Fall Mold May Trigger Asthma Attacks
Many people think of allergies and asthma as two completely different diseases. In Kentucky, up to 4 percent of the population has nasal allergies, and 8 percent of the population has asthma. However, allergies are one common trigger for asthma, and often a common thread for the development of asthma. Certain allergens, such as cat dander, dust mite, and grass pollen, have been shown to be associated with the development of asthma in children. But the fall season can be harsh on asthmatics too.....
Read more here: kentucky.com
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Boy whose brother died from asthma attack to set off Trafford Centre's fireworks
When little Archie Brown presses the button to set off the Trafford Centre fireworks this Sunday, he'll be sending them up to his 'superhero' brother in the sky.
Four-year-old Archie lost his older brother Isaac last summer when the 10-year-old suffered an unexpected asthma attack.
He was mildly asthmatic when he was younger, but it was thought the condition had cleared up and it was the first attack he had ever suffered.....
Read more here: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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Boy, 12, Dies After School Takes His Asthma Inhaler
“I received many a phone call stating Ryan had taken an inhaler to school and they found it in his bag and would like me to come pick it up because he wasn’t even allowed to bring it home with him,” Ryan’s mom (pictured) told Canada’s national TV network, the CBC. “There’s supposed to be one in the office and that’s the only one he can have. I didn’t understand why.”
Indeed, it is difficult to understand why. What possible reason could a school have for this bizarre anti-inhaler policy? In the United States, all 50 states have already passed laws permitting children to carry their inhalers in school — but even some American schools still don’t allow it.....
Read more here: heartti.com
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Friday, November 4, 2016
Boosting Air Quality 'Helps Control Kids' Asthma'
Children with asthma should not be exposed to indoor air that's contaminated with allergens and pollutants to reduce their risk of asthma attacks.
A clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says breathing clean air can be as effective as medications taken to control the disease.
Asthma is one of the most common long-term conditions affecting children. There are currently 1.1 million children in the UK receiving treatment for asthma – that's 1 in 11 children.....
Read more here: medscape.com
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Delhi sees worst smog in 17 years as risk of asthma, heart disease looms
The unseasonal haze that has engulfed Delhi is not only choking the city, it is driving its residents towards an early grave.
Delhi’s worst smog in 17 years, which has pushed pollution to levels higher than on Diwali night, is making children wheeze, giving the otherwise healthy a chronic cough, and risking 17 million people to asthma, heart disease, stroke, and even cancer.
All this while authorities — be it the state government or the Centre — are either mouthing platitudes or promising “action plans” that are not being implemented.....
Read more here: hindustantimes.com
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The Link Between Probiotics And Asthma
Asthma is one of the common diseases in childhood. Asthma is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes. It causes many mild and severe breathing problems such as chest tightness, obstruction of the airways, wheezing, and coughing. We believe that probiotics can help to cure asthma as it has a significant influence on our immune system.....
Read more here: vitamins.vitanetonline.com
Children with asthma should not be exposed to indoor air that's contaminated with allergens and pollutants to reduce their risk of asthma attacks.
A clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says breathing clean air can be as effective as medications taken to control the disease.
Asthma is one of the most common long-term conditions affecting children. There are currently 1.1 million children in the UK receiving treatment for asthma – that's 1 in 11 children.....
Read more here: medscape.com
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Delhi sees worst smog in 17 years as risk of asthma, heart disease looms
The unseasonal haze that has engulfed Delhi is not only choking the city, it is driving its residents towards an early grave.
Delhi’s worst smog in 17 years, which has pushed pollution to levels higher than on Diwali night, is making children wheeze, giving the otherwise healthy a chronic cough, and risking 17 million people to asthma, heart disease, stroke, and even cancer.
All this while authorities — be it the state government or the Centre — are either mouthing platitudes or promising “action plans” that are not being implemented.....
Read more here: hindustantimes.com
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The Link Between Probiotics And Asthma
Asthma is one of the common diseases in childhood. Asthma is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes. It causes many mild and severe breathing problems such as chest tightness, obstruction of the airways, wheezing, and coughing. We believe that probiotics can help to cure asthma as it has a significant influence on our immune system.....
Read more here: vitamins.vitanetonline.com
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Dealing with Asthma Attacks: What You Need to Know
With over 24 million asthma sufferers in America, the chances of you knowing someone with asthma, or having it yourself, are strong. A potentially serious condition, asthma can be life threatening if it’s not treated effectively. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America estimates that around two million emergency room visits each year are caused by asthma attacks.....
Read more here: ercare24.com
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Cell Therapy Seen as Potential Food Allergy, Asthma Cure
A research team says they have made a therapeutic discovery that holds the promise to cure food allergies and asthma – and all with using a patient’s own cells.
The group, led by John Gordon from the University of Saskatchewan, published a paper in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology on October 26, showing that, in mice, they were able to reduce the anaphylactic response peanut and egg proteins by up to 90 per cent.....
Read more here: allergicliving.com
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AHN hospitals offer procedure to reduce severe asthma symptoms
Allegheny General Hospital is offering an innovative technique to help control severe asthma in patients whose symptoms have not responded to medications.
Doctors at the hospital and at Saint Vincent Hospital, both part of Allegheny Health Network, are offering bronchial thermoplasty, a procedure where excess smooth muscle is removed from the lungs' airways to reduce severe asthma attacks.....
Read more here: bizjournals.com
With over 24 million asthma sufferers in America, the chances of you knowing someone with asthma, or having it yourself, are strong. A potentially serious condition, asthma can be life threatening if it’s not treated effectively. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America estimates that around two million emergency room visits each year are caused by asthma attacks.....
Read more here: ercare24.com
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Cell Therapy Seen as Potential Food Allergy, Asthma Cure
A research team says they have made a therapeutic discovery that holds the promise to cure food allergies and asthma – and all with using a patient’s own cells.
The group, led by John Gordon from the University of Saskatchewan, published a paper in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology on October 26, showing that, in mice, they were able to reduce the anaphylactic response peanut and egg proteins by up to 90 per cent.....
Read more here: allergicliving.com
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AHN hospitals offer procedure to reduce severe asthma symptoms
Allegheny General Hospital is offering an innovative technique to help control severe asthma in patients whose symptoms have not responded to medications.
Doctors at the hospital and at Saint Vincent Hospital, both part of Allegheny Health Network, are offering bronchial thermoplasty, a procedure where excess smooth muscle is removed from the lungs' airways to reduce severe asthma attacks.....
Read more here: bizjournals.com
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Reducing Indoor Environmental Exposures Can Limit Childhood Asthma
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. — A new clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says reducing the exposure a child with asthma has to indoor allergens and pollutants, such as dust mites and second-hand cigarette smoke, can be as effective as medications to control the disease.
The report, “Indoor Environmental Control Practices and Asthma Management,” in the November 2016 issue of Pediatrics, urges individually tailored recommendations to reduce and control these exposures as a cornerstone of asthma management.....
Read more here: healthcarenews.com
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What causes asthma? Owlstone in Imperial College trial
Owlstone is working with Imperial College to try and unravel the mysteries of asthma.
The college will be using Cambridge firm Owlstone’s breath analysis technology to evaluate underlying causes of exacerbations in severe asthma patients.
An estimated 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma, with 250,000 annual deaths attributed to the disease. The fundamental causes of asthma are not completely understood, however the strongest risk factors for developing asthma are a combination of genetic predisposition with environmental exposure to allergens and irritants including respiratory infections.....
Read more here: cambridge-news.co.uk
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Vitamin D-Deficient Kids Likely To Develop Asthma, Allergies
Sydney: Australian researchers have found that children with vitamin D deficiency were more likely to develop asthma and other allergies later in life.
Researchers from Western Australia's Telethon Kids Institute tracked vitamin D levels from birth to age 10 in Perth and found that children were at high risk of developing asthma and allergies as they grew older if they lacked the nutrient at a young age, Xinhua news agency reported.....
Read more here: ndtv.com
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. — A new clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says reducing the exposure a child with asthma has to indoor allergens and pollutants, such as dust mites and second-hand cigarette smoke, can be as effective as medications to control the disease.
The report, “Indoor Environmental Control Practices and Asthma Management,” in the November 2016 issue of Pediatrics, urges individually tailored recommendations to reduce and control these exposures as a cornerstone of asthma management.....
Read more here: healthcarenews.com
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What causes asthma? Owlstone in Imperial College trial
Owlstone is working with Imperial College to try and unravel the mysteries of asthma.
The college will be using Cambridge firm Owlstone’s breath analysis technology to evaluate underlying causes of exacerbations in severe asthma patients.
An estimated 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma, with 250,000 annual deaths attributed to the disease. The fundamental causes of asthma are not completely understood, however the strongest risk factors for developing asthma are a combination of genetic predisposition with environmental exposure to allergens and irritants including respiratory infections.....
Read more here: cambridge-news.co.uk
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Vitamin D-Deficient Kids Likely To Develop Asthma, Allergies
Sydney: Australian researchers have found that children with vitamin D deficiency were more likely to develop asthma and other allergies later in life.
Researchers from Western Australia's Telethon Kids Institute tracked vitamin D levels from birth to age 10 in Perth and found that children were at high risk of developing asthma and allergies as they grew older if they lacked the nutrient at a young age, Xinhua news agency reported.....
Read more here: ndtv.com
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Suppessing Pest-Induced Asthma through Bacteria Injections
The so-called “hygiene hypothesis” holds that, along with the many medical gains made through modernization and enhanced cleanliness, the subsequent lack of exposure has made developed populations more allergic and asthmatic. Without gaining immunity to various microbes at the earliest stages of life, thousands upon thousands of Americans were doomed to suffer diseases spurred by later exposures to them.....
Read more here: hcplive.com
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Clean indoor air as important as meds in controlling kids’ asthma
(Reuters Health) - To avoid asthma attacks, children with the respiratory disease shouldn’t breathe indoor air that’s contaminated by pollutants and allergens known to aggravate their symptoms, U.S. doctors advise.
Reducing exposure to things like second-hand cigarette smoke, dust mites and furry pets may be as effective as medications at controlling asthma, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics......
Read more here: reuters.com
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Reducing Home Allergens May Replace Asthma Meds, Which Many Kids Are Misusing
Asthma. It's shockingly common, affecting as many as 10 percent of kids in the U.S. Now, in a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics, experts say that number is closer to 25 percent in some communities, especially poor ones. Why? Because according to the report, which is published in the November 2016 issue of Pediatrics, kids living in poverty have a higher risk of being exposed to environmental allergens and pollutants such as second-hand smoke and dust mites. And incredibly, the report says reducing exposure to these types of pollutants can be just as effective as medication to control the disease.....
Read more here: parents.com
The so-called “hygiene hypothesis” holds that, along with the many medical gains made through modernization and enhanced cleanliness, the subsequent lack of exposure has made developed populations more allergic and asthmatic. Without gaining immunity to various microbes at the earliest stages of life, thousands upon thousands of Americans were doomed to suffer diseases spurred by later exposures to them.....
Read more here: hcplive.com
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Clean indoor air as important as meds in controlling kids’ asthma
(Reuters Health) - To avoid asthma attacks, children with the respiratory disease shouldn’t breathe indoor air that’s contaminated by pollutants and allergens known to aggravate their symptoms, U.S. doctors advise.
Reducing exposure to things like second-hand cigarette smoke, dust mites and furry pets may be as effective as medications at controlling asthma, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics......
Read more here: reuters.com
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Reducing Home Allergens May Replace Asthma Meds, Which Many Kids Are Misusing
Asthma. It's shockingly common, affecting as many as 10 percent of kids in the U.S. Now, in a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics, experts say that number is closer to 25 percent in some communities, especially poor ones. Why? Because according to the report, which is published in the November 2016 issue of Pediatrics, kids living in poverty have a higher risk of being exposed to environmental allergens and pollutants such as second-hand smoke and dust mites. And incredibly, the report says reducing exposure to these types of pollutants can be just as effective as medication to control the disease.....
Read more here: parents.com
Monday, October 31, 2016
What’s the link between hay fever and asthma, and how are they treated?
Spring is a favourite time of year for many – as the earth rejuvenates, lawns become green and trees blossom. But for the 15% of Australians who get hay fever, it can be a struggle to get through the season.
At least half of all people with hay fever also have asthma. Allergens that trigger hay fever can trigger asthma attacks in people with allergic asthma.....
Read more here: cosmosmagazine.com
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Anticholinergic Therapies for the Treatment of Asthma in Adults and Children
Asthma is a common, chronic, and heterogeneous respiratory disease. The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines define asthma as disease with a history of respiratory symptoms, such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough, which vary over time and in intensity, together with variable expiratory airflow limitation. Poorly controlled asthma is a significant cause of morbidity and places a substantial burden on patients and healthcare systems. The goal of asthma treatment is therefore to improve control and minimize the risk of future asthma exacerbations.....
Read more here: hindawi.com
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Most Canadians with asthma do not understand proper asthma control: survey
The Canadian Lung Association says there's a need to improve understanding of proper asthma control.
A new survey suggests nine in 10 Canadians who have asthma do not have it under control, even though most perceive their asthma to be well-controlled.
Respirologist Dr. Paul O'Byrne, who's also dean and VP of McMaster Health Sciences, says healthcare professionals need to work more closely with patients to clearly communicate what asthma control is.....
Read more here: iheartradio.ca
Spring is a favourite time of year for many – as the earth rejuvenates, lawns become green and trees blossom. But for the 15% of Australians who get hay fever, it can be a struggle to get through the season.
At least half of all people with hay fever also have asthma. Allergens that trigger hay fever can trigger asthma attacks in people with allergic asthma.....
Read more here: cosmosmagazine.com
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Anticholinergic Therapies for the Treatment of Asthma in Adults and Children
Asthma is a common, chronic, and heterogeneous respiratory disease. The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines define asthma as disease with a history of respiratory symptoms, such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough, which vary over time and in intensity, together with variable expiratory airflow limitation. Poorly controlled asthma is a significant cause of morbidity and places a substantial burden on patients and healthcare systems. The goal of asthma treatment is therefore to improve control and minimize the risk of future asthma exacerbations.....
Read more here: hindawi.com
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Most Canadians with asthma do not understand proper asthma control: survey
The Canadian Lung Association says there's a need to improve understanding of proper asthma control.
A new survey suggests nine in 10 Canadians who have asthma do not have it under control, even though most perceive their asthma to be well-controlled.
Respirologist Dr. Paul O'Byrne, who's also dean and VP of McMaster Health Sciences, says healthcare professionals need to work more closely with patients to clearly communicate what asthma control is.....
Read more here: iheartradio.ca
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Vaccination of Newborn Mice with Bacteria Suppresses Asthma as Adults
The hygiene hypothesis proposes that a 20th century surge in allergies and asthma is because people are living in increasingly hygienic environments. Rather than the rural farm life of the agricultural 19th century, families live in urban and suburban communities, have fewer children who can exchange infections, bathe and wash their hands more frequently, and use antibiotics excessively. This all means reduced infant exposure to microbes that would have tempered excessive immune reactions, such as asthma, later in life.....
Read more here: alnmag.com
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8 Natural Tips on How to Use Ginger for Asthma Attack
Asthma is a problem related to your lungs or a chronic respiratory, making you difficult to breathe. In general, when you breathe, the air going from your mouth or nose moves to your windpipe and then reaches your lungs through bronchi. And if the airway tubes tend to be narrow and become inflamed because of the excess mucous buildup, you may have asthma. People suffering from asthma can experience some common symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing. You cannot find out any treatment for asthma. However, you may control its symptoms to reduce the chance of getting asthma attacks.....
Read more here: vkool.com
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Questions and answers about the flu vaccine: egg allergy, asthma and more
It’s flu season again, and if you have asthma or other chronic conditions you are probably getting your flu vaccine soon. Many people who do not have chronic health conditions also get the flu shot to help prevent the spread of the disease to more vulnerable people in the community.
Doctor’s offices, most pharmacies and many community centres and workplaces offer flu shot clinics on a drop-in basis. You can also get a flu shot at your doctor’s office.....
Read more here: foodallergycanada.ca
The hygiene hypothesis proposes that a 20th century surge in allergies and asthma is because people are living in increasingly hygienic environments. Rather than the rural farm life of the agricultural 19th century, families live in urban and suburban communities, have fewer children who can exchange infections, bathe and wash their hands more frequently, and use antibiotics excessively. This all means reduced infant exposure to microbes that would have tempered excessive immune reactions, such as asthma, later in life.....
Read more here: alnmag.com
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8 Natural Tips on How to Use Ginger for Asthma Attack
Asthma is a problem related to your lungs or a chronic respiratory, making you difficult to breathe. In general, when you breathe, the air going from your mouth or nose moves to your windpipe and then reaches your lungs through bronchi. And if the airway tubes tend to be narrow and become inflamed because of the excess mucous buildup, you may have asthma. People suffering from asthma can experience some common symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing. You cannot find out any treatment for asthma. However, you may control its symptoms to reduce the chance of getting asthma attacks.....
Read more here: vkool.com
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Questions and answers about the flu vaccine: egg allergy, asthma and more
It’s flu season again, and if you have asthma or other chronic conditions you are probably getting your flu vaccine soon. Many people who do not have chronic health conditions also get the flu shot to help prevent the spread of the disease to more vulnerable people in the community.
Doctor’s offices, most pharmacies and many community centres and workplaces offer flu shot clinics on a drop-in basis. You can also get a flu shot at your doctor’s office.....
Read more here: foodallergycanada.ca
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