‘Simple steps’ to reduce hospital asthma deaths
A national care check list has been launched today for NHS hospitals discharging asthma patients who have recently received treatment for an acute asthma attack.
According to those behind the care bundle, successful implementation of just five simple steps by hospital staff, could reduce future life-threatening exacerbations and hospital admissions.....
Read more here: nursingtimes.net
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Charity event in memory of teenager of who died of asthma attack in Cleethorpes
A charity fitness event will raise money in memory of a tragic 15-year-old who died of an asthma attack while holidaying in Cleethorpes.
Alex Hardiment died suddenly after a severe asthma attack at Thorpe Park in April 2014.
The event, taking place at the North Lindsey College events centre tomorrow (Saturday) includes two hours of body combat and insanity to raise money for the charity Asthma UK.....
Read more here: grimsbytelegraph.co.uk
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New Biodegradable Nanoparticles May Become ‘Universal Treatment’ For Allergies, Asthma
Researchers have developed a potential new method to treat asthma and allergies by sneaking allergens into the body, masked behind biodegradable nanoparticles. This method would prevent the immune system from attacking them, and possibly even cure allergies as well as allergy-related asthma.....
Read more here: medicaldaily.com
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Friday, April 22, 2016
Discovery Could Lead to Better Asthma Treatment
Scientists have made a discovery that could lead to improved treatment for asthma sufferers.
They have found that blocking a certain signalling molecule can alleviate symptoms such as mucus production, swelling (edema), and constriction of the airways in the lungs.....
Read more here: sciencenewsline.com
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Asthma is so much more than just being short of breath
It kills three people every day in the UK alone
Asthma affects about one in twelve people, and ranges in its severity. But just because a lot of people suffer from asthma, it doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be taken seriously.....
Read more here: thetab.com
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Top 15 Natural Home Remedies for Asthma
Asthma is a lung disease, in which your breathing becomes difficult. More specifically, asthma is created by the obstruction of the airflow in your lungs, which can be acute or chronic.
Let’s take a look at top 15 home remedies for asthma that you can easily implement at home for a healthy respiratory system.....
Read more here: blogs.naturalnews.com
Scientists have made a discovery that could lead to improved treatment for asthma sufferers.
They have found that blocking a certain signalling molecule can alleviate symptoms such as mucus production, swelling (edema), and constriction of the airways in the lungs.....
Read more here: sciencenewsline.com
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Asthma is so much more than just being short of breath
It kills three people every day in the UK alone
Asthma affects about one in twelve people, and ranges in its severity. But just because a lot of people suffer from asthma, it doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be taken seriously.....
Read more here: thetab.com
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Top 15 Natural Home Remedies for Asthma
Asthma is a lung disease, in which your breathing becomes difficult. More specifically, asthma is created by the obstruction of the airflow in your lungs, which can be acute or chronic.
Let’s take a look at top 15 home remedies for asthma that you can easily implement at home for a healthy respiratory system.....
Read more here: blogs.naturalnews.com
Thursday, April 21, 2016
4 Things You Didn’t Know About Asthma
Asthma is a condition that affects an individual’s breathing. Some people are born with asthma, while others develop the breathing condition later in life. Either way it’s a serious medical issue that should be managed with your physician. Usually shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and chest tightness are clear symptoms of asthma. Many physicians recommend a daily steroid for sufferers that helps to strengthen the airways and keep them open without the constant need of a rescue inhaler.....
Read more here: beliefnet.com
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Understanding asthma using the maths of the stock markets
To unpack the wealth of results emerging from a massive seven-year study of several hundred people with severe asthma, researchers in Southampton and Portsmouth are turning to the mathematics of the financial trading markets.....
Read more here: atlasofscience.org
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Allergist’s Asthma Work Supported by $1.3M from Research Partners
The research work of Canadian allergist and asthma researcher Harissios Vliagoftis will be funded through 2020 by $1.3 million in partnership funding from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and the University of Alberta, where he works and has his lab.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
Asthma is a condition that affects an individual’s breathing. Some people are born with asthma, while others develop the breathing condition later in life. Either way it’s a serious medical issue that should be managed with your physician. Usually shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and chest tightness are clear symptoms of asthma. Many physicians recommend a daily steroid for sufferers that helps to strengthen the airways and keep them open without the constant need of a rescue inhaler.....
Read more here: beliefnet.com
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Understanding asthma using the maths of the stock markets
To unpack the wealth of results emerging from a massive seven-year study of several hundred people with severe asthma, researchers in Southampton and Portsmouth are turning to the mathematics of the financial trading markets.....
Read more here: atlasofscience.org
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Allergist’s Asthma Work Supported by $1.3M from Research Partners
The research work of Canadian allergist and asthma researcher Harissios Vliagoftis will be funded through 2020 by $1.3 million in partnership funding from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and the University of Alberta, where he works and has his lab.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Ask a Vet: Cat's coughing, panting may indicate feline asthma
My cat coughs like she is trying to bring up a hairball, but then nothing comes up. Her energy is pretty good most of the time, but sometimes I notice she pants after she runs around.
It sounds like your cat may have something more serious than a hairball issue. It is not normal for cats to pant like dogs when they are hot or overly excited. I am concerned that your cat may have a lung or heart problem that is causing these symptoms. Coughing and trouble breathing should definitely be evaluated by your veterinarian.....
Read more here: capitalgazette.com
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Cure for asthma and food allergies now in the offing
People with asthma will no longer depend on inhalers as a universal cure for asthma and food allergies is in the offing.
This was stated in a report written by Sarah Knapton which was published on The Telegraph as it noted that this developed after scientists found a way to convince the immune system to ignore triggers like pollen or peanuts.....
Read more here: kickerdaily.com
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Scientists use nanoparticle to treat allergy and asthma
A study from researchers at Northwestern Medicine provides a completely new method to treat asthma and allergies. A biodegradable nanoparticle shields the allergen from the immune system, preventing the allergic reaction in the airways as well as an asthma attack. (Cusabio produces various proteins and antibodies. www.cusabio.com).....
Read more here: about.cusabio.com
My cat coughs like she is trying to bring up a hairball, but then nothing comes up. Her energy is pretty good most of the time, but sometimes I notice she pants after she runs around.
It sounds like your cat may have something more serious than a hairball issue. It is not normal for cats to pant like dogs when they are hot or overly excited. I am concerned that your cat may have a lung or heart problem that is causing these symptoms. Coughing and trouble breathing should definitely be evaluated by your veterinarian.....
Read more here: capitalgazette.com
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Cure for asthma and food allergies now in the offing
People with asthma will no longer depend on inhalers as a universal cure for asthma and food allergies is in the offing.
This was stated in a report written by Sarah Knapton which was published on The Telegraph as it noted that this developed after scientists found a way to convince the immune system to ignore triggers like pollen or peanuts.....
Read more here: kickerdaily.com
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Scientists use nanoparticle to treat allergy and asthma
A study from researchers at Northwestern Medicine provides a completely new method to treat asthma and allergies. A biodegradable nanoparticle shields the allergen from the immune system, preventing the allergic reaction in the airways as well as an asthma attack. (Cusabio produces various proteins and antibodies. www.cusabio.com).....
Read more here: about.cusabio.com
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Scientists Say They Have Found ‘Pathway’ That Can Trigger Asthma
Researchers say the discovery could help determine the cause of non-inflammatory asthma and potentially lead to new treatments.
A new scientific trail may have been discovered in the search for new treatments for asthma.
Researchers at two universities say they have potentially found a biological pathway that triggers asthma in a significant percentage of patients.....
Read more here: healthline.com
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Nanoparticle acts like Trojan horse to halt asthma
In an entirely new approach to treating asthma and allergies, a biodegradable nanoparticle acts like a Trojan horse, hiding an allergen in a friendly shell, to convince the immune system not to attack it, according to new Northwestern Medicine research. As a result, the allergic reaction in the airways is shut down long- term and an asthma attack prevented.....
Read more here: phys.org
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Asthma attacks up in harvesting season
The harvesting season is on and wheat husk, congress grass, presence of allergens in the air like pollen and weeds are leading to asthma attacks. The number of asthma patients visiting doctors has increased manifold. Experts suggest taking extra precautions to keep allergy at bay.....
Read more here: tribuneindia.com
Researchers say the discovery could help determine the cause of non-inflammatory asthma and potentially lead to new treatments.
A new scientific trail may have been discovered in the search for new treatments for asthma.
Researchers at two universities say they have potentially found a biological pathway that triggers asthma in a significant percentage of patients.....
Read more here: healthline.com
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Nanoparticle acts like Trojan horse to halt asthma
In an entirely new approach to treating asthma and allergies, a biodegradable nanoparticle acts like a Trojan horse, hiding an allergen in a friendly shell, to convince the immune system not to attack it, according to new Northwestern Medicine research. As a result, the allergic reaction in the airways is shut down long- term and an asthma attack prevented.....
Read more here: phys.org
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Asthma attacks up in harvesting season
The harvesting season is on and wheat husk, congress grass, presence of allergens in the air like pollen and weeds are leading to asthma attacks. The number of asthma patients visiting doctors has increased manifold. Experts suggest taking extra precautions to keep allergy at bay.....
Read more here: tribuneindia.com
Monday, April 18, 2016
Natural remedies for managing asthma attacks at home
Asthma is a serious disease and should be discussed with your doctor. You may need an inhaler to deliver an immediate metered dose of medication. But there are effective natural treatments for asthma, along with herbs and natural supplements for asthma treatment. These may help to reduce the frequency and severity of your asthma attacks, and help manage the debilitating symptoms when they happen.....
Read more here: belmarrahealth.com
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National Stress Awareness Month, tension headaches, stress effect on hepatitis, asthma, and weight loss
April is National Stress Awareness month, which sheds light on the negative impact stress can have on your life and health. There are many factors that contribute to stress along with many factors that worsen with added stress, including tension headaches, hepatitis, asthma, and weight loss. It’s important that you reduce stress as much as possible in order to experience improved overall health.....
Read more here: belmarrahealth.com
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COPD Patients With Late Asthma Onset Have Worse Outcomes
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who also have late-onset asthma have a much greater risk for hospitalization and death than early-onset asthma patients with COPD, according to findings from a prospective, population-based analysis.....
Read more here: medpagetoday.com
Asthma is a serious disease and should be discussed with your doctor. You may need an inhaler to deliver an immediate metered dose of medication. But there are effective natural treatments for asthma, along with herbs and natural supplements for asthma treatment. These may help to reduce the frequency and severity of your asthma attacks, and help manage the debilitating symptoms when they happen.....
Read more here: belmarrahealth.com
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National Stress Awareness Month, tension headaches, stress effect on hepatitis, asthma, and weight loss
April is National Stress Awareness month, which sheds light on the negative impact stress can have on your life and health. There are many factors that contribute to stress along with many factors that worsen with added stress, including tension headaches, hepatitis, asthma, and weight loss. It’s important that you reduce stress as much as possible in order to experience improved overall health.....
Read more here: belmarrahealth.com
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COPD Patients With Late Asthma Onset Have Worse Outcomes
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who also have late-onset asthma have a much greater risk for hospitalization and death than early-onset asthma patients with COPD, according to findings from a prospective, population-based analysis.....
Read more here: medpagetoday.com
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Fast food lovers exposed to chemical linked with autism and asthma
If you love tucking into burgers and pizzas it’s not just the takeaway that’s bad for you - even the packaging can damage your health.
People who eat a lot of fast food are exposed to up to 40 per cent higher levels of potentially harmful chemicals, according to new research......
Read more here: berkhamstedtoday.co.uk
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Family mourns loss of teen who died from asthma attack
SAGINAW, MI (WNEM) - April Wilkins is mourning the loss of her 15-year-old son.
“It’s very hard, very hard for them and very hard for the whole family,” Wilkens said.
She says A’Jaylen Wilkins-Agnew passed away after an asthma attack.....
Read more here: wnem.com
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Lower Air Pollution Levels Linked To Fewer Asthma Symptoms, Respiratory Problems In Children
The link between air quality and respiratory health is an obvious one. Various studies have shown adverse health outcomes associated with air pollution include cardiovascular disease, autism, heart attack and stroke. Now, new research published in JAMA finds that reduced smog can result in significantly fewer respiratory problems.....
Read more here: medicaldaily.com
If you love tucking into burgers and pizzas it’s not just the takeaway that’s bad for you - even the packaging can damage your health.
People who eat a lot of fast food are exposed to up to 40 per cent higher levels of potentially harmful chemicals, according to new research......
Read more here: berkhamstedtoday.co.uk
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Family mourns loss of teen who died from asthma attack
SAGINAW, MI (WNEM) - April Wilkins is mourning the loss of her 15-year-old son.
“It’s very hard, very hard for them and very hard for the whole family,” Wilkens said.
She says A’Jaylen Wilkins-Agnew passed away after an asthma attack.....
Read more here: wnem.com
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Lower Air Pollution Levels Linked To Fewer Asthma Symptoms, Respiratory Problems In Children
The link between air quality and respiratory health is an obvious one. Various studies have shown adverse health outcomes associated with air pollution include cardiovascular disease, autism, heart attack and stroke. Now, new research published in JAMA finds that reduced smog can result in significantly fewer respiratory problems.....
Read more here: medicaldaily.com
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