If you treat a parent's depression, will their child's asthma improve?
Studies have shown that children with asthma are at higher risk for depression. Research also has shown an association between a parent or caregiver's depression and worsening symptoms in an asthmatic child.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Air Pollution, Asthma and Pregnancy
Pregnant women may have increased risk of preterm birth if exposed to traffic-related pollutants.
The combination of asthma, pregnancy and air quality might lead to deadly consequences.
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that air pollution exposure increased the risk of a preterm birth, a birth that occurs before the 37 week mark. The important time frames were prior to pregnancy, early in pregnancy and the last six weeks of pregnancy.....
Read more here: dailyrxnews.com
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Mum thought she was destined to always be overweight - but shed the pounds AND her asthma
Charlene McCrory's asthma symptoms were worse than they’d ever been and the thought of running around after two children terrified her
There was a point when mum-of two Charlene McCrory thought she was destined to always be overweight.
“I’d told myself I was just a big girl and that was that,” the 27-year-old explained.....
Read more here: mirror.co.uk
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Friday, March 11, 2016
New study to assess why 'rogue gene' causes asthma in early life
Researchers at the University of Southampton are to study why some people are more likely to develop asthma.
The team will analyse a particular gene called ADAM33, which is associated with the development of asthma and airway 'twitchiness', a common feature of the disease.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Air Pollution Tied to Preterm Birth Risk for Women With Asthma
Air pollution exposure before conception, in early pregnancy, and in late pregnancy may increase the risk for preterm birth in women with asthma, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health.....
Read more here: medscape.com
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Health Tip: Warding Off the Flu When You Have Asthma
(HealthDay News) -- People with asthma are at greater risk of flu-related complications. So what can they do?
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America advises:....
Read more here: pollen.com
Researchers at the University of Southampton are to study why some people are more likely to develop asthma.
The team will analyse a particular gene called ADAM33, which is associated with the development of asthma and airway 'twitchiness', a common feature of the disease.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Air Pollution Tied to Preterm Birth Risk for Women With Asthma
Air pollution exposure before conception, in early pregnancy, and in late pregnancy may increase the risk for preterm birth in women with asthma, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health.....
Read more here: medscape.com
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Health Tip: Warding Off the Flu When You Have Asthma
(HealthDay News) -- People with asthma are at greater risk of flu-related complications. So what can they do?
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America advises:....
Read more here: pollen.com
Thursday, March 10, 2016
6 things you didn’t know were making your asthma worse
You probably know most of your triggers, but have you considered these?
If you have asthma, you probably know exactly what triggers your asthma attacks, breathlessness, wheezing or tight chest – perhaps pollen, exercise, dust or animals?.....
Read more here: goodhousekeeping.co.uk
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Study: Pollution linked to preemies among women with asthma
If you've got asthma and plan on getting pregnant, you may want to avoid air pollutants, a new study suggests.
The research found that women with asthma faced a higher risk of having a premature baby when exposed to nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide before conception and in early pregnancy.....
Read more here: oregonlive.com
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Early upper respiratory infections linked to ragweed allergy, asthma
A high number of upper respiratory infections during an infant’s first year increases the risk for early ragweed sensitization and asthma at age 7 years, according to research presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.....
Read more here: healio.com
You probably know most of your triggers, but have you considered these?
If you have asthma, you probably know exactly what triggers your asthma attacks, breathlessness, wheezing or tight chest – perhaps pollen, exercise, dust or animals?.....
Read more here: goodhousekeeping.co.uk
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Study: Pollution linked to preemies among women with asthma
If you've got asthma and plan on getting pregnant, you may want to avoid air pollutants, a new study suggests.
The research found that women with asthma faced a higher risk of having a premature baby when exposed to nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide before conception and in early pregnancy.....
Read more here: oregonlive.com
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Early upper respiratory infections linked to ragweed allergy, asthma
A high number of upper respiratory infections during an infant’s first year increases the risk for early ragweed sensitization and asthma at age 7 years, according to research presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.....
Read more here: healio.com
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
New treatment could help asthma sufferers
A new treatment could help asthma sufferers breathe more easily and even prevent an attack, a study found.
There currently is no cure for the condition which affects one in every 12 adults and one in every 11 children in Britain.
During an attack the airways become narrower and irritated making it difficult to breathe leading to asthma symptoms, such as chest tightness, wheezing, or coughing.....
Read more here: carlukegazette.co.uk
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Poverty may affect the outcome of asthma treatment
New studies suggest that patients from low-income households are likely to have worse asthma outcomes.
People with asthma or food allergies who are poor have worse treatment outcomes, two new studies suggest.
Independent risk factor
"We found that patients who have asthma and come from lower income households – making less than $50,000 every year – are one and a half times more likely to see treatment fail.....
Read more here: health24.com
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Increased stress and anxiety levels leads to Asthma in Teens – study says
Increased levels of stress and anxiety in teenagers are the symptoms of asthma, says latest studies. According to the study conducted by the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit city of Michigan State in the US, the higher the stress and anxiety levels in the 38 patients aged 14-17 ages people during the research, they have found the symptoms of asthma in them.....
Read more here: hcndaytonnews.com
A new treatment could help asthma sufferers breathe more easily and even prevent an attack, a study found.
There currently is no cure for the condition which affects one in every 12 adults and one in every 11 children in Britain.
During an attack the airways become narrower and irritated making it difficult to breathe leading to asthma symptoms, such as chest tightness, wheezing, or coughing.....
Read more here: carlukegazette.co.uk
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Poverty may affect the outcome of asthma treatment
New studies suggest that patients from low-income households are likely to have worse asthma outcomes.
People with asthma or food allergies who are poor have worse treatment outcomes, two new studies suggest.
Independent risk factor
"We found that patients who have asthma and come from lower income households – making less than $50,000 every year – are one and a half times more likely to see treatment fail.....
Read more here: health24.com
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Increased stress and anxiety levels leads to Asthma in Teens – study says
Increased levels of stress and anxiety in teenagers are the symptoms of asthma, says latest studies. According to the study conducted by the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit city of Michigan State in the US, the higher the stress and anxiety levels in the 38 patients aged 14-17 ages people during the research, they have found the symptoms of asthma in them.....
Read more here: hcndaytonnews.com
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Asthma treatment varies widely between primary, specialized care
LOS ANGELES — Outpatient treatment of pediatric patients with asthma exacerbations differs significantly between primary care and specialty pediatricians, according to data presented at the 2016 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology annual meeting.....
Read more here: healio.com
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Children Can Accurately Self-Report The Effectiveness Of Asthma Medications, Study Says
A new study reports that children are better than their caregivers at assessing the effectiveness of an intranasal asthma medication.
A child's self-report when it comes to rating the effectiveness of asthma medications can be reliable, a new study is reporting.....
Read more here: hngn.com
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Girl weighed 112 kilograms when she died of preventable asthma attack
An Illawarra girl who died of a "clearly preventable" asthma episode weighed more than 112 kilograms and lived in a putrid, mice-infested home – both contributors to her demise, an inquest has heard.....
Read more here: smh.com.au
LOS ANGELES — Outpatient treatment of pediatric patients with asthma exacerbations differs significantly between primary care and specialty pediatricians, according to data presented at the 2016 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology annual meeting.....
Read more here: healio.com
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Children Can Accurately Self-Report The Effectiveness Of Asthma Medications, Study Says
A new study reports that children are better than their caregivers at assessing the effectiveness of an intranasal asthma medication.
A child's self-report when it comes to rating the effectiveness of asthma medications can be reliable, a new study is reporting.....
Read more here: hngn.com
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Girl weighed 112 kilograms when she died of preventable asthma attack
An Illawarra girl who died of a "clearly preventable" asthma episode weighed more than 112 kilograms and lived in a putrid, mice-infested home – both contributors to her demise, an inquest has heard.....
Read more here: smh.com.au
Monday, March 7, 2016
Top 6 benefits of cannabis for asthma
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that currently affects up to 300 million people worldwide, and was responsible for approximately 250,000 deaths in 2011. Cannabis has been used as a means of treating the symptoms of asthma for millennia, in various medicinal traditions including those of ancient India and China.....
Read more here: healthperfection.co
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Asthma symptoms linked to stress, anxiety in teenagers
New York, March 6 (IANS) Common asthma symptoms are associated with increased levels of stress and anxiety in teens, a study has found.
A study by Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit city of Michigan state in the US has found in a small study of 38 asthma patients aged 14-17, that their average scores for stress and anxiety levels were higher than those seen in the general population.....
Read more here: detroitnews.net
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Rhinovirus wheezing illnesses provide early predictor of asthma development
LOS ANGELES — High-risk children with rhinovirus wheezing illnesses are susceptible to developing asthma, according to recent study findings presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.....
Read more here: healio.com
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that currently affects up to 300 million people worldwide, and was responsible for approximately 250,000 deaths in 2011. Cannabis has been used as a means of treating the symptoms of asthma for millennia, in various medicinal traditions including those of ancient India and China.....
Read more here: healthperfection.co
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Asthma symptoms linked to stress, anxiety in teenagers
New York, March 6 (IANS) Common asthma symptoms are associated with increased levels of stress and anxiety in teens, a study has found.
A study by Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit city of Michigan state in the US has found in a small study of 38 asthma patients aged 14-17, that their average scores for stress and anxiety levels were higher than those seen in the general population.....
Read more here: detroitnews.net
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Rhinovirus wheezing illnesses provide early predictor of asthma development
LOS ANGELES — High-risk children with rhinovirus wheezing illnesses are susceptible to developing asthma, according to recent study findings presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.....
Read more here: healio.com
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Antifungals Ease Asthma Symptoms Even in Patients Not Allergic to Fungus, Study Shows
Antifungal treatments could help asthma patients breathe easier, even if they’re not allergic to fungus, Texas researchers have found in a new study presented at AAAAI’s 2016 meeting in March.....
Read more here: allergicliving.com
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Dog can SENSE owner's asthma attacks and warn her before they happen - without any training
The rescue dog warns her beloved owner by staring at her and nudging her to take her medication
An extraordinary dog can sense when her owner is about to have an asthma attack - despite never being trained to do so.
Dawne Cooper suffers from asthma attacks every day which can be brought on with little warning.....
Read more here: mirror.co.uk
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Asthma symptoms linked to increased stress, anxiety levels in teens
DETROIT - A Henry Ford Hospital study has found that common asthma symptoms like waking up in the middle of the night and shortness of breath are associated with increased levels of stress and anxiety in teens with asthma.....
Read more here: eurekalert.org
Antifungal treatments could help asthma patients breathe easier, even if they’re not allergic to fungus, Texas researchers have found in a new study presented at AAAAI’s 2016 meeting in March.....
Read more here: allergicliving.com
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Dog can SENSE owner's asthma attacks and warn her before they happen - without any training
The rescue dog warns her beloved owner by staring at her and nudging her to take her medication
An extraordinary dog can sense when her owner is about to have an asthma attack - despite never being trained to do so.
Dawne Cooper suffers from asthma attacks every day which can be brought on with little warning.....
Read more here: mirror.co.uk
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Asthma symptoms linked to increased stress, anxiety levels in teens
DETROIT - A Henry Ford Hospital study has found that common asthma symptoms like waking up in the middle of the night and shortness of breath are associated with increased levels of stress and anxiety in teens with asthma.....
Read more here: eurekalert.org
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