Student Saves Friend's Life After An Asthma Attack; Both of Them Are Promptly Suspended
When Indiyah Rush gave her inhaler to Alexis Kyle who was suffering from an asthma attack after gym class one day, she never expected to be suspended for helping out a friend in need.....
Read more here: womansday.com
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Wearable Tech: The Future For Allergy and Asthma
What if, one day, your watch could alert you of the early signs of an asthma attack? Or anaphylaxis? Or what if your bracelet could detect whether an allergen is present in the food you’re served? Whether a watch, a patch, a bracelet, or another wearable device, it appears as if wearable tech is the future for those with asthma or allergies that can cause anaphylactic reactions.....
Read more here: scratchorsniff.com
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USC, UCLA to develop children’s asthma prediction app
Technology will help young people maximize their health and reduce the burden of the incurable condition
USC and UCLA scientists are working on a smartphone app and cloud services platform that will predict the probability of a child’s future asthma attack and provide personalized risk management advice.....
Read more here: news.usc.edu
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Friday, January 15, 2016
New research on preventing fall asthma exacerbations
Experts from Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) co-led a team of researchers in studying new approaches to reducing fall asthma exacerbations in pediatric patients. Their findings were released online in late October and published in the December 2015 issue of The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI), an official scientific journal of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) and the most-cited journal in the field of allergy and clinical immunology.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Adolescent Asthma May Not Be an Allergic Disease
Asthma for many adolescents should not be considered an allergic disease, a new study published in Respirology suggests.
Data on neutrophilic inflammation is well known in adults with non-eosinophilic asthma (NEA); however, not so much is known about NEA in children and adolescents. Researchers from New Zealand studied clinical characteristics and inflammatory markers in 77 adolescents with asthma and compared them to those found in 68 adolescents without asthma aged 12-17 years old.....
Read more here: empr.com
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Asthma vs. COPD
While the signs of asthma and Cardiopulmonary Obstructive Disease (COPD) may appear similar, they differ from each other in distinct way. One causes irreversible damage, while the other is completely reversible. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are common terms used to describe COPD, not asthma.....
Read more here: oceansidepost.com
Experts from Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) co-led a team of researchers in studying new approaches to reducing fall asthma exacerbations in pediatric patients. Their findings were released online in late October and published in the December 2015 issue of The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI), an official scientific journal of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) and the most-cited journal in the field of allergy and clinical immunology.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Adolescent Asthma May Not Be an Allergic Disease
Asthma for many adolescents should not be considered an allergic disease, a new study published in Respirology suggests.
Data on neutrophilic inflammation is well known in adults with non-eosinophilic asthma (NEA); however, not so much is known about NEA in children and adolescents. Researchers from New Zealand studied clinical characteristics and inflammatory markers in 77 adolescents with asthma and compared them to those found in 68 adolescents without asthma aged 12-17 years old.....
Read more here: empr.com
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Asthma vs. COPD
While the signs of asthma and Cardiopulmonary Obstructive Disease (COPD) may appear similar, they differ from each other in distinct way. One causes irreversible damage, while the other is completely reversible. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are common terms used to describe COPD, not asthma.....
Read more here: oceansidepost.com
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Wellapets rebrands to Wizdy, launches asthma app for kids, raises $300K
Boston-based Lifeguard Games, a kid-focused health education game company that did business as Wellapets, has changed its name to Wizdy and launched its first app, called Wizdy Pets, which teaches children about asthma management.
Wizdy also raised $300,000 in seed funding. The first tranche was announced in 2014 when the company raised $7,500 from Rough Draft Ventures. The rest of the funding came from Ray Rothrock, a partner emeritus at Venrock, and other angel investors.....
Read more here: mobihealthnews.com
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We did it! Asthma education provision passes Congress
Asthma is a leading cause of chronic school absenteeism, a medical condition that can seriously hinder a student’s academic success. Students miss 14 million days of school every year due to asthma, according to the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.....
Read more here: childhoodasthma.org
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Students should recognize struggles of fellow students with asthma
Many students don’t realize the struggles of their fellow students who have asthma, a chronic disease that inflames the airways and bronchial tubes. Although students may know what asthma is, they probably do not know what it’s truly like to have such a disease.....
Read more here: mhstrail.org
Boston-based Lifeguard Games, a kid-focused health education game company that did business as Wellapets, has changed its name to Wizdy and launched its first app, called Wizdy Pets, which teaches children about asthma management.
Wizdy also raised $300,000 in seed funding. The first tranche was announced in 2014 when the company raised $7,500 from Rough Draft Ventures. The rest of the funding came from Ray Rothrock, a partner emeritus at Venrock, and other angel investors.....
Read more here: mobihealthnews.com
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We did it! Asthma education provision passes Congress
Asthma is a leading cause of chronic school absenteeism, a medical condition that can seriously hinder a student’s academic success. Students miss 14 million days of school every year due to asthma, according to the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program.....
Read more here: childhoodasthma.org
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Students should recognize struggles of fellow students with asthma
Many students don’t realize the struggles of their fellow students who have asthma, a chronic disease that inflames the airways and bronchial tubes. Although students may know what asthma is, they probably do not know what it’s truly like to have such a disease.....
Read more here: mhstrail.org
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Got asthma or hay fever? You can probably thank the Neanderthals for that
A new study shows that modern allergies probably emerged due to the fact that the homo sapiens had sexual intercourse with Neanderthals.
For the ones that are suffering from asthma or hay fever, they know all about how horrible it is when springtime is around the corner. But have you ever wondered where these modern allergies came from?.....
Read more here: sciencedump.com
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My Daughter’s Asthma Turned Me into an Overbearing Mom, Whether I Wanted To Or Not
When my daughter was a toddler, almost every time she caught a cold, she would be stricken with an asthma attack. Due to “Reactive Airway Syndrome,” the tiny tubes in her lungs would fill with mucous plugs, and she would wheeze and struggle to breathe. Trips to the emergency room ensued, followed by shots of steroids, which would reduce the inflammation in her respiratory track.....
Read more here: kveller.com
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NY Gets More Than $1 Billion For Student Asthma Management
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York has announced more than $1.6 billion in funding for school districts to help students manage their asthma.
The funding is part of Gillibrand’s School Asthma Management Plan Act and was included in the national education bill recently signed into law by President Obama.....
Read more here: wshu.org
A new study shows that modern allergies probably emerged due to the fact that the homo sapiens had sexual intercourse with Neanderthals.
For the ones that are suffering from asthma or hay fever, they know all about how horrible it is when springtime is around the corner. But have you ever wondered where these modern allergies came from?.....
Read more here: sciencedump.com
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My Daughter’s Asthma Turned Me into an Overbearing Mom, Whether I Wanted To Or Not
When my daughter was a toddler, almost every time she caught a cold, she would be stricken with an asthma attack. Due to “Reactive Airway Syndrome,” the tiny tubes in her lungs would fill with mucous plugs, and she would wheeze and struggle to breathe. Trips to the emergency room ensued, followed by shots of steroids, which would reduce the inflammation in her respiratory track.....
Read more here: kveller.com
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NY Gets More Than $1 Billion For Student Asthma Management
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York has announced more than $1.6 billion in funding for school districts to help students manage their asthma.
The funding is part of Gillibrand’s School Asthma Management Plan Act and was included in the national education bill recently signed into law by President Obama.....
Read more here: wshu.org
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
3 steps for living well with asthma
Felita Kwan, a respiratory therapist and asthma sufferer, doesn’t let her asthma slow her down. Here, she offers three tricks to prevent difficulties with asthma
“I’ll never forget the day when I was a kid and we had to give our dog away,” says Felita Kwan, a registered respiratory therapist (RRT). Her doctor had advised her mom, during an appointment to deal with Kwan’s asthma attacks, to get rid of the family pet, one of her triggers.....
Read more here: dailyhealthrecords.com
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Smart food choices may help you breathe easier if you have asthma
Eating for asthma
Can what you eat affect asthma? Although research is far from definitive, there are some hints that this might be true.
“There’s really no diet that will eliminate or cure your asthma but there are certain things you could be incorporating to help,” says Robert Graham, MD, an internist with Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.....
Read more here: canceravoidmid.com
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Helpful Techniques For Managing Your Asthma Symptoms
A wide variety of people suffer from asthma. In addition to following the advice of your doctor, you should always be watchful of warning signs that indicate your health is at risk. The information included here will provide you with tips to assist you in managing your condition and help you minimize the chances of having a severe attack.....
Read more here: elma-consulting.com
Felita Kwan, a respiratory therapist and asthma sufferer, doesn’t let her asthma slow her down. Here, she offers three tricks to prevent difficulties with asthma
“I’ll never forget the day when I was a kid and we had to give our dog away,” says Felita Kwan, a registered respiratory therapist (RRT). Her doctor had advised her mom, during an appointment to deal with Kwan’s asthma attacks, to get rid of the family pet, one of her triggers.....
Read more here: dailyhealthrecords.com
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Smart food choices may help you breathe easier if you have asthma
Eating for asthma
Can what you eat affect asthma? Although research is far from definitive, there are some hints that this might be true.
“There’s really no diet that will eliminate or cure your asthma but there are certain things you could be incorporating to help,” says Robert Graham, MD, an internist with Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.....
Read more here: canceravoidmid.com
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Helpful Techniques For Managing Your Asthma Symptoms
A wide variety of people suffer from asthma. In addition to following the advice of your doctor, you should always be watchful of warning signs that indicate your health is at risk. The information included here will provide you with tips to assist you in managing your condition and help you minimize the chances of having a severe attack.....
Read more here: elma-consulting.com
Monday, January 11, 2016
In wake of Volusia student's death, asthma experts say families need 'action plan'
U.S. Olympic gold medalists Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Amy Van Dyken and former professional English soccer player David Beckham all have one thing in common other than exceptional athletic talents: asthma.
"Even asthmatics can play sports, it's just that they need to be controlled," said Dr. Chris DiBello, a Florida Hospital DeLand pulmonologist. "Wheezing, shortness of breath — if any of those things are going on then I would not allow them to play".....
Read more here: news-journalonline.com
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Asthma – An Epidemic Explained
So much has been written in scientific journals recently about how the loss of microbes in the gut, especially earlier in life, affects the immune system. For example, researcher Marsha Wills-Karp, at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, recently revealed how early life exposure to antibiotics is associated with a substantial increased risk for the development of asthma.....
Read more here: drperlmutter.com
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Study Ties Autism Risk to Prenatal Exposure to Asthma Drugs
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Children whose mothers took certain asthma drugs during pregnancy may have a slightly increased risk of autism, a new study suggests.
The study, published online Jan. 6 in Pediatrics, found a connection between autism risk and prenatal exposure to drugs called beta-agonists. They are most often used to control asthma, and include inhaled medications such as albuterol, salmeterol (Serevent) and formoterol (Foradil).....
Read more here: nwitimes.com
U.S. Olympic gold medalists Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Amy Van Dyken and former professional English soccer player David Beckham all have one thing in common other than exceptional athletic talents: asthma.
"Even asthmatics can play sports, it's just that they need to be controlled," said Dr. Chris DiBello, a Florida Hospital DeLand pulmonologist. "Wheezing, shortness of breath — if any of those things are going on then I would not allow them to play".....
Read more here: news-journalonline.com
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Asthma – An Epidemic Explained
So much has been written in scientific journals recently about how the loss of microbes in the gut, especially earlier in life, affects the immune system. For example, researcher Marsha Wills-Karp, at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, recently revealed how early life exposure to antibiotics is associated with a substantial increased risk for the development of asthma.....
Read more here: drperlmutter.com
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Study Ties Autism Risk to Prenatal Exposure to Asthma Drugs
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Children whose mothers took certain asthma drugs during pregnancy may have a slightly increased risk of autism, a new study suggests.
The study, published online Jan. 6 in Pediatrics, found a connection between autism risk and prenatal exposure to drugs called beta-agonists. They are most often used to control asthma, and include inhaled medications such as albuterol, salmeterol (Serevent) and formoterol (Foradil).....
Read more here: nwitimes.com
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Here’s A Patch That Monitors For Early Signs Of An Asthma Attack
I've been fairly lucky as far as asthma goes. I suffered from it a bit as a youngster, but my symptoms have mostly gone away as I've gotten older. Still, I can certainly tell you firsthand that not being able to breathe is one of the worst feelings, ever.....
Read more here: techtimes.com
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Mum in training for London Marathon to help asthma sufferers - including her two sons
A mum from Tring is to run the London Marathon to help asthma sufferers - which includes two her sons.
Sarah Johnson is hoping to raise £2,500 when she tackles the city route at the world famous event in April.
Married with three sons and a stepson, it is her eldest and youngest who have asthma and because of this Sarah is running as a member of the Asthma UK team.....
Read more here: hemeltoday.co.uk
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Tribute to schoolboy, 17 who suffered a fatal asthma attack
A TEENAGE schoolboy has died after suffering a severe asthma attack at home.
Theo-James Droog, 17, had been complaining of feeling unwell and, when he started suffering breathing difficulties, mum Fiona, 56, called an ambulance.....
Read more here: eveningtelegraph.co.uk
I've been fairly lucky as far as asthma goes. I suffered from it a bit as a youngster, but my symptoms have mostly gone away as I've gotten older. Still, I can certainly tell you firsthand that not being able to breathe is one of the worst feelings, ever.....
Read more here: techtimes.com
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Mum in training for London Marathon to help asthma sufferers - including her two sons
A mum from Tring is to run the London Marathon to help asthma sufferers - which includes two her sons.
Sarah Johnson is hoping to raise £2,500 when she tackles the city route at the world famous event in April.
Married with three sons and a stepson, it is her eldest and youngest who have asthma and because of this Sarah is running as a member of the Asthma UK team.....
Read more here: hemeltoday.co.uk
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Tribute to schoolboy, 17 who suffered a fatal asthma attack
A TEENAGE schoolboy has died after suffering a severe asthma attack at home.
Theo-James Droog, 17, had been complaining of feeling unwell and, when he started suffering breathing difficulties, mum Fiona, 56, called an ambulance.....
Read more here: eveningtelegraph.co.uk
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