhc.com
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OSA Risk Nearly 40% Greater in Asthma Patients, Reports Study
(HealthDay News) — Adults with asthma face an increased risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea, new research reveals. The findings have been published in the January 13 issue of Journal of the American Medical Association.....
Read more here: empr.com
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New study suggests asthma, sleep apnea linked
Researchers studied a group of adults and found that people with asthma were about 40 percent more likely to develop sleep apnea than those without asthma.
“New study suggests asthma, sleep apnea linked” is categorized as “world”. This video was licensed from Grab Networks. For additional video content, click the “video” tab at the top of this page.....
Watch more here: pressreleaserocket.net
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
How to handle skin asthma
Mrs. Rodriguez brought his son Jordan to my clinic because of recurrent itching. He was five when I first saw him. His face, especially the areas around his eyes, was red, scaly, and dry; his neck was thick and extremely rough and scaly with a lot of scratch marks on it. The areas in front of his elbows and the back of his knees where also thickened with linear lines and excoriations (tiny spots of removed skin, sometimes with bleeding). The poor kid was scratching incessantly and appeared tired and sleepy. He was irritable, too.....
Read more here: msn.com
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Sleeping on Animal Fur in Infancy Found to Reduce Risk of Asthma
Munich, Germany: Sleeping on animal fur in the first three months of life might reduce the risk of asthma in later childhood a new study has found.
The new research, presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Munich today (8 September 2014), suggests that exposure to the microbial environment in animal skin and fur could have a protective effect against asthma and allergies.....
Read more here: nationaleczema.org
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Natural help for asthma
As an integrative physician, one of my top recommendations is to breathe deeply. In addition to oxygenating our cells, breathing calms us and reduces stress. In some ways, taking a deep breath is the simplest possible prescription—but not for everyone. For those struggling with asthma, breathing deeply can be an ongoing challenge.....
Read more here: easyhealthoptions.com
Mrs. Rodriguez brought his son Jordan to my clinic because of recurrent itching. He was five when I first saw him. His face, especially the areas around his eyes, was red, scaly, and dry; his neck was thick and extremely rough and scaly with a lot of scratch marks on it. The areas in front of his elbows and the back of his knees where also thickened with linear lines and excoriations (tiny spots of removed skin, sometimes with bleeding). The poor kid was scratching incessantly and appeared tired and sleepy. He was irritable, too.....
Read more here: msn.com
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Sleeping on Animal Fur in Infancy Found to Reduce Risk of Asthma
Munich, Germany: Sleeping on animal fur in the first three months of life might reduce the risk of asthma in later childhood a new study has found.
The new research, presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Munich today (8 September 2014), suggests that exposure to the microbial environment in animal skin and fur could have a protective effect against asthma and allergies.....
Read more here: nationaleczema.org
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Natural help for asthma
As an integrative physician, one of my top recommendations is to breathe deeply. In addition to oxygenating our cells, breathing calms us and reduces stress. In some ways, taking a deep breath is the simplest possible prescription—but not for everyone. For those struggling with asthma, breathing deeply can be an ongoing challenge.....
Read more here: easyhealthoptions.com
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
17 Worrying Allergy Data And Alarming Bronchial Asthma Specifics
The U.S. Environmental Security Company has reported that Indoor air can include up to five occasions as significantly air pollution as out of doors air. Allergic reactions and asthma are on the rise so cleansing indoor air in your home and operate spot is much more important than ever as this can tremendously lessen signs and symptoms in accordance to Dr. John Winder, an allergist for the Nationwide Asthma Screening Plan of the American University of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.....
Read more here: jeffreyherlings.com
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Eddie Lacy dealt with asthma attack in Packers' victory
The mystery of Eddie Lacy's quarter-long disappearance in the Green Bay Packers' Divisional Round victory has been solved.
Lacy carved up the Dallas Cowboys' defense for 45 yards on seven carries on the opening touchdown drive, only to vanish until the middle of the second quarter.....
Read more here: nfl.com
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Asthma-attack death of Palmdale 12-year-old under investigation
PALMDALE — Sheriff’s homicide detectives today were investigating the death of a 12-year-old boy in Palmdale, authorities said.
Anthony Williams of Palmdale died at Palmdale Regional Medical Center about 9:30 p.m. Sunday, said coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter. An autopsy was pending to determine the cause of death, Winter said.....
Read more here: dailynews.com
The U.S. Environmental Security Company has reported that Indoor air can include up to five occasions as significantly air pollution as out of doors air. Allergic reactions and asthma are on the rise so cleansing indoor air in your home and operate spot is much more important than ever as this can tremendously lessen signs and symptoms in accordance to Dr. John Winder, an allergist for the Nationwide Asthma Screening Plan of the American University of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.....
Read more here: jeffreyherlings.com
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Eddie Lacy dealt with asthma attack in Packers' victory
The mystery of Eddie Lacy's quarter-long disappearance in the Green Bay Packers' Divisional Round victory has been solved.
Lacy carved up the Dallas Cowboys' defense for 45 yards on seven carries on the opening touchdown drive, only to vanish until the middle of the second quarter.....
Read more here: nfl.com
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Asthma-attack death of Palmdale 12-year-old under investigation
PALMDALE — Sheriff’s homicide detectives today were investigating the death of a 12-year-old boy in Palmdale, authorities said.
Anthony Williams of Palmdale died at Palmdale Regional Medical Center about 9:30 p.m. Sunday, said coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter. An autopsy was pending to determine the cause of death, Winter said.....
Read more here: dailynews.com
Monday, January 12, 2015
22 million American asthma sufferers at risk this winter
(CNN) - Asthma affects more than 22 million Americans of all ages. It can be challenging - even dangerous - for asthmatics who don't take proper care of themselves.
And wintertime poses its own set of triggers.
Gayle Richardson is breathing easier these days since she has her asthma under control. But certain things trigger her condition, especially this time of year.....
Read more here: wdam.com
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Is there a better medication than Salbutamol for asthma patients?
First of all, you need a knowledgeable doc, unfortunately many docs aren't so well versed in asthma treatment, some even still prescribe the obsolete theophyllin tablets which are weak and have lots of toxic side-effects so the last decades I've never prescribed them anymore.....
Read more here: quora.com
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Landmark Survey Reveals Asthma in Children Remains Significantly Out of Control in the United States
Children and Asthma in America is a landmark survey of the current state of asthma and asthma management among an estimated 5.8 million children, aged 4-18, with asthma in the United States (National Health Interview Survey, 2002, National Center for Health Statistics.) This is one of the largest and most comprehensive surveys of knowledge, attitudes and behavior toward pediatric asthma in America.....
Read more here: srbi.com
(CNN) - Asthma affects more than 22 million Americans of all ages. It can be challenging - even dangerous - for asthmatics who don't take proper care of themselves.
And wintertime poses its own set of triggers.
Gayle Richardson is breathing easier these days since she has her asthma under control. But certain things trigger her condition, especially this time of year.....
Read more here: wdam.com
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Is there a better medication than Salbutamol for asthma patients?
First of all, you need a knowledgeable doc, unfortunately many docs aren't so well versed in asthma treatment, some even still prescribe the obsolete theophyllin tablets which are weak and have lots of toxic side-effects so the last decades I've never prescribed them anymore.....
Read more here: quora.com
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Landmark Survey Reveals Asthma in Children Remains Significantly Out of Control in the United States
Children and Asthma in America is a landmark survey of the current state of asthma and asthma management among an estimated 5.8 million children, aged 4-18, with asthma in the United States (National Health Interview Survey, 2002, National Center for Health Statistics.) This is one of the largest and most comprehensive surveys of knowledge, attitudes and behavior toward pediatric asthma in America.....
Read more here: srbi.com
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Asthma and exercise: tips to remember
Do you cough, wheeze and have a tight chest or shortness of breath when you exercise?
If yes, you may have exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). This happens when the tubes that bring air into and out of your lungs narrow with exercise, causing symptoms of asthma......
Read more here: sampan.org
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Milpitas couple mourns loss of son after deadly asthma attack
MILPITAS, Calif. (KTVU) - A Milpitas couple is preparing to bury their young son after his heart stopped beating following a severe asthma attack. Christian Dalugdug was just eight years old and died two days after Christmas......
Read more here: wmyt12.com
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Asthma and Bushfire Smoke
It’s bushfire season, which means the burning of wood and bushland releases harmful gases, including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, carbon dioxide and a range of organic compounds. This not only causes a threat to your home and the environment, but it also affects the air quality, irritating sensitive airways and triggers asthma. Children, the elderly, smokers and people with existing heart and lung condition, including asthma are usually the first to feel the effects of bushfire smoke and particle pollution. As a result, Australia Wide First Aid encourage you to take extra care the during summer/bushfire season.....
Read more here: australiawidefirstaid.com.au
Do you cough, wheeze and have a tight chest or shortness of breath when you exercise?
If yes, you may have exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). This happens when the tubes that bring air into and out of your lungs narrow with exercise, causing symptoms of asthma......
Read more here: sampan.org
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Milpitas couple mourns loss of son after deadly asthma attack
MILPITAS, Calif. (KTVU) - A Milpitas couple is preparing to bury their young son after his heart stopped beating following a severe asthma attack. Christian Dalugdug was just eight years old and died two days after Christmas......
Read more here: wmyt12.com
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Asthma and Bushfire Smoke
It’s bushfire season, which means the burning of wood and bushland releases harmful gases, including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, carbon dioxide and a range of organic compounds. This not only causes a threat to your home and the environment, but it also affects the air quality, irritating sensitive airways and triggers asthma. Children, the elderly, smokers and people with existing heart and lung condition, including asthma are usually the first to feel the effects of bushfire smoke and particle pollution. As a result, Australia Wide First Aid encourage you to take extra care the during summer/bushfire season.....
Read more here: australiawidefirstaid.com.au
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