New care model for Maori children with asthma recommended
A new University of Otago, Wellington, research report has found that the main barriers to optimal health literacy—and therefore optimal care for Maori children with asthma—are structural and endemic to New Zealand's acute care model of health delivery.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Inhaled Steroids Exacerbate Pollution's Effect on Asthma
Inhaled corticosteroids cannot adequately protect children with asthma from high levels of air pollution and may actually exacerbate the effects of pollutants, caution investigators in a clinical study.....
Read more here: medscape.com
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Taking care of asthma: How to spot an attack and how to help
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 25 million Americans suffer from asthma-about one in every 12 people. Of those, roughly 7 million are children. The number of those affected by the disease increases every year, resulting in significant healthcare expenses. In 2007, asthma cost the U.S. about $56 billion in medical costs, missed school and work days, and early deaths.....
Read more here: mininggazette.com
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Friday, July 24, 2015
Asthma in children
Key learning points:
– The diagnosis of asthma should include objective testing wherever possible
– Management of asthma is more than just inhalers – it is important to address the basics such as adherence and proper use of medications before escalating treatment
– An asthma attack is an emergency, and its occurrence should prompt a full review of management.....
Read more here: nursinginpractice.com
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Propeller Health's asthma monitor is approved for more devices
Propeller Health, the Madison company with a device to help people with respiratory diseases, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for two more versions of its system that will make it available to millions more patients.....
Read more here: host.madison.com
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Five Charts That Blow Apart EPA’s Asthma Claims
In an attempt to garner support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s controversial regulation of carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, President Obama and EPA officials have taken to linking climate change to an issue that hits most Americans close to home: asthma. The problem is that carbon dioxide—which the rule regulates—does not cause asthma.....
Read more here: canadafreepress.com
Key learning points:
– The diagnosis of asthma should include objective testing wherever possible
– Management of asthma is more than just inhalers – it is important to address the basics such as adherence and proper use of medications before escalating treatment
– An asthma attack is an emergency, and its occurrence should prompt a full review of management.....
Read more here: nursinginpractice.com
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Propeller Health's asthma monitor is approved for more devices
Propeller Health, the Madison company with a device to help people with respiratory diseases, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for two more versions of its system that will make it available to millions more patients.....
Read more here: host.madison.com
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Five Charts That Blow Apart EPA’s Asthma Claims
In an attempt to garner support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s controversial regulation of carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, President Obama and EPA officials have taken to linking climate change to an issue that hits most Americans close to home: asthma. The problem is that carbon dioxide—which the rule regulates—does not cause asthma.....
Read more here: canadafreepress.com
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Public/Private Partnership To Address Housing And Health Care For Children With Asthma
Mary (not her real name) is an elementary school student with moderate to severe asthma. She struggles to manage her condition and uses her rescue inhaler frequently. Mary’s mother is concerned about several problems in their apartment, including an unresolved pest infestation and bedbugs. As Mary’s pediatrician learned during a recent appointment, the family faces eviction for non-payment of rent.....
Read more here: healthaffairs.org
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Self-reported adverse reactions to common foods higher in adults with asthma
Individuals with asthma more frequently report adverse reactions to foods than people without asthma, according to study results.
The researchers also reported patients with asthma more frequently showed immunoglobulin-E reactivity to common foods.....
Read more here: healio.com
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Raising Awareness Of The Most Common Type Of Asthma: Allergic Asthma
(NAPSI)—About 25 million people in the US have asthma and 60 percent of them—a whopping 15 million people—have allergic asthma. You should know, however, that there are steps you can take if you or someone you care about is among them.....
Read more here: napsnet.com
Mary (not her real name) is an elementary school student with moderate to severe asthma. She struggles to manage her condition and uses her rescue inhaler frequently. Mary’s mother is concerned about several problems in their apartment, including an unresolved pest infestation and bedbugs. As Mary’s pediatrician learned during a recent appointment, the family faces eviction for non-payment of rent.....
Read more here: healthaffairs.org
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Self-reported adverse reactions to common foods higher in adults with asthma
Individuals with asthma more frequently report adverse reactions to foods than people without asthma, according to study results.
The researchers also reported patients with asthma more frequently showed immunoglobulin-E reactivity to common foods.....
Read more here: healio.com
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Raising Awareness Of The Most Common Type Of Asthma: Allergic Asthma
(NAPSI)—About 25 million people in the US have asthma and 60 percent of them—a whopping 15 million people—have allergic asthma. You should know, however, that there are steps you can take if you or someone you care about is among them.....
Read more here: napsnet.com
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Man With Asthma Dies After Being Hogtied By Mississippi Police
A Tennessee man with asthma died after being hogtied and placed facedown on a stretcher by police following a Widespread Panic concert in Mississippi.
"A witness heard him tell police that he could not breathe," Memphis attorney Tim Edwards told The Huffington Post on Monday.....
Read more here: huffingtonpost.com
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Cherokee families sought for asthma study
A Cherokee Nation and University of Tulsa research study on whether making changes at home or school will reduce asthma among Cherokee children, is now seeking 90 Cherokee families to participate.
The “From Home to School: Tribal Indoor Air Quality Study” is now entering into the data collection phase and seeking Cherokee students with asthma from 12 schools in the tribe’s jurisdiction.....
Read more here: sequoyahcountytimes.com
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Helping kids with asthma breathe in heavy heat and humidity
Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - The summer months can be difficult for people living with asthma or other breathing issues, as the heat and humidity continue to rise.
"When you get into the heat and humidity, all the mucous and everything that's in your airwaves becomes very thick and starts to clog your airways," says Ed Moser, a public education supervisor with Rural Metro.....
Read more here: localsyr.com
A Tennessee man with asthma died after being hogtied and placed facedown on a stretcher by police following a Widespread Panic concert in Mississippi.
"A witness heard him tell police that he could not breathe," Memphis attorney Tim Edwards told The Huffington Post on Monday.....
Read more here: huffingtonpost.com
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Cherokee families sought for asthma study
A Cherokee Nation and University of Tulsa research study on whether making changes at home or school will reduce asthma among Cherokee children, is now seeking 90 Cherokee families to participate.
The “From Home to School: Tribal Indoor Air Quality Study” is now entering into the data collection phase and seeking Cherokee students with asthma from 12 schools in the tribe’s jurisdiction.....
Read more here: sequoyahcountytimes.com
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Helping kids with asthma breathe in heavy heat and humidity
Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - The summer months can be difficult for people living with asthma or other breathing issues, as the heat and humidity continue to rise.
"When you get into the heat and humidity, all the mucous and everything that's in your airwaves becomes very thick and starts to clog your airways," says Ed Moser, a public education supervisor with Rural Metro.....
Read more here: localsyr.com
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Chlorine Has Been Linked to Children's Asthma
Get clued up on the health problems that can be caused by swimming in a chlorine pool.
Having a dip in a pool is the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer's day. However maybe you shouldn't make it a regular thing as health experts have warned about the problems stemming from being submerged in chlorine.....
Read more here: tv3.ie
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Don’t let lack of mobility and asthma prevent your weight loss
I felt compelled to write in after a lady who had attended one of our free weight loss courses proved that a lack of mobility and asthma needn’t stop you from losing weight and eating a healthier diet.....
Read more here: theargus.co.uk
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Chicago-based Clinical Trial Exploring Coordinated Healthcare Interventions for Childhood Asthma
In Chicago, the rates of asthma in children are remarkably high, and the condition has been found to have a high incidence among African-American children. The CHICAGO trial (Coordinated Healthcare Interventions for Childhood Asthma Gaps in Outcomes), aims to address this issue. The trial is a multi center study being conducted at the Rush University Medical Center and six other major medical centers across the city in order to determine the best way to apply asthma guidelines in emergency departments and at home.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
Get clued up on the health problems that can be caused by swimming in a chlorine pool.
Having a dip in a pool is the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer's day. However maybe you shouldn't make it a regular thing as health experts have warned about the problems stemming from being submerged in chlorine.....
Read more here: tv3.ie
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Don’t let lack of mobility and asthma prevent your weight loss
I felt compelled to write in after a lady who had attended one of our free weight loss courses proved that a lack of mobility and asthma needn’t stop you from losing weight and eating a healthier diet.....
Read more here: theargus.co.uk
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Chicago-based Clinical Trial Exploring Coordinated Healthcare Interventions for Childhood Asthma
In Chicago, the rates of asthma in children are remarkably high, and the condition has been found to have a high incidence among African-American children. The CHICAGO trial (Coordinated Healthcare Interventions for Childhood Asthma Gaps in Outcomes), aims to address this issue. The trial is a multi center study being conducted at the Rush University Medical Center and six other major medical centers across the city in order to determine the best way to apply asthma guidelines in emergency departments and at home.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
Monday, July 20, 2015
Asthma Patients May Need to Get on a Treadmill
Are you suffering from asthma? Here's one treatment that can cost you less and is just as effective or is a good complement to your current medication: aerobic exercise.....
Read more here: youthhealthmag.com
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Asthma in Specific Population Subtypes
Introduction
Asthma is a complex condition marked with variability in disease severity, natural history, and response to treatment.1 Significant heterogeneity exists among patients who present with asthma-like symptoms such as variable airway obstruction, wheeze/cough, and underlying inflammatory processes.2.....
Read more here: advanceweb.com
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Does urban land-use increase risk of asthma symptoms?
Highlights
• Urban land-use was significantly associated with asthma symptoms and diagnosis.
• Increased urbanicity showed higher risk for those with baseline of low urbanicity.
• Findings confirmed associations between traffic-related air pollutants and asthma.
Read more here: sciencedirect.com
Are you suffering from asthma? Here's one treatment that can cost you less and is just as effective or is a good complement to your current medication: aerobic exercise.....
Read more here: youthhealthmag.com
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Asthma in Specific Population Subtypes
Introduction
Asthma is a complex condition marked with variability in disease severity, natural history, and response to treatment.1 Significant heterogeneity exists among patients who present with asthma-like symptoms such as variable airway obstruction, wheeze/cough, and underlying inflammatory processes.2.....
Read more here: advanceweb.com
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Does urban land-use increase risk of asthma symptoms?
Highlights
• Urban land-use was significantly associated with asthma symptoms and diagnosis.
• Increased urbanicity showed higher risk for those with baseline of low urbanicity.
• Findings confirmed associations between traffic-related air pollutants and asthma.
Read more here: sciencedirect.com
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Making living with asthma easier in Louisville
My son woke in the middle of the night because he wasn’t breathing well. Uncomfortable and upset, he was wheezing loudly. After trying medicines at home, we headed for the emergency department. Fortunately, the providers were able to successfully treat his asthma, and this attack ended with us happily heading home in time to enjoy the sun rising over our fair city.....
Read more here: courier-journal.com
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Baylor Hospital helps kids control asthma in Texas heat
DALLAS — For kids with respiratory issues, the hot stagnant air in Texas can be a big problem.
Especially when you consider that one of every 10 school-aged children has asthma, according to theAmerican Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology.
That's why Baylor hospital is trying to make sure their youngest patients are in complete control of the chronic condition.....
Read more here: khou.com
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Day 17 – NEW STUDY SHOWS LACK OF EXERCISE CAN TRIGGER ASTHMA
It’s a busy world and you’re a busy girl (or guy), so it can be tough to get yourself out the door sometimes for a daily inline skate or other form of exercise. If you have kids, it can be even tougher. The lure of tablets, smartphones, video games, and city living can make them couch potatoes even if they want to get out and run around.....
Read more here: rollingonline.com
My son woke in the middle of the night because he wasn’t breathing well. Uncomfortable and upset, he was wheezing loudly. After trying medicines at home, we headed for the emergency department. Fortunately, the providers were able to successfully treat his asthma, and this attack ended with us happily heading home in time to enjoy the sun rising over our fair city.....
Read more here: courier-journal.com
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Baylor Hospital helps kids control asthma in Texas heat
DALLAS — For kids with respiratory issues, the hot stagnant air in Texas can be a big problem.
Especially when you consider that one of every 10 school-aged children has asthma, according to theAmerican Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology.
That's why Baylor hospital is trying to make sure their youngest patients are in complete control of the chronic condition.....
Read more here: khou.com
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Day 17 – NEW STUDY SHOWS LACK OF EXERCISE CAN TRIGGER ASTHMA
It’s a busy world and you’re a busy girl (or guy), so it can be tough to get yourself out the door sometimes for a daily inline skate or other form of exercise. If you have kids, it can be even tougher. The lure of tablets, smartphones, video games, and city living can make them couch potatoes even if they want to get out and run around.....
Read more here: rollingonline.com
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