Managing Asthma in Childcare and at School
There is a dramatic rise in the number of children rushed to hospital for their asthma in the autumn term. You can make sure your child isn’t one of them by acting now.
For thousands of Irish children with asthma, and their families, the back to school preparations involve a lot more than picking out a new pencil case and uniform. Asthma is the leading cause of missed school days in the country, with children missing on average 10 days of school.....
Read more here: asthma.ie
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Allergy & Asthma Network Alerts Parents To Allergens and Asthma Triggers in School
With school season in full swing for most children across the country, school staff and parents are making sure that students’ learning environment is as safe and healthy as it can be, especially for those suffering from allergies and asthma.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
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USC Study Finds that Risk of Asthma and Nasal Allergy Varies by Genetic Ancestry in Hispanic Children
According to the US Census, the Hispanic or Latino population has experienced the fastest growth in the United States and account for more than half of the population growth between 2000 and 2010. With such trend in population growth, there is a growing need to investigate causes of common health conditions in Hispanic children, who have diverse environmental, socioeconomic, cultural and ancestral backgrounds.....
Read more here: aspph.org
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Friday, August 21, 2015
Th2 biomarkers help identify inflammation in patients with asthma
Th2 biomarker levels appeared to be stable indicators of inflammation in patients with asthma, according to study results.
However, the biomarkers did not appear to help predict high or low bronchodilator reversibility for patients with partly or poorly controlled asthma, according to researchers.....
Read more here: healio.com
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IFC Films Lands Rights to Jake Hoffman’s ‘Asthma’
IFC Films has landed distribution rights to Jake Hoffman’s directorial debut, “Asthma.”
Written and directed by Hoffman, the pic stars Benedict Samuel and Krysten Ritter alongside Nick Nolte, Rosanna Arquette, Goran Visnjic, Dov Tiefenbach, Rene Ricard and Iggy Pop.
The film follows Gus, who is suffocating in life both figuratively and literally because of his asthma attacks. Gus only sees hope in Ruby, a confident tattoo artist. The two take an impromptu trip out of the city in a stolen classic convertible, and Ruby warns him not to fall in love with her, but that’s easier said than done.....
Read more here: variety.com
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Bushfire sparks asthma attacks
THE blanket of smoke covering the Darwin area on Thursday morning had asthmatics scrambling for their medication.
Asthma Foundation NT EO Jan Saunders said that smoke from the scrub fires can trigger asthma attacks, shortness of breath and allergies.....
Read more here: ntnews.com.au
Th2 biomarker levels appeared to be stable indicators of inflammation in patients with asthma, according to study results.
However, the biomarkers did not appear to help predict high or low bronchodilator reversibility for patients with partly or poorly controlled asthma, according to researchers.....
Read more here: healio.com
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IFC Films Lands Rights to Jake Hoffman’s ‘Asthma’
IFC Films has landed distribution rights to Jake Hoffman’s directorial debut, “Asthma.”
Written and directed by Hoffman, the pic stars Benedict Samuel and Krysten Ritter alongside Nick Nolte, Rosanna Arquette, Goran Visnjic, Dov Tiefenbach, Rene Ricard and Iggy Pop.
The film follows Gus, who is suffocating in life both figuratively and literally because of his asthma attacks. Gus only sees hope in Ruby, a confident tattoo artist. The two take an impromptu trip out of the city in a stolen classic convertible, and Ruby warns him not to fall in love with her, but that’s easier said than done.....
Read more here: variety.com
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Bushfire sparks asthma attacks
THE blanket of smoke covering the Darwin area on Thursday morning had asthmatics scrambling for their medication.
Asthma Foundation NT EO Jan Saunders said that smoke from the scrub fires can trigger asthma attacks, shortness of breath and allergies.....
Read more here: ntnews.com.au
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Study reveals new insights into how asthma 'pathways' could be blocked
Researchers from the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, working with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and Genentech, have discovered new insights into how asthma may be caused, by identifying three distinct groups of asthma patients characterised by the activity of different genes in an individual's airways.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Cadet who died at military base had asthma attack, family says
OTTAWA -- The family of a 13-year-old air cadet who died at a Nova Scotia military base earlier this month says he had a sudden and severe asthma attack.
The family of Gabriel Comeau says the attack could have happened anywhere and they are thankful he had access at a cadet training centre to immediate medical care, which they described as the "finest quality".....
Read more here: ctvnews.ca
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DHA’s smart clinic tackles treatment, management of allergies, asthma
In its continued effort to educate the public about different health-related topics, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) discussed in its smart clinic the treatment and management of allergies and asthma.
Citing a Middle-East study, Dr. Shahid Afzal, pulmonologist at Rashid Hospital, said it is estimated that 14 percent of the population suffers from asthma.....
Read more here: kabayanweekly.com
Researchers from the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, working with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and Genentech, have discovered new insights into how asthma may be caused, by identifying three distinct groups of asthma patients characterised by the activity of different genes in an individual's airways.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Cadet who died at military base had asthma attack, family says
OTTAWA -- The family of a 13-year-old air cadet who died at a Nova Scotia military base earlier this month says he had a sudden and severe asthma attack.
The family of Gabriel Comeau says the attack could have happened anywhere and they are thankful he had access at a cadet training centre to immediate medical care, which they described as the "finest quality".....
Read more here: ctvnews.ca
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DHA’s smart clinic tackles treatment, management of allergies, asthma
In its continued effort to educate the public about different health-related topics, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) discussed in its smart clinic the treatment and management of allergies and asthma.
Citing a Middle-East study, Dr. Shahid Afzal, pulmonologist at Rashid Hospital, said it is estimated that 14 percent of the population suffers from asthma.....
Read more here: kabayanweekly.com
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Coaches for Asthma
ST. LOUIS. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - One in 10 children are living with asthma right now. It’s a life-long condition and costs $18 billion a year in medical expenses, lost work and school days. Now, there’s a new approach to help your children’s health while saving time and money.....
Read more here: ksat.com
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How to manage asthma in the summer
Every season brings a number of health considerations with it, and summer is no exception. Although it may be that the worst – or hottest – of British summertime is behind us, it is still important to protect your health during the warm weather.....
Read more here: readersdigest.co.uk
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Unexpected Discovery Offers Insight into Mechanisms of Asthma, Other Diseases
A new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reveals an unexpected discovery – In people with asthma, the cells that line the airways in the lungs are unusually shaped and “scramble around like there’s a fire drill going on”.....
Read more here: scitechdaily.com
ST. LOUIS. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - One in 10 children are living with asthma right now. It’s a life-long condition and costs $18 billion a year in medical expenses, lost work and school days. Now, there’s a new approach to help your children’s health while saving time and money.....
Read more here: ksat.com
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How to manage asthma in the summer
Every season brings a number of health considerations with it, and summer is no exception. Although it may be that the worst – or hottest – of British summertime is behind us, it is still important to protect your health during the warm weather.....
Read more here: readersdigest.co.uk
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Unexpected Discovery Offers Insight into Mechanisms of Asthma, Other Diseases
A new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reveals an unexpected discovery – In people with asthma, the cells that line the airways in the lungs are unusually shaped and “scramble around like there’s a fire drill going on”.....
Read more here: scitechdaily.com
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Coping with asthma attack
Readers may have been shocked to hear of the death of Stuart Baggs, former star of The Apprentice, to an asthma attack at the age of 27.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Many people don’t realise how serious asthma is.
Every 10 seconds someone in the UK is having a potentially life-threatening asthma attack, and three people die from asthma every day.....
Read more here: hartlepoolmail.co.uk
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Back to School With Asthma
Don’t let the September asthma peak hit your family.
When children with asthma go back to school in the fall, they carry more than just a new backpack and trendy lunchbox – they also tote a load of concerns: Will I get that tight feeling in my chest again when I ride the bus? Will I cough and not be able to keep up with my classmates during gym class? Will I need to use my inhaler?.....
Read more here: health.usnews.com
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Hull United rename stadium after Cameron Good, 10, who died of asthma attack
HULL United have renamed their home ground in memory of a young boy who died after collapsing during football practice.
The Dene Park ground, in Dunswell, will now be called the Breathe For Cameron Stadium.....
Read more here: hulldailymail.co.uk
Readers may have been shocked to hear of the death of Stuart Baggs, former star of The Apprentice, to an asthma attack at the age of 27.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Many people don’t realise how serious asthma is.
Every 10 seconds someone in the UK is having a potentially life-threatening asthma attack, and three people die from asthma every day.....
Read more here: hartlepoolmail.co.uk
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Back to School With Asthma
Don’t let the September asthma peak hit your family.
When children with asthma go back to school in the fall, they carry more than just a new backpack and trendy lunchbox – they also tote a load of concerns: Will I get that tight feeling in my chest again when I ride the bus? Will I cough and not be able to keep up with my classmates during gym class? Will I need to use my inhaler?.....
Read more here: health.usnews.com
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Hull United rename stadium after Cameron Good, 10, who died of asthma attack
HULL United have renamed their home ground in memory of a young boy who died after collapsing during football practice.
The Dene Park ground, in Dunswell, will now be called the Breathe For Cameron Stadium.....
Read more here: hulldailymail.co.uk
Monday, August 17, 2015
Power plant blamed for asthma, ash fall cases
CITY OF ILAGAN—Residents in two villages in San Mariano, Isabela, said the operation of a bioethanol plant in the town has put their health and the state of their environment at risk due to ash fall and pollution from the facility.....
Read more here: newsinfo.inquirer.net
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Asthma – What You Need To Know
Even today, asthma remains an issue that is poorly understood
Often thought to be a childhood problem, the truth is that it can be triggered at any age. Statistically, the majority of people who suffer from asthma are adults.....
Read more here: cvsc.biz
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Out Run Asthma 5k held to support special camp in Madison
MADISON (WKOW) – Despite Saturday's heat and humidity, hundreds of people exercised outside to help kids with asthma in the Madison area.
The Allergy, Asthma, and Pulmonary Research Unit at UW-Madison put on a run-walk on Saturday to raise money for a one-day camp for elementary school students with asthma.....
Read more here: wkow.com
CITY OF ILAGAN—Residents in two villages in San Mariano, Isabela, said the operation of a bioethanol plant in the town has put their health and the state of their environment at risk due to ash fall and pollution from the facility.....
Read more here: newsinfo.inquirer.net
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Asthma – What You Need To Know
Even today, asthma remains an issue that is poorly understood
Often thought to be a childhood problem, the truth is that it can be triggered at any age. Statistically, the majority of people who suffer from asthma are adults.....
Read more here: cvsc.biz
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Out Run Asthma 5k held to support special camp in Madison
MADISON (WKOW) – Despite Saturday's heat and humidity, hundreds of people exercised outside to help kids with asthma in the Madison area.
The Allergy, Asthma, and Pulmonary Research Unit at UW-Madison put on a run-walk on Saturday to raise money for a one-day camp for elementary school students with asthma.....
Read more here: wkow.com
Sunday, August 16, 2015
How asthma saved me from being raped by UNILAG lecturer – Another victim
More shocking revelations have emerged on the activities of a part-time lecturer of the University of Lagos, Akin Baruwa, who allegedly raped an 18-year-old admission seeker recently.
Another 28-year-old former student has come out with a revelation of how she barely escaped being raped by the lecturer.....
Read more here: dailypost.ng
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Electrolux calls out for better environments for children with asthma
Electrolux invites everyone to send 10,000 straws to school staff members and other decision makers across the globe in the #spacetobreathe initiative.
A straw can be more than just something for drinking. Electrolux, a global leader in home appliances, gives this everyday item a new meaning in their latest campaign to raise awareness on a potentially serious illness— asthma.....
Read more here: rezirb.com
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Homemade Remedy For Treating Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs And Lungs Problems
Many people have encountered with various lung problems such as asthma, bronchitis and the common types. The infections, allergies, smoking and other conditions are the most usual causes of lung problems.....
Read more here: healthgiveslife.com
More shocking revelations have emerged on the activities of a part-time lecturer of the University of Lagos, Akin Baruwa, who allegedly raped an 18-year-old admission seeker recently.
Another 28-year-old former student has come out with a revelation of how she barely escaped being raped by the lecturer.....
Read more here: dailypost.ng
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Electrolux calls out for better environments for children with asthma
Electrolux invites everyone to send 10,000 straws to school staff members and other decision makers across the globe in the #spacetobreathe initiative.
A straw can be more than just something for drinking. Electrolux, a global leader in home appliances, gives this everyday item a new meaning in their latest campaign to raise awareness on a potentially serious illness— asthma.....
Read more here: rezirb.com
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Homemade Remedy For Treating Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs And Lungs Problems
Many people have encountered with various lung problems such as asthma, bronchitis and the common types. The infections, allergies, smoking and other conditions are the most usual causes of lung problems.....
Read more here: healthgiveslife.com
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