Saturday, July 2, 2016

New asthma project to help cut sick children's school absences

A PROJECT has been launched aiming to improve the health of children with asthma and to cut back on the amount of time taken off school.
Schools and families across Brighton and Hove are being urged to sign up for the scheme, which uses an app to trace absences due to asthma related illness and provides tailored treatment advice.....

Read more here: theargus.co.uk

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Asthma UK conducts research into perceptions of asthma and exercise

Asthma UK has launched a survey which looks into people’s thoughts and experiences of exercising with asthma.
They are asking people with asthma who take part in all forms of exercise to share their views, and have done a fantastic interview with Commonwealth and World Champion swimmer, Karen Pickering MBE, who explains why asthma does not have to stop you achieving sporting and exercise goals.....

Read more here: swimming.org

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This Wristband Can Predict Asthma Attacks

Researchers at North Carolina State University created an integrated, connected device to help people who suffer from respiratory issues
Wearable devices can do more than monitor how many steps you take a day: an engineering research team at North Carolina State University is working on a smart wristband that could actually help predict asthma attacks.....

Read more here: psfk.com

Friday, July 1, 2016

Do You Think Your Child Has Asthma?

It's never a comfortable feeling, when you think that your child might be struggling with a condition. It can be especially unnerving if they seem to be struggling to breathe! We understand, and we're here to help you through what to do next.....

Read more here: connect.bcbsmt.com

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Stop asthma with this incredible homemade juice!

Asthma and asthma attacks can be prevented with a natural remedy. This homemade juice will help you with this health problem.
It is estimated that more than 25 million Americans experienced asthma and asthma attacks. IF you are one of them then your day starts with coughing, sneezing, fight for air and your day continues with worrying if another attack will strike.....

Read more here: mirrorspectrum.com

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Asthma-Friendly Schools

The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board is moving to make it's schools more asthma-friendly.
A new policy, titled 'Ryan's Law' requires students to have easy access to their inhaler medication, identifies asthma triggers in the classroom and  provides training to school staff.....

Read more here: am800cklw.com

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Rapper DMX talks about recent health scare, lifelong asthma

LOS ANGELES, June 29 (UPI) -- Rapper DMX joined The Breakfast Club on iHeart Radio Tuesday and recalled a recent health scare and the "out of body" experience he went through.
He also talked about his new album, his possible future as a pastor and how much he would love to get a Dr. Dre beat in his music.....

Read more here: upi.com

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Find Out How Green Home Cleaning Alleviates Asthma & Allergy Triggers

Maid Brigade, a residential green home cleaning company based in Honolulu, HI, has always been committed to providing clients with unparalleled cleaning services that prioritize a healthy home as well as a clean one. There are many different reasons people choose to hire an environmentally friendly cleaning company like Maid Brigade rather than a traditional cleaning service. One major reason to switch to a green home cleaning company is to alleviate the triggers for asthma and allergies in your home.....

Read more here: nearsay.com

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How Carpet Cleaning Reduces Asthma and Allergies

Maintaining a healthy environment is the best way to reduce asthma and keep allergies at bay. It is this simple fact that we may say that controlling of asthma and allergy-related complications should first and foremost begin in the confines of our homes. Most households have carpets. The best way to eliminate the negative effects of allergens is by cleaning carpets.....

Read more here: tupelosymphony.com

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Water, Bugs, & Asthma: Healthy Summer Kids

This summer, Bryan Parks and Recreation has implemented a new water safety campaign to better promote safety at city facilities. Drowning is the number one cause of death for children younger than the age of 4 and is the third leading cause of death among children younger than 14. It occurs quickly and silently. Eighty-eight percent of drowning victims were under some sort of supervision at the time of the incident, and 75 percent of victims were missing for fewer than five minutes.....

Read more here: insitebrazosvalley.com

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Battling Asthma: New Haven Alliance Takes A Team Approach

City officials, school nurses, hospital workers and others are joining forces to tackle a persistent and growing problem in New Haven: childhood asthma.
A new effort, led by the New Haven Health Department, called the New Haven Asthma Alliance aims to help children with asthma by improving communication among their families, doctors, schools and others who can help.....

Read more here: courant.com

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What Is The Link Between Mold and Asthma?
Mold and Asthma: Is There A Causal Link?


One of the goals of Indoor Environmental Professionals is to educate consumers in Central Illinois about mold
We have posted many articles about mold on our blog. Our next series of articles will explore the health issues that are tied to mold.
The purpose of this article is to explain why and how mold could cause asthma.....

Read more here: spotmold.com

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

New drug has potential to slow down or reverse development of asthma

The number of people in the U.S. who suffer from asthma has held steady after climbing in recent years. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI), about 20 million people, or about 7% of the U.S. population, were affected by it in 2001. That number had increased to 25 million people by 2009.....

Read more here: consumeraffairs.com

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An asthma patient, who climbed the Everest

Satyarup Siddhanta suffered from asthma when he was in college.  He always carried an inhaler in his pocket and could never run even small distances without gasping for breath.
This is a story of how he overcame his condition and went on to climb Mount Everest.....

Read more here: deccanherald.com

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Asthmatics May Be Breathing Easier Soon

Nanoparticle-based gene therapy repairs lungs damaged by allergic asthma, American Thoracic Society says.
Some people describe having an asthma attack as trying to breathe through a coffee straw. Though most asthmatics can avoid these terrifying attacks with proper medication, some can’t. Luckily, new research offers an innovative therapeutic option.....

Read more here: dailyrxnews.com

Monday, June 27, 2016

Childhood asthma risk affected by bacteria in early infancy

Children gain protection against asthma if exposed to four types of gut bacteria by the age of three months, as their immune system is being established, a team of researchers from British Columbia has discovered.....

Read more here: vietnamhour.com

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Living with asthma

Recently, singer Meatloaf collapsed on stage while performing. Presently, he is in stable condition and doing well. It is said that he had been having health problems recently and had to cancel performances due to those issues. One of those health issue is asthma. Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects not only the lungs but the heart and brain health.....

Read more here: examiner.com

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Health and Environmental Tracker Will Keep Asthma Patients Healthy

Wearables are trying really hard to diffuse into the health scene, globally. Various companies are working on different health wearables to help patients take a deep look into what they are suffering from and how they can control it.....

Read more here: sportswearable.net

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Tips to Prevent Vacation Allergies and Asthma

Summer is a time for travel and outdoor adventures, but exploring a new place could also lead to unexpected allergic reactions and asthma attacks. Vacation allergies and asthma can get in the way of the fun you had planned and ruin your limited vacation time. To prevent allergy and asthma symptoms, it’s important to do your research before planning a trip.....

Read more here: ipalc.org

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Cleanse Kidneys Of Toxins, Diabetes, Asthma And Cholesterol With Easy Recipes

In these modern times, we are exposed to toxins every day. They can be in our food, drink or even in the air we are breathing. The kidneys are essential organs which filter out the toxins and waste from the bloodstream.....

Read more here: allabouthealthyfood.com

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Independence Blue Cross to start covering device-based asthma procedure

Independence Blue Cross said Friday it has become the first health insurer is Pennsylvania to provide coverage for a device-based procedure performed to help asthma patients.....

Read more here: bizjournals.com