IT'S OUR TURN: What does asthma feel like?
Anyone who knows me knows I am vehemently against smoking. And I can happily say I am a non-smoker.
Wait, hold on. Let me clear that up. I am now a non-smoker and have been smoke-free since Jan. 7, 2005 — nearly 12 years!
Yep, back in the day I was a smoker. Started at the young age of 16. Thought it was cool. Found out it wasn't.....
Read more here: echopress.com
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Are Amish Children Immune From Asthma?
Q: I understand that children who grow up in Amish homes don’t get asthma, although children from similar homes do. What’s the difference, and what protects the Amish?
A: You’re referring to findings from a fascinating new study that added important information to what we know about the hygiene hypothesis, which holds that children who grow up in less sanitary environments are less likely to develop allergies and asthma than youngsters raised in cleaner, more protected ones.....
Read more here: drweil.com
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5 best foods for asthma cure
With an increased pollution across the globe, asthma has been observed to increase among both adults and children. In order to deal with seriousness of asthma symptoms, a proper asthma diet needs to be followed. Following are 5 best foods for asthma cure;
Foods for asthma cure;
1- Fatty fish
Eating fatty fish prevents quick asthma attacks.....
Read more here: generalfaits.com
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Friday, October 21, 2016
Bullying, asthma and food allergies: what can be done?
Victims of bullying feel powerless and vulnerable, which often produces devastating psychological consequences (severe depression or even suicide). Early identification of potential bullies and victims is critical for intervening effectively to stop the cycle of bullying and to prevent harmful or even fatal outcomes. Once a child or adolescent has been identified as being at risk for bullying or victimization, he or she should be referred to a mental health professional experienced in dealing with such problems.....
Read more here: florida-allergy.com
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This strip will tell if your kid has asthma
It may take a great deal of patience and time to confirm asthma when a child is rushed to a clinic with breathing complication or coughing fits for it involves taking an x-ray and then getting the toddler to breathe through a mouthpiece of a device. But a tiny strip can soon do that job saving valuable time and letting a physician begin treatment right away.
A team of researchers at VIT University has developed the strip that allows doctors to conduct a non-invasive breath test and get results within a matter of seconds. The white strip would turn blue when an asthmatic breathes over it. The strip, which has been tested in laboratories, will soon undergo clinical trials before it hits the market.....
Read more here: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Don’t Get Spooked by Asthma, American Lung Association Shares Asthma Management Tips for Halloween
Simple Tips Can Help Children with Asthma Enjoy a Safe, Healthy Halloween
It's almost Halloween – a time for ghosts and ghouls and all things scary. But one thing that shouldn't be scary is your child's asthma. Traditional Halloween activities can be filled with unexpected triggers for asthma symptoms, but with tips from the American Lung Association you can avoid asthma symptoms.
"Halloween activities can be filled with asthma triggers that many parents wouldn't suspect, like masks or makeup," said Brian W. Christman, M.D., volunteer spokesperson for the American Lung Association. "With a little planning and simple precautions, there's no reason children with asthma can't have a fun and healthy Halloween. The key is to be aware of and avoid triggers, and to carry quick-relief medication".....
Read more here: lung.org
Victims of bullying feel powerless and vulnerable, which often produces devastating psychological consequences (severe depression or even suicide). Early identification of potential bullies and victims is critical for intervening effectively to stop the cycle of bullying and to prevent harmful or even fatal outcomes. Once a child or adolescent has been identified as being at risk for bullying or victimization, he or she should be referred to a mental health professional experienced in dealing with such problems.....
Read more here: florida-allergy.com
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This strip will tell if your kid has asthma
It may take a great deal of patience and time to confirm asthma when a child is rushed to a clinic with breathing complication or coughing fits for it involves taking an x-ray and then getting the toddler to breathe through a mouthpiece of a device. But a tiny strip can soon do that job saving valuable time and letting a physician begin treatment right away.
A team of researchers at VIT University has developed the strip that allows doctors to conduct a non-invasive breath test and get results within a matter of seconds. The white strip would turn blue when an asthmatic breathes over it. The strip, which has been tested in laboratories, will soon undergo clinical trials before it hits the market.....
Read more here: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Don’t Get Spooked by Asthma, American Lung Association Shares Asthma Management Tips for Halloween
Simple Tips Can Help Children with Asthma Enjoy a Safe, Healthy Halloween
It's almost Halloween – a time for ghosts and ghouls and all things scary. But one thing that shouldn't be scary is your child's asthma. Traditional Halloween activities can be filled with unexpected triggers for asthma symptoms, but with tips from the American Lung Association you can avoid asthma symptoms.
"Halloween activities can be filled with asthma triggers that many parents wouldn't suspect, like masks or makeup," said Brian W. Christman, M.D., volunteer spokesperson for the American Lung Association. "With a little planning and simple precautions, there's no reason children with asthma can't have a fun and healthy Halloween. The key is to be aware of and avoid triggers, and to carry quick-relief medication".....
Read more here: lung.org
Thursday, October 20, 2016
6 Signs Your Baby Has Asthma, Which Is Much More Common Than You'd Think
The thought of anything hindering your baby's ability to breathe is terrifying to any parent, which is why many moms and dads are on the look out for signs your baby has asthma. And the concern is reasl, as asthma in kids (and babies) is on the rise, according to Parents. It has increased 160 percent since 1980, and according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), one in 10 children have asthma— a number that, unfortunately, doesn't exclude babies.....
Read more here: romper.com
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Mum says daughter's asthma triggered by smoke while shopping
NATASHA Lennox fears for her daughter every time they go to Maryborough's Station Square.
The Maryborough mum says her daughter suffers from severe asthma and has previously suffered an attack as a result of walking through the smoke at the entrance to the centre.
"My daughter knows she has to hold her breath so she can run through the door," Natasha said.....
Read more here: chinchillanews.com.au
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Asthma sufferer Shayaan is 'miracle' winner
NOT even an attack of asthma that put him in hospital could prevent Shayaan Badshah from being a 'miraculous' winner.
It was touch and go as to whether the seven-year-old would even be fit to take part in the United Martial Arts Academy's annual championships.
Yet not only did he make it onto the mat at Manningham Sports Centre but he picked up his first gold medal, winning the yellow belt division.....
Read more here: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
The thought of anything hindering your baby's ability to breathe is terrifying to any parent, which is why many moms and dads are on the look out for signs your baby has asthma. And the concern is reasl, as asthma in kids (and babies) is on the rise, according to Parents. It has increased 160 percent since 1980, and according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), one in 10 children have asthma— a number that, unfortunately, doesn't exclude babies.....
Read more here: romper.com
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Mum says daughter's asthma triggered by smoke while shopping
NATASHA Lennox fears for her daughter every time they go to Maryborough's Station Square.
The Maryborough mum says her daughter suffers from severe asthma and has previously suffered an attack as a result of walking through the smoke at the entrance to the centre.
"My daughter knows she has to hold her breath so she can run through the door," Natasha said.....
Read more here: chinchillanews.com.au
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Asthma sufferer Shayaan is 'miracle' winner
NOT even an attack of asthma that put him in hospital could prevent Shayaan Badshah from being a 'miraculous' winner.
It was touch and go as to whether the seven-year-old would even be fit to take part in the United Martial Arts Academy's annual championships.
Yet not only did he make it onto the mat at Manningham Sports Centre but he picked up his first gold medal, winning the yellow belt division.....
Read more here: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Great Minds Aren’t Thinking Alike About Asthma Care
A recent audit of the Pediatric Hospital Information System using template matching finds wide variation in care provided to pediatric asthma patients.
While asthma is a common and manageable disease, nine people still die from asthma each day. It is well known that asthma is the leading cause of pediatric hospitalization as well as the most prevalent chronic illness among children under sixteen.
Despite the prevalence of hospital admissions for asthma and the existence of well-established clinical treatment pathways, a new audit published in JAMA Pediatrics in September finds that practice styles in asthma treatment throughout pediatric hospitals are significantly varied.....
Read more here: pediatricsnationwide.org
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5 Amazing Home Remedies For Asthma
Asthma became a common disease in the last few years. We don’t known cure for asthma, yet. But we know how to treat its symptoms. Instead of spending a lot of money on pharmaceuticals, try these 5 amazing Home Remedies For Asthma. They are more effective than pharmaceutical products. And they are 100% natural. And you will easily introduce them into your diet and daily routine, without spending much money. This list contains foods, breathing techniques and others, let’s see!.....
Read more here: spiritualexperience.eu
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Foster Children Face Increased Risk Of Asthma, ADHD, Depression, And Other Health Problems
Every year, around six percent of American children spend some time in foster care. While research has shown the system can have negative psychological effects on children, a new study has revealed some of the physical health problems associated with foster care. According to the research, spending time in foster care is associated with health issues ranging from asthma to depression.....
Read more here: medicaldaily.com
A recent audit of the Pediatric Hospital Information System using template matching finds wide variation in care provided to pediatric asthma patients.
While asthma is a common and manageable disease, nine people still die from asthma each day. It is well known that asthma is the leading cause of pediatric hospitalization as well as the most prevalent chronic illness among children under sixteen.
Despite the prevalence of hospital admissions for asthma and the existence of well-established clinical treatment pathways, a new audit published in JAMA Pediatrics in September finds that practice styles in asthma treatment throughout pediatric hospitals are significantly varied.....
Read more here: pediatricsnationwide.org
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5 Amazing Home Remedies For Asthma
Asthma became a common disease in the last few years. We don’t known cure for asthma, yet. But we know how to treat its symptoms. Instead of spending a lot of money on pharmaceuticals, try these 5 amazing Home Remedies For Asthma. They are more effective than pharmaceutical products. And they are 100% natural. And you will easily introduce them into your diet and daily routine, without spending much money. This list contains foods, breathing techniques and others, let’s see!.....
Read more here: spiritualexperience.eu
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Foster Children Face Increased Risk Of Asthma, ADHD, Depression, And Other Health Problems
Every year, around six percent of American children spend some time in foster care. While research has shown the system can have negative psychological effects on children, a new study has revealed some of the physical health problems associated with foster care. According to the research, spending time in foster care is associated with health issues ranging from asthma to depression.....
Read more here: medicaldaily.com
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Two New Possible Treatments For Severe Asthma
Some of the 24 million people in the U.S. with asthma, or inflammation that narrows the airways, suffer severe symptoms: Like persistent shortness of breath. The inability to speak in full sentences. Or a chest that feels closed. Two new studies tout possible new treatments for severe asthma.
Highlights from the interview with Dr. Joseph Austin, a pulmonologist with Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital:
One study indicates oral supplements of vitamin D may help with severe asthma: “The claim is that it reduces inflammation As a result, patients with asthma or potential for other infectious diseases are reduced.....
Read more here: keranews.org
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Common Asthma Drug Linked to Potential Liver Disease Prevention
Anti-inflammatory cromolyn sodium is commonly used to prevent allergies and asthma, but recent findings have uncovered a new potential use for the drug.
Research published in the scientific journal Hepatology unearthed key findings that suggest anti-inflammatory cromolyn sodium could be linked to reduced liver fibrosis. Researchers at Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, in conjunction with the Central Texas Veteran’s Health Care System and Texas A&M Health Science Center, spearheaded the study.....
Read more here: pharmacytimes.com
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Severe asthma and cystic fibrosis study receives $13.3 million in federal funding
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Benjamin Gaston recently received $13.3 million in funding from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute for the development of personalized combinations of medications for children with cystic fibrosis and severe asthma.....
Read more here: lifesciencedaily.com
Some of the 24 million people in the U.S. with asthma, or inflammation that narrows the airways, suffer severe symptoms: Like persistent shortness of breath. The inability to speak in full sentences. Or a chest that feels closed. Two new studies tout possible new treatments for severe asthma.
Highlights from the interview with Dr. Joseph Austin, a pulmonologist with Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital:
One study indicates oral supplements of vitamin D may help with severe asthma: “The claim is that it reduces inflammation As a result, patients with asthma or potential for other infectious diseases are reduced.....
Read more here: keranews.org
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Common Asthma Drug Linked to Potential Liver Disease Prevention
Anti-inflammatory cromolyn sodium is commonly used to prevent allergies and asthma, but recent findings have uncovered a new potential use for the drug.
Research published in the scientific journal Hepatology unearthed key findings that suggest anti-inflammatory cromolyn sodium could be linked to reduced liver fibrosis. Researchers at Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, in conjunction with the Central Texas Veteran’s Health Care System and Texas A&M Health Science Center, spearheaded the study.....
Read more here: pharmacytimes.com
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Severe asthma and cystic fibrosis study receives $13.3 million in federal funding
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Benjamin Gaston recently received $13.3 million in funding from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute for the development of personalized combinations of medications for children with cystic fibrosis and severe asthma.....
Read more here: lifesciencedaily.com
Monday, October 17, 2016
Childhood asthma plagues Memphis
In a cramped, musty apartment in Frayser that has mold festering beneath floor tiles and water trickling down a wall from leaky plumbing, Marquevius Hannah grabbed a mop and set about to clean the kitchen.
It was his turn at the chore, and the 7-year-old attacked it with his usual zest. Perhaps too much so, because in addition to wiping the counters and mopping the floor, he disregarded his mother's instructions and also cleaned where he wasn't supposed to -- under the sink, where roach feces collect and rats have chewed holes in the cabinet.....
Read more here: commercialappeal.com
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Mora’s Marrujo battles asthma to be a top runner
RIO RANCHO — It’s a scene that plays itself out in races like this all the time.
Runner taps all fuel reserves, finds the will to sprint to the finish, stumbles across the line completely spent, nearly projectile vomits from exhaustion.
It’s the kind of stuff that makes shoe companies produce machismo commercials and Hollywood types pen inspirational movies. But this instance was different, if only because the circumstances were so unusual.....
Read more here: santafenewmexican.com
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Asthma in Children: Causes, Symptoms and How to Treat it
Hallo mom… Do you know information about asthma in children: causes, symptoms and how to treat it. Asthma is a respiratory disease that is very dangerous. Asthma can recur at any time the disease usually relapses during the winter. Children have a risk to be developing asthma. There are several factors that influence it. Let’s look at the information Asthma in children: causes, symptoms and how to treat it because we will discuss about asthma completely.....
Read more here: infodiseases.com
In a cramped, musty apartment in Frayser that has mold festering beneath floor tiles and water trickling down a wall from leaky plumbing, Marquevius Hannah grabbed a mop and set about to clean the kitchen.
It was his turn at the chore, and the 7-year-old attacked it with his usual zest. Perhaps too much so, because in addition to wiping the counters and mopping the floor, he disregarded his mother's instructions and also cleaned where he wasn't supposed to -- under the sink, where roach feces collect and rats have chewed holes in the cabinet.....
Read more here: commercialappeal.com
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Mora’s Marrujo battles asthma to be a top runner
RIO RANCHO — It’s a scene that plays itself out in races like this all the time.
Runner taps all fuel reserves, finds the will to sprint to the finish, stumbles across the line completely spent, nearly projectile vomits from exhaustion.
It’s the kind of stuff that makes shoe companies produce machismo commercials and Hollywood types pen inspirational movies. But this instance was different, if only because the circumstances were so unusual.....
Read more here: santafenewmexican.com
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Asthma in Children: Causes, Symptoms and How to Treat it
Hallo mom… Do you know information about asthma in children: causes, symptoms and how to treat it. Asthma is a respiratory disease that is very dangerous. Asthma can recur at any time the disease usually relapses during the winter. Children have a risk to be developing asthma. There are several factors that influence it. Let’s look at the information Asthma in children: causes, symptoms and how to treat it because we will discuss about asthma completely.....
Read more here: infodiseases.com
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Mumbai: Fear of Diwali pollution driving asthma patients to hill stations
Mumbai: Dreading the increase in pollution levels in the city due to bursting of crackers during Diwali season, asthma patients are said to be preferring to stay at hill stations for a while.
According to Dr Jalil Parkar, consultant chest physician, Lilavati Hospital, the reason for this situation is that when crackers are burst during the festival season, they release a lot of pollutants in the atmosphere. “This becomes a serious problem for the asthma patients since their airways tend to get irritated and this triggers an asthma attack in them,” he explained.....
Read more here: freepressjournal.in
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Kittel clarifies comments about Wiggins, asthmatics and Paralympics
Marcel Kittel has released a statement defending himself after a number of media outlets reported the German sprinter as saying that cyclists with severe asthma should compete in the Paralympics.
The original story by Stefan Tabeling of dpa, the German news agency, was entitled Kittel on Wiggins: "That’s why we have the Paralympics".
The quote in question has been translated elsewhere as: “When someone has bad asthma then he has nothing in elite sport to do. That’s why we introduced the Paralympics, so that the one-legged had a chance to measure themselves against others”.....
Read more here: road.cc
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A Dietary Guide To Reducing Asthma Attacks
We’ve already discussed how to combat obesity and other lifestyle diseases with your diet. Today, we turn our attention to an appropriate diet for people with asthma.
Asthma is a long-term lung disease, in which airways in the lungs contact making it difficult to breathe. There are a variety of reasons for the onset of asthma attacks including living in a polluted place, allergens and even exertion.....
Read more here: hungryforever.com
Mumbai: Dreading the increase in pollution levels in the city due to bursting of crackers during Diwali season, asthma patients are said to be preferring to stay at hill stations for a while.
According to Dr Jalil Parkar, consultant chest physician, Lilavati Hospital, the reason for this situation is that when crackers are burst during the festival season, they release a lot of pollutants in the atmosphere. “This becomes a serious problem for the asthma patients since their airways tend to get irritated and this triggers an asthma attack in them,” he explained.....
Read more here: freepressjournal.in
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Kittel clarifies comments about Wiggins, asthmatics and Paralympics
Marcel Kittel has released a statement defending himself after a number of media outlets reported the German sprinter as saying that cyclists with severe asthma should compete in the Paralympics.
The original story by Stefan Tabeling of dpa, the German news agency, was entitled Kittel on Wiggins: "That’s why we have the Paralympics".
The quote in question has been translated elsewhere as: “When someone has bad asthma then he has nothing in elite sport to do. That’s why we introduced the Paralympics, so that the one-legged had a chance to measure themselves against others”.....
Read more here: road.cc
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A Dietary Guide To Reducing Asthma Attacks
We’ve already discussed how to combat obesity and other lifestyle diseases with your diet. Today, we turn our attention to an appropriate diet for people with asthma.
Asthma is a long-term lung disease, in which airways in the lungs contact making it difficult to breathe. There are a variety of reasons for the onset of asthma attacks including living in a polluted place, allergens and even exertion.....
Read more here: hungryforever.com
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