5 Ways to Stay Fit When You Have Asthma
Asthma is a serious condition, but it shouldn’t keep you from exercising or excelling in sports. In fact, some the world’s best athletes, from Jerome Bettis and Dennis Rodman, to Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Amy VanDyken, have asthma.
As a strength and conditioning coach at IU Health Sports Performance, Scott Charland has spent his career coaching college and professional athletes, many of which achieved success and led their team to championships despite having asthma.....
Read more here: iuhealth.org
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Life-saver dog's uncanny ability to warn Wirral owner she is about to suffer major asthma attack before it happens
A PET dog's extraordinary sixth-sense means she can work out when her owner is going to have a major asthma attack and warn her before it happens.
Chocolate labrador/Rhodesian ridgeback cross Rolo has been nominated for a prestigious award at Crufts due to the incredible role she plays in 34-year-old Dawne Cooper's life.....
Read more here: wirralglobe.co.uk
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Breathing tests are used to diagnose asthma
DEAR DOCTOR K: My doctor ordered breathing tests to see if I have asthma. He didn't tell me what it's like to go through this. Can you explain?
DEAR READER: The tests your doctor almost surely is referring to are pulmonary function tests. The tests are painless. You breathe in and out through a tube that is connected to various machines.....
Read more here: auburnpub.com
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Friday, January 22, 2016
13 Best ways on how to use turmeric for asthma attack
Asthma is generally known as the popular upper respiratory tract disease, which affects too many people including older people and children. This problem is caused when the mucus or phlegm is trapped in the airways that pass the air to your respiratory system.....
Read more here: vkool.com
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Asthma doesn’t slow down Dougherty’s Michael Sawyer
Junior has become key player for Trojans
ALBANY – Michael Sawyer has had to overcome more obstacles than most, but that has only helped fuel him. The Dougherty High School junior was cut from the middle school team and has battled through a severe case of asthma to become a key player for the Trojans.....
Read more here: albanyherald.com
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Cairns parents warned of asthma risk as school term looms
STARTING school is scary enough without the added concern of a child’s asthma flaring up in the classroom or playground.
The National Asthma Council Australia is warning parents that one in 10 schoolchildren with asthma will face a significant increase in the risk of asthma flare-ups or attacks and hospitalisation in the first few weeks of school.....
Read more here: cairnspost.com.au
Asthma is generally known as the popular upper respiratory tract disease, which affects too many people including older people and children. This problem is caused when the mucus or phlegm is trapped in the airways that pass the air to your respiratory system.....
Read more here: vkool.com
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Asthma doesn’t slow down Dougherty’s Michael Sawyer
Junior has become key player for Trojans
ALBANY – Michael Sawyer has had to overcome more obstacles than most, but that has only helped fuel him. The Dougherty High School junior was cut from the middle school team and has battled through a severe case of asthma to become a key player for the Trojans.....
Read more here: albanyherald.com
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Cairns parents warned of asthma risk as school term looms
STARTING school is scary enough without the added concern of a child’s asthma flaring up in the classroom or playground.
The National Asthma Council Australia is warning parents that one in 10 schoolchildren with asthma will face a significant increase in the risk of asthma flare-ups or attacks and hospitalisation in the first few weeks of school.....
Read more here: cairnspost.com.au
Thursday, January 21, 2016
What’s the Difference Between Bronchitis, Pneumonia and Asthma?
Bronchitis, pneumonia and asthma all affect the respiratory system. The respiratory system (made up of the lungs, airways, and muscles) is responsible for moving oxygen to our body’s cells. The nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles make up the airway which carries air between the lungs and the body’s exterior. When an infection, inflammation, or fluids block the airways, it can become difficult to breath.....
Read more here: windermeremedicalcenter.com
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Five Ways to Show Love for Someone with Allergies or Asthma this Valentine’s Day
You don’t have to bust the budget – just keep your Valentine’s asthma and allergies in mind
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (January 19, 2016) – While we often think of over-the-top gifts on Valentine’s Day, the true romantic can make a huge hit just by keeping a sweetheart’s allergies and asthma in mind when making plans for February 14.
“Little gestures are important and appreciated,” says allergist Bryan Martin, DO, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).....
Read more here: acaai.org
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Scientists have found the cause of Asthma, and possibly the cure
Drop your inhaler—you may not need it anymore. Scientists at Cardiff University in Wales say they have found the root cause of asthma. The discovery could lead to a new treatment for the condition within the next five years.
Using mice and human airway tissue from asthmatic and non-asthmatic people, the team was able to prove that the calcium sensing receptor (CaSR) is the cause of the condition.....
Read more here: gnngy.com
Bronchitis, pneumonia and asthma all affect the respiratory system. The respiratory system (made up of the lungs, airways, and muscles) is responsible for moving oxygen to our body’s cells. The nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles make up the airway which carries air between the lungs and the body’s exterior. When an infection, inflammation, or fluids block the airways, it can become difficult to breath.....
Read more here: windermeremedicalcenter.com
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Five Ways to Show Love for Someone with Allergies or Asthma this Valentine’s Day
You don’t have to bust the budget – just keep your Valentine’s asthma and allergies in mind
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL (January 19, 2016) – While we often think of over-the-top gifts on Valentine’s Day, the true romantic can make a huge hit just by keeping a sweetheart’s allergies and asthma in mind when making plans for February 14.
“Little gestures are important and appreciated,” says allergist Bryan Martin, DO, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).....
Read more here: acaai.org
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Scientists have found the cause of Asthma, and possibly the cure
Drop your inhaler—you may not need it anymore. Scientists at Cardiff University in Wales say they have found the root cause of asthma. The discovery could lead to a new treatment for the condition within the next five years.
Using mice and human airway tissue from asthmatic and non-asthmatic people, the team was able to prove that the calcium sensing receptor (CaSR) is the cause of the condition.....
Read more here: gnngy.com
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Common genetic variation safeguards children from asthma
Too much residential traffic removes the protective effect a specific gene has on lowering asthma risk, according to a new USC study.
Children could have zero, one or two copies of a common gene variant.
“Environmental exposures such as traffic-related air pollution can trigger lung inflammation, but the effects depend on genetic background,” said Frank Gilliland, senior author, preventive medicine professor and director of the Division of Environmental Health at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.....
Read more here: scienceblog.com
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Disparity in pediatric asthma education plans found worldwide
Results from an online survey of the national Member Societies of the World Allergy Organization indicated a wide disparity of available allergy materials aimed at children and their parents, according to recent research.....
Read more here: healio.com
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Asthma: An Unrecognized Risk Factor for Shingles
Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a painful rash caused by a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, also called the chickenpox virus.
Risk for shingles increases after age 50, and about 30% of US adults who live to age 80 develop it. Only 10% of patients with herpes zoster are significantly immunocompromised, so other factors must influence the risk of virus reactivation.....
Read more here: pharmacytimes.com
Too much residential traffic removes the protective effect a specific gene has on lowering asthma risk, according to a new USC study.
Children could have zero, one or two copies of a common gene variant.
“Environmental exposures such as traffic-related air pollution can trigger lung inflammation, but the effects depend on genetic background,” said Frank Gilliland, senior author, preventive medicine professor and director of the Division of Environmental Health at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.....
Read more here: scienceblog.com
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Disparity in pediatric asthma education plans found worldwide
Results from an online survey of the national Member Societies of the World Allergy Organization indicated a wide disparity of available allergy materials aimed at children and their parents, according to recent research.....
Read more here: healio.com
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Asthma: An Unrecognized Risk Factor for Shingles
Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a painful rash caused by a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, also called the chickenpox virus.
Risk for shingles increases after age 50, and about 30% of US adults who live to age 80 develop it. Only 10% of patients with herpes zoster are significantly immunocompromised, so other factors must influence the risk of virus reactivation.....
Read more here: pharmacytimes.com
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
20 Allergy & Asthma Questions You Always Wanted to Know
Can I do immunotherapy while pregnant?
Yes. If you are already on shots you will have to keep on the same dose once you find out to not build up to higher doses, which will involve higher risks for possible shot reactions. This way we prevent the risk of an allergic reaction to shots which can in turn affect the baby. If you know you are already pregnant before starting shots then it is much better to wait until the baby is born to start immunotherapy.....
Read more here: healthinsurancefact.org
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I had no idea asthma could be fatal – until it killed my husband
As a year-long national review into asthma is launched, Thelma Doswell describes her husband’s sudden death from the disease and urges sufferers to use their inhalers
At 7.50am, Gary Doswell left for work in his car as usual, texting his wife Thelma on the way.
“What do you fancy doing tonight?” he tapped.....
Read more here: dailyhealthrecords.com
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Suffering With Asthma? Not Anymore With These Excellent Tips!
Asthma is a very serious medical problem that can greatly impact your life. Understand your condition and its triggers. Keeping your asthma controlled is the most effective way to deal with it. This article has many tips on managing your asthma.....
Read more here: elma-consulting.com
Can I do immunotherapy while pregnant?
Yes. If you are already on shots you will have to keep on the same dose once you find out to not build up to higher doses, which will involve higher risks for possible shot reactions. This way we prevent the risk of an allergic reaction to shots which can in turn affect the baby. If you know you are already pregnant before starting shots then it is much better to wait until the baby is born to start immunotherapy.....
Read more here: healthinsurancefact.org
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I had no idea asthma could be fatal – until it killed my husband
As a year-long national review into asthma is launched, Thelma Doswell describes her husband’s sudden death from the disease and urges sufferers to use their inhalers
At 7.50am, Gary Doswell left for work in his car as usual, texting his wife Thelma on the way.
“What do you fancy doing tonight?” he tapped.....
Read more here: dailyhealthrecords.com
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Suffering With Asthma? Not Anymore With These Excellent Tips!
Asthma is a very serious medical problem that can greatly impact your life. Understand your condition and its triggers. Keeping your asthma controlled is the most effective way to deal with it. This article has many tips on managing your asthma.....
Read more here: elma-consulting.com
Monday, January 18, 2016
15 Things To Remember If You Love A Person With Asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways, commonly associated with recurrent episodes of wheezing, chest tightness, breathlessness and coughing. Symptoms of asthma can be triggered by a number of different environmental, dietary and psychological factors, and can often leave asthmatic’s feeling inadequate, unfit or sickly. Because asthma can vary in severity from person to person, and can change seasonally, it is often difficult to know how to help an asthmatic to feel comfortable in their own home.....
Read more here: healthinsurancefact.org
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5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Asthma
Anyone who has breathing difficulties knows just how much it can seriously affect quality of life. Unfortunately, as pollution levels rise, so, too, does the rate of asthma. Recent data from the Center for Disease Control reveals hard truths. In the U.S., for example, 1 in 12 adults have asthma and 9 die from it every day.....
Read more here: healthinsurancefact.org
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Texas 12yo shares inhaler with asthma attack victim, gets 'automatic suspension' from school
Two honor roll students in Dallas were suspended and faced 30 days in an alternative school after one of the girls tried to save the other’s life by sharing her inhaler. The school says it is an automatic decision when a controlled substance is involved.....
Read more here: rt.com
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways, commonly associated with recurrent episodes of wheezing, chest tightness, breathlessness and coughing. Symptoms of asthma can be triggered by a number of different environmental, dietary and psychological factors, and can often leave asthmatic’s feeling inadequate, unfit or sickly. Because asthma can vary in severity from person to person, and can change seasonally, it is often difficult to know how to help an asthmatic to feel comfortable in their own home.....
Read more here: healthinsurancefact.org
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5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Asthma
Anyone who has breathing difficulties knows just how much it can seriously affect quality of life. Unfortunately, as pollution levels rise, so, too, does the rate of asthma. Recent data from the Center for Disease Control reveals hard truths. In the U.S., for example, 1 in 12 adults have asthma and 9 die from it every day.....
Read more here: healthinsurancefact.org
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Texas 12yo shares inhaler with asthma attack victim, gets 'automatic suspension' from school
Two honor roll students in Dallas were suspended and faced 30 days in an alternative school after one of the girls tried to save the other’s life by sharing her inhaler. The school says it is an automatic decision when a controlled substance is involved.....
Read more here: rt.com
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Forget The Inhaler, This Juice Will Totally Cure Asthma Attacks, Guaranteed
Reparatory conditions are difficult to deal with. They can cause so much physical discomfort to the patients. Asthma is one such an ailment that is relentless in its attacks. It is causes when the bronchial tubes are enlarged and results in an inflammation. This causes a suffocating sensation. Even the slightest of disturbances or discomfort to their lungs cause a major problem with muscles getting tightened and severe cough & breathlessness accompanying the attacks.....
Read more here: eathealthyplans.com
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Baby your Baby: Can pregnant woman take asthma medication?
(KUTV) Nurse Al Romeo with the Utah Department of Health's Mother to Baby and Pregnancy Risk Line program talked about pregnancy and asthma.
Remember, on bad air-quality days, try to exercise or stay indoors. Contact your usual provider if your symptoms get worse.....
Read more here: kutv.com
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Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: Recognition and Treatment
Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD), also known as Samter’s triad or aspirin-sensitive asthma, is a chronic medical condition that affects patients with asthma. Along with asthma, patients with AERD also experience recurrent sinus disease with nasal polyps, loss of sense of smell, and sensitivity to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). AERD affects about seven percent of all adults with asthma, or about a million patients in the United States. Because each of these symptoms may be treated by different physicians, many AERD patients may remain undiagnosed for years.....
Read more here: healthhub.brighamandwomens.org
Reparatory conditions are difficult to deal with. They can cause so much physical discomfort to the patients. Asthma is one such an ailment that is relentless in its attacks. It is causes when the bronchial tubes are enlarged and results in an inflammation. This causes a suffocating sensation. Even the slightest of disturbances or discomfort to their lungs cause a major problem with muscles getting tightened and severe cough & breathlessness accompanying the attacks.....
Read more here: eathealthyplans.com
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Baby your Baby: Can pregnant woman take asthma medication?
(KUTV) Nurse Al Romeo with the Utah Department of Health's Mother to Baby and Pregnancy Risk Line program talked about pregnancy and asthma.
Remember, on bad air-quality days, try to exercise or stay indoors. Contact your usual provider if your symptoms get worse.....
Read more here: kutv.com
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Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: Recognition and Treatment
Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD), also known as Samter’s triad or aspirin-sensitive asthma, is a chronic medical condition that affects patients with asthma. Along with asthma, patients with AERD also experience recurrent sinus disease with nasal polyps, loss of sense of smell, and sensitivity to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). AERD affects about seven percent of all adults with asthma, or about a million patients in the United States. Because each of these symptoms may be treated by different physicians, many AERD patients may remain undiagnosed for years.....
Read more here: healthhub.brighamandwomens.org
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