Saturday, November 14, 2015

EVMS program fixes homes to help asthma sufferers

NORFOLK
The kitchen walls are dotted with mold. In the dining room, two dogs scuffle in a crate. In the living room, a couple of cats weave their way from sofa to armchair to coffee table.
Mice and cockroaches also have been known to visit.
The owner of this house in Little Creek doesn't want her name used or her photograph taken for this story, but she concedes her home could be endangering the health of her children.....

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Top Herbs for Asthma

Millions of people around the world are suffering from this dangerous disease. All these people experience a sudden tightness in their chests and have difficulties breathing. The conditions can be provoked by different factors.....

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Anxiety may aggravate asthma and decrease lung function: study

The result comes out in a study by Alison McLeish of the University of Cincinnati.
By Sreekanth A Nair
If people have anxiety sensitivity along with asthma, it could be more debilitating and dangerous, says a new study. The study found that for such people, it would be very difficult to manage their asthma.....

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Friday, November 13, 2015

Allergy-friendly gardening helps children with asthma

Over 350 million adults and children worldwide are affected by asthma according the World Health Association. 25 million citizens of the USA have asthma of which are 6 million children. In Australia, 1 in 10 citizens have asthma. In Canada, there are over 7 million citizens with asthma and 8% of all the children have asthma. How many in the EU countries?.....

Read more here: childinthecity.eu

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Substantial Increase in Costs for Uncontrolled Asthma

(HealthDay News) — A considerable proportion of patients with mild to moderate asthma are symptomatically uncontrolled, and uncontrolled asthma is associated with significantly increased costs, according to a study published online Nov. 3 in Allergy.....

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Regular, Moderate Exercise Improves Asthma Symptoms

There’s a long-standing myth that if you have asthma, you should avoid exercising, but there are numerous examples of professional athletes that thrive in their profession despite having asthma. Even individuals with exercise-induced asthma can reduce asthma symptoms by working with their doctor on a medication management plan. New research further dispels the “no exercise with asthma” myth—researchers found that 30 minutes of exercise a day can actually relieve asthma symptoms.....

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Thursday, November 12, 2015

Statins Show Benefits, Limitations in Asthma

A group of researchers reviewed the existing studies and clinical trials of statins used as a treatment for asthma to generate a list of recommendations for future studies. Dipanjan Bhattacharjee, of the Department of Pharmacology, at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University in Manipal, India, and colleagues, investigated how statins “exert their anti-inflammatory effects” and whether or not they may be used to treat asthma in the future, as well as why evidence from clinical studies has been inconsistent......

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Chemical, dust on adult asthma avoid list

A list of chemicals and dusts that can contribute to adult-onset asthma in Australian workplaces has been created by researchers.
Project leader Lin Fritschi, from Curtin University in Western Australia, said up to 3000 new cases of asthma in Australia every year could be attributed to workplace exposures.....

Read more here: 9news.com.au

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13 Best and Worst Foods for Your Lungs
Smart food choices may help you breathe easier if you have asthma.


Eating for asthma
by Amanda Gardner

Can what you eat affect asthma? Although research is far from definitive, there are some hints that this might be true.
"There's really no diet that will eliminate or cure your asthma but there are certain things you could be incorporating to help," says Robert Graham, MD, an internist with Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.....

Read more here: health.com

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Great Advice For Asthma Sufferers That Works

Asthma is scary, whether you have it or someone you care about does. It is important to be well informed when it comes to asthma so you can better manage the effects. Read on for some advice designed to help you understand the way asthma works and managing asthma.....

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Salt Cave offers alternative treatment for asthma

AN ALTERNATIVE health treatment which claims to offer a cure for asthma has been launched in Hove.
The first Salt Cave in the city offers a natural treatment for various health conditions including cystic fibrosis.
Salt therapy was used by the Ancient Greeks and the practice has more recently enjoyed a revival in America.....

Read more here: theargus.co.uk

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Children with asthma fare better with specialized treatment from allergists

Children with asthma who are treated by an allergist are less likely to end up in the emergency department with an asthma attack, according to research presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting.....

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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Asthma patients must watch out

Mumbai: The slight nip in the air has led to an increase in the number of patients, both young and old, visiting the doctor's clinic. Patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have to be extra careful, especially with the start of Diwali, said doctors.....

Read more here: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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Cooler Arizona air posing problem for those with asthma

PHOENIX — Cooler Arizona temperatures can be a big problem for those with asthma.
Breathing in drier, cold air can causes the lung’s airways to constrict, leading to shortness of breath. Arizona has year-round pollen, and most people with asthma also deal with allergies. Children with the disease are especially prone to asthma attacks when the play outside.....

Read more here: ktar.com

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A mask for children with asthma

This mask can help asthmatic children when their condition relapses and eases their parents’ concerns.
Brilio.net - Asthma is perhaps the most widespread respiratory illness in the world. Children make up a significant number of those afflicted with the ailment. This fact is often lost on their parents, many of whom fail to detect their children’s asthma’s symptoms though it can be detected at an early age.The ailment can have a number of side effects, among them the inhibition of the children’s physical growth.....

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Monday, November 9, 2015

74% patients know they are suffering from asthma: Study
A national survey conducted on 743 chest physicians reveals that patients do not know the "standard" (clinical) name of the respiratory disease they are suffering from.Like only 74% patients knew that they had asthma
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JAIPUR: A national survey conducted on 743 chest physicians reveals that patients do not know the "standard" (clinical) name of the respiratory disease they are suffering from. Like only 74% patients knew that they had asthma. The rest knew it by some other name which is not standard for the disease.....

Read more here: health.economictimes.indiatimes.com

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Biologics promise a new way to treat Asthma

Picture this: You are suffering from Asthma, and you are trying every possible treatment available to treat your Asthma which is becoming severe day by day. But still it seems like nothing is working for you. And  then a be therapy comes out of the blue, which promises to attack the main source of Asthma.....

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Reslizumab Positively Impacts the Quality of Life in Severe Asthma

Imagine if a study was showing such a mass amount of evidence supporting the safety of an investigational prescription for severe asthma that it had to be stopped early. It may be the best kind of problem to have.
Previous phase III trials have shown that reslizumab, an investigational IgG4/k humanized monoclonal antibody, improved lung function and reduced asthma exacerbations. Now Joshua Jacobs, MD, from Allergy and Asthma Clinical Research in Walnut Creek, California, and colleagues looked at the impact it makes on patients with severe asthma. The findings were presented in a poster session at the 2015 American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting (ACAAI 2015) in San Antonio, Texas.....

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Sunday, November 8, 2015

Functional Fashion: Face Mask for People with Asthma

When it comes to pollution, diseases, and asthma attacks, it’s absolutely necessary to protect ourselves. But no one said we couldn’t do it in style.
For people with asthma, wearing a face mask is a fact of life. It helps them avoid inhaling pollen, dust, smoke, and other air-borne substances that can potentially trigger an asthma attack.....

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5 Common Asthma Triggers to Avoid

Your chest suddenly tightens, leaving you gasping for air. You feel the linings of your airways swelling up, cutting off your desperate lungs from the air supply they demand. If you have asthma, this scary scenario is all too familiar. Most of the time, avoiding asthma triggers can help you to avoid an attack. Let’s look at 5 common triggers and see how you can lessen your exposure.....

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The Cure Of Our Grandmothers Used to Treat Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughing and Lung Problems

Many people have different problems with the lungs, and the most common are asthma, bronchitis and various forms of coughing. Problems with the lungs can be caused by infections, and various other conditions, allergies and of course smoking.....

Read more here: healthtipsportal.com