'It was just the two of us': Boy dies in mum's arms after suffering massive asthma attack
Instead of watching her son Ethan open gifts, Taranaki mother Rachel Kowalewski spent Christmas planning his funeral.
The cheeky 10-year-old boy suffered a massive asthma attack in Hawera on December 18 and died in her arms two days later in Starship Hospital in Auckland.
"There was nothing anybody could do," she said. "We'd been gardening all day. It was about 8pm. He needed his inhaler, so I gave it to him, and sent him to have a quick shower, but he came out again really fast, his feet were still dirty".....
Read more here: stuff.co.nz
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Use LTRA tablets over combination therapy to control asthma, says NICE
GP asthma patients struggling to control their symptoms should be given LTRA tablets over combination inhaler therapy to help save the NHS 'millions' a year, according to NICE draft guidance.
GPs should prescribe LTRA (leukotriene receptor antagonist) tablets to patients earlier than they do in current practice, the guidance says.
NICE's latest draft guideline on managing asthma, now up for consultation, recommends that patients newly diagnosed with asthma should be prescribed a short-acting beta2 agonist (SABA) as reliever therapy to use whenever they experience symptoms.....
Read more here: gponline.com
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How many people have an asthma action plan?
Many people with asthma do not have a current written asthma action plan although it is recommended in national guidelines.
A written asthma action plan, prepared for patients with asthma by a health care professional, can help people with asthma to manage their condition and reduce the severity of acute asthma flare-ups.....
Read more here: aihw.gov.au
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Friday, December 30, 2016
Danish Study Links Fish Oil During Pregnancy With Lower Asthma Risk In Kids
Studies of fish oil and health are like studies about coffee — there's plenty of contradictory information out there.
With that in mind, here's the latest turn: A Danish study finds that women who took fish oil supplements during pregnancy reduced the risk of asthma in their children.
"I would say that the finding that the effect was there was maybe not the surprise, because there have been indications," says the study's lead researcher, Dr. Hans Bisgaard, of the University of Copenhagen. "But the magnitude was very surprising to us".....
Read more here: npr.org
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Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce asthma risk in children
Study finds omega-3 fatty acids taken during pregnancy reduces risk of childhood asthma.
WATERLOO, Ontario, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Researchers have found taking certain omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy reduces the risk of the child developing asthma by nearly one-third.
The study from the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood, or COPSAC, and the University of Waterloo, found that women who were prescribed 2.4 grams of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids during the third trimester of pregnancy reduced the risk of their child developing the disease by 31 percent.....
Read more here: upi.com
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CDC: Millions of U.S. workers have occupational asthma
Atlanta – As many as 2.7 million U.S. workers may have asthma caused or aggravated by workplace conditions, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Researchers examined data on nearly 209,000 adults in 21 states from the 2013 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Asthma Call-back Survey. Of the 108,000 who had worked in the year before the interview, 7.7 percent had asthma. Prevalence of current asthma was highest in health care support jobs (12.4 percent) and the health care and social assistance industry (10.7 percent).
Workplace exposures that contribute to asthma include dust and other allergens, as well as secondhand smoke.....
Read more here: safetyandhealthmagazine.com
Studies of fish oil and health are like studies about coffee — there's plenty of contradictory information out there.
With that in mind, here's the latest turn: A Danish study finds that women who took fish oil supplements during pregnancy reduced the risk of asthma in their children.
"I would say that the finding that the effect was there was maybe not the surprise, because there have been indications," says the study's lead researcher, Dr. Hans Bisgaard, of the University of Copenhagen. "But the magnitude was very surprising to us".....
Read more here: npr.org
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Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce asthma risk in children
Study finds omega-3 fatty acids taken during pregnancy reduces risk of childhood asthma.
WATERLOO, Ontario, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Researchers have found taking certain omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy reduces the risk of the child developing asthma by nearly one-third.
The study from the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood, or COPSAC, and the University of Waterloo, found that women who were prescribed 2.4 grams of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids during the third trimester of pregnancy reduced the risk of their child developing the disease by 31 percent.....
Read more here: upi.com
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CDC: Millions of U.S. workers have occupational asthma
Atlanta – As many as 2.7 million U.S. workers may have asthma caused or aggravated by workplace conditions, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Researchers examined data on nearly 209,000 adults in 21 states from the 2013 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Asthma Call-back Survey. Of the 108,000 who had worked in the year before the interview, 7.7 percent had asthma. Prevalence of current asthma was highest in health care support jobs (12.4 percent) and the health care and social assistance industry (10.7 percent).
Workplace exposures that contribute to asthma include dust and other allergens, as well as secondhand smoke.....
Read more here: safetyandhealthmagazine.com
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Which area of Notts has the most asthma sufferers?
Parts of Notts have a big breathing problem - with some of the highest rates of asthma out of anywhere in the whole country.
Figures from NHS Digital reveal that around 6.9 per cent of people registered to GPs in the Nottingham North and East clinical commissioning group (CCG) area suffer from asthma.
It's one of the highest rates in England - across the country, closer to 5.9 per cent of people are dealing with the lung condition.
The number of people dealing with asthma in Nottingham North and East has gone up by around 100 sufferers, with 10,319 people in the area now with the condition.....
Read more here: nottinghampost.com
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NICE backs drug over inhalers as step-up treatment for poorly controlled asthma
Asthma patients should in future be prescribed a leukotriene receptor antagonist as an intermediate step-up between a preventer inhaler and a combination inhaler, if their condition is poorly controlled.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has issued draft guidelines that recommend a major change in current practice for treating asthma patients that it claims could save millions of pounds.....
Read more here: nursingtimes.net
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RAD: Reactive Airways Disease or Really Asthma Disease?
The Problem
A resident presenting on rounds introduces her patient as “a 15-month-old with RAD. He’s had 2 days of wheezing, and we started albuterol and steroids.” A presentation like this is frequently heard on pediatric units despite the vagueness of the term “reactive airways disease,” commonly referred to as “RAD.” The term is often used as a substitute for asthma in young children on asthma medications when pediatricians are reticent to use the “A word.” Yet RAD has no accepted definition and does not add any specificity to the medical vocabulary. The reluctance to use the term “asthma” in a patient in whom asthma medications are being administered, no matter the age, is perplexing. In a field whose terminology is extensive enough to constitute its own language, it is surprising that we have allowed such a term to slip into the medical lexicon.....
Read more here: pediatrics.aappublications.org
Parts of Notts have a big breathing problem - with some of the highest rates of asthma out of anywhere in the whole country.
Figures from NHS Digital reveal that around 6.9 per cent of people registered to GPs in the Nottingham North and East clinical commissioning group (CCG) area suffer from asthma.
It's one of the highest rates in England - across the country, closer to 5.9 per cent of people are dealing with the lung condition.
The number of people dealing with asthma in Nottingham North and East has gone up by around 100 sufferers, with 10,319 people in the area now with the condition.....
Read more here: nottinghampost.com
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NICE backs drug over inhalers as step-up treatment for poorly controlled asthma
Asthma patients should in future be prescribed a leukotriene receptor antagonist as an intermediate step-up between a preventer inhaler and a combination inhaler, if their condition is poorly controlled.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has issued draft guidelines that recommend a major change in current practice for treating asthma patients that it claims could save millions of pounds.....
Read more here: nursingtimes.net
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RAD: Reactive Airways Disease or Really Asthma Disease?
The Problem
A resident presenting on rounds introduces her patient as “a 15-month-old with RAD. He’s had 2 days of wheezing, and we started albuterol and steroids.” A presentation like this is frequently heard on pediatric units despite the vagueness of the term “reactive airways disease,” commonly referred to as “RAD.” The term is often used as a substitute for asthma in young children on asthma medications when pediatricians are reticent to use the “A word.” Yet RAD has no accepted definition and does not add any specificity to the medical vocabulary. The reluctance to use the term “asthma” in a patient in whom asthma medications are being administered, no matter the age, is perplexing. In a field whose terminology is extensive enough to constitute its own language, it is surprising that we have allowed such a term to slip into the medical lexicon.....
Read more here: pediatrics.aappublications.org
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
5 Tips to Manage Asthma at Home
Asthma is a condition where the airway passages in the lungs are narrowed causing breathing problems. Wheezing, coughing, feeling short of breath are some common symptoms of asthma. Asthma attack does not occur with a prior notification. An attack can occur anytime during the middle of the day or night, sometimes it is also triggered by environmental factors like pollution or allergens. Like said it is better to be cautious than sorry, Healers at Home, your favorite elite home health care services have curated best 5 tips to manage asthma at home:.....
Read more here: healersathome.com
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Winter Brings Extra Risk Of Asthma Attacks
The World Health Organization estimates that between 100 and 150 million people around the world have asthma, a reactive airway disease that can be set off by certain allergens and triggers.
One of those triggers is the cold winter air.
Dr. Sid Sivamurthy with the KU School of Medicine Wichita says that lingering respiratory infections are also a common reason for winter asthma attacks.....
Read more here: kmuw.org
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Asthma in Somerset: Parts of county have some of highest rates of asthma in the country
Parts of Somerset have a big breathing problem - with some of the highest rates of asthma out of anywhere in the whole country.
Figures from NHS Digital reveal that around 6.6 per cent of people registered to GPs in the North Somerset clinical commissioning group area suffer from asthma.
It's one of the highest rates in England - across the country, closer to 5.9 per cent of people are dealing with the lung condition.....
Read more here: somersetlive.co.uk
Asthma is a condition where the airway passages in the lungs are narrowed causing breathing problems. Wheezing, coughing, feeling short of breath are some common symptoms of asthma. Asthma attack does not occur with a prior notification. An attack can occur anytime during the middle of the day or night, sometimes it is also triggered by environmental factors like pollution or allergens. Like said it is better to be cautious than sorry, Healers at Home, your favorite elite home health care services have curated best 5 tips to manage asthma at home:.....
Read more here: healersathome.com
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Winter Brings Extra Risk Of Asthma Attacks
The World Health Organization estimates that between 100 and 150 million people around the world have asthma, a reactive airway disease that can be set off by certain allergens and triggers.
One of those triggers is the cold winter air.
Dr. Sid Sivamurthy with the KU School of Medicine Wichita says that lingering respiratory infections are also a common reason for winter asthma attacks.....
Read more here: kmuw.org
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Asthma in Somerset: Parts of county have some of highest rates of asthma in the country
Parts of Somerset have a big breathing problem - with some of the highest rates of asthma out of anywhere in the whole country.
Figures from NHS Digital reveal that around 6.6 per cent of people registered to GPs in the North Somerset clinical commissioning group area suffer from asthma.
It's one of the highest rates in England - across the country, closer to 5.9 per cent of people are dealing with the lung condition.....
Read more here: somersetlive.co.uk
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Diet rich in processed meat 'may worsen asthma symptoms'
"Regularly indulging in a bacon sandwich doubles the risk of an asthma attack," is the needlessly alarming headline in The Sun.
A French study suggests eating four or more portions of processed (cured) meats a week may worsen symptoms like wheezing – but this does not amount to an asthma attack.
An asthma attack is a debilitating and sudden loss of normal lung function that may require emergency treatment.
The study of just under 1,000 French adults (42% with asthma) found evidence eating sausage, ham or dried sausage four times a week worsened asthma symptoms.....
Read more here: nhs.uk
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Shining the Light on Parity and Disparity in Childhood Asthma Care
We grew up in an area of the United States with racial inequality, where white and black persons experience disparate opportunities for community inclusion, education, employment, wealth, and wellbeing. As general pediatricians, we felt it was our duty to decrease the impact of these disparities on the health of our patients. Unfortunately, we continue to witness differences by race in the survival, access to care, use of health services, and the development and control of chronic conditions in children. These racial disparities have been reported repeatedly in children throughout the United States for decades.....
Read more here: pediatrics.aappublications.org
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Breathing easy: Clinical tools can help assess asthma control in children
The bedrock of asthma management is the attainment and maintenance of optimal asthma control. Numerous studies have confirmed the inadequacy of asthma control in the U.S. Therefore, periodic appraisal and monitoring of asthma control using validated tools that can be used routinely in a clinical practice setting is paramount.
Knowledge of the properties, applications and relative value of the instruments described in a new AAP clinical report can help clinicians integrate standardized measures into ambulatory practice for delivery of high-quality, customized care.....
Read more here: aappublications.org
"Regularly indulging in a bacon sandwich doubles the risk of an asthma attack," is the needlessly alarming headline in The Sun.
A French study suggests eating four or more portions of processed (cured) meats a week may worsen symptoms like wheezing – but this does not amount to an asthma attack.
An asthma attack is a debilitating and sudden loss of normal lung function that may require emergency treatment.
The study of just under 1,000 French adults (42% with asthma) found evidence eating sausage, ham or dried sausage four times a week worsened asthma symptoms.....
Read more here: nhs.uk
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Shining the Light on Parity and Disparity in Childhood Asthma Care
We grew up in an area of the United States with racial inequality, where white and black persons experience disparate opportunities for community inclusion, education, employment, wealth, and wellbeing. As general pediatricians, we felt it was our duty to decrease the impact of these disparities on the health of our patients. Unfortunately, we continue to witness differences by race in the survival, access to care, use of health services, and the development and control of chronic conditions in children. These racial disparities have been reported repeatedly in children throughout the United States for decades.....
Read more here: pediatrics.aappublications.org
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Breathing easy: Clinical tools can help assess asthma control in children
The bedrock of asthma management is the attainment and maintenance of optimal asthma control. Numerous studies have confirmed the inadequacy of asthma control in the U.S. Therefore, periodic appraisal and monitoring of asthma control using validated tools that can be used routinely in a clinical practice setting is paramount.
Knowledge of the properties, applications and relative value of the instruments described in a new AAP clinical report can help clinicians integrate standardized measures into ambulatory practice for delivery of high-quality, customized care.....
Read more here: aappublications.org
Monday, December 26, 2016
Smoking & Asthma
Smoke from cigars, cigarettes and pipes harms your body in many ways, but it is especially harmful to the respiratory system.
What is the link between smoking and asthma?
Smoke from cigars, cigarettes and pipes harms your body in many ways, but it is especially harmful to the respiratory system. The airways in a person with asthma are very sensitive and can react to many things, or "triggers." Coming into contact with these triggers often produces asthma symptoms. Tobacco smoke is a powerful asthma trigger.....
Read more here: my.clevelandclinic.org
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Infection as an Asthma Trigger
When you have asthma, any infection – a cold, virus, flu – can affect the lungs, causing inflammation and bronchoconstriction (or airway narrowing). It is important to take measures to stay healthy and be aware of any lung symptoms, even mild, so that you avoid an asthma attack.
What symptoms suggest I have an infection?
Call your doctor if you experience any of the warning signs of an infection (listed below). Also call your doctor if you have any other symptoms that cause concern.....
Read more here: my.clevelandclinic.org
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Dealing with asthma in winter
For many people, asthma attacks may happen more often in the winter. Keeping your asthma under control may take a little more effort in the cold of winter, but these strategies should get you through the season without worsened symptoms.
Wash your hands: Washing your hands with soap and water is one of simplest and best ways to avoid spreading or catching colds and other viruses. Alcohol-based hand sanitisers also do the trick.....
Read more here: thedailystar.net
Smoke from cigars, cigarettes and pipes harms your body in many ways, but it is especially harmful to the respiratory system.
What is the link between smoking and asthma?
Smoke from cigars, cigarettes and pipes harms your body in many ways, but it is especially harmful to the respiratory system. The airways in a person with asthma are very sensitive and can react to many things, or "triggers." Coming into contact with these triggers often produces asthma symptoms. Tobacco smoke is a powerful asthma trigger.....
Read more here: my.clevelandclinic.org
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Infection as an Asthma Trigger
When you have asthma, any infection – a cold, virus, flu – can affect the lungs, causing inflammation and bronchoconstriction (or airway narrowing). It is important to take measures to stay healthy and be aware of any lung symptoms, even mild, so that you avoid an asthma attack.
What symptoms suggest I have an infection?
Call your doctor if you experience any of the warning signs of an infection (listed below). Also call your doctor if you have any other symptoms that cause concern.....
Read more here: my.clevelandclinic.org
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Dealing with asthma in winter
For many people, asthma attacks may happen more often in the winter. Keeping your asthma under control may take a little more effort in the cold of winter, but these strategies should get you through the season without worsened symptoms.
Wash your hands: Washing your hands with soap and water is one of simplest and best ways to avoid spreading or catching colds and other viruses. Alcohol-based hand sanitisers also do the trick.....
Read more here: thedailystar.net
Sunday, December 25, 2016
It’s not such a joyful season for Iowa’s asthma sufferers
About one in every 12 Iowans has asthma and winter can be the worst season for many sufferers, as simply breathing cold air can trigger an asthma attack. Being cooped up indoors can be difficult too, with exposure to triggers like pet dander and smoke.
Allergist Dr. David Slade offers tips on keeping your asthma symptoms in check.
“If at all possible, try not to use or be around things like wood-burning stoves, even kerosene heaters or fireplaces, just to avoid the strong odors or chemicals they that they produce,” Slade says. “It’s also important to avoid things like irritating sprays, hairspray, indoor air fresheners”.....
Read more here: radioiowa.com
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7 tips to avoid an asthma attack this Christmas
Christmas can be a tough time for people with asthma, as there are not only added stressors around, but also things which could trigger asthma attacks.
The following tips are given by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology to help get you or a family member through this potentially tricky time:
Read:Exercises you can safely do if you have asthma
1. Stock up on meds. Make sure you have the right medication (and a prescription if you need one) to see you through, as GPs and pharmacies may not be as accessible as they usually are. Make a note of holiday opening times.....
Read more here: health24.com
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Vitamin D supplements may lower asthma attacks
Islamabad-According to recent study by researchers, vitamin D supplements to standard treatment may reduce the risk of severe asthma attacks.
Lead author Prof Adrian Martineau and colleagues noted that previous studies have associated low vitamin D levels with greater risk of asthma attacks in people with the respiratory condition.
As such, researchers have increasingly investigated whether vitamin D supplementation might benefit asthma patients.....
Read more here: nation.com.pk
About one in every 12 Iowans has asthma and winter can be the worst season for many sufferers, as simply breathing cold air can trigger an asthma attack. Being cooped up indoors can be difficult too, with exposure to triggers like pet dander and smoke.
Allergist Dr. David Slade offers tips on keeping your asthma symptoms in check.
“If at all possible, try not to use or be around things like wood-burning stoves, even kerosene heaters or fireplaces, just to avoid the strong odors or chemicals they that they produce,” Slade says. “It’s also important to avoid things like irritating sprays, hairspray, indoor air fresheners”.....
Read more here: radioiowa.com
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7 tips to avoid an asthma attack this Christmas
Christmas can be a tough time for people with asthma, as there are not only added stressors around, but also things which could trigger asthma attacks.
The following tips are given by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology to help get you or a family member through this potentially tricky time:
Read:Exercises you can safely do if you have asthma
1. Stock up on meds. Make sure you have the right medication (and a prescription if you need one) to see you through, as GPs and pharmacies may not be as accessible as they usually are. Make a note of holiday opening times.....
Read more here: health24.com
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Vitamin D supplements may lower asthma attacks
Islamabad-According to recent study by researchers, vitamin D supplements to standard treatment may reduce the risk of severe asthma attacks.
Lead author Prof Adrian Martineau and colleagues noted that previous studies have associated low vitamin D levels with greater risk of asthma attacks in people with the respiratory condition.
As such, researchers have increasingly investigated whether vitamin D supplementation might benefit asthma patients.....
Read more here: nation.com.pk
Saturday, December 24, 2016
Asthma, bronchitis, nosebleeds – residents say dump is making them sick
Only when the wealthier nearby suburbs began complaining of “toxic air” and got lawyers involved did eThekwini Metro and the Department of Environmental Affairs and the company suspected of being responsible take notice.
Communities near a hazardous waste landfill in KwaZulu-Natal on the outskirts of eThekwini Metro have been fighting the government and searching for answers behind a range of health problems suffered by families in the neighbourhood.....
Read more here: city-press.news24.com
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South Africa: Asthma Grid Life-Saving System Proves a Winning Formula in Switzerland for TUKS Student
An innovative, life-saving, early warning system for asthma sufferers developed by a young South African doctoral student earned him first place at an international competition.
Moses Kebalepile, a South African innovator, has walked away with this year’s top prize at the international pitchfest held in Zurich, Switzerland.
Moses is a PhD student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, who through his doctoral studies has invented a medical diagnostic instrument called the Asthma Grid.....
Read more here: allafrica.com
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Life saving drugs listed for severe asthma
The listings of tiotropium (Spiriva Respimat) and mepolizumab (Nucala) as add-on treatments for severe asthma on the PBS has been welcomed by the National Asthma Council.
Asthma is one of Australia’s most common chronic long-term diseases affecting more than 1 in 10 people or around 2.4 million Australians. It is estimated that up to 5 to 10% have severe asthma and may have the potential to benefit from the extended listing of Spiriva and the new listing of Nucala.....
Read more here: postscript.com.au
Only when the wealthier nearby suburbs began complaining of “toxic air” and got lawyers involved did eThekwini Metro and the Department of Environmental Affairs and the company suspected of being responsible take notice.
Communities near a hazardous waste landfill in KwaZulu-Natal on the outskirts of eThekwini Metro have been fighting the government and searching for answers behind a range of health problems suffered by families in the neighbourhood.....
Read more here: city-press.news24.com
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South Africa: Asthma Grid Life-Saving System Proves a Winning Formula in Switzerland for TUKS Student
An innovative, life-saving, early warning system for asthma sufferers developed by a young South African doctoral student earned him first place at an international competition.
Moses Kebalepile, a South African innovator, has walked away with this year’s top prize at the international pitchfest held in Zurich, Switzerland.
Moses is a PhD student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, who through his doctoral studies has invented a medical diagnostic instrument called the Asthma Grid.....
Read more here: allafrica.com
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Life saving drugs listed for severe asthma
The listings of tiotropium (Spiriva Respimat) and mepolizumab (Nucala) as add-on treatments for severe asthma on the PBS has been welcomed by the National Asthma Council.
Asthma is one of Australia’s most common chronic long-term diseases affecting more than 1 in 10 people or around 2.4 million Australians. It is estimated that up to 5 to 10% have severe asthma and may have the potential to benefit from the extended listing of Spiriva and the new listing of Nucala.....
Read more here: postscript.com.au
Friday, December 23, 2016
Asthma attack is common in winter
Dr C. Vijay Kumar, consultant interventional pulmonologist at Apollo Hospitals, explains the care people must take during winter.
Presence of heavy dust particles in the air are seen due to low temperatures. With no wind movement, these particles are static in the air, making it difficult for people to breathe. Breathlessness, episodes of asthma attack, upper respiratory tract infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders have seen a major rise.....
Read more here: asianage.com
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High quality evidence suggests Vitamin D can reduce asthma attacks
New research has found evidence from randomized trials, that taking an oral vitamin D supplement in addition to standard asthma medication is likely to reduce severe asthma attacks. Asthma is a common chronic disease affecting about 300 million people worldwide. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Low blood levels of vitamin D have been linked to increased risk of asthma attacks in children and adults with asthma. There has been a growing interest in the potential role of vitamin D in asthma management because it might help to reduce upper respiratory infections, (such as the common cold) that can lead to exacerbations of asthma. Several clinical trials have tested whether taking vitamin D as a supplement has an effect on asthma attacks, symptoms and lung function in children and adults with asthma.....
Read more here: sciencedaily.com
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Asthma: Breathing Made Easy with Homeopathy
Asthma is a respiratory disorder, which is characterized by the narrowing down and inflammation of the inner lining of the airways of the lung, resulting in excessive secretion of mucous. The airways are responsible for the passage of air from and to the lungs. Asthma can affect any person of any age group; however, the symptoms of the condition can vary. The symptoms of asthma include severe pain in the chest, coughing and problems in breathing, interruption in sleep due to breathing problems and a croaking sound during exhalation. Asthma, in most cases, tends to be chronic and can exist throughout your life with eventual changes in the nature of attack.....
Read more here: lybrate.com
Dr C. Vijay Kumar, consultant interventional pulmonologist at Apollo Hospitals, explains the care people must take during winter.
Presence of heavy dust particles in the air are seen due to low temperatures. With no wind movement, these particles are static in the air, making it difficult for people to breathe. Breathlessness, episodes of asthma attack, upper respiratory tract infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders have seen a major rise.....
Read more here: asianage.com
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High quality evidence suggests Vitamin D can reduce asthma attacks
New research has found evidence from randomized trials, that taking an oral vitamin D supplement in addition to standard asthma medication is likely to reduce severe asthma attacks. Asthma is a common chronic disease affecting about 300 million people worldwide. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Low blood levels of vitamin D have been linked to increased risk of asthma attacks in children and adults with asthma. There has been a growing interest in the potential role of vitamin D in asthma management because it might help to reduce upper respiratory infections, (such as the common cold) that can lead to exacerbations of asthma. Several clinical trials have tested whether taking vitamin D as a supplement has an effect on asthma attacks, symptoms and lung function in children and adults with asthma.....
Read more here: sciencedaily.com
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Asthma: Breathing Made Easy with Homeopathy
Asthma is a respiratory disorder, which is characterized by the narrowing down and inflammation of the inner lining of the airways of the lung, resulting in excessive secretion of mucous. The airways are responsible for the passage of air from and to the lungs. Asthma can affect any person of any age group; however, the symptoms of the condition can vary. The symptoms of asthma include severe pain in the chest, coughing and problems in breathing, interruption in sleep due to breathing problems and a croaking sound during exhalation. Asthma, in most cases, tends to be chronic and can exist throughout your life with eventual changes in the nature of attack.....
Read more here: lybrate.com
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Allergy tragedy: Woman almost died from 'SMELL of Christmas' after visiting garden centre
After just ten minutes in a garden centre surrounded by the aroma of cinnamon and orange, Anne Murray began to feel an itch at the back of her throat.
The 54-year-old was out present shopping on November 5.
Her breathing became forced and, just two days later, she had a severe asthma attack and was raced to hospital where she was pumped full of steroids.
“I thought I was going to die,” she said, explaining how she was born with asthma and that her mum, Mary Murray, collapsed and died from an attack when she was 35 in March, 1974.....
Read more here: express.co.uk
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Eating bacon linked to asthma symptoms, says study
There could be a link between eating bacon and asthma, suggests new research.
Consuming a lot of cured and processed meat such as bacon, ham and salami can aggravate asthma symptoms by as much as 76%, a study has found.
Four or more weekly servings – which is considered to be a high dietary intake – seems to have the greatest impact on symptoms, the findings published online in the journal Thorax suggest.....
Read more here: metro.co.uk
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Four ham sandwiches a week could almost double risk of asthma attack
Eating processed meat could almost double the risk of asthma attacks, a major study suggests.
The study of almost 1,000 adults found that regularly eating processed meats – such as bacon, salami, sausages and ham – was linked to a worsening in the condition.
Cured and processed meat is rich in nitrates, which may inflame the airways, increasing the severity of asthma, experts said.....
Read more here: telegraph.co.uk
After just ten minutes in a garden centre surrounded by the aroma of cinnamon and orange, Anne Murray began to feel an itch at the back of her throat.
The 54-year-old was out present shopping on November 5.
Her breathing became forced and, just two days later, she had a severe asthma attack and was raced to hospital where she was pumped full of steroids.
“I thought I was going to die,” she said, explaining how she was born with asthma and that her mum, Mary Murray, collapsed and died from an attack when she was 35 in March, 1974.....
Read more here: express.co.uk
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Eating bacon linked to asthma symptoms, says study
There could be a link between eating bacon and asthma, suggests new research.
Consuming a lot of cured and processed meat such as bacon, ham and salami can aggravate asthma symptoms by as much as 76%, a study has found.
Four or more weekly servings – which is considered to be a high dietary intake – seems to have the greatest impact on symptoms, the findings published online in the journal Thorax suggest.....
Read more here: metro.co.uk
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Four ham sandwiches a week could almost double risk of asthma attack
Eating processed meat could almost double the risk of asthma attacks, a major study suggests.
The study of almost 1,000 adults found that regularly eating processed meats – such as bacon, salami, sausages and ham – was linked to a worsening in the condition.
Cured and processed meat is rich in nitrates, which may inflame the airways, increasing the severity of asthma, experts said.....
Read more here: telegraph.co.uk
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Clearing the air: Health professionals tackle Detroit's asthma epidemic
Night was the scariest time of the day for DiAné and Lateef Townsel. That's when their son, Raye, would most frequently have an asthma attack, waking up in the middle of the night, choking down air.
"Being up at night with Raye was not uncommon," says DiAné Townsel. "It's terrible to see your son when they can't breathe, not sure if he's gonna make it."
Raye's case was mysterious: the Townsels had no family history of asthma and neither DiAné nor Lateef smoked. Yet their son had to get rushed to the hospital on several occasions, regularly missed school, and used an albuterol inhaler, among other medications.....
Read more here: modeldmedia.com
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Asthma treatment trial set to benefit GSK at Montrose
A significant production boost at pharmaceutical giant GSK’s Montrose plant is a step closer with the start of the next stage of trials into a new asthma treatment.
GlaxoSmithKline and Innoviva are commencing a phase III study into the effects of the triple combination therapy.
Phase III trials involve large-scale testing of new drugs or treatments to give a better understanding of their effectiveness.
Products reaching that stage have passed the first two phases and are likely to be approved for patients’ use.....
Read more here: thecourier.co.uk
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Revolutionary procedure to help treat severe asthma
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (WOOD) – Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack. Spectrum Health joined eightWest to talk about some exciting new options.....
Read more here: woodtv.com
Night was the scariest time of the day for DiAné and Lateef Townsel. That's when their son, Raye, would most frequently have an asthma attack, waking up in the middle of the night, choking down air.
"Being up at night with Raye was not uncommon," says DiAné Townsel. "It's terrible to see your son when they can't breathe, not sure if he's gonna make it."
Raye's case was mysterious: the Townsels had no family history of asthma and neither DiAné nor Lateef smoked. Yet their son had to get rushed to the hospital on several occasions, regularly missed school, and used an albuterol inhaler, among other medications.....
Read more here: modeldmedia.com
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Asthma treatment trial set to benefit GSK at Montrose
A significant production boost at pharmaceutical giant GSK’s Montrose plant is a step closer with the start of the next stage of trials into a new asthma treatment.
GlaxoSmithKline and Innoviva are commencing a phase III study into the effects of the triple combination therapy.
Phase III trials involve large-scale testing of new drugs or treatments to give a better understanding of their effectiveness.
Products reaching that stage have passed the first two phases and are likely to be approved for patients’ use.....
Read more here: thecourier.co.uk
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Revolutionary procedure to help treat severe asthma
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (WOOD) – Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack. Spectrum Health joined eightWest to talk about some exciting new options.....
Read more here: woodtv.com
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Can asthma be cured? What are the latest treatments?
Javeed Akhter, M.D., Section Head of Pediatric Pulmonology at Hope Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn, Ill., offers the following answer:
Asthma is an eminently controllable illness. Indeed, for most sufferers, control is so effective that it amounts to a virtual cure. But asthma is not curable in the same way as, say, a bacterial pneumonia; it never entirely goes away. Also, no one cure would ever suffice. It is becoming increasingly clear that there many types of asthma--and they differ greatly in their presentation and genesis. For example, asthma that presents as a chronic cough, the "cough variant of asthma," appears to be very different from the life-threatening variety, which results in extreme respiratory failure and sometimes death.....
Read more here: scientificamerican.com
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Study Sees Link Between Insomnia, Asthma
Posted December 19, 2016
FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Insomnia is common in adults with asthma and tied to worse asthma control and other health problems, a new study finds.
University of Pittsburgh researchers found that 37 percent of adults with asthma also had significant insomnia. Those with insomnia had worse lung function. They also weighed more. And they tended to have lower incomes than those without insomnia, the study found.....
Read more here: healthhut-wi.com
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Home Visits Reveal Biggest Challenges of Low-Income Asthma Patients
Low-income minority adults account for the greater portion of asthma-related deaths and hospitalizations. However, most asthma studies do not focus on these particular patients or where they live — often in complicated, difficult circumstances — and instead tend to lean toward the greater convenience of recruiting patients to clinics.....
Read more here: psychcentral.com
Javeed Akhter, M.D., Section Head of Pediatric Pulmonology at Hope Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn, Ill., offers the following answer:
Asthma is an eminently controllable illness. Indeed, for most sufferers, control is so effective that it amounts to a virtual cure. But asthma is not curable in the same way as, say, a bacterial pneumonia; it never entirely goes away. Also, no one cure would ever suffice. It is becoming increasingly clear that there many types of asthma--and they differ greatly in their presentation and genesis. For example, asthma that presents as a chronic cough, the "cough variant of asthma," appears to be very different from the life-threatening variety, which results in extreme respiratory failure and sometimes death.....
Read more here: scientificamerican.com
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Study Sees Link Between Insomnia, Asthma
Posted December 19, 2016
FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Insomnia is common in adults with asthma and tied to worse asthma control and other health problems, a new study finds.
University of Pittsburgh researchers found that 37 percent of adults with asthma also had significant insomnia. Those with insomnia had worse lung function. They also weighed more. And they tended to have lower incomes than those without insomnia, the study found.....
Read more here: healthhut-wi.com
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Home Visits Reveal Biggest Challenges of Low-Income Asthma Patients
Low-income minority adults account for the greater portion of asthma-related deaths and hospitalizations. However, most asthma studies do not focus on these particular patients or where they live — often in complicated, difficult circumstances — and instead tend to lean toward the greater convenience of recruiting patients to clinics.....
Read more here: psychcentral.com
Monday, December 19, 2016
New treatment for severe asthma to hit PBS in 2017
A NEW treatment for severe asthma is set to hit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) as of January 1, 2017.
The new treatment, Mepolizumab, known as Nucala, will be reimbursed on the PBS for eligible Australian patients with severe refractory eosinophilic asthma as an add-on to their existing asthma therapy.
Nucala is the first treatment approved for this specific type of severe asthma.
More than 2.4 million Australians are affected by asthma it is thought that roughly 5-10% suffer from severe asthma.....
Read more here: news-mail.com.au
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Exposure to mold and dampness may increase risk of asthma and rhinitis
(HealthDay News) — Exposure to mold and dampness during infancy is associated with increased risk of asthma and rhinitis up to age 16 years, according to a study published in Allergy.
Jesse D. Thatcher, MPH, from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and colleagues obtained questionnaire-derived reports of mold or dampness indicators and allergic outcomes of 3,798 children in a Swedish birth cohort. They assessed sensitization from blood samples in 3,293 children. Generalized estimating equations were used to examine longitudinal associations between prevalent asthma, rhinitis, and immunoglobulin E (IgE) sensitization and mold or dampness indicators.....
Read more here: clinicaladvisor.com
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Asthmatics to benefit from $130 million drug subsidy
Severe asthmatics can breath a little easier following the announcement of $130 million in federal funding to subsidise two medications on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
From February 2017, Spiriva Respimat and Nucala will be subsidised for four years, bringing relief to some of the 2.5 million people in Australia who suffer the chronic respiratory condition.
Federal Health Minister Susan Ley said despite the availability of several medicines for asthma on the PBS, many patients still experienced uncontrolled symptoms.
Read more here: abc.net.au
A NEW treatment for severe asthma is set to hit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) as of January 1, 2017.
The new treatment, Mepolizumab, known as Nucala, will be reimbursed on the PBS for eligible Australian patients with severe refractory eosinophilic asthma as an add-on to their existing asthma therapy.
Nucala is the first treatment approved for this specific type of severe asthma.
More than 2.4 million Australians are affected by asthma it is thought that roughly 5-10% suffer from severe asthma.....
Read more here: news-mail.com.au
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Exposure to mold and dampness may increase risk of asthma and rhinitis
(HealthDay News) — Exposure to mold and dampness during infancy is associated with increased risk of asthma and rhinitis up to age 16 years, according to a study published in Allergy.
Jesse D. Thatcher, MPH, from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and colleagues obtained questionnaire-derived reports of mold or dampness indicators and allergic outcomes of 3,798 children in a Swedish birth cohort. They assessed sensitization from blood samples in 3,293 children. Generalized estimating equations were used to examine longitudinal associations between prevalent asthma, rhinitis, and immunoglobulin E (IgE) sensitization and mold or dampness indicators.....
Read more here: clinicaladvisor.com
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Asthmatics to benefit from $130 million drug subsidy
Severe asthmatics can breath a little easier following the announcement of $130 million in federal funding to subsidise two medications on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
From February 2017, Spiriva Respimat and Nucala will be subsidised for four years, bringing relief to some of the 2.5 million people in Australia who suffer the chronic respiratory condition.
Federal Health Minister Susan Ley said despite the availability of several medicines for asthma on the PBS, many patients still experienced uncontrolled symptoms.
Read more here: abc.net.au
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Home visits show difficulties of asthma for low-income adults
Home visits show a link between low-income adults with asthma and a higher rate of asthma-related deaths and hospitalizations.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Researchers are studying how low-income adults with asthma are at a higher risk of death and hospitalization due to their living circumstances.
The study, from the Community Asthma Prevention Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, looked at the living conditions of low-income adult asthma patients and the impact on their asthma.....
Read more here: upi.com
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New procedure helps combat some forms of asthma
HOUSTON - Seventeen million American adults struggle with asthma, a narrowing of the airways.
For most, medication can help control the symptoms, but for about 5 percent of those patients, there is very little that really works. However, for the very first time, there is a surgical procedure that is helping these patients breathe easier.
Jenn McBride, 38, is one of the patients benefiting. She spends a lot of time in the kitchen. For the first time in years, everyday activities don’t wear her out.
“I just couldn’t get through the day because I couldn’t breathe,” McBride said.....
Read more here: click2houston.com
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Winter weather is bringing more than a chill to people with asthma
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - As temperatures begin to drop, asthma attacks begin to rise.
The cold air makes it harder for people to breathe and causes the lungs to swell. And remember how you were going to clean those carpets on Monday and its now Friday? Well, Dr. Zachary Frey says that dust and carpet mites are huge triggers in causing an asthma attack.....
Read more here: nbcneb.com
Home visits show a link between low-income adults with asthma and a higher rate of asthma-related deaths and hospitalizations.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Researchers are studying how low-income adults with asthma are at a higher risk of death and hospitalization due to their living circumstances.
The study, from the Community Asthma Prevention Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, looked at the living conditions of low-income adult asthma patients and the impact on their asthma.....
Read more here: upi.com
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New procedure helps combat some forms of asthma
HOUSTON - Seventeen million American adults struggle with asthma, a narrowing of the airways.
For most, medication can help control the symptoms, but for about 5 percent of those patients, there is very little that really works. However, for the very first time, there is a surgical procedure that is helping these patients breathe easier.
Jenn McBride, 38, is one of the patients benefiting. She spends a lot of time in the kitchen. For the first time in years, everyday activities don’t wear her out.
“I just couldn’t get through the day because I couldn’t breathe,” McBride said.....
Read more here: click2houston.com
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Winter weather is bringing more than a chill to people with asthma
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - As temperatures begin to drop, asthma attacks begin to rise.
The cold air makes it harder for people to breathe and causes the lungs to swell. And remember how you were going to clean those carpets on Monday and its now Friday? Well, Dr. Zachary Frey says that dust and carpet mites are huge triggers in causing an asthma attack.....
Read more here: nbcneb.com
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Study of Low-income Adults with Asthma Reveals Socioeconomic Stressors
Minority adults who live in low-income households are known to suffer from the highest rates of asthma, asthma-related mortality rates, and hospital stays. But most asthma studies fail to focus on these patients and don’t acknowledge how their socioeconomic context affects their disease.
Based on the hypothesis that this information should not be overlooked, a team of researchers investigated the lives of asthma patients, including reports from community health workers who visited them in their own homes. Many lived in poor living conditions with insufficient housing in violent communities and a lack of social services and support.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
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Insomnia has negative effect on asthma
Researchers found that more than a third of adults with asthma also had significant insomnia. Those with insomnia had worse lung function, weighed more and earned less.
Insomnia is common in adults with asthma and tied to worse asthma control and other health problems, a new study finds.
Reduced quality of life
University of Pittsburgh researchers found that 37 percent of adults with asthma also had significant insomnia. Those with insomnia had worse lung function. They also weighed more. And they tended to have lower incomes than those without insomnia, the study found.....
Read more here: health24.com
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Catching their breath — Runners don’t let asthma slow them down
By looking at the race placements of two of Mora High School’s top runners, one might never guess that seniors Alec Sanbeck and John Schwinghamer have a common respiratory condition: asthma.
There are different types of asthma that affect people in different ways, but in general it causes a person’s airway to become inflamed and restricted making it difficult to breathe.
Despite this, both Schwinghamer and Sanbeck placed among the top finishers at the 2016 State Cross Country Running Tournament on Nov. 5.....
Read more here: moraminn.com
Minority adults who live in low-income households are known to suffer from the highest rates of asthma, asthma-related mortality rates, and hospital stays. But most asthma studies fail to focus on these patients and don’t acknowledge how their socioeconomic context affects their disease.
Based on the hypothesis that this information should not be overlooked, a team of researchers investigated the lives of asthma patients, including reports from community health workers who visited them in their own homes. Many lived in poor living conditions with insufficient housing in violent communities and a lack of social services and support.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
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Insomnia has negative effect on asthma
Researchers found that more than a third of adults with asthma also had significant insomnia. Those with insomnia had worse lung function, weighed more and earned less.
Insomnia is common in adults with asthma and tied to worse asthma control and other health problems, a new study finds.
Reduced quality of life
University of Pittsburgh researchers found that 37 percent of adults with asthma also had significant insomnia. Those with insomnia had worse lung function. They also weighed more. And they tended to have lower incomes than those without insomnia, the study found.....
Read more here: health24.com
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Catching their breath — Runners don’t let asthma slow them down
By looking at the race placements of two of Mora High School’s top runners, one might never guess that seniors Alec Sanbeck and John Schwinghamer have a common respiratory condition: asthma.
There are different types of asthma that affect people in different ways, but in general it causes a person’s airway to become inflamed and restricted making it difficult to breathe.
Despite this, both Schwinghamer and Sanbeck placed among the top finishers at the 2016 State Cross Country Running Tournament on Nov. 5.....
Read more here: moraminn.com
Friday, December 16, 2016
5 things to know about winter-time asthma
Winter is a time to hunker down inside, a time to catch up on books you've been meaning to read or binge-watch shows you felt too guilty to watch when the weather was warm. But Dr. Jingli Ma, a pulmonologist at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, said it's also prime time for asthma flare-ups.
Here are five things to know about asthma in the winter:.....
Read more here: melrose.wickedlocal.com
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New Educational Tool Aimed at Helping Physicians Understand Asthma Disparities and Improve Care
‘Moving Toward Equity in Asthma Care’ offered at no cost to physicians, CME credit available
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to experts, considerable disparities exist among people of different races and ethnicities who suffer from asthma, and helping physicians understand how they can enhance asthma care among diverse populations may lead to improved asthma control by patients.
In an effort to help facilitate and increase awareness in the physician community, Anthem, Inc. has launched a new online educational experience – Moving Toward Equity in Asthma Care. The tool is designed to promote physician-patient interactions that can lead to an improved quality of life for the physician’s patients by addressing potential gaps in care.....
Read more here: businesswire.com
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RRMC takes asthma treatment to patients
BRANDON, Vt. - "So, I'm going to put it on your face and then I'm going to puff it and you're going to show me those five breaths you take, OK? Ready?" respiratory therapist Sarah Cosgrove told Lucas, 4.
Little Lucas is practicing the correct way to use the medication that helps him breathe easier. Lucas has asthma.
"Ready-- in. Now deep breath," Cosgrove said. "You did very well."
Words of encouragement from Cosgrove. She works at the Rutland Regional Medical Center but participates in home visits like this for about 25 patients each year. It's part of the hospital's free in-home asthma program that sends a team of two professionals straight to the patient for three separate visits.....
Read more here: wcax.com
Winter is a time to hunker down inside, a time to catch up on books you've been meaning to read or binge-watch shows you felt too guilty to watch when the weather was warm. But Dr. Jingli Ma, a pulmonologist at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, said it's also prime time for asthma flare-ups.
Here are five things to know about asthma in the winter:.....
Read more here: melrose.wickedlocal.com
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New Educational Tool Aimed at Helping Physicians Understand Asthma Disparities and Improve Care
‘Moving Toward Equity in Asthma Care’ offered at no cost to physicians, CME credit available
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to experts, considerable disparities exist among people of different races and ethnicities who suffer from asthma, and helping physicians understand how they can enhance asthma care among diverse populations may lead to improved asthma control by patients.
In an effort to help facilitate and increase awareness in the physician community, Anthem, Inc. has launched a new online educational experience – Moving Toward Equity in Asthma Care. The tool is designed to promote physician-patient interactions that can lead to an improved quality of life for the physician’s patients by addressing potential gaps in care.....
Read more here: businesswire.com
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RRMC takes asthma treatment to patients
BRANDON, Vt. - "So, I'm going to put it on your face and then I'm going to puff it and you're going to show me those five breaths you take, OK? Ready?" respiratory therapist Sarah Cosgrove told Lucas, 4.
Little Lucas is practicing the correct way to use the medication that helps him breathe easier. Lucas has asthma.
"Ready-- in. Now deep breath," Cosgrove said. "You did very well."
Words of encouragement from Cosgrove. She works at the Rutland Regional Medical Center but participates in home visits like this for about 25 patients each year. It's part of the hospital's free in-home asthma program that sends a team of two professionals straight to the patient for three separate visits.....
Read more here: wcax.com
Thursday, December 15, 2016
New Manchester app helps children with asthma overcome fear of inhalers
A new app developed in Manchester, which rewards children with asthma for using inhalers correctly by blowing away cartoon baddies, could help them overcome their fear of breathing devices.
Eye doctor Tariq Aslam designed the ‘Rafi-tone’ app when his son Rafi struggled to use a spacer for his own breathing problems.
The app monitors breathing patterns to activate a series of interactive games which reward children for good inhaler use by letting them blow out on-screen fires and banish cartoon foes – like the ‘bad wolf’.....
Read more here: aboutmanchester.co.uk
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Asthma Help To Keep You Breathing Easy
Your lungs are an essential organ, so when you receive a diagnosis of asthma, it can impact your lifestyle and routine hugely.
If you have been diagnosed with asthma and you are a smoker, it is time to quit. Smoking is bad in general for everyone, but it is particularly worse for asthma suffers because it decreases the amount of oxygen in the lungs, putting you at higher risk for asthma attacks.
This means avoidance of all tobacco products, smoke or vapors.....
Read more here: health-womens.com
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Lose That Asthma! Check Out Some Great Tips!
Sometimes asthma can be a real pain to deal with. If you have asthma issues, though, you should never resign yourself to enduring this respiratory ailment without help. Whether or not you have already taken steps to fight your asthma, there may be more you can do to breathe easier and live healthier.
Avoid keeping potted plants in your home. Certain plants might have a smell or change the nature of the air you breathe in a way that triggers asthma. If you want to keep plants, pay close attention to your symptoms and be ready to remove the plants if you notice any changes.....
Read more here: 101asthma.com
A new app developed in Manchester, which rewards children with asthma for using inhalers correctly by blowing away cartoon baddies, could help them overcome their fear of breathing devices.
Eye doctor Tariq Aslam designed the ‘Rafi-tone’ app when his son Rafi struggled to use a spacer for his own breathing problems.
The app monitors breathing patterns to activate a series of interactive games which reward children for good inhaler use by letting them blow out on-screen fires and banish cartoon foes – like the ‘bad wolf’.....
Read more here: aboutmanchester.co.uk
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Asthma Help To Keep You Breathing Easy
Your lungs are an essential organ, so when you receive a diagnosis of asthma, it can impact your lifestyle and routine hugely.
If you have been diagnosed with asthma and you are a smoker, it is time to quit. Smoking is bad in general for everyone, but it is particularly worse for asthma suffers because it decreases the amount of oxygen in the lungs, putting you at higher risk for asthma attacks.
This means avoidance of all tobacco products, smoke or vapors.....
Read more here: health-womens.com
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Lose That Asthma! Check Out Some Great Tips!
Sometimes asthma can be a real pain to deal with. If you have asthma issues, though, you should never resign yourself to enduring this respiratory ailment without help. Whether or not you have already taken steps to fight your asthma, there may be more you can do to breathe easier and live healthier.
Avoid keeping potted plants in your home. Certain plants might have a smell or change the nature of the air you breathe in a way that triggers asthma. If you want to keep plants, pay close attention to your symptoms and be ready to remove the plants if you notice any changes.....
Read more here: 101asthma.com
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
This smart wearable detects asthma attacks before they occur
BioAsthma records the severity of each attack, and uploads the data to a cloud server, which can aid in the monitoring of attack patterns
When Adrian Ang was a wee boy of about 6 years old, he suffered an asthma attack while playing with fire sparklers with his friends and cousins at a Mooncake festival.
“After inhaling the smoke from the sparklers, I vividly remember the feeling of being breathless and gasping for air. No matter how hard I tried, there never seemed to be enough air for my lungs,” says Ang, in an interview with e27.....
Read more here: e27.co
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Dear Dr. Roach: Is medical marijuana right for asthmatic Alzheimer's patient?
Dear Dr. Roach: I have a friend, age 56, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease a few years ago and has been taking Aricept, which has helped immensely. Now she has begun taking medical marijuana, supposedly to help her lungs at night from asthma. She takes the Aricept at dinner, then the pot about three hours later, in a capsule. What are the contraindications on the brain of taking this marijuana with Aricept? We are really concerned about this new pot use, but she seems to think it is just fine.....
Read more here: herald-review.com
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What's Going Around: Winter Asthma
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) Not only can the holidays bring about depression for some people, they can also trigger an asthma attack.
Dr. Dennis Perry at McLaren Greater Lansing Primary Care has treated several people for asthma symptoms lately. Common symptoms include a dry hacking cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and pain when breathing.
Doctors recommend patients avoid known triggers like tobacco smoke or pet dander. That can be tough this time of year because Christmas trees can have mold on them.....
Read more here: wilx.com
BioAsthma records the severity of each attack, and uploads the data to a cloud server, which can aid in the monitoring of attack patterns
When Adrian Ang was a wee boy of about 6 years old, he suffered an asthma attack while playing with fire sparklers with his friends and cousins at a Mooncake festival.
“After inhaling the smoke from the sparklers, I vividly remember the feeling of being breathless and gasping for air. No matter how hard I tried, there never seemed to be enough air for my lungs,” says Ang, in an interview with e27.....
Read more here: e27.co
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Dear Dr. Roach: Is medical marijuana right for asthmatic Alzheimer's patient?
Dear Dr. Roach: I have a friend, age 56, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease a few years ago and has been taking Aricept, which has helped immensely. Now she has begun taking medical marijuana, supposedly to help her lungs at night from asthma. She takes the Aricept at dinner, then the pot about three hours later, in a capsule. What are the contraindications on the brain of taking this marijuana with Aricept? We are really concerned about this new pot use, but she seems to think it is just fine.....
Read more here: herald-review.com
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What's Going Around: Winter Asthma
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) Not only can the holidays bring about depression for some people, they can also trigger an asthma attack.
Dr. Dennis Perry at McLaren Greater Lansing Primary Care has treated several people for asthma symptoms lately. Common symptoms include a dry hacking cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and pain when breathing.
Doctors recommend patients avoid known triggers like tobacco smoke or pet dander. That can be tough this time of year because Christmas trees can have mold on them.....
Read more here: wilx.com
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Have asthma or allergies? How to protect yourself from pollution and smog in the UK
We found out from the experts how exactly asthma and allergy sufferers can prepare for pollution and smog.
Winter brings about dramatic weather changes. But the change in conditions and pollution can cause havoc for the country’s allergy and asthma sufferers and others with breathing difficulties, warn the charities Asthma UK and Allergy UK.
Andrew Proctor, director of advice and support at Asthma UK, says: “Two thirds of people (68%) with asthma find that air pollution makes their asthma worse, and even more tell us that changes in winter weather can trigger asthma attacks”.....
Read more here: home.bt.com
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NIHR partners with AstraZeneca on asthma study
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and AstraZeneca have formed a new partnership aiming to progress "crucial research" in respiratory disease.
Under the collaboration, the NIHR Translational Research Partnership in inflammatory respiratory disease and AstraZeneca are carrying out a study testing the effect of the drugmaker's injectable biologic tralokinumab on severe, uncontrolled asthma which is driven by IL-13 inflammation.
Tralokinumab is a human monoclonal antibody that works by specifically blocking the effects of the signalling protein IL-13 that is a key in the development of asthmatic disease.....
Read more here: pharmatimes.com
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Adults with Asthma Often Have Insomnia, Study Finds
A new study reports that insomnia is highly prevalent in adults with asthma and is associated with adverse outcomes, including worse asthma control, symptoms of depression and anxiety, poorer quality of life and other health issues.
The study, “Association Between Insomnia and Asthma Burden in the Severe Asthma Research Program (SARP) III”, was published in the journal CHEST.
Sleep difficulties are commonly reported in patients with asthma; however, the prevalence of insomnia and its association with disease burden and well-being has been unknown.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
We found out from the experts how exactly asthma and allergy sufferers can prepare for pollution and smog.
Winter brings about dramatic weather changes. But the change in conditions and pollution can cause havoc for the country’s allergy and asthma sufferers and others with breathing difficulties, warn the charities Asthma UK and Allergy UK.
Andrew Proctor, director of advice and support at Asthma UK, says: “Two thirds of people (68%) with asthma find that air pollution makes their asthma worse, and even more tell us that changes in winter weather can trigger asthma attacks”.....
Read more here: home.bt.com
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NIHR partners with AstraZeneca on asthma study
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and AstraZeneca have formed a new partnership aiming to progress "crucial research" in respiratory disease.
Under the collaboration, the NIHR Translational Research Partnership in inflammatory respiratory disease and AstraZeneca are carrying out a study testing the effect of the drugmaker's injectable biologic tralokinumab on severe, uncontrolled asthma which is driven by IL-13 inflammation.
Tralokinumab is a human monoclonal antibody that works by specifically blocking the effects of the signalling protein IL-13 that is a key in the development of asthmatic disease.....
Read more here: pharmatimes.com
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Adults with Asthma Often Have Insomnia, Study Finds
A new study reports that insomnia is highly prevalent in adults with asthma and is associated with adverse outcomes, including worse asthma control, symptoms of depression and anxiety, poorer quality of life and other health issues.
The study, “Association Between Insomnia and Asthma Burden in the Severe Asthma Research Program (SARP) III”, was published in the journal CHEST.
Sleep difficulties are commonly reported in patients with asthma; however, the prevalence of insomnia and its association with disease burden and well-being has been unknown.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
Monday, December 12, 2016
Asthmatics should avoid factors that trigger symptoms
Consultant physician and pulmonologist at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Dr. Michele Dania, in this interview with PAUL ADUNWOKE, spoke on how to manage asthma.
What should the public know about asthma diseases?
Asthma is a chronic lung disease usually, characterised by difficulty in breathing. In addition to this, there are other symptoms such as noisy breathing, chest pains and persistent coughing. Usually, these symptoms are not there permanently, but occur at night, or in the mornings. Asthma is treatable, but for now, there is no cure for it, even though people living with it can live well if it is properly managed.....
Read more here: guardian.ng
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Bio Warfare? “Like 150 Bombs Going Off”: 6 Dead and 8500 Hospitalized in Australia Due to “Rare Thunderstorm Asthma”
The official story on this just sounds totally made up.
More than 8,500 people were hospitalized last week and six have now died in Australia due to what is being reported as a rare phenomenon known as “thunderstorm asthma”.
(I told you it sounds totally made up.)
Right now if you search for this story on Google News Australia, there isn’t a peep about it in the top news. You have to type in the word “asthma”.
Then it’s like a horror show.....
Read more here: thedailysheeple.com
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Baby Asthma Basics
Some important information from an expert on baby asthma.
What Is Asthma?
Asthma is on the rise in children -- rates have increased by 160 percent in kids 4 and younger since 1980, and by 75 percent in the general population. It's the most common chronic condition among children, affecting about 5 million kids in the U.S., almost half of whom have symptoms before age 1. No one is exactly sure why asthma rates are increasing, but it may be a combination of more pollutants in the environment, earlier exposure to a wide range of allergy triggers (called allergens) in foods and in the environment, and better methods of diagnosis.....
Read more here: parents.com
Consultant physician and pulmonologist at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Idi-Araba, Lagos State, Dr. Michele Dania, in this interview with PAUL ADUNWOKE, spoke on how to manage asthma.
What should the public know about asthma diseases?
Asthma is a chronic lung disease usually, characterised by difficulty in breathing. In addition to this, there are other symptoms such as noisy breathing, chest pains and persistent coughing. Usually, these symptoms are not there permanently, but occur at night, or in the mornings. Asthma is treatable, but for now, there is no cure for it, even though people living with it can live well if it is properly managed.....
Read more here: guardian.ng
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Bio Warfare? “Like 150 Bombs Going Off”: 6 Dead and 8500 Hospitalized in Australia Due to “Rare Thunderstorm Asthma”
The official story on this just sounds totally made up.
More than 8,500 people were hospitalized last week and six have now died in Australia due to what is being reported as a rare phenomenon known as “thunderstorm asthma”.
(I told you it sounds totally made up.)
Right now if you search for this story on Google News Australia, there isn’t a peep about it in the top news. You have to type in the word “asthma”.
Then it’s like a horror show.....
Read more here: thedailysheeple.com
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Baby Asthma Basics
Some important information from an expert on baby asthma.
What Is Asthma?
Asthma is on the rise in children -- rates have increased by 160 percent in kids 4 and younger since 1980, and by 75 percent in the general population. It's the most common chronic condition among children, affecting about 5 million kids in the U.S., almost half of whom have symptoms before age 1. No one is exactly sure why asthma rates are increasing, but it may be a combination of more pollutants in the environment, earlier exposure to a wide range of allergy triggers (called allergens) in foods and in the environment, and better methods of diagnosis.....
Read more here: parents.com
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Can I Join The Army With Asthma?
Another of the most common questions we get is “Can I Join the Army with Asthma?”. This article answers that question and outlines why asthma may keep you from joining the U.S. Army.
When a person joins the Army, medical history is part of the enlistment process. In addition to providing a detailed medical history, the recruit must also undergo a thorough medical exam by a physician at MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station).....
Read more here: militaryspot.com
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Unique ‘heat blasts’ bring breathing relief to those with asthma
For years Terra Alexander, 34, has been a frequent visitor to the emergency room when it feels like an elephant’s sitting on her chest and her breathing comes in labored, Darth Vader-like wheezes. Bronchial thermoplasty changed that.
“I’m almost completely off the breathing machine,” she said after undergoing two out of the three required treatments. “My inhalers I’ve had to replace every two weeks for years. The last time I replaced this inhaler was over a month ago, and it’s still half full”.....
Read more here: communitymedical.org
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How to avoid holiday allergies and asthma triggers this holiday season
Many people assume that allergies and asthma are problems that disappear once the cold weather kicks in, but this isn’t the case, especially during the holiday season.
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), two-thirds of allergy sufferers experience symptoms all year round. Even after pollen dies down, there are a number of triggers that can aggravate the condition of those who normally suffer from allergies and asthma. Cold, dry air is the most obvious trigger, and there are other ones that are specific to the holiday season.....
Read more here: belmarrahealth.com
Another of the most common questions we get is “Can I Join the Army with Asthma?”. This article answers that question and outlines why asthma may keep you from joining the U.S. Army.
When a person joins the Army, medical history is part of the enlistment process. In addition to providing a detailed medical history, the recruit must also undergo a thorough medical exam by a physician at MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station).....
Read more here: militaryspot.com
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Unique ‘heat blasts’ bring breathing relief to those with asthma
For years Terra Alexander, 34, has been a frequent visitor to the emergency room when it feels like an elephant’s sitting on her chest and her breathing comes in labored, Darth Vader-like wheezes. Bronchial thermoplasty changed that.
“I’m almost completely off the breathing machine,” she said after undergoing two out of the three required treatments. “My inhalers I’ve had to replace every two weeks for years. The last time I replaced this inhaler was over a month ago, and it’s still half full”.....
Read more here: communitymedical.org
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How to avoid holiday allergies and asthma triggers this holiday season
Many people assume that allergies and asthma are problems that disappear once the cold weather kicks in, but this isn’t the case, especially during the holiday season.
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), two-thirds of allergy sufferers experience symptoms all year round. Even after pollen dies down, there are a number of triggers that can aggravate the condition of those who normally suffer from allergies and asthma. Cold, dry air is the most obvious trigger, and there are other ones that are specific to the holiday season.....
Read more here: belmarrahealth.com
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Nutrition Guide for Asthma Sufferers:
How to Fight and Relieve Asthma Symptoms Naturally Through Nutrition
Your one-stop source for information on the optimal diet, the top 19 foods, and the best recipes for preventing and relieving asthma symptoms.
Asthma is a respiratory disorder affecting the airways of the lungs. The airways of asthma sufferers occasionally constrict, become inflamed, and start making more mucus, often in response to an allergen (such as cold air, exercise, infection, tobacco smoke, or emotional stress). This may result in symptoms like wheezing, coughing (especially at night), trouble breathing, or a feeling of constriction within the chest.....
Read more here: healwithfood.org
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Hero Doctor Saves Asthmatic Boy On Plane Mid-Flight
Several hours into a transatlantic flight from Spain to the United States, a 2-year-old boy began to experience a terrifying asthma attack. He cried, wheezed and fell short of breath. His parents scrambled for the inhaler before realizing they accidentally packed his medication in their checked luggage.
Luckily, there was a hero onboard the flight with just the right amount of quick-thinking skills and medical expertise to save the boy. As the child’s parents shouted for medical assistance, enter Dr. Khurshid Guru, director of Robotic Surgery at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Using an oxygen meter, Dr. Guru found the child’s oxygen level was dipping to a dangerous level. Despite the fact he doesn’t typically treat children, he knew he had to something to help.....
Read more here: littlethings.com
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Study finds link between insomnia and asthma
FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2016 -- Insomnia is common in adults with asthma and tied to worse asthma control and other health problems, a new study finds.
University of Pittsburgh researchers found that 37 percent of adults with asthma also had significant insomnia. Those with insomnia had worse lung function. They also weighed more. And they tended to have lower incomes than those without insomnia, the study found.....
Read more here: upi.com
How to Fight and Relieve Asthma Symptoms Naturally Through Nutrition
Your one-stop source for information on the optimal diet, the top 19 foods, and the best recipes for preventing and relieving asthma symptoms.
Asthma is a respiratory disorder affecting the airways of the lungs. The airways of asthma sufferers occasionally constrict, become inflamed, and start making more mucus, often in response to an allergen (such as cold air, exercise, infection, tobacco smoke, or emotional stress). This may result in symptoms like wheezing, coughing (especially at night), trouble breathing, or a feeling of constriction within the chest.....
Read more here: healwithfood.org
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Hero Doctor Saves Asthmatic Boy On Plane Mid-Flight
Several hours into a transatlantic flight from Spain to the United States, a 2-year-old boy began to experience a terrifying asthma attack. He cried, wheezed and fell short of breath. His parents scrambled for the inhaler before realizing they accidentally packed his medication in their checked luggage.
Luckily, there was a hero onboard the flight with just the right amount of quick-thinking skills and medical expertise to save the boy. As the child’s parents shouted for medical assistance, enter Dr. Khurshid Guru, director of Robotic Surgery at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Using an oxygen meter, Dr. Guru found the child’s oxygen level was dipping to a dangerous level. Despite the fact he doesn’t typically treat children, he knew he had to something to help.....
Read more here: littlethings.com
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Study finds link between insomnia and asthma
FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2016 -- Insomnia is common in adults with asthma and tied to worse asthma control and other health problems, a new study finds.
University of Pittsburgh researchers found that 37 percent of adults with asthma also had significant insomnia. Those with insomnia had worse lung function. They also weighed more. And they tended to have lower incomes than those without insomnia, the study found.....
Read more here: upi.com
Friday, December 9, 2016
Is Asthma Linked To Insomnia? Sleep Disorder Common Among Patients With Breathing Condition
A new study from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh has found that insomnia is very common in adults with asthma.
The team found that clinically significant insomnia was present in 37 percent of study participants with asthma, according to a recent statement. These results also suggest that adults with the chronic respiratory condition who also have insomnia may be at increased risk for issues such as depression and anxiety.....
Read more here: medicaldaily.com
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Insomnia prevalent in patients with asthma
New research in CHEST shows insomnia is highly prevalent in adults with asthma, associated with adverse outcomes
A team of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh has found that insomnia is highly prevalent in adults with asthma and is also associated with worse asthma control, depression and anxiety symptoms and other quality of life and health issues. The study results are published in the current issue of the journal CHEST.
Patients with asthma commonly report difficulty with sleep; however, the prevalence of insomnia and its relationship with asthma burden and quality of life is unknown. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition in the lungs in which the airways become swollen or inflamed, causing difficulty in breathing from spasms in the muscles surrounding the airways as they try to keep the passageways open. The impact of insomnia on asthma control and asthma-related healthcare utilization has not previously been examined.....
Read more here: eurekalert.org
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Asthma SYMPTOMS: Nasal ‘douching’ can improve severe asthma and rhinosinusitis
ASTHMA symptoms could be alleviated by a simple nasal rinse, experts have revealed.
The new research found that a process called nasal douching led to improvements in chest and nasal symptoms among people with severe asthma and rhinosinusitis - an inflammatory condition of the nasal passages and paranasal sinuses.
Experts taught 30 patients how to rinse their nasal passages with a simple saline rinse kit, initially one or two times a day.
Their symptoms were assessed before starting treatment and again three months later.
After three months, 88 per cent of patients reported improved nasal symptoms and 62 per cent reported improved chest symptoms.....
Read more here: express.co.uk
A new study from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh has found that insomnia is very common in adults with asthma.
The team found that clinically significant insomnia was present in 37 percent of study participants with asthma, according to a recent statement. These results also suggest that adults with the chronic respiratory condition who also have insomnia may be at increased risk for issues such as depression and anxiety.....
Read more here: medicaldaily.com
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Insomnia prevalent in patients with asthma
New research in CHEST shows insomnia is highly prevalent in adults with asthma, associated with adverse outcomes
A team of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh has found that insomnia is highly prevalent in adults with asthma and is also associated with worse asthma control, depression and anxiety symptoms and other quality of life and health issues. The study results are published in the current issue of the journal CHEST.
Patients with asthma commonly report difficulty with sleep; however, the prevalence of insomnia and its relationship with asthma burden and quality of life is unknown. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition in the lungs in which the airways become swollen or inflamed, causing difficulty in breathing from spasms in the muscles surrounding the airways as they try to keep the passageways open. The impact of insomnia on asthma control and asthma-related healthcare utilization has not previously been examined.....
Read more here: eurekalert.org
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Asthma SYMPTOMS: Nasal ‘douching’ can improve severe asthma and rhinosinusitis
ASTHMA symptoms could be alleviated by a simple nasal rinse, experts have revealed.
The new research found that a process called nasal douching led to improvements in chest and nasal symptoms among people with severe asthma and rhinosinusitis - an inflammatory condition of the nasal passages and paranasal sinuses.
Experts taught 30 patients how to rinse their nasal passages with a simple saline rinse kit, initially one or two times a day.
Their symptoms were assessed before starting treatment and again three months later.
After three months, 88 per cent of patients reported improved nasal symptoms and 62 per cent reported improved chest symptoms.....
Read more here: express.co.uk
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Healthcare Workers have Highest Rates of Asthma, according to CDC
According to a new Centers for Disease Control study, the healthcare and social assistance industry has the highest percentage of workers with asthma—10.7% of workers in this industry reported having asthma.
The study surveyed working adults in 21 states in 2013. Participants were asked about any asthma diagnosis and their occupation and industry.
Lots of asthma triggers are present in healthcare settings, including cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and aerosolized medications. These substances don’t need to be there—safer alternatives are available.....
Read more here: nationalnursesunited.org
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Health Beat: Real relief for serious asthma
PITTSBURGH - Jenn McBride spends a lot of time in the kitchen.
"Baking is something me and my girls do a lot," said McBride, 38.
For the first time in years, everyday activities don't wear her out.
"I just couldn't get through the day, because I couldn't breathe," she detailed.
McBride had asthma since she was 21, but four years ago she got pneumonia. After that, no matter what doctors prescribed, her airways were often inflamed.....
Read more here: wfmz.com
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New Treatment May Boost Effectiveness of Asthma Therapy
UCSF Team Looks to Experimental Cancer Drug to Dampen Bronchospasm
UC San Francisco researchers have developed a new treatment strategy for asthma that acts in a completely different way than standard drugs that have been used for decades as “rescue” medicines.
The new type of drug treatment, which they tested in asthmatic lab mice and in tissue from cadaveric human lungs, appears to have an add-in effect to drug mainstays, like albuterol, and might potentially save lives, according to authors of the study, published online on Dec. 5, 2016, in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
One in 12 adults has asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2009, asthma was found to be responsible for close to 500,000 hospitalizations, 1.9 million emergency department visits and 3,388 deaths.....
Read more here: ucsf.edu
According to a new Centers for Disease Control study, the healthcare and social assistance industry has the highest percentage of workers with asthma—10.7% of workers in this industry reported having asthma.
The study surveyed working adults in 21 states in 2013. Participants were asked about any asthma diagnosis and their occupation and industry.
Lots of asthma triggers are present in healthcare settings, including cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and aerosolized medications. These substances don’t need to be there—safer alternatives are available.....
Read more here: nationalnursesunited.org
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Health Beat: Real relief for serious asthma
PITTSBURGH - Jenn McBride spends a lot of time in the kitchen.
"Baking is something me and my girls do a lot," said McBride, 38.
For the first time in years, everyday activities don't wear her out.
"I just couldn't get through the day, because I couldn't breathe," she detailed.
McBride had asthma since she was 21, but four years ago she got pneumonia. After that, no matter what doctors prescribed, her airways were often inflamed.....
Read more here: wfmz.com
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New Treatment May Boost Effectiveness of Asthma Therapy
UCSF Team Looks to Experimental Cancer Drug to Dampen Bronchospasm
UC San Francisco researchers have developed a new treatment strategy for asthma that acts in a completely different way than standard drugs that have been used for decades as “rescue” medicines.
The new type of drug treatment, which they tested in asthmatic lab mice and in tissue from cadaveric human lungs, appears to have an add-in effect to drug mainstays, like albuterol, and might potentially save lives, according to authors of the study, published online on Dec. 5, 2016, in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
One in 12 adults has asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2009, asthma was found to be responsible for close to 500,000 hospitalizations, 1.9 million emergency department visits and 3,388 deaths.....
Read more here: ucsf.edu
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Sort medical issues including acid reflux, cramp and asthma out with your GP and you can ‘avoid taking sleeping pills’
Sleep deprivation is a huge problem that is usually caused by another illness or a partner's snoring
SLEEP deprivation is a huge problem.
According to experts, employees who are too tired to work properly cost the UK about £40billion a year.
That’s a figure big enough to keep you awake at night.
No wonder you are hammering on my door begging for some sleeping tablets.
If only it was that simple.....
Read more here: thesun.co.uk
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How Cannabis Treats Asthma
Studies show that cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant actually protect your lungs, and relieve the constriction and discomfort of asthma.
It is estimated that one out of twelve people suffer from asthma, a chronic respiratory disease that typically becomes present during childhood. While many people experience minimal symptoms with treatment, asthma is still linked to over 3,000 deaths per year.
Naturally, many asthmatics choose to stay away from smoking cannabis for fear of exacerbating their symptoms. But contrary to popular belief, studies have shown cannabis has little to no long-term impact on the lungs. In fact, recent research is actually showing cannabis is helpful rather than harmful for asthma patients.....
Read more here: beforeitsnews.com
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Doctors warn of worsening asthma, allergies in winter
Though the sudden change in weather comes as a relief for many, it also brings with it a slew of infections and allergies. Especially at risk are those with pre-existing conditions like asthma, experts say.
20 million patients
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), India is home to an estimated 20 million asthma patients. All of them suffer from moderate to severe asthma and hence, experts have said, it really becomes important for them to understand how a common virus can trigger a major asthma attack during the winter months.....
Read more here: thehindu.com
Sleep deprivation is a huge problem that is usually caused by another illness or a partner's snoring
SLEEP deprivation is a huge problem.
According to experts, employees who are too tired to work properly cost the UK about £40billion a year.
That’s a figure big enough to keep you awake at night.
No wonder you are hammering on my door begging for some sleeping tablets.
If only it was that simple.....
Read more here: thesun.co.uk
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How Cannabis Treats Asthma
Studies show that cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant actually protect your lungs, and relieve the constriction and discomfort of asthma.
It is estimated that one out of twelve people suffer from asthma, a chronic respiratory disease that typically becomes present during childhood. While many people experience minimal symptoms with treatment, asthma is still linked to over 3,000 deaths per year.
Naturally, many asthmatics choose to stay away from smoking cannabis for fear of exacerbating their symptoms. But contrary to popular belief, studies have shown cannabis has little to no long-term impact on the lungs. In fact, recent research is actually showing cannabis is helpful rather than harmful for asthma patients.....
Read more here: beforeitsnews.com
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Doctors warn of worsening asthma, allergies in winter
Though the sudden change in weather comes as a relief for many, it also brings with it a slew of infections and allergies. Especially at risk are those with pre-existing conditions like asthma, experts say.
20 million patients
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), India is home to an estimated 20 million asthma patients. All of them suffer from moderate to severe asthma and hence, experts have said, it really becomes important for them to understand how a common virus can trigger a major asthma attack during the winter months.....
Read more here: thehindu.com
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Researchers Discover ‘Off’ Switch For Asthma Attacks
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have discovered a cellular "off" switch to deactivate the compounds that cause a severe inflammatory response, which results in asthma attacks.
According to Nicola Heller from Johns Hopkins, asthma patients experience debilitating symptoms because of the consistent activity of the proteins that are not switched "off" by regulatory proteins responsible for the inflammatory reactions.....
Read more here: techtimes.com
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Researchers question accuracy of test used for asthma screening
A test used for screening for asthma in patients without previous symptoms is not “reliable” for diagnosing the respiratory condition, according to researchers.
Based on their findings, the authors of the new study, from Australia, have urged caution in the use of the mannitol challenge test for asthma in non-clinical settings.
They noted that the mannitol challenge test was a cost-effective and easily applied test to detect if the airways were more likely to contract or narrow more than normal, which is associated with asthma and airway inflammation.....
Read more here: nursingtimes.net
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New study urges caution in use of mannitol challenge test for asthma
A new study urges caution in the use of the mannitol challenge test for asthma in non-clinical settings. The test is considered widely applicable to detect asthma, but its accuracy outside of patients referred for specialized respiratory has not been thoroughly explored before.
The mannitol challenge test is a cost-effective and easily applied test to detect if the airways are more likely to contract or narrow more than normal. These airway reactions are associated with asthma and airway inflammation.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have discovered a cellular "off" switch to deactivate the compounds that cause a severe inflammatory response, which results in asthma attacks.
According to Nicola Heller from Johns Hopkins, asthma patients experience debilitating symptoms because of the consistent activity of the proteins that are not switched "off" by regulatory proteins responsible for the inflammatory reactions.....
Read more here: techtimes.com
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Researchers question accuracy of test used for asthma screening
A test used for screening for asthma in patients without previous symptoms is not “reliable” for diagnosing the respiratory condition, according to researchers.
Based on their findings, the authors of the new study, from Australia, have urged caution in the use of the mannitol challenge test for asthma in non-clinical settings.
They noted that the mannitol challenge test was a cost-effective and easily applied test to detect if the airways were more likely to contract or narrow more than normal, which is associated with asthma and airway inflammation.....
Read more here: nursingtimes.net
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New study urges caution in use of mannitol challenge test for asthma
A new study urges caution in the use of the mannitol challenge test for asthma in non-clinical settings. The test is considered widely applicable to detect asthma, but its accuracy outside of patients referred for specialized respiratory has not been thoroughly explored before.
The mannitol challenge test is a cost-effective and easily applied test to detect if the airways are more likely to contract or narrow more than normal. These airway reactions are associated with asthma and airway inflammation.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
Monday, December 5, 2016
Holiday decor can aggravate asthma
Simple steps can minimize the impact of trees, fireplaces and more.
Many families have begun to decorate their homes for the holidays. And while this is a time of trees, ornaments and lights for many people, for a child with asthma it can translate into discomfort and even danger.
Air quality in general takes a big nosedive in many homes during December. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 6.3 million children in the U.S. have asthma, causing close to 2 million emergency room visits each year.
In light of these numbers, thinking about air quality seems mandatory.....
Read more here: lancasteronline.com
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Victorians affected by thunderstorms again
Paramedics have responded to several dozen calls from people with breathing problems as Victorians braced for another thunderstorm asthma event.
Temperatures peaked at 37C in Kyabram on Sunday, reaching 32C in Melbourne before a band of storms rolled across the state.
The high temperatures and windy conditions had authorities worried that it could bring a repeat of thunderstorm asthma attacks, two weeks after a freak storm hit Melbourne, killing eight people.....
Read more here: au.news.yahoo.com
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Family strive to bring 'storm asthma' victim back to NZ
The daughter of a New Zealand man who died from thunderstorm asthma in Melbourne says she just wants to bring her father's body home.
Last week hospitals were overwhelmed when a cool change and storm caused respiratory problems for thousands of people, with more than 8500 attending emergency departments.
Eight people died as a result of respiratory problems, including former Wellington man Sam Lau, who was 49.....
Read more here: radionz.co.nz
Simple steps can minimize the impact of trees, fireplaces and more.
Many families have begun to decorate their homes for the holidays. And while this is a time of trees, ornaments and lights for many people, for a child with asthma it can translate into discomfort and even danger.
Air quality in general takes a big nosedive in many homes during December. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 6.3 million children in the U.S. have asthma, causing close to 2 million emergency room visits each year.
In light of these numbers, thinking about air quality seems mandatory.....
Read more here: lancasteronline.com
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Victorians affected by thunderstorms again
Paramedics have responded to several dozen calls from people with breathing problems as Victorians braced for another thunderstorm asthma event.
Temperatures peaked at 37C in Kyabram on Sunday, reaching 32C in Melbourne before a band of storms rolled across the state.
The high temperatures and windy conditions had authorities worried that it could bring a repeat of thunderstorm asthma attacks, two weeks after a freak storm hit Melbourne, killing eight people.....
Read more here: au.news.yahoo.com
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Family strive to bring 'storm asthma' victim back to NZ
The daughter of a New Zealand man who died from thunderstorm asthma in Melbourne says she just wants to bring her father's body home.
Last week hospitals were overwhelmed when a cool change and storm caused respiratory problems for thousands of people, with more than 8500 attending emergency departments.
Eight people died as a result of respiratory problems, including former Wellington man Sam Lau, who was 49.....
Read more here: radionz.co.nz
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Health Watch: Many Children With Asthma Don’t Use Their Inhalers Correctly
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Six and a half million children in the United States suffer from asthma and use inhalers to keep their airways open, but most kids aren’t using them correctly, dramatically affecting how well the medication works.
For 10-year-old Amanda Grabel, her asthma was so severe, it became life threatening. Desperate for a solution, her parents took her to several doctors who kept writing more and more prescriptions, CBS2’s Dr. Max Gomez reported.....
Read more here: newyork.cbslocal.com
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Can house dust explain why Amish protected from asthma?
CHICAGO — Forget Fluffy and Fido. Bessie the cow just might make a healthier pet.
That idea stems from new research in two farming-based religious communities that shun modern ways but have dramatically different childhood asthma rates. The goal was to find an explanation for why asthma is so uncommon among Amish communities, where children run barefoot in dairy barns and farm fields, but much higher in the other group.
Blood samples, house dust and mice experiments revealed some tantalizing clues, suggesting something in the dust was protecting the Amish children.....
Read more here: ottawacitizen.com
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Cellular switch to turn 'off' asthma attacks identified
Scientists have identified a critical cellular "off" switch for the inflammatory immune response that contributes to asthma attacks.
The switch, they say, is composed of regulatory proteins that control an immune signalling pathway in cells.
"Asthma patients are constantly firing through this pathway because those proteins are stuck in the 'on' position, without proper control by other proteins that shut down this reaction," said Nicola Heller, assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.....
Read more here: deccanherald.com
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Six and a half million children in the United States suffer from asthma and use inhalers to keep their airways open, but most kids aren’t using them correctly, dramatically affecting how well the medication works.
For 10-year-old Amanda Grabel, her asthma was so severe, it became life threatening. Desperate for a solution, her parents took her to several doctors who kept writing more and more prescriptions, CBS2’s Dr. Max Gomez reported.....
Read more here: newyork.cbslocal.com
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Can house dust explain why Amish protected from asthma?
CHICAGO — Forget Fluffy and Fido. Bessie the cow just might make a healthier pet.
That idea stems from new research in two farming-based religious communities that shun modern ways but have dramatically different childhood asthma rates. The goal was to find an explanation for why asthma is so uncommon among Amish communities, where children run barefoot in dairy barns and farm fields, but much higher in the other group.
Blood samples, house dust and mice experiments revealed some tantalizing clues, suggesting something in the dust was protecting the Amish children.....
Read more here: ottawacitizen.com
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Cellular switch to turn 'off' asthma attacks identified
Scientists have identified a critical cellular "off" switch for the inflammatory immune response that contributes to asthma attacks.
The switch, they say, is composed of regulatory proteins that control an immune signalling pathway in cells.
"Asthma patients are constantly firing through this pathway because those proteins are stuck in the 'on' position, without proper control by other proteins that shut down this reaction," said Nicola Heller, assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.....
Read more here: deccanherald.com
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Mice may be key to kids' asthma attacks at school
FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2016 -- Research investigating schoolchildren's asthma attacks has pointed to a tiny foe: mice.
Allergens from the rodents can infiltrate the air, the study found, and may be a major cause of asthma attacks in the school environment.
It's known that many different allergy triggers -- from dust mites to mold to pet dander -- can fuel children's asthma symptoms. But most research has focused on the triggers in kids' homes.
"In this study, we've identified the school as an important factor, too," said researcher Dr. Wanda Phipatanakul, an allergy specialist at Boston Children's Hospital.....
Read more here: upi.com
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Asthma 'off switch' could bring relief from attacks to MILLIONS of sufferers
SCIENTISTS have discovered an 'off switch' for asthma attacks which could bring relief to millions of sufferers.
The 'switch' is actually an immune cell in the body which filters out and destroys allergens with chemicals to prevent allergic reactions.
For most people this cell switches on to filter out the allergens, such as particles from pollution, then switches off again when it has its job.....
Read more here: express.co.uk
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Researchers May Have Found A Way To ‘Turn Off’ Asthma Attacks
Asthma could be a condition resigned to history, as scientists claim to have worked out how they can ‘switch off’ asthma attacks.
Scientists have been looking at proteins that can shut off the cells causing the inflammatory immune response that eventually leads to wheezing, shortness of breath and lung constriction.....
Read more here: huffingtonpost.co.uk
FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2016 -- Research investigating schoolchildren's asthma attacks has pointed to a tiny foe: mice.
Allergens from the rodents can infiltrate the air, the study found, and may be a major cause of asthma attacks in the school environment.
It's known that many different allergy triggers -- from dust mites to mold to pet dander -- can fuel children's asthma symptoms. But most research has focused on the triggers in kids' homes.
"In this study, we've identified the school as an important factor, too," said researcher Dr. Wanda Phipatanakul, an allergy specialist at Boston Children's Hospital.....
Read more here: upi.com
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Asthma 'off switch' could bring relief from attacks to MILLIONS of sufferers
SCIENTISTS have discovered an 'off switch' for asthma attacks which could bring relief to millions of sufferers.
The 'switch' is actually an immune cell in the body which filters out and destroys allergens with chemicals to prevent allergic reactions.
For most people this cell switches on to filter out the allergens, such as particles from pollution, then switches off again when it has its job.....
Read more here: express.co.uk
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Researchers May Have Found A Way To ‘Turn Off’ Asthma Attacks
Asthma could be a condition resigned to history, as scientists claim to have worked out how they can ‘switch off’ asthma attacks.
Scientists have been looking at proteins that can shut off the cells causing the inflammatory immune response that eventually leads to wheezing, shortness of breath and lung constriction.....
Read more here: huffingtonpost.co.uk
Friday, December 2, 2016
Asthma alert expected as ambos, forecasters swap notes on Sunday's coming storm
Health organisations and the Bureau of Meteorology are banding together to provide a health warning to Victorians, before thunderstorms which are forecast to hit Melbourne on Sunday.
The state's health authorities have been under mounting pressure, since the November 21 "thunderstorm asthma" epidemic saw the death of at least eight people and thousands of hospital admissions.....
Read more here: theage.com.au
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The UK is bringing in new treatment for severe asthma sufferers
Some asthma patients in the UK are set to benefit from a new monthly injection to help combat severe symptoms.
New draft guidance from the health watchdog in England recommends that patients should be able to get mepolizumab, also known as Nucala, through the NHS.
The UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said that mepolizumab targets specific white blood cells called eosinophils, which are responsible for symptoms in thousands of asthma patients.....
Read more here: breakingnews.ie
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How to Know When to Send a Child With Asthma to School
Has this happened at your house? "Mom? Dad? I don't feel good. I want to stay home from school."
And your reaction: "What, again?"
It's hard to know when children should go to school and when they should stay home – and a health condition like asthma can make that decision even harder. Your child's personalized Asthma Action Plan will identify symptoms to watch for and treatments to follow, but here are a few more tips:....
Read more here: health.usnews.com
Health organisations and the Bureau of Meteorology are banding together to provide a health warning to Victorians, before thunderstorms which are forecast to hit Melbourne on Sunday.
The state's health authorities have been under mounting pressure, since the November 21 "thunderstorm asthma" epidemic saw the death of at least eight people and thousands of hospital admissions.....
Read more here: theage.com.au
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The UK is bringing in new treatment for severe asthma sufferers
Some asthma patients in the UK are set to benefit from a new monthly injection to help combat severe symptoms.
New draft guidance from the health watchdog in England recommends that patients should be able to get mepolizumab, also known as Nucala, through the NHS.
The UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said that mepolizumab targets specific white blood cells called eosinophils, which are responsible for symptoms in thousands of asthma patients.....
Read more here: breakingnews.ie
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How to Know When to Send a Child With Asthma to School
Has this happened at your house? "Mom? Dad? I don't feel good. I want to stay home from school."
And your reaction: "What, again?"
It's hard to know when children should go to school and when they should stay home – and a health condition like asthma can make that decision even harder. Your child's personalized Asthma Action Plan will identify symptoms to watch for and treatments to follow, but here are a few more tips:....
Read more here: health.usnews.com
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Having asthma at work
Whether you’re applying for jobs or want to know how to manage your asthma in the workplace, you’ll find the information you need here
Most people with asthma can work with no issues - but 43 per cent say their condition can get in the way of them doing their job. Taking some simple steps can help you get more from your working life without having to worry about your asthma symptoms.....
Read more here: asthma.org.uk
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Breaking Down Biologic Use in Severe Asthma
Dramatic drop in exacerbations promising
Many patients with severe, persistent asthma remain symptomatic or refractory to treatment despite optimal therapy. These patients experience frequent, severe exacerbations, hospitalizations and/or poor lung function, and our care for their severe asthma requires significant healthcare utilization and expenditure.
The 2016 Global Initiative for Asthma guidelines include the use of biologics in Step 5 of therapy, when asthma control is difficult despite optimal management with high-dose inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting beta agonist and additional controller therapy. As with any difficult-to-control asthma, it is important to first confirm the severity, control exacerbating conditions and ensure proper medication use.....
Read more here: consultqd.clevelandclinic.org
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Smoking parents linked to severe asthma
A third of children who have potentially fatal asthma attacks are being exposed to tobacco smoke, a new report has found.
Children's doctors have become "complacent" in the need to advise parents about the hazards of smoke exposure among children with asthma, according to a new audit from the British Thoracic Society (BTS).
The review has prompted a call for health workers to do more to inform parents about the health risks of second-hand smoke to their children.....
Read more here: msn.com
Whether you’re applying for jobs or want to know how to manage your asthma in the workplace, you’ll find the information you need here
Most people with asthma can work with no issues - but 43 per cent say their condition can get in the way of them doing their job. Taking some simple steps can help you get more from your working life without having to worry about your asthma symptoms.....
Read more here: asthma.org.uk
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Breaking Down Biologic Use in Severe Asthma
Dramatic drop in exacerbations promising
Many patients with severe, persistent asthma remain symptomatic or refractory to treatment despite optimal therapy. These patients experience frequent, severe exacerbations, hospitalizations and/or poor lung function, and our care for their severe asthma requires significant healthcare utilization and expenditure.
The 2016 Global Initiative for Asthma guidelines include the use of biologics in Step 5 of therapy, when asthma control is difficult despite optimal management with high-dose inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting beta agonist and additional controller therapy. As with any difficult-to-control asthma, it is important to first confirm the severity, control exacerbating conditions and ensure proper medication use.....
Read more here: consultqd.clevelandclinic.org
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Smoking parents linked to severe asthma
A third of children who have potentially fatal asthma attacks are being exposed to tobacco smoke, a new report has found.
Children's doctors have become "complacent" in the need to advise parents about the hazards of smoke exposure among children with asthma, according to a new audit from the British Thoracic Society (BTS).
The review has prompted a call for health workers to do more to inform parents about the health risks of second-hand smoke to their children.....
Read more here: msn.com
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
A third of children hospitalised with asthma 'exposed to cigarette smoke'
One in three children who ends up in hospital with an asthma attack has been exposed to cigarette smoke, prompting renewed concern about parents smoking at home around their offspring.
A major review of how hospitals treat children with asthma found that 32% of those treated for breathing difficulties encountered “environmental tobacco smoke” just beforehand.....
Read more here: theguardian.com
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An Unusual Thunderstorm In Australia Triggered Thousands of Asthma Attacks, Which Killed Multiple People
A thunderstorm rumbling across Melbourne, Australia is nothing new for the city, but an unusual storm claimed four lives on Monday. This was no normal weather occurrence and sparked sudden attacks of a rare condition called “thunderstorm asthma.” The CBC News reports how environmental conditions just prior to the wild storm were responsible for triggering medical chaos that transformed a local hospital into “a war zone”:.....
Read more here: uproxx.com
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Health Dept. ad campaign urges asthma preparation
THE BRONX - A new city ad campaign aims to raise asthma awareness and help New Yorkers breathe easier.
The city Health Department is placing ads on bus shelters around town to remind parents to keep their guard up against asthma.
"It's so important to stay with your medication, even when you're feeling fine," says Dr. Jane Bedell, of the Health Department. "That's going to prevent spending a long time in the emergency room".....
Read more here: bronx.news12.com
One in three children who ends up in hospital with an asthma attack has been exposed to cigarette smoke, prompting renewed concern about parents smoking at home around their offspring.
A major review of how hospitals treat children with asthma found that 32% of those treated for breathing difficulties encountered “environmental tobacco smoke” just beforehand.....
Read more here: theguardian.com
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An Unusual Thunderstorm In Australia Triggered Thousands of Asthma Attacks, Which Killed Multiple People
A thunderstorm rumbling across Melbourne, Australia is nothing new for the city, but an unusual storm claimed four lives on Monday. This was no normal weather occurrence and sparked sudden attacks of a rare condition called “thunderstorm asthma.” The CBC News reports how environmental conditions just prior to the wild storm were responsible for triggering medical chaos that transformed a local hospital into “a war zone”:.....
Read more here: uproxx.com
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Health Dept. ad campaign urges asthma preparation
THE BRONX - A new city ad campaign aims to raise asthma awareness and help New Yorkers breathe easier.
The city Health Department is placing ads on bus shelters around town to remind parents to keep their guard up against asthma.
"It's so important to stay with your medication, even when you're feeling fine," says Dr. Jane Bedell, of the Health Department. "That's going to prevent spending a long time in the emergency room".....
Read more here: bronx.news12.com
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
The Science Behind Deadly 'Thunderstorm Asthma' Possibly Linked to 6 Deaths
The deaths of six people in Australia may be linked to a rare meteorological event that led to a surge in asthma attacks, Australian officials said today.
At least 12 people remain hospitalized after suffering acute asthma attacks during the "thunderstorm asthma" event that sent thousands to the hospital in Australia last week, officials said.
It may sound like science fiction, but the phenomenon has been documented in multiple countries, and is believed to have caused thousands of asthma attacks.....
Read more here: abcnews.go.com
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'I struggled to breathe - now I run marathons'
Being diagnosed with asthma aged 30 changed Ruth Smith's life. She was regularly rushed to hospital with severe attacks - and just going out on a cold winter's day was difficult. But the Leeds-based mother-of-one has gone from feeling "left out" of life to becoming a marathon runner.
This is her story:.....
Read more here: bbc.com
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Real Relief for Serious Asthma
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Seventeen million American adults struggle with asthma, a narrowing of the airways. For most, medication can help control the symptoms. But for about five percent of those patients, there is very little that really works. However, for the very first time, there is a surgical procedure that is helping these patients breathe easier.....
Read more here: ivanhoe.com
The deaths of six people in Australia may be linked to a rare meteorological event that led to a surge in asthma attacks, Australian officials said today.
At least 12 people remain hospitalized after suffering acute asthma attacks during the "thunderstorm asthma" event that sent thousands to the hospital in Australia last week, officials said.
It may sound like science fiction, but the phenomenon has been documented in multiple countries, and is believed to have caused thousands of asthma attacks.....
Read more here: abcnews.go.com
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'I struggled to breathe - now I run marathons'
Being diagnosed with asthma aged 30 changed Ruth Smith's life. She was regularly rushed to hospital with severe attacks - and just going out on a cold winter's day was difficult. But the Leeds-based mother-of-one has gone from feeling "left out" of life to becoming a marathon runner.
This is her story:.....
Read more here: bbc.com
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Real Relief for Serious Asthma
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Seventeen million American adults struggle with asthma, a narrowing of the airways. For most, medication can help control the symptoms. But for about five percent of those patients, there is very little that really works. However, for the very first time, there is a surgical procedure that is helping these patients breathe easier.....
Read more here: ivanhoe.com
Monday, November 28, 2016
How living far from fresh food might boost asthma risk
Whether they want to believe it or not, kids need to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. But what some kids consider an annoyance is for other kids a near impossibility, as millions of children nationwide live in food deserts — places where fresh food just can't be found. And, according to a recent study, living in a food desert can significantly increase a child's risk of having asthma.
The precise definition of what a "food desert" is can vary, but the researchers in this case viewed a food desert as anywhere that is at least one mile from the nearest supermarket. It's not that food deserts are completely bereft of food, but convenience stores and corner shops typically have lots of low-nutrition, produced items and few of the fresh fruits and vegetables needed for a balanced diet.....
Read more here: theweek.com
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School exposure to allergens linked to asthma symptoms
A new study has found an association between school exposure to allergens and symptoms of asthma.
A new article by Wanda Phipatanakul, M.D., M.S., of Boston's Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, and co-authors examined that question in a study that included 284 students (ages 4 to 13) enrolled at 37 inner-city schools in the northeastern United States.
Classroom and home dust samples linked to the students were collected and analyzed for common indoor allergens, including rat, mouse, cockroach, cat, dog and dust mites. Associations between school exposure to allergens and asthma outcomes were adjusted for exposure to the allergens at home.....
Read more here: business-standard.com
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Three people are still fighting for life as the death toll from Melbourne's thunderstorm asthma outbreak reached six on the weekend.
A week after Melbourne was hit by an unprecedented thunderstorm asthma event that's claimed six lives, the Victorian opposition says the government still has questions to answer.
"Why was there no emergency alerts sent to media on (last) Monday night to inform the public about the serious event and how best to respond," opposition health spokeswoman Mary Wooldridge asked in a statement on Monday.....
Read more here: sbs.com.au
Whether they want to believe it or not, kids need to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. But what some kids consider an annoyance is for other kids a near impossibility, as millions of children nationwide live in food deserts — places where fresh food just can't be found. And, according to a recent study, living in a food desert can significantly increase a child's risk of having asthma.
The precise definition of what a "food desert" is can vary, but the researchers in this case viewed a food desert as anywhere that is at least one mile from the nearest supermarket. It's not that food deserts are completely bereft of food, but convenience stores and corner shops typically have lots of low-nutrition, produced items and few of the fresh fruits and vegetables needed for a balanced diet.....
Read more here: theweek.com
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School exposure to allergens linked to asthma symptoms
A new study has found an association between school exposure to allergens and symptoms of asthma.
A new article by Wanda Phipatanakul, M.D., M.S., of Boston's Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, and co-authors examined that question in a study that included 284 students (ages 4 to 13) enrolled at 37 inner-city schools in the northeastern United States.
Classroom and home dust samples linked to the students were collected and analyzed for common indoor allergens, including rat, mouse, cockroach, cat, dog and dust mites. Associations between school exposure to allergens and asthma outcomes were adjusted for exposure to the allergens at home.....
Read more here: business-standard.com
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Three people are still fighting for life as the death toll from Melbourne's thunderstorm asthma outbreak reached six on the weekend.
A week after Melbourne was hit by an unprecedented thunderstorm asthma event that's claimed six lives, the Victorian opposition says the government still has questions to answer.
"Why was there no emergency alerts sent to media on (last) Monday night to inform the public about the serious event and how best to respond," opposition health spokeswoman Mary Wooldridge asked in a statement on Monday.....
Read more here: sbs.com.au
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Accrington's Zak Vyner in hospital after asthma attack
Accrington Stanley defender Zak Vyner has been taken to hospital after suffering an asthma attack during the game against Yeovil Town.
The 19-year-old, who is on loan at the League Two club from Bristol City, was given treatment by the club's physio Paul Caton and given an inhaler. He was then put on a stretcher in the first half, according to the club's Twitter account.....
Read more here: skysports.com
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Schools environment associated with asthma symptoms
Do air-borne allergens in schools affect students’ asthma symptoms?
A new article by Wanda Phipatanakul, M.D., M.S., of Boston’s Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, and coauthors examined that question in a study that included 284 students (ages 4 to 13) enrolled at 37 inner-city schools in the northeastern United States.....
Read more here: en.igihe.com
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Asthma Thunderstorm Claims Fifth Victim In Melbourne
A fifth person has died after the freak weather event.
A fifth person has fallen victim to Melbourne's so-called thunderstorm asthma event, with six people still clinging to life in intensive care.
"We are now aware five deaths may have occurred as a result of conditions relating to the events," Department of Health and Human Services spokesman Travers Purton told Sky News in a statement on Saturday.....
Read more here: huffingtonpost.com.au
Accrington Stanley defender Zak Vyner has been taken to hospital after suffering an asthma attack during the game against Yeovil Town.
The 19-year-old, who is on loan at the League Two club from Bristol City, was given treatment by the club's physio Paul Caton and given an inhaler. He was then put on a stretcher in the first half, according to the club's Twitter account.....
Read more here: skysports.com
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Schools environment associated with asthma symptoms
Do air-borne allergens in schools affect students’ asthma symptoms?
A new article by Wanda Phipatanakul, M.D., M.S., of Boston’s Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, and coauthors examined that question in a study that included 284 students (ages 4 to 13) enrolled at 37 inner-city schools in the northeastern United States.....
Read more here: en.igihe.com
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Asthma Thunderstorm Claims Fifth Victim In Melbourne
A fifth person has died after the freak weather event.
A fifth person has fallen victim to Melbourne's so-called thunderstorm asthma event, with six people still clinging to life in intensive care.
"We are now aware five deaths may have occurred as a result of conditions relating to the events," Department of Health and Human Services spokesman Travers Purton told Sky News in a statement on Saturday.....
Read more here: huffingtonpost.com.au
Friday, November 25, 2016
Addressing Asthma and Respiratory Health
Why asthma and respiratory health matters
Nationally, asthma, bronchiolitis and other respiratory illnesses are a leading cause of children’s hospitalizations and missed school and work days with an estimated cost of $56 billion annually. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 9.3% of children in the United States under the age of 18 had a diagnosis of asthma in 2012.....
Read more here: childrenscolorado.org
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Hikma teams up with Vectura to develop generic asthma drug
Vectura has extended its relationship with Hikma after the two UK-listed pharmaceutical companies signed another agreement to work together to develop a generic inhaled drug.
Vectura, a FTSE-250 company that specialises in formulating powders and inhalation devices for people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, will partner with generic drug specialist Hikma to develop and commercialise salmeterol, a generic version of GlaxoSmithKline's respiratory drug Serevent.....
Read more here: telegraph.co.uk
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Fighting for the next Asthma Blockbuster: Italy gets in the way of Novartis
Chiesi has bought Atopix Therapeutics and stepped into the fight for the next asthma blockbuster. Can it take on Novartis in the competition for what is expected to grow to a €24B market in 2024?
Chiesi is an Italian pharma with a strong focus on respiratory diseases. To strengthen its pipeline, the company has acquired the British Atopix Therapeutics for an amount that could exceed €75M if all milestones are met. With this deal, Chiesi incorporates OC459, a CRTh2 antagonist, to its pipeline.....
Read more here: labiotech.eu
Why asthma and respiratory health matters
Nationally, asthma, bronchiolitis and other respiratory illnesses are a leading cause of children’s hospitalizations and missed school and work days with an estimated cost of $56 billion annually. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 9.3% of children in the United States under the age of 18 had a diagnosis of asthma in 2012.....
Read more here: childrenscolorado.org
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Hikma teams up with Vectura to develop generic asthma drug
Vectura has extended its relationship with Hikma after the two UK-listed pharmaceutical companies signed another agreement to work together to develop a generic inhaled drug.
Vectura, a FTSE-250 company that specialises in formulating powders and inhalation devices for people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, will partner with generic drug specialist Hikma to develop and commercialise salmeterol, a generic version of GlaxoSmithKline's respiratory drug Serevent.....
Read more here: telegraph.co.uk
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Fighting for the next Asthma Blockbuster: Italy gets in the way of Novartis
Chiesi has bought Atopix Therapeutics and stepped into the fight for the next asthma blockbuster. Can it take on Novartis in the competition for what is expected to grow to a €24B market in 2024?
Chiesi is an Italian pharma with a strong focus on respiratory diseases. To strengthen its pipeline, the company has acquired the British Atopix Therapeutics for an amount that could exceed €75M if all milestones are met. With this deal, Chiesi incorporates OC459, a CRTh2 antagonist, to its pipeline.....
Read more here: labiotech.eu
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Mouse allergen in schools tied to worse asthma for kids
(Reuters Health) – - Mouse allergens in school buildings may be an important environmental factor aggravating kids’ asthma, a U.S. study suggests.
Researchers found mouse allergen in nearly 100 percent of dust samples from the schools studied, and exposure to it was linked to increased symptoms and decreased lung function among children with asthma.
“We always hypothesized that the school was important, but this study comprehensively evaluated school and home environments,” said senior author Dr. Wanda Phipatanakul of Boston’s Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.....
Read more here: reuters.com
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Disturbing airborne allergen in schools may exacerbate your kid's asthma
If you have a kid diagnosed with asthma, it probably is not news to you that the environment in which children with the condition spend their time can play a major role in how well they are doing. As such, you may have ripped out all of the carpets in your home and banned pets. You may also obsessively wash dust-mite pillow covers and other bedding several times a week.....
Read more here: theledger.com
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AAFA local school asthma program helps students breathe easier
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis Chapter (AAFA-STL) recently presented key data about the effectiveness of using asthma medicine and equipment in schools in the St. Louis area served through its RESCUE comprehensive asthma program.
RESCUE, or Resources for Every School Confronting Unexpected Emergencies is AAFA-STL’s school nurse program. It was developed by the agency after a 2012 law in Missouri was enacted establishing protocol for trained personnel in schools to stock and administer asthma rescue medication to any student experiencing an asthma emergency in the school setting. Participating schools in AAFA-STL’s six-county service area are supplied with asthma supplies and given access to free rescue medicine through the school nurse program.....
Read more here: stlamerican.com
(Reuters Health) – - Mouse allergens in school buildings may be an important environmental factor aggravating kids’ asthma, a U.S. study suggests.
Researchers found mouse allergen in nearly 100 percent of dust samples from the schools studied, and exposure to it was linked to increased symptoms and decreased lung function among children with asthma.
“We always hypothesized that the school was important, but this study comprehensively evaluated school and home environments,” said senior author Dr. Wanda Phipatanakul of Boston’s Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.....
Read more here: reuters.com
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Disturbing airborne allergen in schools may exacerbate your kid's asthma
If you have a kid diagnosed with asthma, it probably is not news to you that the environment in which children with the condition spend their time can play a major role in how well they are doing. As such, you may have ripped out all of the carpets in your home and banned pets. You may also obsessively wash dust-mite pillow covers and other bedding several times a week.....
Read more here: theledger.com
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AAFA local school asthma program helps students breathe easier
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis Chapter (AAFA-STL) recently presented key data about the effectiveness of using asthma medicine and equipment in schools in the St. Louis area served through its RESCUE comprehensive asthma program.
RESCUE, or Resources for Every School Confronting Unexpected Emergencies is AAFA-STL’s school nurse program. It was developed by the agency after a 2012 law in Missouri was enacted establishing protocol for trained personnel in schools to stock and administer asthma rescue medication to any student experiencing an asthma emergency in the school setting. Participating schools in AAFA-STL’s six-county service area are supplied with asthma supplies and given access to free rescue medicine through the school nurse program.....
Read more here: stlamerican.com
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Two dead after Victorian ‘thunderstorm asthma’ strike
A freak phenomenon known as “thunderstorm asthma” has left two dead and thousands seeking urgent medical assistance as Melbourne hospitals treated hundreds of patients and ran out of ventolin puffers and oxygen.
The thunderstorm — which caused a sudden drop in air quality — triggered widespread asthma attacks across the city on Monday night as particles and irritants flooded into the air. A change in humidity levels caused the pollen particles to shatter, which can be lethal for asthmatics.....
Read more here: theaustralian.com.au
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Schools are swarming with bacteria from MICE - crippling asthma sufferers
Schools are saturated with bacteria from mice, exacerbating kids' asthma, a new study warns.
More than one in 10 children suffer from asthma, the leading chronic illness in under-18s - and that figure is rapidly escalating.
Studies have so far been unable to pinpoint exactly what is causing the boost in diagnoses.
But a new study by Boston's Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School has identified the staggering scale of allergens in public high schools which cripple lung function.....
Read more here: dailymail.co.uk
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Start-up seeks funding for asthma tech
A Manchester start-up which has designed a smart asthma inhaler and software platform is seeking to raise £250,000 to scale up the business and gain a foothold in the burgeoning medical technology industry.
Aerobit, founded by chief executive Ali Moiyed, has launched a drive on crowdfunding platform Crowdcube in return for 16 per cent equity in the company.
Asthma UK estimates there are about 5.4 million asthma sufferers in the UK, while every ten seconds someone has a potentially life-threatening attack.....
Read more here: insidermedia.com
A freak phenomenon known as “thunderstorm asthma” has left two dead and thousands seeking urgent medical assistance as Melbourne hospitals treated hundreds of patients and ran out of ventolin puffers and oxygen.
The thunderstorm — which caused a sudden drop in air quality — triggered widespread asthma attacks across the city on Monday night as particles and irritants flooded into the air. A change in humidity levels caused the pollen particles to shatter, which can be lethal for asthmatics.....
Read more here: theaustralian.com.au
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Schools are swarming with bacteria from MICE - crippling asthma sufferers
Schools are saturated with bacteria from mice, exacerbating kids' asthma, a new study warns.
More than one in 10 children suffer from asthma, the leading chronic illness in under-18s - and that figure is rapidly escalating.
Studies have so far been unable to pinpoint exactly what is causing the boost in diagnoses.
But a new study by Boston's Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School has identified the staggering scale of allergens in public high schools which cripple lung function.....
Read more here: dailymail.co.uk
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Start-up seeks funding for asthma tech
A Manchester start-up which has designed a smart asthma inhaler and software platform is seeking to raise £250,000 to scale up the business and gain a foothold in the burgeoning medical technology industry.
Aerobit, founded by chief executive Ali Moiyed, has launched a drive on crowdfunding platform Crowdcube in return for 16 per cent equity in the company.
Asthma UK estimates there are about 5.4 million asthma sufferers in the UK, while every ten seconds someone has a potentially life-threatening attack.....
Read more here: insidermedia.com
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Emergency services declare 'major disaster' after mass 'thunderstorm asthma' event
Hospitals across Victoria have been left reeling after an unprecedented number of people suddenly fell acutely sick on Monday evening, in what is believed to be a mass incident of "thunderstorm asthma".
Ambulance Victoria was flooded with calls after a storm hit Melbourne shortly before 6pm, prompting a "major disaster response" from emergency services.
The demand was so great that Ambulance Victoria ran out of ambulances and had to call in police officers, non-emergency patient vehicles and field doctors trained for disasters to help with transporting acute patients to hospital.....
Read more here: msn.com
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Are Children Growing Up Near Highways More Likely to Be Asthmatic?
Researchers from Pittsburgh and Puerto Rico collaborated recently on a study of Puerto Rican children that sought to determine how traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) may or may not impact the development of childhood asthma based on residential proximity to major roadways.
Recruitment occurred between March of 2009 and June of 2010. The study examined blood samples and parental questionnaires for a final total of 577 children, all aged 6 to 14 years old and having four grandparents of Puerto Rican descent.....
Read more here: hcplive.com
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Do You Need To Know The Importance Of An Asthma Drug?
People who are suffering from asthma are relying not only from alternative asthma treatment therapy, but also on approved drugs by the Food & Drug Administration of USA (FDA).
Asthma drugs are used in the U.S. by approximately 10% of the population who suffer with this illness. Internationally, as well in the industrialized countries, an approximate 10% are registered to suffer and use an asthma drug.....
Read more here: health-womens.com
Hospitals across Victoria have been left reeling after an unprecedented number of people suddenly fell acutely sick on Monday evening, in what is believed to be a mass incident of "thunderstorm asthma".
Ambulance Victoria was flooded with calls after a storm hit Melbourne shortly before 6pm, prompting a "major disaster response" from emergency services.
The demand was so great that Ambulance Victoria ran out of ambulances and had to call in police officers, non-emergency patient vehicles and field doctors trained for disasters to help with transporting acute patients to hospital.....
Read more here: msn.com
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Are Children Growing Up Near Highways More Likely to Be Asthmatic?
Researchers from Pittsburgh and Puerto Rico collaborated recently on a study of Puerto Rican children that sought to determine how traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) may or may not impact the development of childhood asthma based on residential proximity to major roadways.
Recruitment occurred between March of 2009 and June of 2010. The study examined blood samples and parental questionnaires for a final total of 577 children, all aged 6 to 14 years old and having four grandparents of Puerto Rican descent.....
Read more here: hcplive.com
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Do You Need To Know The Importance Of An Asthma Drug?
People who are suffering from asthma are relying not only from alternative asthma treatment therapy, but also on approved drugs by the Food & Drug Administration of USA (FDA).
Asthma drugs are used in the U.S. by approximately 10% of the population who suffer with this illness. Internationally, as well in the industrialized countries, an approximate 10% are registered to suffer and use an asthma drug.....
Read more here: health-womens.com
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