Asthma Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Patients with asthma may have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a study published online Aug. 27 in Allergy.
THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with asthma may have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a study published online Aug. 27 in Allergy......
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Here's How Dirt Might Protect Kids From Asthma
Researchers in Europe think they have figured out how dirt might help protect kids from developing allergies and asthma.
They found that dust from dairy farms stimulates an immune response in the lungs of mice that appears to protect against asthma later in life. And they identified a compound made by cells that seems to control this process.....
Read more here: nbcnews.com
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Yoga for relief from asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrows the passages that carry air to and from your lungs. Inflammation makes these airways extremely sensitive to irritations and increases susceptibility to an allergic reaction.....
Read more here: gulfnews.com
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Friday, September 4, 2015
The enzyme responsible for protection against asthma and allergy identified
The reason why children who grow up on dairy farms are less likely to suffer from allergies and asthma has been unravelled by a study.
Using mice and human samples, a team of scientists found that high-level exposure to bits of bacteria (endotoxin or lipopolysaccharide (LPS)) found in farm dust initially triggers an inflammatory response in the lungs of the animals but eventually goes on to protect them from asthma.....
Read more here: thehindu.com
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Coping With Asthma As A Runner
There isn’t any real evidence to support the myth that asthma sufferers should not exercise, and indeed it is better that they do. In fact, the myth is most commonly propagated as a way of avoiding the discomfort and pain that comes when symptoms arise.....
Read more here: sochealth.co.uk
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Here's why farm kids have fewer allergies and less asthma
Farm dust acts on cells in the lungs
Kids who grow up on farms are far less likely to develop asthma or allergies compared with the average child — and now scientists think they know why.
A study published in Science today shows that bacteria found in farm dust trigger an immune system response in the lungs of mice. That response seems to be why those mice are protected from allergies and asthma in following weeks. The study also suggested there was a genetic component to the protective benefit.....
Read more here: theverge.com
The reason why children who grow up on dairy farms are less likely to suffer from allergies and asthma has been unravelled by a study.
Using mice and human samples, a team of scientists found that high-level exposure to bits of bacteria (endotoxin or lipopolysaccharide (LPS)) found in farm dust initially triggers an inflammatory response in the lungs of the animals but eventually goes on to protect them from asthma.....
Read more here: thehindu.com
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Coping With Asthma As A Runner
There isn’t any real evidence to support the myth that asthma sufferers should not exercise, and indeed it is better that they do. In fact, the myth is most commonly propagated as a way of avoiding the discomfort and pain that comes when symptoms arise.....
Read more here: sochealth.co.uk
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Here's why farm kids have fewer allergies and less asthma
Farm dust acts on cells in the lungs
Kids who grow up on farms are far less likely to develop asthma or allergies compared with the average child — and now scientists think they know why.
A study published in Science today shows that bacteria found in farm dust trigger an immune system response in the lungs of mice. That response seems to be why those mice are protected from allergies and asthma in following weeks. The study also suggested there was a genetic component to the protective benefit.....
Read more here: theverge.com
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Heavy Breathing: Asthma and Your Sex Life
Asthma, like many chronic diseases, can impact your sex life. But, there are ways to cope with asthma and lessen its effects.
Does Sex Trigger Asthma?
For many asthma sufferers, exercise and physical activity can jump start an episode of breathing difficulty. The physical requirements of sex might also trigger an episode. For some, emotional excitement is enough to bring on symptoms.....
Read more here: orangeparkmedical.com
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Yoga May Be Beneficial in Asthma Control
Asthma is an overreaction of the bronchial tubes (pathways to the lungs) to an allergic trigger. The trigger causes the bronchial tubes to become inflamed and constricted, making it difficult to breathe. Triggers may include viral infections, smoke, exercise, certain medicines, or allergens like dust, mold, or pollen. In some cases, the asthma can be severe enough to be life threatening.....
Read more here: orangeparkmedical.com
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Schools follow policies when it comes to asthma sufferers
This allergy season is shaping up to be a particularly miserable one, so parents are advised to make sure their children’s medications have been OK’d by school nurses and staff.....
Read more here: tahlequahdailypress.com
Asthma, like many chronic diseases, can impact your sex life. But, there are ways to cope with asthma and lessen its effects.
Does Sex Trigger Asthma?
For many asthma sufferers, exercise and physical activity can jump start an episode of breathing difficulty. The physical requirements of sex might also trigger an episode. For some, emotional excitement is enough to bring on symptoms.....
Read more here: orangeparkmedical.com
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Yoga May Be Beneficial in Asthma Control
Asthma is an overreaction of the bronchial tubes (pathways to the lungs) to an allergic trigger. The trigger causes the bronchial tubes to become inflamed and constricted, making it difficult to breathe. Triggers may include viral infections, smoke, exercise, certain medicines, or allergens like dust, mold, or pollen. In some cases, the asthma can be severe enough to be life threatening.....
Read more here: orangeparkmedical.com
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Schools follow policies when it comes to asthma sufferers
This allergy season is shaping up to be a particularly miserable one, so parents are advised to make sure their children’s medications have been OK’d by school nurses and staff.....
Read more here: tahlequahdailypress.com
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Asthma and Allergies in the Classroom
More than 10 million school-aged children have asthma, and nearly 6 million (and counting) have food allergies. But not every school – or student -- has a plan in place to deal with a health crisis.....
Read more here: sharecare.com
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Young mother and wife dies after suffering severe asthma attack, family donates organs
WARMINSTER, PA (WTXF) - A young mother and new wife heartbreakingly passed away this past weekend after suffering a severe asthma attack. Now, her family is sharing the story of her selflessness and organ donation.
Cynthia Greenberg-Palanca, from Warminster, PA, was a mother to a 3-month-old daughter Isabella, and a new wife to husband Chris Palanca, according to the GoFundMe page set up in her honor.....
Read more here: fox29.com
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Mothers' diet during pregnancy linked to childhood asthma
Ten-year-old children whose mothers' diets lacked vitamin D and E during pregnancy appear more likely to develop asthma, according to new research carried out at the University of Aberdeen.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
More than 10 million school-aged children have asthma, and nearly 6 million (and counting) have food allergies. But not every school – or student -- has a plan in place to deal with a health crisis.....
Read more here: sharecare.com
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Young mother and wife dies after suffering severe asthma attack, family donates organs
WARMINSTER, PA (WTXF) - A young mother and new wife heartbreakingly passed away this past weekend after suffering a severe asthma attack. Now, her family is sharing the story of her selflessness and organ donation.
Cynthia Greenberg-Palanca, from Warminster, PA, was a mother to a 3-month-old daughter Isabella, and a new wife to husband Chris Palanca, according to the GoFundMe page set up in her honor.....
Read more here: fox29.com
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Mothers' diet during pregnancy linked to childhood asthma
Ten-year-old children whose mothers' diets lacked vitamin D and E during pregnancy appear more likely to develop asthma, according to new research carried out at the University of Aberdeen.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Asthma, COPD Sometimes Overlap, Specialists Say
Specialists agree that a condition unofficially known as asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) exists, according to a survey completed by Marc Miravitlles, MD, and colleagues. The participants were 26 specialists in either asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD practicing in Spain. They first completed a structured questionnaire, and then attended an in-person work meeting that followed the Metaplan technique.....
Read more here: hcplive.com
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Asthma sufferers could be in for a rough spring
TODAY is the first day of spring, and while that is good news for some, asthma and hay fever sufferers in the Gympie region could be in for a rough ride over the next few months with forecast high pollen levels in the air.....
Read more here: gympietimes.com.au
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The best foods for fighting asthma…
Breathing difficulties, short breaths, and other complications with the most basic human need – breathing, are source of frustration for all asthmatics. These difficulties are often, being alleviate with drugs that are expensive and have many side effects. However, some natural ingredients may be useful.....
Read more here: cuisineandhealth.com
Specialists agree that a condition unofficially known as asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) exists, according to a survey completed by Marc Miravitlles, MD, and colleagues. The participants were 26 specialists in either asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD practicing in Spain. They first completed a structured questionnaire, and then attended an in-person work meeting that followed the Metaplan technique.....
Read more here: hcplive.com
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Asthma sufferers could be in for a rough spring
TODAY is the first day of spring, and while that is good news for some, asthma and hay fever sufferers in the Gympie region could be in for a rough ride over the next few months with forecast high pollen levels in the air.....
Read more here: gympietimes.com.au
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The best foods for fighting asthma…
Breathing difficulties, short breaths, and other complications with the most basic human need – breathing, are source of frustration for all asthmatics. These difficulties are often, being alleviate with drugs that are expensive and have many side effects. However, some natural ingredients may be useful.....
Read more here: cuisineandhealth.com
Monday, August 31, 2015
Iowa Schools Fall Short for Children with Asthma
(KMAland) -- As students across Iowa try to make the grade upon their return to class, new research shows schools in the state are falling short of the honor roll when it comes to protecting children with asthma or allergies.
A study from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America finds that Iowa only meets 16 of 23 core policy standards.....
Read more here: kmaland.com
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Long, dry, smoky Sask. summer leaves people with asthma, allergies suffering
People who suffer from allergies, asthma or both are paying the price for a long, dry and sometimes smoky summer.
This week, Environment Canada issued special air-quality statements covering parts of southwest and central Saskatchewan due to smoke drifting north from forest fires in the U.S. The smoke can irritate your eyes and throat, and possibly cause shortness of breath.....
Read more here: panow.com
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New Study Shows How Social Factors Affect Chance of Contracting Asthma
Children get affected by respiratory problems such as asthma all over the world, no matter where they live and regardless to their financial situations. However, the belief that living in crowded urban neighborhoods may increase the risk of contracting asthma has been around for some time. In this light, a new study has been recently published on how social factors affect the chance of contracting asthma.....
Read more here: dispatchreview.com
(KMAland) -- As students across Iowa try to make the grade upon their return to class, new research shows schools in the state are falling short of the honor roll when it comes to protecting children with asthma or allergies.
A study from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America finds that Iowa only meets 16 of 23 core policy standards.....
Read more here: kmaland.com
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Long, dry, smoky Sask. summer leaves people with asthma, allergies suffering
People who suffer from allergies, asthma or both are paying the price for a long, dry and sometimes smoky summer.
This week, Environment Canada issued special air-quality statements covering parts of southwest and central Saskatchewan due to smoke drifting north from forest fires in the U.S. The smoke can irritate your eyes and throat, and possibly cause shortness of breath.....
Read more here: panow.com
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New Study Shows How Social Factors Affect Chance of Contracting Asthma
Children get affected by respiratory problems such as asthma all over the world, no matter where they live and regardless to their financial situations. However, the belief that living in crowded urban neighborhoods may increase the risk of contracting asthma has been around for some time. In this light, a new study has been recently published on how social factors affect the chance of contracting asthma.....
Read more here: dispatchreview.com
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Schoolboy treated for asthma died of anaphylactic reaction prompts calls for allergy rethink
It is a parent's worst nightmare.
A call from school. Eight-year-old Marcus was thought to be having an asthma attack. But he wasn't.
When his dad, John Terranova, arrived at St Ives North After-School Care facility he could see parents were "standing around in shock with blank faces".....
Read more here: smh.com.au
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Is Asthma to Blame for Your Post-Workout Fatigue?
Coughing, congestion, stalled-out fitness gains—we asked an expert to ID the sneakier asthma symptoms you might be missing
A good workout should leave you out of breath. That’s just a fact. But there’s a difference between “oh, jeez, I’m going to die” panting and “no seriously, I’m going to pass out now” wheezing. And if you often feel like your chest is in a vice after a workout, you may be dealing with something more serious than post-workout huffing and puffing—like asthma.....
Read more here: shape.com
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Connection between Acid Reflux and Asthma
If you think that the breathing difficulty you experience while suffering from acid reflux is simply a consequence of stomach inflammation, then here is a note of caution for you – things can become more complicated than what you are supposing them to be. In fact, Connection between Acid Reflux and Asthma can give way to serious conditions like Asthma.....
Read more here: acidrefluxreliefinfo.com
It is a parent's worst nightmare.
A call from school. Eight-year-old Marcus was thought to be having an asthma attack. But he wasn't.
When his dad, John Terranova, arrived at St Ives North After-School Care facility he could see parents were "standing around in shock with blank faces".....
Read more here: smh.com.au
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Is Asthma to Blame for Your Post-Workout Fatigue?
Coughing, congestion, stalled-out fitness gains—we asked an expert to ID the sneakier asthma symptoms you might be missing
A good workout should leave you out of breath. That’s just a fact. But there’s a difference between “oh, jeez, I’m going to die” panting and “no seriously, I’m going to pass out now” wheezing. And if you often feel like your chest is in a vice after a workout, you may be dealing with something more serious than post-workout huffing and puffing—like asthma.....
Read more here: shape.com
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Connection between Acid Reflux and Asthma
If you think that the breathing difficulty you experience while suffering from acid reflux is simply a consequence of stomach inflammation, then here is a note of caution for you – things can become more complicated than what you are supposing them to be. In fact, Connection between Acid Reflux and Asthma can give way to serious conditions like Asthma.....
Read more here: acidrefluxreliefinfo.com
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