Respiratory bouts linked to asthma risk later in childhood
The number of early respiratory episodes a newborn experiences, regardless of specific viral triggers, was associated with the development of asthma in school-age children, according to study results.
Klaus Bønnelykke, MD, PhD, of the University of Copenhagen, and colleagues followed 313 children from the Copenhagen Prospective Studies of Asthma in Childhood2000 high-risk birth cohort conducted between 1998 and 2001. The researchers analyzed the association between specific infections in early childhood and the development of asthma later in childhood.....
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Asthma find Cardiff University: Old drug re-purposed reverses asthma symptoms?
Asthma sufferers know all too well that frightening and desperate feeling that comes along with an Asthma attack. While some folks have their asthma under control, others do not and this breakthrough treatment for asthma is exciting news for those who live in fear of their next attack.....
Read more here: examiner.com
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How breakthrough asthma study may bring relief to millions
Asthma remains one of the most significant health problems facing our communities today. If you look at the rates of asthma in our population, they are extremely out of proportion, especially among our children. One could argue that most of the increased rates are due to the hundreds of toxins in our air, including the typical allergens, cigarette smoke, car fumes -- you name it.....
Read more here: foxnews.com
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
Common asthma steroids linked to side effects in adrenal glands
(Reuters Health) – After stopping steroids commonly prescribed for asthma and allergies, a significant number of people may experience signs of malfunctioning in the adrenal glands, a European study finds.
So-called adrenal insufficiency can be dangerous, especially if the person’s body has to cope with a stress like surgery, injury or a serious illness, the study authors say.....
Read more here: newsdaily.com
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Over million of Czechs affected by asthma
Prague, April 22 (CTK) - Over one million Czechs suffer from asthma, but as some 200,000 of them ignore it, they are not treated at all, Petr Pohunek, from the Czech Initiative for Asthma (CIPA), told journalists Wednesday.
Out of those treated, more than half neglect or do not use preventative treatment, Pohunek said, adding that this may result in unexpected bouts that threaten up to 84 percent of the patients.....
Read more here: praguemonitor.com
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Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Pediatric Asthma Explored
Results from a recent study conducted by a research team at the Hasbro Children’s Hospital revealed an association between adverse childhood experiences and pediatric asthma. According to the study recently published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, children who experience violence and substance abuse at home have higher rates of asthma.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
(Reuters Health) – After stopping steroids commonly prescribed for asthma and allergies, a significant number of people may experience signs of malfunctioning in the adrenal glands, a European study finds.
So-called adrenal insufficiency can be dangerous, especially if the person’s body has to cope with a stress like surgery, injury or a serious illness, the study authors say.....
Read more here: newsdaily.com
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Over million of Czechs affected by asthma
Prague, April 22 (CTK) - Over one million Czechs suffer from asthma, but as some 200,000 of them ignore it, they are not treated at all, Petr Pohunek, from the Czech Initiative for Asthma (CIPA), told journalists Wednesday.
Out of those treated, more than half neglect or do not use preventative treatment, Pohunek said, adding that this may result in unexpected bouts that threaten up to 84 percent of the patients.....
Read more here: praguemonitor.com
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Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Pediatric Asthma Explored
Results from a recent study conducted by a research team at the Hasbro Children’s Hospital revealed an association between adverse childhood experiences and pediatric asthma. According to the study recently published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, children who experience violence and substance abuse at home have higher rates of asthma.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Asthma Drug That Can Prevent Patients From Ever Having An Attack Could Be Five Years Away
Researchers in London believe that an unsuccessful osteoporosis medication may actually provide the foundation for a novel asthma treatment that could potentially, in as little as five years, stop asthma from happening in the first place.....
Read more here: medicaldaily.com
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Asthma cure 'could happen in five or six years' after scientists discover cause
A cure for asthma could be on the horizon after scientists discovered a protein that is the root cause of a condition that blights the lives of more than five millions Brits.
Experts have described the breakthrough as "hugely exciting" and say it could lead to a class of drugs originally developed for osteoporosis reversing narrowing, twitchiness and inflammation in the lungs - all of which contribute to increased breathing difficulties.....
Read more here: mirror.co.uk
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Gene May Play Part in How Kids Respond to Asthma Meds: Study
WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've identified a gene that affects whether children with asthma respond to corticosteroids.
Corticosteroids are the most effective treatment for chronic asthma and acute asthma attacks, but some children don't respond well to the drugs......
Read more here: doctorslounge.com
Researchers in London believe that an unsuccessful osteoporosis medication may actually provide the foundation for a novel asthma treatment that could potentially, in as little as five years, stop asthma from happening in the first place.....
Read more here: medicaldaily.com
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Asthma cure 'could happen in five or six years' after scientists discover cause
A cure for asthma could be on the horizon after scientists discovered a protein that is the root cause of a condition that blights the lives of more than five millions Brits.
Experts have described the breakthrough as "hugely exciting" and say it could lead to a class of drugs originally developed for osteoporosis reversing narrowing, twitchiness and inflammation in the lungs - all of which contribute to increased breathing difficulties.....
Read more here: mirror.co.uk
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Gene May Play Part in How Kids Respond to Asthma Meds: Study
WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've identified a gene that affects whether children with asthma respond to corticosteroids.
Corticosteroids are the most effective treatment for chronic asthma and acute asthma attacks, but some children don't respond well to the drugs......
Read more here: doctorslounge.com
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Asthma triggered by mould
With miserable weather lashing the East Coast, pharmacists and people with asthma need to be aware that mould breeding in damp conditions can be a trigger for attacks.
Michele Goldman, CEO of the Asthma Foundation NSW, says that mould allergy is often overlooked by people with asthma and allergies.....
Read more here: postscript.com.au
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How Smartphones Can Help Asthma Sufferers
Smartphones can do more than simply let you make a call, send a text, or check a video. Several personal-tech companies developing apps and software that help track when and where people with asthma need their medication.....
Read more here: newsmax.com
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Scientists find potential new therapy for hard-to-treat pediatric asthma patients
Between 40 and 70 percent of childhood asthma patients don’t respond well to common treatment, but because doctors believe a variety of factors— from the environment to genetics— affect the condition, identifying those who are resistant before an attack occurs has proven challenging.....
Read more here: foxnews.com
With miserable weather lashing the East Coast, pharmacists and people with asthma need to be aware that mould breeding in damp conditions can be a trigger for attacks.
Michele Goldman, CEO of the Asthma Foundation NSW, says that mould allergy is often overlooked by people with asthma and allergies.....
Read more here: postscript.com.au
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How Smartphones Can Help Asthma Sufferers
Smartphones can do more than simply let you make a call, send a text, or check a video. Several personal-tech companies developing apps and software that help track when and where people with asthma need their medication.....
Read more here: newsmax.com
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Scientists find potential new therapy for hard-to-treat pediatric asthma patients
Between 40 and 70 percent of childhood asthma patients don’t respond well to common treatment, but because doctors believe a variety of factors— from the environment to genetics— affect the condition, identifying those who are resistant before an attack occurs has proven challenging.....
Read more here: foxnews.com
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
FDA warns against use of OTC homeopathic asthma treatments
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising the public not to use over the counter homeopathic asthma products.
Thanks to protection from friendly legislators, the multibillion dollar homeopathic and supplement industry is allowed to mislead the public by labeling homeopathic products as “promoting lung health,” or even advertising them specifically as "providing relief for acute asthma symptoms"......
Read more here: pulmccm.org
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Air pollution behind rise in asthma infection among city dwellers
Asthma infection among the city dwellers is growing due to unchecked air pollution, public health experts said.
Poor people living in congested places are being exposed to asthma and respiratory diseases in greater number due to unchecked air pollution, they opined.....
Read more here: daily-sun.com
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12-year-old EVSC student passes away after apparent asthma attack
EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) - An Evansville family is mourning the loss of a 12-year-old boy who died suddenly Saturday of an apparent asthma attack.
Kavon Cooper, a 7th grader at the Academy of Innovative studies, suffered from intense asthma his whole life, but family members say his passing is still a shock to everyone.....
Read more here: 14news.com
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising the public not to use over the counter homeopathic asthma products.
Thanks to protection from friendly legislators, the multibillion dollar homeopathic and supplement industry is allowed to mislead the public by labeling homeopathic products as “promoting lung health,” or even advertising them specifically as "providing relief for acute asthma symptoms"......
Read more here: pulmccm.org
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Air pollution behind rise in asthma infection among city dwellers
Asthma infection among the city dwellers is growing due to unchecked air pollution, public health experts said.
Poor people living in congested places are being exposed to asthma and respiratory diseases in greater number due to unchecked air pollution, they opined.....
Read more here: daily-sun.com
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12-year-old EVSC student passes away after apparent asthma attack
EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) - An Evansville family is mourning the loss of a 12-year-old boy who died suddenly Saturday of an apparent asthma attack.
Kavon Cooper, a 7th grader at the Academy of Innovative studies, suffered from intense asthma his whole life, but family members say his passing is still a shock to everyone.....
Read more here: 14news.com
Monday, April 20, 2015
What Causes Asthma?
This is the first blog in a three part series on asthma. In this post, we’ll cover what causes asthma and what’s happening physiologically when it occurs.
Asthma has increased by over sixty percent(!) since the 1980s, and asthma-related deaths have doubled! About 25 million Americans suffer from asthma. It’s a major public health issue that so many times we have unnecessarily.....
Read more here: westbendchiropractor.com
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Allergy and Asthma Statistics
Statistics related to asthma and allergies
According to the American Lung Association, the CDC, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:.....
Read more here: valleypres.org
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Teacher Puts Student With Asthma In Chokehold, Receives No Punishment (Video)
A cell phone video has surfaced showing a teacher at high school in Memphis, Tennessee, putting a 16-year-old student in a chokehold. And as if that’s not bad enough, the student placed in the chokehold also suffers from asthma and has problems breathing.....
Read more here: liberalamerica.org
This is the first blog in a three part series on asthma. In this post, we’ll cover what causes asthma and what’s happening physiologically when it occurs.
Asthma has increased by over sixty percent(!) since the 1980s, and asthma-related deaths have doubled! About 25 million Americans suffer from asthma. It’s a major public health issue that so many times we have unnecessarily.....
Read more here: westbendchiropractor.com
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Allergy and Asthma Statistics
Statistics related to asthma and allergies
According to the American Lung Association, the CDC, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:.....
Read more here: valleypres.org
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Teacher Puts Student With Asthma In Chokehold, Receives No Punishment (Video)
A cell phone video has surfaced showing a teacher at high school in Memphis, Tennessee, putting a 16-year-old student in a chokehold. And as if that’s not bad enough, the student placed in the chokehold also suffers from asthma and has problems breathing.....
Read more here: liberalamerica.org
Sunday, April 19, 2015
CDC: Work-Related Asthma Affects Nearly 2 Million People
Asthma associated with work affects about 1.9 million U.S. adults, according to the results of a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The CDC defines work-related asthma as both new-onset asthma caused by factors related to work or as pre-existing or concurrent asthma worsened by factors related to work.....
Read more here: shrm.org
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Asthma exacerbations during the first trimester of pregnancy and congenital malformations: revisiting the association in a large representative cohort
Abstract
Background We previously reported an increased prevalence of any congenital malformation among women experiencing moderate-to-severe asthma exacerbations during the first trimester of pregnancy, based on a study in which 90.1% of the cohort of women were social welfare recipients. This study re-examined the association between asthma exacerbations and congenital malformations in a new large representative cohort of asthmatic pregnant women.....
Read more here: thorax.bmj.com
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Taking Control of Your Child's Asthma Treatment
This smart advice from a doctor dad can prevent the disease from slowing your child down.
As a pediatrician, I shouldn't be surprised that two of my three children suffer from asthma. It's the most common chronic childhood disease in the United States, affecting an estimated 6.8 million kids. Asthma, which causes the airways to inflame and narrow, ranks as a leading cause of missed school days for children between the ages of 5 and 17. Nearly a quarter of kids with asthma in this age group report missing out on at least some events due to the disease.....
Read more here: parents.com
Asthma associated with work affects about 1.9 million U.S. adults, according to the results of a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The CDC defines work-related asthma as both new-onset asthma caused by factors related to work or as pre-existing or concurrent asthma worsened by factors related to work.....
Read more here: shrm.org
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Asthma exacerbations during the first trimester of pregnancy and congenital malformations: revisiting the association in a large representative cohort
Abstract
Background We previously reported an increased prevalence of any congenital malformation among women experiencing moderate-to-severe asthma exacerbations during the first trimester of pregnancy, based on a study in which 90.1% of the cohort of women were social welfare recipients. This study re-examined the association between asthma exacerbations and congenital malformations in a new large representative cohort of asthmatic pregnant women.....
Read more here: thorax.bmj.com
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Taking Control of Your Child's Asthma Treatment
This smart advice from a doctor dad can prevent the disease from slowing your child down.
As a pediatrician, I shouldn't be surprised that two of my three children suffer from asthma. It's the most common chronic childhood disease in the United States, affecting an estimated 6.8 million kids. Asthma, which causes the airways to inflame and narrow, ranks as a leading cause of missed school days for children between the ages of 5 and 17. Nearly a quarter of kids with asthma in this age group report missing out on at least some events due to the disease.....
Read more here: parents.com
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