Asthma Sending More Kids to California ERs
ER visits for asthma rose 18% over 7 years for children ages 5 to 17
Children in California increasingly are flocking to emergency rooms for treatment of asthma, despite millions of dollars spent on programs to control the disease.
Statewide, the rates of ER visits for asthma symptoms rose by about 18% for California children ages 5 to 17 and by 6% for children under 5 between 2005 and 2012, according to a Kaiser Health News analysis of the latest available rates by county.....
Read more here: medpagetoday.com
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Is It Asthma or COPD?
Understanding the Difference Between COPD and Asthma
When you develop a lung disease or infection such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you are often required to make significant lifestyle modifications to make breathing easier. After diagnosis, it’s normal to have questions. For many people, the big question is: How can I breathe easier?.....
Read more here: lunginstitute.com
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Personalized Treatment for Severe Asthma to Drive Market Growth Despite Patent Expirations
Asthma treatment could see significant step forward aspersonalized treatments enter arena, says GBI Research.
Despite generic erosion facing several of the leading asthma brands, such as Advair (fluticasone propionate/salmeterol xinafoate), Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol fumarate) and Xolair (omalizumab), the global market for asthma treatment is set to witness moderate growth by the end of the decade.....
Read more here: prnewswire.com
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Friday, May 29, 2015
4 tips to reduce risk of asthma during summer ‘smog’ season
May is Asthma Awareness Month and also marks the beginning of the summer “smog” season, when ozone pollution levels can rise and pose a special health risk to more than 25 million Americans (including nearly 7 million children and teens) who suffer from asthma, according to the American Lung Association (ALA).....
Read more here: dailyrecord.com
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6 Steps to Survive an Asthma Attack Without an Inhaler
Having an asthma attack and forgot your inhaler? Don't panic
If you have asthma, you probably never go anywhere without your inhaler. But what if, due to negligence, you go out without it and have a sudden asthma attack?.....
Read more here: sg.news.yahoo.com
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Asthma, allergies and the new hope of immunotherapy
When Lori Feeney’s 7-year-old daughter, Allison, suffered a minor asthma attack while playing soccer, the mother knew her attempts at managing her daughter’s seasonal allergies weren’t working. In fact, she didn’t even know her daughter had asthma.....
Read more here: poconorecord.com
May is Asthma Awareness Month and also marks the beginning of the summer “smog” season, when ozone pollution levels can rise and pose a special health risk to more than 25 million Americans (including nearly 7 million children and teens) who suffer from asthma, according to the American Lung Association (ALA).....
Read more here: dailyrecord.com
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6 Steps to Survive an Asthma Attack Without an Inhaler
Having an asthma attack and forgot your inhaler? Don't panic
If you have asthma, you probably never go anywhere without your inhaler. But what if, due to negligence, you go out without it and have a sudden asthma attack?.....
Read more here: sg.news.yahoo.com
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Asthma, allergies and the new hope of immunotherapy
When Lori Feeney’s 7-year-old daughter, Allison, suffered a minor asthma attack while playing soccer, the mother knew her attempts at managing her daughter’s seasonal allergies weren’t working. In fact, she didn’t even know her daughter had asthma.....
Read more here: poconorecord.com
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Soy Supplements Deemed Ineffective in Asthma Care
Despite hints from prior research that soy supplements might help asthma patients breathe easier, a new study indicates the nutrient has no beneficial effect on lung function. The findings were published in the May 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.....
Read more here: doctorslounge.com
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Family, friends rally for awareness after asthma-related death
Family and friends of 19-year-old Marisa Smock, a 2014 Davidson High School graduate who died May 6 from complications of severe asthma, are marshaling Marisa's Mascots to participate in the Lung Force Walk for the American Lung Association on June 6 at Easton Town Center.....
Read more here: thisweeknews.com
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The Facts About Asthma
Did you know that 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 11 children are currently living with asthma here in New Mexico?
The New Mexico Department of Health reports asthma is one of the leading causes of pediatric hospitalizations and missed days from school. In 2013, New Mexicans made 8,568 visits to non-federal in-state emergency departments for uncontrolled asthma, costing New Mexico Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs an estimated $1.9 million per year.....
Read more here: krwg.org
Despite hints from prior research that soy supplements might help asthma patients breathe easier, a new study indicates the nutrient has no beneficial effect on lung function. The findings were published in the May 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.....
Read more here: doctorslounge.com
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Family, friends rally for awareness after asthma-related death
Family and friends of 19-year-old Marisa Smock, a 2014 Davidson High School graduate who died May 6 from complications of severe asthma, are marshaling Marisa's Mascots to participate in the Lung Force Walk for the American Lung Association on June 6 at Easton Town Center.....
Read more here: thisweeknews.com
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The Facts About Asthma
Did you know that 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 11 children are currently living with asthma here in New Mexico?
The New Mexico Department of Health reports asthma is one of the leading causes of pediatric hospitalizations and missed days from school. In 2013, New Mexicans made 8,568 visits to non-federal in-state emergency departments for uncontrolled asthma, costing New Mexico Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs an estimated $1.9 million per year.....
Read more here: krwg.org
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Sartell dancer doesn't let asthma hold her back
The boisterous spectators that cheered on the Sartell dance team at the state dance team tournament in February probably didn't notice something different about Paige Seegers.
The 18-year-old student looked like her teammates in blue and purple with a high bun and a big smile. She performed like them too, kicking just as high and dancing just as long.....
Read more here: sctimes.com
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Using Apple Research Kit for Asthma Mobile Health Study
Apple launched its Research Kit on March 9, “giving medical researchers the tools to revolutionize medical studies,” according to a press release. The kit comprised five iPhone apps to gather data from participants with asthma, breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease. The Asthma Health app was developed by a team at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, led by Yvonne Chan, MD, PhD, FACEP. At a presentation at the AAMC Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems meeting in Austin last month, Chan detailed the preliminary results generated by the app.....
Read more here: wingofzock.org
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Soy Supplements May Not Help Uncontrolled Asthma After All
A new study published in JAMA has found that supplementation with soy isoflavone did not improve lung function or critical outcomes in patients with poor asthma control, despite previous research suggesting that it may be an effective treatment.....
Read more here: empr.com
The boisterous spectators that cheered on the Sartell dance team at the state dance team tournament in February probably didn't notice something different about Paige Seegers.
The 18-year-old student looked like her teammates in blue and purple with a high bun and a big smile. She performed like them too, kicking just as high and dancing just as long.....
Read more here: sctimes.com
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Using Apple Research Kit for Asthma Mobile Health Study
Apple launched its Research Kit on March 9, “giving medical researchers the tools to revolutionize medical studies,” according to a press release. The kit comprised five iPhone apps to gather data from participants with asthma, breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease. The Asthma Health app was developed by a team at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, led by Yvonne Chan, MD, PhD, FACEP. At a presentation at the AAMC Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems meeting in Austin last month, Chan detailed the preliminary results generated by the app.....
Read more here: wingofzock.org
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Soy Supplements May Not Help Uncontrolled Asthma After All
A new study published in JAMA has found that supplementation with soy isoflavone did not improve lung function or critical outcomes in patients with poor asthma control, despite previous research suggesting that it may be an effective treatment.....
Read more here: empr.com
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Is it possible to have asthma without wheezing?
Yes, it’s possible to have asthma without wheezing.
While not all unusual breathing sounds are a sign of asthma or another underlying health condition that needs treatment, see the doctor to make sure. If you suspect you or your child may have asthma, see a doctor to have it checked out.....
Read more here: healthmagazine.ae
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Treat Your Asthma With These Great Tips!
If you’ve just been given an asthma diagnosis, you may not know what to do. There is no cure for asthma, as it is a chronic disease. Do not despair; life will go on and you can deal with your condition. Research your asthma symptoms and the treatments for each of them.....
Read more here: curewellpharmacy.com
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Mobile app alerts allergists when patients with asthma need assistance
Data from a case study demonstrate a cell phone application effectively logged asthma symptom severity, tracked medication adherence and communicated the information back to a patient’s primary doctor.....
Read more here: healio.com
Yes, it’s possible to have asthma without wheezing.
While not all unusual breathing sounds are a sign of asthma or another underlying health condition that needs treatment, see the doctor to make sure. If you suspect you or your child may have asthma, see a doctor to have it checked out.....
Read more here: healthmagazine.ae
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Treat Your Asthma With These Great Tips!
If you’ve just been given an asthma diagnosis, you may not know what to do. There is no cure for asthma, as it is a chronic disease. Do not despair; life will go on and you can deal with your condition. Research your asthma symptoms and the treatments for each of them.....
Read more here: curewellpharmacy.com
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Mobile app alerts allergists when patients with asthma need assistance
Data from a case study demonstrate a cell phone application effectively logged asthma symptom severity, tracked medication adherence and communicated the information back to a patient’s primary doctor.....
Read more here: healio.com
Monday, May 25, 2015
Despite Efforts, ER Visits Spike in California Kids with Asthma
Children in California increasingly are flocking to emergency rooms for treatment of asthma, despite millions of dollars spent on programs to control the disease.
Statewide, the rates of ER visits for asthma symptoms rose by about 18 percent for California children ages 5 to 17 and by 6 percent for children under 5 between 2005 and 2012, according to a Kaiser Health News analysis of the latest available rates by county.....
Read more here: ww2.kqed.org
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Managing Your Asthma When You Have a Cold
No one can guard against sickness 24/7. Eventually, everyone gets hit with a cold or flu and they have to deal with the side effects. Unfortunately, individuals with asthma have twice the side effects and twice the risk. Someone who already has trouble breathing often fears for the day they catch a cold. But there are several ways for an asthmatic individual to guard against severe side effects during sickness.....
Read more here: kidgalore.com
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Asthma Worsened by Climate Change, Dirty Air and Grandma Smoking
While politicians bicker over the scientific evidence for climate change, increasing numbers of Americans are bearing witness to it with their health. One in 12 people have been diagnosed with asthma, and the numbers are rising. Asthma cases have grown by 4.3 million between 2001 to 2009, according to the CDC.....
Read more here: empowher.com
Children in California increasingly are flocking to emergency rooms for treatment of asthma, despite millions of dollars spent on programs to control the disease.
Statewide, the rates of ER visits for asthma symptoms rose by about 18 percent for California children ages 5 to 17 and by 6 percent for children under 5 between 2005 and 2012, according to a Kaiser Health News analysis of the latest available rates by county.....
Read more here: ww2.kqed.org
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Managing Your Asthma When You Have a Cold
No one can guard against sickness 24/7. Eventually, everyone gets hit with a cold or flu and they have to deal with the side effects. Unfortunately, individuals with asthma have twice the side effects and twice the risk. Someone who already has trouble breathing often fears for the day they catch a cold. But there are several ways for an asthmatic individual to guard against severe side effects during sickness.....
Read more here: kidgalore.com
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Asthma Worsened by Climate Change, Dirty Air and Grandma Smoking
While politicians bicker over the scientific evidence for climate change, increasing numbers of Americans are bearing witness to it with their health. One in 12 people have been diagnosed with asthma, and the numbers are rising. Asthma cases have grown by 4.3 million between 2001 to 2009, according to the CDC.....
Read more here: empowher.com
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Asthma attack ended life of missing SA man
Johannesburg - One Joburg family’s fortnight of trauma is finally over, but it’s come with bad news. Family and friends who had been frantric trying to locate Shaun Beukes, received confirmation on Tuesday this week that the 34-year-old businessman had died of natural causes in the Bahamas two weeks ago.....
Read more here: iol.co.za
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Inaugural Breathe Easy 5K benefits Asthma Awareness
VALDOSTA — The Jerome Alston Memorial Foundation along with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Valdosta Alumnae Chapter hosted the Inaugural Breathe Easy 5K Walk/Run in honor of Asthma Awareness Month on May 16.
Founder of the Jerome Alston Memorial Foundation, Whitney Alston partnered with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., to bring awareness to the severity of asthma to the community. Alston’s father, the late Jerome Alston passed away from asthma related complications.....
Read more here: valdostadailytimes.com
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Researchers find that most asthma patients do not use inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors correctly
(NaturalNews) The convenience of inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors such as the EpiPen are undoubtedly important ways to help people suffering from asthma. However, according to researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston, the majority of patients are using such medical devices incorrectly, reducing their effectiveness and, in turn, shedding light on ways to improve usage accuracy.....
Read more here: naturalnews.com
Johannesburg - One Joburg family’s fortnight of trauma is finally over, but it’s come with bad news. Family and friends who had been frantric trying to locate Shaun Beukes, received confirmation on Tuesday this week that the 34-year-old businessman had died of natural causes in the Bahamas two weeks ago.....
Read more here: iol.co.za
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Inaugural Breathe Easy 5K benefits Asthma Awareness
VALDOSTA — The Jerome Alston Memorial Foundation along with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Valdosta Alumnae Chapter hosted the Inaugural Breathe Easy 5K Walk/Run in honor of Asthma Awareness Month on May 16.
Founder of the Jerome Alston Memorial Foundation, Whitney Alston partnered with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., to bring awareness to the severity of asthma to the community. Alston’s father, the late Jerome Alston passed away from asthma related complications.....
Read more here: valdostadailytimes.com
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Researchers find that most asthma patients do not use inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors correctly
(NaturalNews) The convenience of inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors such as the EpiPen are undoubtedly important ways to help people suffering from asthma. However, according to researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston, the majority of patients are using such medical devices incorrectly, reducing their effectiveness and, in turn, shedding light on ways to improve usage accuracy.....
Read more here: naturalnews.com
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