Simple saliva test for asthma being developed
A saliva test for asthma developed by British scientists could provide a simple and more effective way to identify and monitor the condition.
The lung function tests currently used can be inaccurate and other procedures involving blood or urine samples may be distressing for children.
Testing saliva for signature "biomarkers" - chemicals linked to asthma - could be carried out easily without upsetting even the very youngest patients.....
Read more here: guernseypress.com
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Asthma Symptoms, Causes & Risk Factors
Asthma is a common problem that affects more than 25 million Americans, especially children and teens. Rates of asthma have been increasing steadily over the past several decades as well — today one in 12 people has asthma, or 8 percent of the U.S. population, compared to about one in 14 people less than 10 years earlier who dealt with asthma symptoms.....
Read more here: draxe.com
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Salford prison staff 'failed to pass on information' about inmate who died from asthma attack
Inquest criticises healthcare staff after 'entirely preventable death' of 25-year-old
Salford’s Forest Bank has been criticised after a young inmate died in another prison.
Ashley Gill, 25, died from an asthma attack in his cell at HMP Liverpool in Walton after being moved from Forest Bank, at Agecroft.....
Read more here: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Friday, September 16, 2016
Probiotics Do Not Prevent URTIs in Those With Asthma
Daily probiotic use does not reduce winter antibiotic prescriptions for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in patients with asthma, according to results from a randomized controlled, parallel-group pragmatic study.
"These results differ from previous findings in controlled trials mainly involving younger children that probiotics reduce respiratory tract infections and resulting antibiotic prescription rates, and they cast doubt on the reproducibility of those findings in older children and adults with asthma using information leaflets," the researchers write.....
Read more here: medscape.com
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Southampton researchers given £15million to crackdown on obesity and asthma
SOUTHAMPTON doctors and scientists have been awarded £15million as part of a crackdown on obesity, asthma, allergies and infections.
The money will be spent on preventing the growth of childhood obesity and will see the city's nutrition and respiratory research brought together to form an NIHR Biomedical Research Centre.
The new centre will focus on taking discoveries out of the laboratory and into the clinic and will address life-threatening conditions.....
Read more here: dailyecho.co.uk
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Vitamin D and antibody injections can diminish asthma attacks
Asthma is a respiratory condition associated with hypersensitivity on exposure to allergens such as pollen and dust. It is a chronic condition that presents in the form of symptoms such as wheezing, dyspnea, and coughing.
In certain circumstances, these symptoms may get progressively worse and can degenerate into an “asthma attack.” Whilst some asthma attacks may require hospital admission, typically these attacks can be managed by the use of an inhaler which dilates airways and thus facilitates breathing.....
Read more here: today.mims.com
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Makeup of bacteria in infant’s gut boost up the risks of allergy and asthma
Can you forecast whether an infant will have hypersensitivity or not? Researchers have found a significant indicator. According to a recently held medical study, a moderately unique variation from the norm in the makeup of germs in a baby’s gut may triple the risks for hypersensitivities and asthma in adolescence. A huge number of microscopic organisms and growths can be found in everybody’s gut and less than 10 percent of infants, may undermine immune system function.....
Read more here: tecake.in
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Is Your Asthma Flaring Up? Cockroaches May be the Cause
Did you know cockroaches can aggravate asthma? Here’s how.
Unless you’re an entomologist, it’s likely that you’re not fond of cockroaches. Most people would agree with you on this point. Cockroaches aren’t very easy on the eyes, and they’re associated with many negative things such as rotting food, unsanitary conditions and even disease.
What many people don’t realize about cockroaches, however, is that these insects can aggravate asthma and cause allergic reactions. That’s right. You now have one more reason to dislike the cockroach.....
Read more here: terminix.com
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Food Allergies Linked to Raised Risk of Asthma, Hay Fever
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2016 -- Children with food allergies are at increased risk for asthma and hay fever, and the risk rises with the number of food allergies, new research shows.
The study included information on nearly 363,000 children and teens. Half of the kids were white, and 40 percent were black. Between 7 and 8 percent had one food allergy.
"For patients with an established diagnosis of food allergy, 35 percent went on to develop asthma," said study senior author Dr. Jonathan Spergel. He is chief of the division of allergy and immunology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.....
Read more here: drugs.com
Can you forecast whether an infant will have hypersensitivity or not? Researchers have found a significant indicator. According to a recently held medical study, a moderately unique variation from the norm in the makeup of germs in a baby’s gut may triple the risks for hypersensitivities and asthma in adolescence. A huge number of microscopic organisms and growths can be found in everybody’s gut and less than 10 percent of infants, may undermine immune system function.....
Read more here: tecake.in
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Is Your Asthma Flaring Up? Cockroaches May be the Cause
Did you know cockroaches can aggravate asthma? Here’s how.
Unless you’re an entomologist, it’s likely that you’re not fond of cockroaches. Most people would agree with you on this point. Cockroaches aren’t very easy on the eyes, and they’re associated with many negative things such as rotting food, unsanitary conditions and even disease.
What many people don’t realize about cockroaches, however, is that these insects can aggravate asthma and cause allergic reactions. That’s right. You now have one more reason to dislike the cockroach.....
Read more here: terminix.com
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Food Allergies Linked to Raised Risk of Asthma, Hay Fever
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2016 -- Children with food allergies are at increased risk for asthma and hay fever, and the risk rises with the number of food allergies, new research shows.
The study included information on nearly 363,000 children and teens. Half of the kids were white, and 40 percent were black. Between 7 and 8 percent had one food allergy.
"For patients with an established diagnosis of food allergy, 35 percent went on to develop asthma," said study senior author Dr. Jonathan Spergel. He is chief of the division of allergy and immunology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.....
Read more here: drugs.com
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Texas children suffer more asthma attacks than those in any other state
Researchers recently published a study that measures the health problems caused by the oil and gas industry. A nonprofit research organization called the Clean Air Task Force found that in the United States, more than 750,000 children suffer from asthma attacks every summer as a result of oil and gas related smog.....
Read more here: chron.com
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Cannabis Science Expands Clinical Studies To Include Selected Patients For Asthma, Several Important Pain Targets, And Sleep Deprivation With Additional Medications
IRVINE, CA--(Marketwired - September 13, 2016) - Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTC PINK: CBIS), a U.S. company specializing in the development of cannabis-based medicines, is pleased to announce that thus far more than 100 individuals have expressed interest in participating in the initial round of trials for Cannabis Science's new inhalation study for asthma/COPD and other respiratory conditions. The company has been thoroughly impressed with the interest in their alternative treatment.
Due to the large demand, Cannabis Science has received several new products that the company is expanding into its clinical studies on a state-by-state basis beginning in the State of California. These new products are designed to target asthma, severe pain management, and sleep disorders.....
Read more here: biospace.com
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How Can You Avoid an Asthma Attack?
An allergy and asthma specialist says: The main cause of asthma is inflammation of the airways, so anything that reduces inflammation may help. Vitamin D can increase antiinflammatory molecules in the body, it may also reduce the risk of getting viral infections like colds, which are the most common triggers of asthma. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with hyper-reactive airways (when air passages narrow suddenly), lower lung function and poor asthma control.....
Read more here: tophappylife.com
Researchers recently published a study that measures the health problems caused by the oil and gas industry. A nonprofit research organization called the Clean Air Task Force found that in the United States, more than 750,000 children suffer from asthma attacks every summer as a result of oil and gas related smog.....
Read more here: chron.com
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Cannabis Science Expands Clinical Studies To Include Selected Patients For Asthma, Several Important Pain Targets, And Sleep Deprivation With Additional Medications
IRVINE, CA--(Marketwired - September 13, 2016) - Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTC PINK: CBIS), a U.S. company specializing in the development of cannabis-based medicines, is pleased to announce that thus far more than 100 individuals have expressed interest in participating in the initial round of trials for Cannabis Science's new inhalation study for asthma/COPD and other respiratory conditions. The company has been thoroughly impressed with the interest in their alternative treatment.
Due to the large demand, Cannabis Science has received several new products that the company is expanding into its clinical studies on a state-by-state basis beginning in the State of California. These new products are designed to target asthma, severe pain management, and sleep disorders.....
Read more here: biospace.com
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How Can You Avoid an Asthma Attack?
An allergy and asthma specialist says: The main cause of asthma is inflammation of the airways, so anything that reduces inflammation may help. Vitamin D can increase antiinflammatory molecules in the body, it may also reduce the risk of getting viral infections like colds, which are the most common triggers of asthma. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with hyper-reactive airways (when air passages narrow suddenly), lower lung function and poor asthma control.....
Read more here: tophappylife.com
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Asthma: It Can Begin Before Birth, Study Finds
Childhood asthma may be predestined from the time a fetus is in the first trimester, according to a new study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress earlier this month in London, UK.
“First trimester fetal size – a surrogate for fetal lung size – is relevant to symptoms of respiratory physiology through to 15 years of age,” said lead researcher, Stephen Turner MD, who is a senior lecturer at The Institute of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Aberdeen in the U.K. “These findings suggest that antenatal factors contribute to life-long respiratory wellbeing,” he added.....
Read more here: hcplive.com
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Scientists have found a way to predict whether babies will develop asthma or allergies
For a while now, it’s been clear to scientists that the collection of bacteria that dwells in our digestive tract plays a part in the way we break down food, respond to infections, and even our moods. But these associations have, so far, been just links, and not predictors.
Now, though, scientists have found that a particular pattern characterized by a lack of bacterial diversity in a baby’s gut microbiome can help predict whether or not she develops asthma or allergies later in life.....
Read more here: globaladvisors.biz
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More Evidence Obesity Is Bigger Asthma Risk for Women
Having been overweight as a child seems to have an opposite opposite effect on controlling asthma in women than in men although researchers aren't sure why.
Growing up as an overweight girl raised the risk of asthma hospitalization in women, while in men being an underweight boy raised that risk.
A Danish study reported that overweight women until the age of 45 have a 39 percent increased risk of hospitalization for asthma if they had an above average BMI (body mass index) when they were between seven and 13 years old.....
Read more here: hcplive.com
Childhood asthma may be predestined from the time a fetus is in the first trimester, according to a new study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress earlier this month in London, UK.
“First trimester fetal size – a surrogate for fetal lung size – is relevant to symptoms of respiratory physiology through to 15 years of age,” said lead researcher, Stephen Turner MD, who is a senior lecturer at The Institute of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Aberdeen in the U.K. “These findings suggest that antenatal factors contribute to life-long respiratory wellbeing,” he added.....
Read more here: hcplive.com
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Scientists have found a way to predict whether babies will develop asthma or allergies
For a while now, it’s been clear to scientists that the collection of bacteria that dwells in our digestive tract plays a part in the way we break down food, respond to infections, and even our moods. But these associations have, so far, been just links, and not predictors.
Now, though, scientists have found that a particular pattern characterized by a lack of bacterial diversity in a baby’s gut microbiome can help predict whether or not she develops asthma or allergies later in life.....
Read more here: globaladvisors.biz
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More Evidence Obesity Is Bigger Asthma Risk for Women
Having been overweight as a child seems to have an opposite opposite effect on controlling asthma in women than in men although researchers aren't sure why.
Growing up as an overweight girl raised the risk of asthma hospitalization in women, while in men being an underweight boy raised that risk.
A Danish study reported that overweight women until the age of 45 have a 39 percent increased risk of hospitalization for asthma if they had an above average BMI (body mass index) when they were between seven and 13 years old.....
Read more here: hcplive.com
Monday, September 12, 2016
A memorial 5k will benefit asthma awareness and research
Benefiting asthma awareness and education and remembering a friend are goals of an upcoming 5K.
Run 4 Jen was started to honor Jennifer Shaw Suhr who died in December 2000 as a result of an asthma attack. Jennifer was a wife and mother, a member of Phi Mu sorority and graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 1992.
One of the organizers of the 5K, Julie Shaw said this is the 9th annual Run 4 Jen.....
Read more here: stjosephpost.com
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Effective Strategies For Minimizing Asthma Problems That Work Well
Your lungs are an essential organ, so when you receive a diagnosis of asthma, it can significantly affect your way of life.
This means you need to keep away from tobacco products and only seek out jobs where you aren’t exposed to any harmful chemicals, as well as taking into consideration any smoke or vapors you might be exposed to in a prospective workplace.....
Read more here: health-womens.com
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How To Keep Asthma Symptoms At Bay
Living through a bout of asthma is quite unsettling, and asthma attacks are downright frightening.Read further to learn some helpful ways to handle asthma.
This means avoiding tobacco products, especially in factories, such as factory work.
If you are an asthma sufferer, you should refrain from smoking or being around any vapors or fumes. You should avoid all tobacco products. You also need to consider where you see employment. If you have asthma, you should not work in areas where you will be exposed to smoke or vapors as they could cause you to have an asthma attack.....
Read more here: health-womens.com
Benefiting asthma awareness and education and remembering a friend are goals of an upcoming 5K.
Run 4 Jen was started to honor Jennifer Shaw Suhr who died in December 2000 as a result of an asthma attack. Jennifer was a wife and mother, a member of Phi Mu sorority and graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 1992.
One of the organizers of the 5K, Julie Shaw said this is the 9th annual Run 4 Jen.....
Read more here: stjosephpost.com
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Effective Strategies For Minimizing Asthma Problems That Work Well
Your lungs are an essential organ, so when you receive a diagnosis of asthma, it can significantly affect your way of life.
This means you need to keep away from tobacco products and only seek out jobs where you aren’t exposed to any harmful chemicals, as well as taking into consideration any smoke or vapors you might be exposed to in a prospective workplace.....
Read more here: health-womens.com
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How To Keep Asthma Symptoms At Bay
Living through a bout of asthma is quite unsettling, and asthma attacks are downright frightening.Read further to learn some helpful ways to handle asthma.
This means avoiding tobacco products, especially in factories, such as factory work.
If you are an asthma sufferer, you should refrain from smoking or being around any vapors or fumes. You should avoid all tobacco products. You also need to consider where you see employment. If you have asthma, you should not work in areas where you will be exposed to smoke or vapors as they could cause you to have an asthma attack.....
Read more here: health-womens.com
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Childhood Asthma News 2016: 5 Effective Ways to Manage Asthma During the New School Year
Asthma Shouldn't Be a Hindrance to Learning
It's the start of another school year and parents of kids with childhood asthma are rightfully concerned for their little ones.
Childhood asthma or simply asthma is a condition where the lungs and the airways become inflamed by certain triggers. It is not clear what causes the condition, but asthma can range from mild to life-threatening. In any case, an asthma attack can be worrying, but there are ways to manage it at school especially during the busy new school year.....
Read more here: christianpost.com
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Back-to-School With Allergies and Asthma: What To Know To Keep Your Child Healthy
Along with buying new shoes, backpacks and pencils, parents of children with allergies and asthma also need to consider their children’s special needs.
Dr. Gray Norris, MD, a physician at Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center, says parents don’t need to worry. However, parents do need to take some extra precautions to ensure their children remain happy and healthy as they return to school.....
Read more here: charlotteparent.com
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Vitamin D may help cut down asthma attacks
For anyone with asthma, preventing attacks of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath is a top priority.
Might vitamin D help?
This study
The researchers analyzed data from nine studies, involving 1,093 children and adults with asthma, most diagnosed with mild to moderate cases. The participants had been randomly assigned to take an oral vitamin D supplement (500 to 1,200 International Units) or a placebo daily, along with their usual asthma medication.....
Read more here: washingtonpost.com
Asthma Shouldn't Be a Hindrance to Learning
It's the start of another school year and parents of kids with childhood asthma are rightfully concerned for their little ones.
Childhood asthma or simply asthma is a condition where the lungs and the airways become inflamed by certain triggers. It is not clear what causes the condition, but asthma can range from mild to life-threatening. In any case, an asthma attack can be worrying, but there are ways to manage it at school especially during the busy new school year.....
Read more here: christianpost.com
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Back-to-School With Allergies and Asthma: What To Know To Keep Your Child Healthy
Along with buying new shoes, backpacks and pencils, parents of children with allergies and asthma also need to consider their children’s special needs.
Dr. Gray Norris, MD, a physician at Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center, says parents don’t need to worry. However, parents do need to take some extra precautions to ensure their children remain happy and healthy as they return to school.....
Read more here: charlotteparent.com
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Vitamin D may help cut down asthma attacks
For anyone with asthma, preventing attacks of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath is a top priority.
Might vitamin D help?
This study
The researchers analyzed data from nine studies, involving 1,093 children and adults with asthma, most diagnosed with mild to moderate cases. The participants had been randomly assigned to take an oral vitamin D supplement (500 to 1,200 International Units) or a placebo daily, along with their usual asthma medication.....
Read more here: washingtonpost.com
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