Pocket-sized device to warn of asthma attacks
WASHINGTON (TIP): Researchers have developed a pocket-sized device that plugs into a smartphone and can detect early warning signs of asthma attacks.
The device, Wing, is a sensor that works with a companion app to accurately measure two important lung functions: FEV1 (how much air you can exhale in one second) and Peak Flow (how fast you can exhale).....
Read more here: theindianpanorama.news
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5 Lesser-Known Asthma Triggers
Tobacco, dust, pets, and mold are well-known triggers of asthma attacks, but pharmacists can educate their patients about some hidden triggers, too.
Patient education about asthma triggers is especially important, considering that more than 18.7 million adults have asthma, and the condition costs the United States $56 billion a year, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).....
Read more here: pharmacytimes.com
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Exercise Aids Some Outcomes in Asthma
- Symptoms, medication use, waist size all improve
MONTREAL -- A supervised aerobic exercise program for asthmatic adults led to significant reductions in symptoms, medication use, waist circumference, and depression versus usual care, a small, randomized trial showed.
The significant improvements in the exercise group emerged after 3 months. Spirometry outcomes and levels of inflammatory markers in sputum samples did not differ significantly between treatment groups.....
Read more here: medpagetoday.com
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015
Exercise Improves Asthma Control, Study Suggests
MONTREAL — In relatively unfit adults, 12 weeks of aerobic exercise significantly improved asthma control, according to preliminary results from the randomized Impact of Aerobic Exercise on Asthma Morbidity (Ex-Asthma) study.
This finding suggests that exercise could be used as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy in this population, said lead investigator Simon Bacon, PhD, from Concordia University and Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.....
Read more here: medscape.com
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Asthma drug found to rejuvenate older rat brains
Once its circulatory system was connected to that of a younger mouse, the old mouse experienced reversed aging in muscle and in the brain. The mice were given montelukast for six weeks, at the end of which the researchers found the drug had reversed age-related brain inflammation and encouraged the creation of new brain cells in the old mice.....
Read more here: demanjo.com
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Stop Coughing With These 9 Remedies – Control Coughs From Flu, Bronchitis, Asthma, Pneumonia and COPD
Coughing always involves some type of irritation in the upper respiratory tract. It may be associated with a case of the flu, sinusitis, congestion, post nasal drip, or pneumonia. Additionally, coughing may be the result of chronic bronchitis, emphysema or COPD. Aside from over-the-counter cough suppressants or steroid drugs, there are no really effective conventional cough remedies. Regardless of its origins, most coughing responds to one or more herbal remedies.....
Read more here: beforeitsnews.com
MONTREAL — In relatively unfit adults, 12 weeks of aerobic exercise significantly improved asthma control, according to preliminary results from the randomized Impact of Aerobic Exercise on Asthma Morbidity (Ex-Asthma) study.
This finding suggests that exercise could be used as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy in this population, said lead investigator Simon Bacon, PhD, from Concordia University and Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.....
Read more here: medscape.com
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Asthma drug found to rejuvenate older rat brains
Once its circulatory system was connected to that of a younger mouse, the old mouse experienced reversed aging in muscle and in the brain. The mice were given montelukast for six weeks, at the end of which the researchers found the drug had reversed age-related brain inflammation and encouraged the creation of new brain cells in the old mice.....
Read more here: demanjo.com
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Stop Coughing With These 9 Remedies – Control Coughs From Flu, Bronchitis, Asthma, Pneumonia and COPD
Coughing always involves some type of irritation in the upper respiratory tract. It may be associated with a case of the flu, sinusitis, congestion, post nasal drip, or pneumonia. Additionally, coughing may be the result of chronic bronchitis, emphysema or COPD. Aside from over-the-counter cough suppressants or steroid drugs, there are no really effective conventional cough remedies. Regardless of its origins, most coughing responds to one or more herbal remedies.....
Read more here: beforeitsnews.com
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Kids with Asthma Who Are Allergic to Milk Should Still Receive Immunotherapy
Although asthma increases the risk of anaphylaxis in children with milk allergies and reduces the chance that immunotherapy will prove fully successful, study results show that the majority of patients who undergo immunotherapy for a milk allergy can achieve a protective dose.
Most asthmatic patients, however, can probably develop enough tolerance to consume limited amounts of milk protein each day and those who do achieve full desensitization can consume milk freely after treatment.....
Read more here: hcplive.com
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Old rat brains rejuvenated and new neurons grown by asthma drug
IT’S as good as new. An asthma drug has rejuvenated rat brains, making old rats perform as well as young ones in tests of memory and cognition.
Our brains slowly degenerate as we age. Typically, we lose the ability to make new neurons. And age-related inflammation of the brain is implicated in many brain disorders.....
Read more here: newscientist.com
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Diet change can cut asthma risk, UAE health experts say
DUBAI // Reduced consumption of red meat and dairy products and keeping a cleaner home could provide much-needed relief to asthma sufferers, health experts have said.
Sandstorms and dust are regular triggers for the chronic respiratory condition, especially in the cooler months, but instead of resorting to medication residents are advised to seek a simpler, more natural remedy.....
Read more here: thenational.ae
Although asthma increases the risk of anaphylaxis in children with milk allergies and reduces the chance that immunotherapy will prove fully successful, study results show that the majority of patients who undergo immunotherapy for a milk allergy can achieve a protective dose.
Most asthmatic patients, however, can probably develop enough tolerance to consume limited amounts of milk protein each day and those who do achieve full desensitization can consume milk freely after treatment.....
Read more here: hcplive.com
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Old rat brains rejuvenated and new neurons grown by asthma drug
IT’S as good as new. An asthma drug has rejuvenated rat brains, making old rats perform as well as young ones in tests of memory and cognition.
Our brains slowly degenerate as we age. Typically, we lose the ability to make new neurons. And age-related inflammation of the brain is implicated in many brain disorders.....
Read more here: newscientist.com
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Diet change can cut asthma risk, UAE health experts say
DUBAI // Reduced consumption of red meat and dairy products and keeping a cleaner home could provide much-needed relief to asthma sufferers, health experts have said.
Sandstorms and dust are regular triggers for the chronic respiratory condition, especially in the cooler months, but instead of resorting to medication residents are advised to seek a simpler, more natural remedy.....
Read more here: thenational.ae
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Exhale: Stories of overcoming asthma
A public speaker and a medicine student share how they dealt with the difficulties of the disease
MANILA, Philippines – There are around 10.7 million Filipinos who suffer from asthma today. That’s almost 1 in every 8 individuals who regularly deal with weakness, exhaustion, and shortness of breath during an unexpected asthma attack.....
Read more here: rappler.com
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Is One Combination Tx Better than Another in Reducing Asthma Exacerbations in Black Patients?
The addition of a long-acting beta-agonist to an inhaled corticosteroid did not improve the time to an asthma exacerbation in black adults with asthma vs. the addition of tiotropium, an anticholinergic, a study published in JAMA reports.....
Read more here: empr.com
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Blowing into this gadget could help asthma sufferers recognize the signs of an attack
According to the team behind this interesting new Indiegogo campaign, nearly every death, ER visit, or hospitalization in the U.S. due to asthma is preventable. Because it can be difficult for sufferers to recognize the signs of an impending attack, an early warning system that could be carried around each day was needed. Thus they came up with Wing, a sensor that links up with a companion app on your phone to help manage and understand what asthma is doing to your body.....
Read more here: yahoo.com
A public speaker and a medicine student share how they dealt with the difficulties of the disease
MANILA, Philippines – There are around 10.7 million Filipinos who suffer from asthma today. That’s almost 1 in every 8 individuals who regularly deal with weakness, exhaustion, and shortness of breath during an unexpected asthma attack.....
Read more here: rappler.com
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Is One Combination Tx Better than Another in Reducing Asthma Exacerbations in Black Patients?
The addition of a long-acting beta-agonist to an inhaled corticosteroid did not improve the time to an asthma exacerbation in black adults with asthma vs. the addition of tiotropium, an anticholinergic, a study published in JAMA reports.....
Read more here: empr.com
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Blowing into this gadget could help asthma sufferers recognize the signs of an attack
According to the team behind this interesting new Indiegogo campaign, nearly every death, ER visit, or hospitalization in the U.S. due to asthma is preventable. Because it can be difficult for sufferers to recognize the signs of an impending attack, an early warning system that could be carried around each day was needed. Thus they came up with Wing, a sensor that links up with a companion app on your phone to help manage and understand what asthma is doing to your body.....
Read more here: yahoo.com
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Stepping down on asthma medicines is viable option
Ask the Expert: Stepping down asthma medicines in patients who have had stable asthma for at least one year appears to be as safe as continuing the same level of medicines
Question:
Can we safely reduce daily asthma medicines?.....
Read more here: azcentral.com
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The wonder pill that could STOP your brain ageing: Common asthma drug may be a cure for Alzheimer's, claims study
A common asthma drug could be the key to slowing, and even stopping, dementia.
Scientists have discovered that montelukast - sold under the name Singulair - is able to reverse the brain's ageing process in rats.
The drug, which is also used to treat allergic reactions, could soon be used in human trials on people suffering from Alzheimer's.....
Read more here: dailymail.co.uk
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Asthma Health App helps research and improve your daily life
When ResearchKit was first launched, the idea was to create a platform that would enable quicker, easier, and larger-scale medical studies to be conducted. The platform eliminates the need for study participants to make trips to the hospital to fill out questionnaires and be interviewed, allowing everyting to be done right from their iPhone. On top of that, though, some ResearchKit apps are even improving patients’ quality of care from their primary doctor.....
Read more here: appadvice.com
Ask the Expert: Stepping down asthma medicines in patients who have had stable asthma for at least one year appears to be as safe as continuing the same level of medicines
Question:
Can we safely reduce daily asthma medicines?.....
Read more here: azcentral.com
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The wonder pill that could STOP your brain ageing: Common asthma drug may be a cure for Alzheimer's, claims study
A common asthma drug could be the key to slowing, and even stopping, dementia.
Scientists have discovered that montelukast - sold under the name Singulair - is able to reverse the brain's ageing process in rats.
The drug, which is also used to treat allergic reactions, could soon be used in human trials on people suffering from Alzheimer's.....
Read more here: dailymail.co.uk
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Asthma Health App helps research and improve your daily life
When ResearchKit was first launched, the idea was to create a platform that would enable quicker, easier, and larger-scale medical studies to be conducted. The platform eliminates the need for study participants to make trips to the hospital to fill out questionnaires and be interviewed, allowing everyting to be done right from their iPhone. On top of that, though, some ResearchKit apps are even improving patients’ quality of care from their primary doctor.....
Read more here: appadvice.com
Monday, October 26, 2015
Salt Room Therapy: A treatment for asthma, respiratory, sinusitis and skin disorders
Salt room therapy is the latest effective method for treating respiratory and skin problems. Though the therapy is quite popular in the West, in India it is still in its infant stage. It is basically a treatment done through salt consumption, in which we breathe in salt, instead of eating it. Let us get to know in details the salt therapy.
What is salt therapy?.....
Read more here: mapsofindia.com
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Poor indoor air quality may mean 80% more asthma sufferers by 2050
The number of asthma sufferers in the UK could rise by 80 per cent unless indoor air quality (IAQ) legislation is tightened, a new report has found.
The study, by The Future of Indoor Air Quality in UK Homes and its Impact on Health, revealed that building regulations are not robust enough to combat the effect of indoor air pollution on the health of building occupants. According to the report, if trends continue then Britain could see an 80 per cent increase in asthma sufferers by the year 2050.....
Read more here: gibbonsgroup.co.uk
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90 seconds Learning Child Asthma Care Guide
Child's immune system is still relatively poor, coupled with the characteristics of autumn weather, children are particularly vulnerable to suffer from asthma. Asthma, in medicine known as bronchial asthma, is a common childhood respiratory disease, once suffering, the child will be repeated wheezing, coughing, breathing difficulties and other symptoms. The cause of children suffering from asthma, there are many, let's take a brief.....
Read more here: en.sunningview.com
Salt room therapy is the latest effective method for treating respiratory and skin problems. Though the therapy is quite popular in the West, in India it is still in its infant stage. It is basically a treatment done through salt consumption, in which we breathe in salt, instead of eating it. Let us get to know in details the salt therapy.
What is salt therapy?.....
Read more here: mapsofindia.com
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Poor indoor air quality may mean 80% more asthma sufferers by 2050
The number of asthma sufferers in the UK could rise by 80 per cent unless indoor air quality (IAQ) legislation is tightened, a new report has found.
The study, by The Future of Indoor Air Quality in UK Homes and its Impact on Health, revealed that building regulations are not robust enough to combat the effect of indoor air pollution on the health of building occupants. According to the report, if trends continue then Britain could see an 80 per cent increase in asthma sufferers by the year 2050.....
Read more here: gibbonsgroup.co.uk
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90 seconds Learning Child Asthma Care Guide
Child's immune system is still relatively poor, coupled with the characteristics of autumn weather, children are particularly vulnerable to suffer from asthma. Asthma, in medicine known as bronchial asthma, is a common childhood respiratory disease, once suffering, the child will be repeated wheezing, coughing, breathing difficulties and other symptoms. The cause of children suffering from asthma, there are many, let's take a brief.....
Read more here: en.sunningview.com
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Stay indoors if you have asthma, respiratory issues
PEOPLE with asthma and other respiratory diseases are advised “to limit their outdoor exertion” while air quality remains poor in Metro Cebu.
A test yesterday afternoon by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) 7 showed unhealthy levels of particulate matter in the Fuente Osmeña area in Cebu City.
The test, conducted from 2:30 to 3 p.m., showed 155 to 254 micrograms per cubic meter of particulate matter 10. The normal value is 150 micrograms per cubic meter.....
Read more here: sunstar.com.ph
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Stepping down asthma medication is safe with guidance
Asthma patients can reduce their medication safely and save money, say researchers, who urge patients to do this only under professional guidance.
Asthma medication is expensive, and patients and their doctors often try out whether taking less is safe.
However, the researchers, who report their findings in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, say the decision to step down daily asthma medication is not without risk, yet there is limited data on how this might affect the condition.....
Read more here: medicalnewstoday.com
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Live better with asthma
By keeping your asthma under control and creating a plan for when attacks strike, asthma doesn’t have to ruin your health.
The US National Heart Lung and Blood Institute suggests:
Health Tips
Read more here: thenews.com.pk
PEOPLE with asthma and other respiratory diseases are advised “to limit their outdoor exertion” while air quality remains poor in Metro Cebu.
A test yesterday afternoon by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) 7 showed unhealthy levels of particulate matter in the Fuente Osmeña area in Cebu City.
The test, conducted from 2:30 to 3 p.m., showed 155 to 254 micrograms per cubic meter of particulate matter 10. The normal value is 150 micrograms per cubic meter.....
Read more here: sunstar.com.ph
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Stepping down asthma medication is safe with guidance
Asthma patients can reduce their medication safely and save money, say researchers, who urge patients to do this only under professional guidance.
Asthma medication is expensive, and patients and their doctors often try out whether taking less is safe.
However, the researchers, who report their findings in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, say the decision to step down daily asthma medication is not without risk, yet there is limited data on how this might affect the condition.....
Read more here: medicalnewstoday.com
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Live better with asthma
By keeping your asthma under control and creating a plan for when attacks strike, asthma doesn’t have to ruin your health.
The US National Heart Lung and Blood Institute suggests:
Health Tips
Read more here: thenews.com.pk
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