Lobby group blames trucks for high asthma rates in Maribyrnong
DIESEL fumes are to blame for Maribyrnong having more than double the national rate of children’s asthma, a lobby group says.
Maribyrnong Truck Action Group president Samantha McArthur said she was shocked by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care data, which found 73 children from Maribyrnong were hospitalised because of asthma and related conditions from 2010-11 to 2012-13.....
Read more here: heraldsun.com.au
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To limit asthma, Salt Lake, Utah counties kick off free house-call program
As wintertime smog begins to blanket northern Utah, its two most populous counties say they will make house calls to people with severe asthma.
Salt Lake and Utah counties are each starting the program to coach residents on how to limit symptoms. It's free for people who qualify.....
Read more here: sltrib.com
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High physical activity levels associated with poorer asthma control in females
Among 526 adolescents and young adults who were asked about their exercise habits, those with asthma tended to report more physical activity than those without asthma. Compared with moderate physical activity, high physical activity levels were linked with poorer asthma control in females, but not in males.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
New COPD app launched by team behind popular Asthma Health ResearchKit app
LifeMap Solutions has released a new COPD app developed in partnership with pulmonologists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai.
If that pairing sounds familiar, its because the same team – LifeMap and Mt. Sinai – developed Asthma Health, one of the first ResearchKit apps to launch earlier this year.....
Read more here: imedicalapps.com
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Asthma Risk Up Slightly for Planned C-Section Children
Children born by planned cesarean delivery appear to have slightly higher odds of developing asthma than those born through vaginal delivery, researchers report in the Dec. 1 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.....
Read more here: doctorslounge.com
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Smog causing rise in sinus allergy, asthma cases
Sinus allergy and asthma cases are rising with the increase of smog due to dry and cold weather coupled with development works in the city.
This was disclosed by Head of the Pulmonary Department Services Hospital Dr Kamran Khalid Cheema while talking to APP in Lahore on Wednesday.....
Read more here: newsone.tv
LifeMap Solutions has released a new COPD app developed in partnership with pulmonologists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai.
If that pairing sounds familiar, its because the same team – LifeMap and Mt. Sinai – developed Asthma Health, one of the first ResearchKit apps to launch earlier this year.....
Read more here: imedicalapps.com
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Asthma Risk Up Slightly for Planned C-Section Children
Children born by planned cesarean delivery appear to have slightly higher odds of developing asthma than those born through vaginal delivery, researchers report in the Dec. 1 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.....
Read more here: doctorslounge.com
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Smog causing rise in sinus allergy, asthma cases
Sinus allergy and asthma cases are rising with the increase of smog due to dry and cold weather coupled with development works in the city.
This was disclosed by Head of the Pulmonary Department Services Hospital Dr Kamran Khalid Cheema while talking to APP in Lahore on Wednesday.....
Read more here: newsone.tv
Thursday, December 3, 2015
'Iggy and the Inhalers': Doctors Take Creative Approach to Educate Patients About Asthma
Broncho the Bronchodilator? Coltron the Controller? It's Iggy and the Inhalers to the rescue!
When Dr. Alex Thomas noticed that children and their parents often struggled to understand asthma and sometimes confused the different types of medications, he set out to do something to help patients from exacerbating their condition.....
Read more here: nbcnews.com
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Cerebral palsy (CP) in adults increases risk of asthma, hypertension and arthritis
Cerebral palsy in adults increases the risk of asthma, hypertension and arthritis. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a muscle tone, movement, or posture disorder caused by an insult of the immature, developing brain prior to birth.
Cerebral palsy is known as a non-progressive disorder, meaning it does not get worse over time. Unfortunately, other conditions that co-exist with cerebral palsy, such as muscle tightness, can worsen over the years.....
Read more here: belmarrahealth.com
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Asthma Patients Are Prone to Chronic Migraine Attacks – Study
Asthma may increase the risk of chronic migraine for patients that already struggle with occasional headaches, found a new study.
According to the study findings, asthmatic patients who experience recurrent headaches are more likely to suffer from chronic migraine attacks as they grow older.....
Read more here: healthnewsline.net
Broncho the Bronchodilator? Coltron the Controller? It's Iggy and the Inhalers to the rescue!
When Dr. Alex Thomas noticed that children and their parents often struggled to understand asthma and sometimes confused the different types of medications, he set out to do something to help patients from exacerbating their condition.....
Read more here: nbcnews.com
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Cerebral palsy (CP) in adults increases risk of asthma, hypertension and arthritis
Cerebral palsy in adults increases the risk of asthma, hypertension and arthritis. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a muscle tone, movement, or posture disorder caused by an insult of the immature, developing brain prior to birth.
Cerebral palsy is known as a non-progressive disorder, meaning it does not get worse over time. Unfortunately, other conditions that co-exist with cerebral palsy, such as muscle tightness, can worsen over the years.....
Read more here: belmarrahealth.com
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Asthma Patients Are Prone to Chronic Migraine Attacks – Study
Asthma may increase the risk of chronic migraine for patients that already struggle with occasional headaches, found a new study.
According to the study findings, asthmatic patients who experience recurrent headaches are more likely to suffer from chronic migraine attacks as they grow older.....
Read more here: healthnewsline.net
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Top asthma doctor ‘charged £6,500 for 16 minute appointment he claimed was two hours long'
A BRITISH asthma expert tried to charge a patient almost £6,500 for a medical consultation lasting just 16 minutes, a medical tribunal was told.
World-renowned Professor Sebastian Johnston, 56, filed an invoice for his advice which included the time he spent making a cup of tea.....
Read more here: express.co.uk
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Stepping down asthma meds ?can be safe
Patients with asthma that is well-controlled by their current level of medication can step down their treatments safely, while at same time reducing the cost of therapy, according to a study published online ahead of print October 21 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.....
Read more here: clinicaladvisor.com
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Planned Cesareans Tied to Slight Increase in Asthma Risk for Kids
TUESDAY, Dec. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Children born by planned cesarean delivery appear to have a slightly higher chance of developing asthma than those born through vaginal delivery, researchers report.....
Read more here: consumer.healthday.com
A BRITISH asthma expert tried to charge a patient almost £6,500 for a medical consultation lasting just 16 minutes, a medical tribunal was told.
World-renowned Professor Sebastian Johnston, 56, filed an invoice for his advice which included the time he spent making a cup of tea.....
Read more here: express.co.uk
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Stepping down asthma meds ?can be safe
Patients with asthma that is well-controlled by their current level of medication can step down their treatments safely, while at same time reducing the cost of therapy, according to a study published online ahead of print October 21 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.....
Read more here: clinicaladvisor.com
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Planned Cesareans Tied to Slight Increase in Asthma Risk for Kids
TUESDAY, Dec. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Children born by planned cesarean delivery appear to have a slightly higher chance of developing asthma than those born through vaginal delivery, researchers report.....
Read more here: consumer.healthday.com
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Asthma can make occasional migraines a chronic condition
CINCINNATI, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- People who have occasional migraines and asthma are twice as likely as those without the breathing condition to develop chronic migraine attacks, according to a new study.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati and Montefiore Headache Center explored the link between migraines and asthma because they are similarly caused by inflammation, either of the blood vessels or airways. They theorize that if one is not directly caused by the other, they may be caused by the same allergens, suggesting allergies in some patients be treated more aggressively.....
Read more here: nyooztrend.com
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Indoor winter allergy risks, stopping asthma, rhinitis causing allergens in your home
The risk of winter allergies can be lowered by preventing the allergens that cause asthma and rhinitis. Although the springtime is more commonly known to produce allergens, the winter can also generate allergens.....
Read more here: belmarrahealth.com
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$6 million grant will help UCLA–USC team develop kid-friendly technology to predict asthma attacks
Platform will enable smart devices to alert children based on their unique risk factors and environmental conditions
A team of UCLA and USC researchers has been awarded $6 million by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering to develop technology that will enable users’ smartphones and smart watches to identify them of their unique triggers for asthma attacks.....
Read more here: newsroom.ucla.edu
CINCINNATI, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- People who have occasional migraines and asthma are twice as likely as those without the breathing condition to develop chronic migraine attacks, according to a new study.
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati and Montefiore Headache Center explored the link between migraines and asthma because they are similarly caused by inflammation, either of the blood vessels or airways. They theorize that if one is not directly caused by the other, they may be caused by the same allergens, suggesting allergies in some patients be treated more aggressively.....
Read more here: nyooztrend.com
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Indoor winter allergy risks, stopping asthma, rhinitis causing allergens in your home
The risk of winter allergies can be lowered by preventing the allergens that cause asthma and rhinitis. Although the springtime is more commonly known to produce allergens, the winter can also generate allergens.....
Read more here: belmarrahealth.com
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$6 million grant will help UCLA–USC team develop kid-friendly technology to predict asthma attacks
Platform will enable smart devices to alert children based on their unique risk factors and environmental conditions
A team of UCLA and USC researchers has been awarded $6 million by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering to develop technology that will enable users’ smartphones and smart watches to identify them of their unique triggers for asthma attacks.....
Read more here: newsroom.ucla.edu
Monday, November 30, 2015
Busting common asthma myths
Dhaka, Nov 29 (UNB) - The condition claims over 1,000 lives a year and 80% of asthma sufferers find that their condition flares up because of air pollution.
Every 10 seconds, someone experiences a potentially fatal asthma attack. Making sure your asthma is well managed is the most important thing you can do to reduce your risk of an attack, according to Dr Walker. She says, "People with asthma have what we call 'twitchy airways' that overact to triggers such as pollution, pollen and temperature changes. Inhaled or oral steroid treatments dampen and control this reaction. This is why it's crucial that people take their inhaler as prescribed." Research shows a written 'asthma action plan' will make you four times less likely to need hospital treatment.....
Read more here: unb.com.bd
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You Can Treat Asthma Without Inhaler With Only Simple Diet Changes
Asthma means thickening of the bronchial tubes and chronic inflammation which can lead to suffocation. Its attacks are most often followed by coughing, wheezing and lack of breath.....
Read more here: healthyfoodhouse.com
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Facts about asthma
Is asthma common?
Asthma is a common condition that affects about 3,9 million South Africans. Approximately 235 million people are affected by asthma throughout the world.
Who is affected?
Children as well as adults can suffer from the condition.....
Read more here: all4women.co.za
Dhaka, Nov 29 (UNB) - The condition claims over 1,000 lives a year and 80% of asthma sufferers find that their condition flares up because of air pollution.
Every 10 seconds, someone experiences a potentially fatal asthma attack. Making sure your asthma is well managed is the most important thing you can do to reduce your risk of an attack, according to Dr Walker. She says, "People with asthma have what we call 'twitchy airways' that overact to triggers such as pollution, pollen and temperature changes. Inhaled or oral steroid treatments dampen and control this reaction. This is why it's crucial that people take their inhaler as prescribed." Research shows a written 'asthma action plan' will make you four times less likely to need hospital treatment.....
Read more here: unb.com.bd
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You Can Treat Asthma Without Inhaler With Only Simple Diet Changes
Asthma means thickening of the bronchial tubes and chronic inflammation which can lead to suffocation. Its attacks are most often followed by coughing, wheezing and lack of breath.....
Read more here: healthyfoodhouse.com
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Facts about asthma
Is asthma common?
Asthma is a common condition that affects about 3,9 million South Africans. Approximately 235 million people are affected by asthma throughout the world.
Who is affected?
Children as well as adults can suffer from the condition.....
Read more here: all4women.co.za
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Children and Asthma: How to Reduce the Risks of Hospitalizations
Asthma can impact a child’s ability to sleep, the activities they can participate in, and the games they play. The National Heart, lung, and Blood Pediatric-Home-Health-Care-Manhasset-NYInstitute define this chronic condition as a lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways, causing shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, coughing, and wheezing. Asthma affects over 6 million adolescents under the age of 18 and has even lead to hospitalizations for the more severe cases.....
Read more here: starmulticare.com
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Solid Advice And Tips For Living With Asthma
Asthma is hard to live with. It makes even the most mundane activities difficult at times. But, to make matters worse, there is no cure and its symptoms are hard to manage. Read on to learn how to get the worst symptoms under better control.
Do you know what type of asthma you have? Being fully informed about the specific type of asthma you have is very important. People who suffer from exercise-induced asthma will need to make sure that they have an inhaler with them inside of their gym bag. When you know what triggers your asthma, you will be more prepared to stop attacks before they begin......
Read more here: elma-consulting.com
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School opens, asthma worsens
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The start of school is associated with a marked increase in asthma-related visits to the emergency department, according to a study of New York City children.
“Since rhinoviral respiratory infections are most common at the end of summer and beginning of fall, we speculate that exposure to such viruses in the classroom setting may be responsible for some of the school-related asthma,” Dr. Robert A. Silverman, who led the study, told Reuters Health.....
Read more here: bemasso.org
Asthma can impact a child’s ability to sleep, the activities they can participate in, and the games they play. The National Heart, lung, and Blood Pediatric-Home-Health-Care-Manhasset-NYInstitute define this chronic condition as a lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways, causing shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, coughing, and wheezing. Asthma affects over 6 million adolescents under the age of 18 and has even lead to hospitalizations for the more severe cases.....
Read more here: starmulticare.com
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Solid Advice And Tips For Living With Asthma
Asthma is hard to live with. It makes even the most mundane activities difficult at times. But, to make matters worse, there is no cure and its symptoms are hard to manage. Read on to learn how to get the worst symptoms under better control.
Do you know what type of asthma you have? Being fully informed about the specific type of asthma you have is very important. People who suffer from exercise-induced asthma will need to make sure that they have an inhaler with them inside of their gym bag. When you know what triggers your asthma, you will be more prepared to stop attacks before they begin......
Read more here: elma-consulting.com
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School opens, asthma worsens
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The start of school is associated with a marked increase in asthma-related visits to the emergency department, according to a study of New York City children.
“Since rhinoviral respiratory infections are most common at the end of summer and beginning of fall, we speculate that exposure to such viruses in the classroom setting may be responsible for some of the school-related asthma,” Dr. Robert A. Silverman, who led the study, told Reuters Health.....
Read more here: bemasso.org
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