Sadiq Khan says London's pollution so bad it's given him asthma
Sadiq Khan has promised to clean up London's toxic air - as he revealed he has only recently started suffering from asthma.
During a visit to Sir John Cass's Primary School in Aldgate, the London Mayor announced plans for a formal policy consultation on measures to tackle air pollution, set to begin in a matter of weeks.....
Read more here: independent.co.uk
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Pediatric asthma associated with abnormal patterns of lung function growth and decline in adulthood: The CAMP Cohort
1. Childhood impairment of lung function and male sex significantly predicted abnormal lung-function patterns of growth and decline in adulthood.
2. Childhood persistent asthma and reduced lung function growth was associated with increased risk of fixed air flow obstruction and COPD in early adulthood.....
Read more here: 2minutemedicine.com
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How one can battle Asthma
Anupam Gupta, a software engineer, had just reached his home in Ghaziabad when he coughed and felt a little breathless. He didn’t think much of it and got busy with his kids. But in 30 minutes flat he coughed again and this time, it was more severe than before.....
Read more here: naradanews.com
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Friday, May 13, 2016
Many people have asthma and don't realise it
Many adults are unaware that trouble sleeping or a persistent cough may also indicate the presence of asthma, and therefore don't seek treatment.
While most people know that wheezing is a sign of asthma, far fewer realise that trouble sleeping or a persistent cough may also be symptoms of the airway disease, a new survey shows.....
Read more here: health24.com
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The asthma talk teens need before they leave for college
When teens have asthma, the "sex talk" isn't the only tough discussion parents should make sure kids get before heading off to college.
The teen years are a good time for parents to start encouraging children to talk with doctors about managing their health, particularly as questions arise about how to live with chronic conditions like asthma, Dr. David Stukus and colleagues argue in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.....
Read more here: foxnews.com
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Persistent childhood asthma can trigger lung disease
Children who recurrently suffer from asthmatic attacks such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness or shortness of breath are likely to fall prey to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) in early adulthood, new research says.....
Read more here: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Many adults are unaware that trouble sleeping or a persistent cough may also indicate the presence of asthma, and therefore don't seek treatment.
While most people know that wheezing is a sign of asthma, far fewer realise that trouble sleeping or a persistent cough may also be symptoms of the airway disease, a new survey shows.....
Read more here: health24.com
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The asthma talk teens need before they leave for college
When teens have asthma, the "sex talk" isn't the only tough discussion parents should make sure kids get before heading off to college.
The teen years are a good time for parents to start encouraging children to talk with doctors about managing their health, particularly as questions arise about how to live with chronic conditions like asthma, Dr. David Stukus and colleagues argue in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.....
Read more here: foxnews.com
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Persistent childhood asthma can trigger lung disease
Children who recurrently suffer from asthmatic attacks such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness or shortness of breath are likely to fall prey to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) in early adulthood, new research says.....
Read more here: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Could That Cough Be Asthma?
National Asthma Awareness Month during May is peak season for asthma sufferers, and a perfect time for you and your family to take a harder look at the seemingly insignificant symptoms of asthma.
Do you have a persistent cough that often gets worse late at night or in the early morning?
Do you wheeze when breathing in or out?
Does it ever feel as if someone is sitting on your chest or squeezing you hard?
Do you often feel breathless or like you can’t catch your breath?
Read more here: rbmc.org
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Do You Know the 'Hidden' Signs of Asthma?
Fewer than half aware that chest pain, trouble sleeping may indicate adult breathing trouble, survey finds
WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- While most people know that wheezing is a sign of asthma, far fewer realize that trouble sleeping or a persistent cough may also be symptoms of the airway disease, a new survey shows.....
Read more here: webmd.com
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Vale AM launches asthma campaign
A BARRY pharmacy will be holding a series of support clinics offering people with asthma advice and guidance on proper inhaler techniques.
Evans Pharmacy Group, on Park Crescent, has launched the campaign following a report to the British Thoracic Society, in partnership with Asthma UK, which said that proper inhaler technique was a critical step in asthma care.....
Read more here: barryanddistrictnews.co.uk
National Asthma Awareness Month during May is peak season for asthma sufferers, and a perfect time for you and your family to take a harder look at the seemingly insignificant symptoms of asthma.
Do you have a persistent cough that often gets worse late at night or in the early morning?
Do you wheeze when breathing in or out?
Does it ever feel as if someone is sitting on your chest or squeezing you hard?
Do you often feel breathless or like you can’t catch your breath?
Read more here: rbmc.org
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Do You Know the 'Hidden' Signs of Asthma?
Fewer than half aware that chest pain, trouble sleeping may indicate adult breathing trouble, survey finds
WEDNESDAY, May 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- While most people know that wheezing is a sign of asthma, far fewer realize that trouble sleeping or a persistent cough may also be symptoms of the airway disease, a new survey shows.....
Read more here: webmd.com
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Vale AM launches asthma campaign
A BARRY pharmacy will be holding a series of support clinics offering people with asthma advice and guidance on proper inhaler techniques.
Evans Pharmacy Group, on Park Crescent, has launched the campaign following a report to the British Thoracic Society, in partnership with Asthma UK, which said that proper inhaler technique was a critical step in asthma care.....
Read more here: barryanddistrictnews.co.uk
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
School-based asthma program crucial to address gap in pediatric care
Based on the latest CDC data from 2013, more than 8.6% of school-aged children have asthma. Meanwhile, there is currently no standardized national program for the management, prevention and treatment of asthma within schools, an environment where most children spend the majority of their waking hours.....
Read more here: healio.com
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Depression and asthma among biggest health threats to Australian youth: report
Chronic and non-communicable diseases like depression, asthma and musculoskeletal pain are the prevailing causes of poor health among Australian adolescents, a global study on illness and death among 10 to 24-year-olds has found.....
Read more here: theguardian.com
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Knowledge and Precaution for Handling Asthma Attacks in Children
Sue Fries shares her own personal experiences to raise awareness among parents, schools, and society.
The London Book Fair takes place at Olympia, London, from April 12 to April 14, 2016. Among many book enthusiasts, authors, and industry professionals who participated, author Sue Fries exhibited her book, Learning to Breathe, at LitFire’s booth.....
Read more here: webwire.com
Based on the latest CDC data from 2013, more than 8.6% of school-aged children have asthma. Meanwhile, there is currently no standardized national program for the management, prevention and treatment of asthma within schools, an environment where most children spend the majority of their waking hours.....
Read more here: healio.com
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Depression and asthma among biggest health threats to Australian youth: report
Chronic and non-communicable diseases like depression, asthma and musculoskeletal pain are the prevailing causes of poor health among Australian adolescents, a global study on illness and death among 10 to 24-year-olds has found.....
Read more here: theguardian.com
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Knowledge and Precaution for Handling Asthma Attacks in Children
Sue Fries shares her own personal experiences to raise awareness among parents, schools, and society.
The London Book Fair takes place at Olympia, London, from April 12 to April 14, 2016. Among many book enthusiasts, authors, and industry professionals who participated, author Sue Fries exhibited her book, Learning to Breathe, at LitFire’s booth.....
Read more here: webwire.com
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Small-particle inhaled corticosteroids: Paradigm shift in asthma treatment
When large-particle inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) used as a monotherapy fail to control asthma, the current asthma guidelines recommend “stepping up” therapy by adding long-acting beta 2 agonists (LABAs) to the regimen as a first-line alternative treatment approach.....
Read more here: contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
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Salt room therapy beneficial in asthma treatment: Doctors
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) As deteriorating air quality can lead to increase in asthma cases, health experts have suggested salt room therapy as highly beneficial in the treatment of the respiratory illness.....
Read more here: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Why asthma need not stop you from exercising
Linzi Stoppard, 36, has suffered with asthma since childhood and is now an ambassador for Asthma UK.
The charity’s spring initiative is about helping sufferers learn how they can stay fit despite their breathing condition, so here Dr Miriam quizzes Linzi on how she manages to exercise.....
Read more here: mirror.co.uk
When large-particle inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) used as a monotherapy fail to control asthma, the current asthma guidelines recommend “stepping up” therapy by adding long-acting beta 2 agonists (LABAs) to the regimen as a first-line alternative treatment approach.....
Read more here: contemporarypediatrics.modernmedicine.com
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Salt room therapy beneficial in asthma treatment: Doctors
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) As deteriorating air quality can lead to increase in asthma cases, health experts have suggested salt room therapy as highly beneficial in the treatment of the respiratory illness.....
Read more here: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Why asthma need not stop you from exercising
Linzi Stoppard, 36, has suffered with asthma since childhood and is now an ambassador for Asthma UK.
The charity’s spring initiative is about helping sufferers learn how they can stay fit despite their breathing condition, so here Dr Miriam quizzes Linzi on how she manages to exercise.....
Read more here: mirror.co.uk
Monday, May 9, 2016
I almost passed out while frying plantain, says asthma patient
It was difficult for me to live well with asthma. I have always been going to hospital due to asthma attacks even when I use my drugs regularly. But I got relief from asthma attacks when I visited Obafemi Awolowo University Health Centre, Ile-Ife, Osun State, where a consultant family physician educated me on the disease and the best way to use inhaler,” says an asthma outpatient at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH), Chidimma Agwu.....
Read more here: newtelegraphonline.com
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An Ounce Of Prevention For Your Asthma Makes A Big Difference
You may find, if you have been diagnosed with asthma, that you will need to make significant changes in the way you live your life. With medication and coping strategies, however, you can live a full, healthy life, despite your asthma. The article below can offer you some powerful strategies to use.....
Read more here: tipsfromkelvin.com
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This hero mum saved her son from a deadly asthma attack
Mother's Day will never be the same for this Mt Maunganui family who struggle with brittle asthma.
Mother’s day has never been a quiet day for Regina Walker. The mum of five can usually be found volunteering on the rugby league fields of Mt Maunganui, rather than enjoying breakfast in bed.....
Read more here: womensweekly.co.nz
It was difficult for me to live well with asthma. I have always been going to hospital due to asthma attacks even when I use my drugs regularly. But I got relief from asthma attacks when I visited Obafemi Awolowo University Health Centre, Ile-Ife, Osun State, where a consultant family physician educated me on the disease and the best way to use inhaler,” says an asthma outpatient at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH), Chidimma Agwu.....
Read more here: newtelegraphonline.com
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An Ounce Of Prevention For Your Asthma Makes A Big Difference
You may find, if you have been diagnosed with asthma, that you will need to make significant changes in the way you live your life. With medication and coping strategies, however, you can live a full, healthy life, despite your asthma. The article below can offer you some powerful strategies to use.....
Read more here: tipsfromkelvin.com
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This hero mum saved her son from a deadly asthma attack
Mother's Day will never be the same for this Mt Maunganui family who struggle with brittle asthma.
Mother’s day has never been a quiet day for Regina Walker. The mum of five can usually be found volunteering on the rugby league fields of Mt Maunganui, rather than enjoying breakfast in bed.....
Read more here: womensweekly.co.nz
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Avoiding Emergency Treatment Due to Allergy and Asthma
You may not realize it, but asthma and allergy are two different conditions. But there are instances when they share the same triggers and medication. Asthma is a disease of the bronchial tubes while allergies are an over-reaction of your body’s immune system. But because they have a lot in common, they can be intertwined. People can even be allergic and asthmatic at the same time because asthma can occur as a result of exposure to allergens. This condition is called allergic asthma.....
Read more here: writedge.com
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Here’s why being asthmatic is more worrying for women
For a woman, asthma can be much more dangerous that what it is for men. For not only does asthma take a toll of our lungs, it can also make it harder for women to get pregnant.....
Read more here: hindustantimes.com
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Kids with asthma: The silent warriorsMedication. Love. Patience. A father shares how his family copes with asthma.
One. Two.
My son follows my count, breathing through each syllable and the moment slowly passes.
Three. Four. Five.
These 5-second moments are routine in our house. His heart rate slows and his breathing returns to normal.....
Read more here: kosairchildrenshospital.com
You may not realize it, but asthma and allergy are two different conditions. But there are instances when they share the same triggers and medication. Asthma is a disease of the bronchial tubes while allergies are an over-reaction of your body’s immune system. But because they have a lot in common, they can be intertwined. People can even be allergic and asthmatic at the same time because asthma can occur as a result of exposure to allergens. This condition is called allergic asthma.....
Read more here: writedge.com
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Here’s why being asthmatic is more worrying for women
For a woman, asthma can be much more dangerous that what it is for men. For not only does asthma take a toll of our lungs, it can also make it harder for women to get pregnant.....
Read more here: hindustantimes.com
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Kids with asthma: The silent warriorsMedication. Love. Patience. A father shares how his family copes with asthma.
One. Two.
My son follows my count, breathing through each syllable and the moment slowly passes.
Three. Four. Five.
These 5-second moments are routine in our house. His heart rate slows and his breathing returns to normal.....
Read more here: kosairchildrenshospital.com
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