Saturday, June 25, 2016

Making asthma, allergies easier to cope with

Millions of Americans — children and adults — suffer from allergies and there are more now than ever before.
Dr. Kevin Benson, who has been at the Medical Center Hospital Family Health Clinic since October, said there is a crossover among asthma, allergies and eczema. “They call it the allergic triad. They all kind of go together.
“They’re all autoimmune, so if you’re affected by one, you’re often affected by the others,” said Benson, who is board certified in pediatrics.....

Read more here: oaoa.com

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Facts To Know About Asthma In Children

Asthma is a condition in which the small tubes that carry air in the lungs are over-sensitive to certain allergic substances (allergens) and react very strongly to them by contracting and shrinking in diameter, thus obstructing the passage of air and making it difficult to breath. This can happen repeatedly whenever the airways are exposed to certain allergens.....

Read more here: boldsky.com

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New study shows microRNAs play important role in inducing asthma

A new study shows that microRNAs, which are small, noncoding RNA molecules that can silence genes, have an important role in inducing asthma. Regulating the function of specific miRNAs identified in the study could represent a new approach to asthma therapy, according to an article in Stem Cells and Development, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.....

Read more here: news-medical.net

Friday, June 24, 2016

This weather forecasting app was made specifically for asthmatics

Got asthma? Then you know the weather can have a huge impact on how you feel. But since you can’t change the weather, a Norwegian artist has developed an app that can at least help fellow asthma sufferers prepare.....

Read more here: yahoo.com

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Video Shows Cops Failed To Save Man Dying Of Asthma Attack During Subway Arrest

Nearly a year before asthmatic Eric Garner died when police put him in a chokehold during an arrest, cops failed to try to save the life of a man who suffered an asthma attack during an arrest for allegedly selling MetroCard swipes, according to a lawsuit and recently-released video.....

Read more here: gothamist.com

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Winemaker says high alcohol reading due to asthma puffer

A PROMINENT Melbourne winemaker charged with drink driving claims his asthma puffer is to blame for a high reading that could see him lose his licence.
Neil Prentice, a former business partner of Iain “Huey” Hewitson, allegedly blew 0.07 after drinking at Big Huey’s Diner, the South Melbourne restaurant the pair owned, in October, 2014.....

Read more here: heraldsun.com.au

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Unbelievable: Treat Diabetes, Asthma, Cholesterol, and Kidney Diseases with Okra Water-Now You Can Make It Yourself

The plant okra and its seed pods are also called the “lady’s fingers”. People in the US, the UK, and the Philippines call it okra with other pronunciation in Nigeria and Caribbean English of okro.....

Read more here: awaytohealthylife.com

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Hormone drug could cure asthma and other fibrosis-related diseases

Relaxin is the hormone that aids women to give birth – produced by the ovaries during pregnancy it ensures that the pelvic ligaments soften, for a brief time, long enough to push the baby out.
Key to this process is Relaxin’s ability to break down collagen, which is also the main characteristic of scar tissue or fibrosis. Fibrosis-related diseases account for up to 45% of deaths globally, with fibrotic scaring present in everything from thickened arteries in heart disease to damaged lung walls in asthma.....

Read more here: myvmc.com

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There Is New Hope For 1 in 10 Australians Who Live With Asthma

In Australia 1 in 10 people suffer the symptoms of asthma. That's close to 2.5 million people who have difficulty breathing on a daily basis. And there is no cure.
But a new drug trial could work at changing this in the future. Research from the University of Queensland published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology that targets the protein IL-33 which causes inflammation of the lungs could have the potential to reverse or slow the development of the disease.....

Read more here: huffingtonpost.com.au

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Know the Signs of Asthma in Your Cat

Asthma is most common in young to middle-aged cats.
Cats are prone to asthma, whereas dogs are not, which only goes to show that cats are not small dogs — especially when it comes to health problems.
Feline asthma can develop at any age but is most common in young to middle-aged animals. The youngest patient I’ve treated with asthma was a 12-week-old kitten, although this is not typical. A more common age of onset is 7 to 8 years old.....

Read more here: petful.com

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Why Do Antibiotics Sometimes Help Solve Asthma Problem?

The asthma problem in American (and around the world) is getting worse. For many it has origins in allergy. Others, though, may have a smoldering infection.
A great many people suffer symptoms of asthma. Even with standard treatments the wheezing may linger. Sometimes an asthma problem can be caused by an underlying infection.....

Read more here: peoplespharmacy.com

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New asthma app offers a handheld way to manage symptoms

Hot and humid summer weather can trigger asthma symptoms, which can quickly turn an afternoon on the playground into an evening in the emergency room.
About every 20 seconds, someone is rushed to an emergency room in the U.S. to be treated for asthma. And half the time, it’s a child.
Managing asthma effectively is possible, but it requires some level of organization. In addition to remembering to take medications, asthma sufferers must follow a schedule and plan for emergencies.....

Read more here: consumeraffairs.com

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

A creative approach to help kids coping with childhood asthma

I developed asthma as an adult. So I can only imagine how scary it is for a young child to have to deal with the coughing, wheezing, and breathlessness that comes with the disease. Not to mention the fear of being “different” from all your friends when you’re reaching for an inhaler in class or before soccer practice.....

Read more here: coolmom.info

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Early COPD Linked to Childhood Asthma

There is evidence of a link between persistent childhood asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in early adulthood, according to findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital examined nearly 700 COPD patients in order to track longitudinal measurements of growth and decline in lung function with persistent childhood asthma.....

Read more here: hcplive.com

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No change in lung function seen in with vilanterol vs. placebo in asthma

There was no significant difference in peak expiratory flow change from baseline between vilanterol and placebo among patients with persistent asthma also treated with fluticasone propionate, according to recent data.....

Read more here: healio.com

Monday, June 20, 2016

Bronchitis vs. asthma: Differences in symptoms, causes, and treatment options

When your lungs are healthy and your airways are free, the phrase “breathing easy” may not be very significant, but if you have an attack of asthma or bronchitis, the only thing you would want in the world is to be breathing easy.
Together, bronchitis and asthma account for more than half of the upper respiratory tract disorders. And though both of them share a similar symptomology, they are in fact two very different conditions.....

Read more here: belmarrahealth.com

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5 Yoga Poses Beneficial For Asthma

Many people suggest that people with respiratory disease like asthma should avoid physical activities but Yoga helps in easing symptoms of asthma. People who are suffering from asthma have chronic inflammation and a narrowing of the airways in the lungs. Yoga gives relief in asthma, improving lung functioning, reducing asthma symptoms, etc.
So, here are some yoga poses for asthma.....

Read more here: news.mynahcare.com

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Simon Yates given 4-month ban for positive test for asthma drug

British rider Simon Yates will miss the Tour de France after the UCI banned him for four months due to a "non-intentional" positive test for the anti-asthma drug Terbutaline at Paris-Nice in March.
The sanction was confirmed in a statement this afternoon by Orica-GreenEdge, the team the 23-year-old from Bury rides for alongside his twin brother, Adam.....

Read more here: road.cc

Sunday, June 19, 2016

Every child with asthma in Wales 'needs plan'

Every child diagnosed with asthma should have an action plan for their care, a senior doctor has said.
Dr Iolo Doull, paediatric respiratory consultant at Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales, said guidelines from health watchdog NICE should be implemented consistently.
The condition is so common, concerns are being raised people have forgotten asthma can kill.
In Wales, approximately two children a year die as a result of the condition.....

Read more here: bbc.com

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Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance Urges Asthma Prevention Through Proper Building Insulation

The trade association Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) is urging consumers, businesses, and builders in the U.S. to help prevent asthma and asthma-related attacks by using responsible building materials to lower rates of fossil fuel consumption in homes and commercial buildings.
As the educational and technical voice of the spray polyurethane foam industry, SFPA notes that with an estimated 26 million Americans afflicted with asthma and related disorders, and a proven direct link between these conditions and air quality, it hopes to educate the public and the industry on strategies to reduce asthma by using quality building materials.....

Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com

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Top Symptoms of Seasonal Allergies and Asthma

Allergies vs. Asthma
Tis' the Season for Allergies and AsthmaEver wonder if it’s your allergies acting up, or if you actually have asthma? Visit your primary care physician to get a better idea of what your symptoms may be trying to tell you.
Trees and flowers are blooming, grass is growing, and pollen is flowing in full force, so patients’ allergies and asthma are becoming more aggravated than usual.....

Read more here: coloradoprimaryhealthcare.com