Asthma in Review: What Have We Learned This Past Year?
There have been sparks flying when it comes to research for different asthma subgroups and treatment, and a presentation highlighting the important recent findings was given at the 2015 American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting (ACAAI 2015) in San Antonio, Texas.....
Read more here: hcplive.com
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Food Allergies and Asthma
Food allergies can be life threatening. Add an asthma attack and you have a scary situation. Seek immediate medical help.
While it’s not common for food allergies to cause asthma symptoms, food allergies can cause a severe life-threatening reaction in some people.....
Read more here: westvalleyurgentcare.com
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Study Suggests New Way to Reduce Seasonal Asthma Attacks in High-Risk Children
Madison, Wisconsin - Adding targeted and short-term use of the drug omalizumab to guidelines-directed treatment just before the start of school cut in half the number of autumn asthma attacks, or exacerbations, in high-risk children.....
Read more here: med.wisc.edu
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Friday, November 6, 2015
FDA approves Nucala for severe asthma in adolescents, adults
The FDA approved Nucala for use with other asthma medicines for the maintenance treatment of asthma among patients aged 12 years and older.
“This approval offers patients with severe asthma an additional therapy when current treatments cannot maintain adequate control of their asthma,” Badrul Chowdhury, MD, PhD, director of the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Rheumatology Products in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said in a press release.....
Read more here: healio.com
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ATK: Pepper spray can have deadly effect on asthma sufferers
The Council of Forensic Medicine (ATK) has declared that when pepper spray is used against those suffering from asthma it can have life-threatening effects, a daily reported on Thursday.
Upon a January request from the Yalova High Criminal Court, which is overseeing the case of a 31-year-old man who died after being exposed to pepper spray used by the police, the ATK conducted a study of whether or not pepper spray can be deadly for asthma patients.....
Read more here: todayszaman.com
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Link between gut bacteria, asthma and anorexia
DietDoc explains how the use of beneficial microorganisms could be a treatment option to prevent anorexia nervosa or to alleviate some of the negative symptoms of patients when they have an eating disorder.....
Read more here: health24.com
The FDA approved Nucala for use with other asthma medicines for the maintenance treatment of asthma among patients aged 12 years and older.
“This approval offers patients with severe asthma an additional therapy when current treatments cannot maintain adequate control of their asthma,” Badrul Chowdhury, MD, PhD, director of the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Rheumatology Products in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said in a press release.....
Read more here: healio.com
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ATK: Pepper spray can have deadly effect on asthma sufferers
The Council of Forensic Medicine (ATK) has declared that when pepper spray is used against those suffering from asthma it can have life-threatening effects, a daily reported on Thursday.
Upon a January request from the Yalova High Criminal Court, which is overseeing the case of a 31-year-old man who died after being exposed to pepper spray used by the police, the ATK conducted a study of whether or not pepper spray can be deadly for asthma patients.....
Read more here: todayszaman.com
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Link between gut bacteria, asthma and anorexia
DietDoc explains how the use of beneficial microorganisms could be a treatment option to prevent anorexia nervosa or to alleviate some of the negative symptoms of patients when they have an eating disorder.....
Read more here: health24.com
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Home remediation in low-income housing shows significant effect on childhood asthma
New Rochelle, NY, Nov. 4, 2015 -- Children with asthma living in low-income, urban public housing had significantly fewer visits to the emergency department (ED), less use of rescue medication, and less disrupted sleep with a program that combines home repairs to reduce asthma triggers, training, and comprehensive care, called Controlling Asthma Through Home Remediation. Preliminary program findings also showed a reduction in daytime asthma symptoms, as reported in Environmental Justice, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. publishers. The article is available for free on the Environmental Justice website until Dec. 4, 2015.....
Read more here: eurekalert.org
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Asthma cases see sharp rise in Delhi due to persistent smoggy weather
The sudden change in weather conditions is proving to be life-threatening for Delhiites, particularly the elderly. Persistent smoggy weather has increased their vulnerability to asthmatic attacks and other respiratory illness. Doctors said asthma cases have gone up by 20 per cent as compared to previous year.....
Read more here: businesstoday.in
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Having Ponies May Lower Children’s Risk of Asthma, Study Says
If you’re considering getting a pony for your child, a recent Swedish study may help you decide. The study says that babies and toddlers exposed to dogs and farm animals, such as horses, "may be less likely to develop asthma by the age of 6,” Newsweek reports. The researchers looked at 276,000 school-age children.....
Read more here: horsechannel.com
New Rochelle, NY, Nov. 4, 2015 -- Children with asthma living in low-income, urban public housing had significantly fewer visits to the emergency department (ED), less use of rescue medication, and less disrupted sleep with a program that combines home repairs to reduce asthma triggers, training, and comprehensive care, called Controlling Asthma Through Home Remediation. Preliminary program findings also showed a reduction in daytime asthma symptoms, as reported in Environmental Justice, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. publishers. The article is available for free on the Environmental Justice website until Dec. 4, 2015.....
Read more here: eurekalert.org
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Asthma cases see sharp rise in Delhi due to persistent smoggy weather
The sudden change in weather conditions is proving to be life-threatening for Delhiites, particularly the elderly. Persistent smoggy weather has increased their vulnerability to asthmatic attacks and other respiratory illness. Doctors said asthma cases have gone up by 20 per cent as compared to previous year.....
Read more here: businesstoday.in
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Having Ponies May Lower Children’s Risk of Asthma, Study Says
If you’re considering getting a pony for your child, a recent Swedish study may help you decide. The study says that babies and toddlers exposed to dogs and farm animals, such as horses, "may be less likely to develop asthma by the age of 6,” Newsweek reports. The researchers looked at 276,000 school-age children.....
Read more here: horsechannel.com
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Racism linked to Asthma risk for Black women
(Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from NorthStar-NewsToday.com) — African-American women who have frequent experiences with racism are at greater risk of developing asthma as adults, according to a study published in 2013.
A new study published online in the journal Chest, followed 38,142 African-American women, all of whom are participants in the Black Women’s Health Study (BWHS) between 1997 and 2011. The women completed health questionnaires every two years.....
Read more here: louisianaweekly.com
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Joliet hospital offers new procedure to help control severe asthma
JOLIET – Living with severe asthma has been likened to trying to go about daily activities while breathing through a narrow paper straw. The condition can be incapacitating at times, deadly at others.
Debbie Durham of Plainfield knows only too well what it’s like to go through life with asthma.
“Sometimes, it’s difficult for me to walk even 4 feet,’ ” Durham said. “I get so winded, even singing in the church choir”.....
Read more here: theherald-news.com
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Parents of mother who died in asthma attack launch memorial fund
The parents of a woman who died of an asthma attack while she was in her flat with her three-year-old son are to launch a tribute fund to support research into the condition.
Lydia Macdonald, 27, died on June 10 at her home in Perth.
She was alone with her young son Mason Martin when the fatal attack occurred.....
Read more here: news.stv.tv
(Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from NorthStar-NewsToday.com) — African-American women who have frequent experiences with racism are at greater risk of developing asthma as adults, according to a study published in 2013.
A new study published online in the journal Chest, followed 38,142 African-American women, all of whom are participants in the Black Women’s Health Study (BWHS) between 1997 and 2011. The women completed health questionnaires every two years.....
Read more here: louisianaweekly.com
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Joliet hospital offers new procedure to help control severe asthma
JOLIET – Living with severe asthma has been likened to trying to go about daily activities while breathing through a narrow paper straw. The condition can be incapacitating at times, deadly at others.
Debbie Durham of Plainfield knows only too well what it’s like to go through life with asthma.
“Sometimes, it’s difficult for me to walk even 4 feet,’ ” Durham said. “I get so winded, even singing in the church choir”.....
Read more here: theherald-news.com
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Parents of mother who died in asthma attack launch memorial fund
The parents of a woman who died of an asthma attack while she was in her flat with her three-year-old son are to launch a tribute fund to support research into the condition.
Lydia Macdonald, 27, died on June 10 at her home in Perth.
She was alone with her young son Mason Martin when the fatal attack occurred.....
Read more here: news.stv.tv
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Studies show kids with dogs less likely to develop asthma
A study shows a significant relation between pet ownership and the development of asthma and allergies.
A new study is showing that exposure to dogs and other domestic animals is linked to a lower risk of childhood asthma, around age six.....
Read more here: natmonitor.com
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Asthma warning due to thick blanket of fog covering parts of England and Wales
The thick blanket of fog covering parts of England and Wales could cause severe health problems for asthmatics, experts warned.
They might have to use their inhalers more often because cold air and fog mixed with pollution can be a deadly cocktail.....
Read more here: westerndailypress.co.uk
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Herbal Remedies For Asthma
Asthma is portrayed by shortness of breath and trouble in relaxing. It might likewise be connected with hacking, a tight feeling in the mid-section and palpitations. This is a typical ailment and numerous individuals battle with asthma. Individuals who are inclined to sensitivities have the higher danger of being assaulted by asthma. Normal triggers for unfavorably susceptible asthma incorporates dust, bugs, dust and pooch and feline hairs. Frosty climate can likewise trigger asthma.....
Read more here: stickhealthy.com
A study shows a significant relation between pet ownership and the development of asthma and allergies.
A new study is showing that exposure to dogs and other domestic animals is linked to a lower risk of childhood asthma, around age six.....
Read more here: natmonitor.com
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Asthma warning due to thick blanket of fog covering parts of England and Wales
The thick blanket of fog covering parts of England and Wales could cause severe health problems for asthmatics, experts warned.
They might have to use their inhalers more often because cold air and fog mixed with pollution can be a deadly cocktail.....
Read more here: westerndailypress.co.uk
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Herbal Remedies For Asthma
Asthma is portrayed by shortness of breath and trouble in relaxing. It might likewise be connected with hacking, a tight feeling in the mid-section and palpitations. This is a typical ailment and numerous individuals battle with asthma. Individuals who are inclined to sensitivities have the higher danger of being assaulted by asthma. Normal triggers for unfavorably susceptible asthma incorporates dust, bugs, dust and pooch and feline hairs. Frosty climate can likewise trigger asthma.....
Read more here: stickhealthy.com
Monday, November 2, 2015
The Link Between Ear Infection Treatment and Asthma
As a parent, the decisions for taking care of your children can be endless. Every parent wants to raise a healthy child but it isn’t always easy. The number one reason children under the age of 15 see a physician is due to an ear infection. The most common treatment for ear infections is antibiotics, which can lead to the development of asthma later on in life.....
Read more here: mynoblechoice.com
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Top tips to help asthma sufferers exercise safely
Many asthmatics worry that exercise will worsen their symptoms, or even cause an attack. Though it's possible that exercise could trigger an attack, this is avoidable in almost all cases. In fact, asthmatics can safely exercise, and doing so is extremely beneficial. But there are some points to consider to help prevent aggravating your condition.....
Read more here: yellowpages.ca
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Asthma drug a potential treatment for aging brains, according to new study
A new study has found that a drug originally intended for the management of asthma attacks has been found to rejuvenate the aging brain.
The study, conducted by researchers at Paracelsus Medical University in Austria and published in Nature Communications on Oct. 27, showed how the common asthma medication called montelukast can have a positive effect on the brains of older rodents.....
Read more here: christiantoday.com
As a parent, the decisions for taking care of your children can be endless. Every parent wants to raise a healthy child but it isn’t always easy. The number one reason children under the age of 15 see a physician is due to an ear infection. The most common treatment for ear infections is antibiotics, which can lead to the development of asthma later on in life.....
Read more here: mynoblechoice.com
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Top tips to help asthma sufferers exercise safely
Many asthmatics worry that exercise will worsen their symptoms, or even cause an attack. Though it's possible that exercise could trigger an attack, this is avoidable in almost all cases. In fact, asthmatics can safely exercise, and doing so is extremely beneficial. But there are some points to consider to help prevent aggravating your condition.....
Read more here: yellowpages.ca
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Asthma drug a potential treatment for aging brains, according to new study
A new study has found that a drug originally intended for the management of asthma attacks has been found to rejuvenate the aging brain.
The study, conducted by researchers at Paracelsus Medical University in Austria and published in Nature Communications on Oct. 27, showed how the common asthma medication called montelukast can have a positive effect on the brains of older rodents.....
Read more here: christiantoday.com
Sunday, November 1, 2015
What Is Homeostasis?
Homeostasis and Asthma
What is homeostasis? Like most medical terms, there’s a dictionary definition, but that’s not always very helpful in understanding what a concept actually looks like and how it operates in the body. Biology dictionaries define homeostasis as “the tendency of an organism or a cell to regulate its internal conditions, usually by a system of feedback controls, so as to stabilize health and functioning, regardless of the outside changing conditions.” In terms of asthma, homeostasis refers to your bodies respiratory system functioning correctly without increases in inflammation or other parts of the pathophysiology of asthma negatively impacting you.....
Read more here: asthma.about.com
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Natural Remedies For Asthma
Have You Tried Any of These Natural Remedies For Asthma?
As most asthma sufferers know, there’s a huge cost associated with managing asthma symptoms with prescription drugs and natural asthma remedies may help. And while having a rescue inhaler on hand and relying on prescription drugs in case of emergency is absolutely essential to help assure that minor asthma symptoms don’t turn into major complications, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some great natural treatment options out there that can help asthma sufferers in addition to your controller medication.....
Read more here: asthma.about.com
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Immunotherapy May Ward Off Fall Asthma Attacks in Predisposed Children
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Stephen J. Teach, MD, MPH
Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Children’s National Health System
Washington, DC
Medical Research: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?.....
Read more here: medicalresearch.com
Homeostasis and Asthma
What is homeostasis? Like most medical terms, there’s a dictionary definition, but that’s not always very helpful in understanding what a concept actually looks like and how it operates in the body. Biology dictionaries define homeostasis as “the tendency of an organism or a cell to regulate its internal conditions, usually by a system of feedback controls, so as to stabilize health and functioning, regardless of the outside changing conditions.” In terms of asthma, homeostasis refers to your bodies respiratory system functioning correctly without increases in inflammation or other parts of the pathophysiology of asthma negatively impacting you.....
Read more here: asthma.about.com
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Natural Remedies For Asthma
Have You Tried Any of These Natural Remedies For Asthma?
As most asthma sufferers know, there’s a huge cost associated with managing asthma symptoms with prescription drugs and natural asthma remedies may help. And while having a rescue inhaler on hand and relying on prescription drugs in case of emergency is absolutely essential to help assure that minor asthma symptoms don’t turn into major complications, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some great natural treatment options out there that can help asthma sufferers in addition to your controller medication.....
Read more here: asthma.about.com
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Immunotherapy May Ward Off Fall Asthma Attacks in Predisposed Children
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Stephen J. Teach, MD, MPH
Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Children’s National Health System
Washington, DC
Medical Research: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?.....
Read more here: medicalresearch.com
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