Nutrition Guide for Asthma Sufferers:
How to Fight and Relieve Asthma Symptoms Naturally Through Nutrition
Your one-stop source for information on the optimal diet, the top 19 foods, and the best recipes for preventing and relieving asthma symptoms.
Asthma is a respiratory disorder affecting the airways of the lungs. The airways of asthma sufferers occasionally constrict, become inflamed, and start making more mucus, often in response to an allergen (such as cold air, exercise, infection, tobacco smoke, or emotional stress). This may result in symptoms like wheezing, coughing (especially at night), trouble breathing, or a feeling of constriction within the chest.....
Read more here: healwithfood.org
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Hero Doctor Saves Asthmatic Boy On Plane Mid-Flight
Several hours into a transatlantic flight from Spain to the United States, a 2-year-old boy began to experience a terrifying asthma attack. He cried, wheezed and fell short of breath. His parents scrambled for the inhaler before realizing they accidentally packed his medication in their checked luggage.
Luckily, there was a hero onboard the flight with just the right amount of quick-thinking skills and medical expertise to save the boy. As the child’s parents shouted for medical assistance, enter Dr. Khurshid Guru, director of Robotic Surgery at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Using an oxygen meter, Dr. Guru found the child’s oxygen level was dipping to a dangerous level. Despite the fact he doesn’t typically treat children, he knew he had to something to help.....
Read more here: littlethings.com
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Study finds link between insomnia and asthma
FRIDAY, Dec. 9, 2016 -- Insomnia is common in adults with asthma and tied to worse asthma control and other health problems, a new study finds.
University of Pittsburgh researchers found that 37 percent of adults with asthma also had significant insomnia. Those with insomnia had worse lung function. They also weighed more. And they tended to have lower incomes than those without insomnia, the study found.....
Read more here: upi.com
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Friday, December 9, 2016
Is Asthma Linked To Insomnia? Sleep Disorder Common Among Patients With Breathing Condition
A new study from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh has found that insomnia is very common in adults with asthma.
The team found that clinically significant insomnia was present in 37 percent of study participants with asthma, according to a recent statement. These results also suggest that adults with the chronic respiratory condition who also have insomnia may be at increased risk for issues such as depression and anxiety.....
Read more here: medicaldaily.com
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Insomnia prevalent in patients with asthma
New research in CHEST shows insomnia is highly prevalent in adults with asthma, associated with adverse outcomes
A team of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh has found that insomnia is highly prevalent in adults with asthma and is also associated with worse asthma control, depression and anxiety symptoms and other quality of life and health issues. The study results are published in the current issue of the journal CHEST.
Patients with asthma commonly report difficulty with sleep; however, the prevalence of insomnia and its relationship with asthma burden and quality of life is unknown. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition in the lungs in which the airways become swollen or inflamed, causing difficulty in breathing from spasms in the muscles surrounding the airways as they try to keep the passageways open. The impact of insomnia on asthma control and asthma-related healthcare utilization has not previously been examined.....
Read more here: eurekalert.org
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Asthma SYMPTOMS: Nasal ‘douching’ can improve severe asthma and rhinosinusitis
ASTHMA symptoms could be alleviated by a simple nasal rinse, experts have revealed.
The new research found that a process called nasal douching led to improvements in chest and nasal symptoms among people with severe asthma and rhinosinusitis - an inflammatory condition of the nasal passages and paranasal sinuses.
Experts taught 30 patients how to rinse their nasal passages with a simple saline rinse kit, initially one or two times a day.
Their symptoms were assessed before starting treatment and again three months later.
After three months, 88 per cent of patients reported improved nasal symptoms and 62 per cent reported improved chest symptoms.....
Read more here: express.co.uk
A new study from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh has found that insomnia is very common in adults with asthma.
The team found that clinically significant insomnia was present in 37 percent of study participants with asthma, according to a recent statement. These results also suggest that adults with the chronic respiratory condition who also have insomnia may be at increased risk for issues such as depression and anxiety.....
Read more here: medicaldaily.com
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Insomnia prevalent in patients with asthma
New research in CHEST shows insomnia is highly prevalent in adults with asthma, associated with adverse outcomes
A team of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh has found that insomnia is highly prevalent in adults with asthma and is also associated with worse asthma control, depression and anxiety symptoms and other quality of life and health issues. The study results are published in the current issue of the journal CHEST.
Patients with asthma commonly report difficulty with sleep; however, the prevalence of insomnia and its relationship with asthma burden and quality of life is unknown. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition in the lungs in which the airways become swollen or inflamed, causing difficulty in breathing from spasms in the muscles surrounding the airways as they try to keep the passageways open. The impact of insomnia on asthma control and asthma-related healthcare utilization has not previously been examined.....
Read more here: eurekalert.org
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Asthma SYMPTOMS: Nasal ‘douching’ can improve severe asthma and rhinosinusitis
ASTHMA symptoms could be alleviated by a simple nasal rinse, experts have revealed.
The new research found that a process called nasal douching led to improvements in chest and nasal symptoms among people with severe asthma and rhinosinusitis - an inflammatory condition of the nasal passages and paranasal sinuses.
Experts taught 30 patients how to rinse their nasal passages with a simple saline rinse kit, initially one or two times a day.
Their symptoms were assessed before starting treatment and again three months later.
After three months, 88 per cent of patients reported improved nasal symptoms and 62 per cent reported improved chest symptoms.....
Read more here: express.co.uk
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Healthcare Workers have Highest Rates of Asthma, according to CDC
According to a new Centers for Disease Control study, the healthcare and social assistance industry has the highest percentage of workers with asthma—10.7% of workers in this industry reported having asthma.
The study surveyed working adults in 21 states in 2013. Participants were asked about any asthma diagnosis and their occupation and industry.
Lots of asthma triggers are present in healthcare settings, including cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and aerosolized medications. These substances don’t need to be there—safer alternatives are available.....
Read more here: nationalnursesunited.org
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Health Beat: Real relief for serious asthma
PITTSBURGH - Jenn McBride spends a lot of time in the kitchen.
"Baking is something me and my girls do a lot," said McBride, 38.
For the first time in years, everyday activities don't wear her out.
"I just couldn't get through the day, because I couldn't breathe," she detailed.
McBride had asthma since she was 21, but four years ago she got pneumonia. After that, no matter what doctors prescribed, her airways were often inflamed.....
Read more here: wfmz.com
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New Treatment May Boost Effectiveness of Asthma Therapy
UCSF Team Looks to Experimental Cancer Drug to Dampen Bronchospasm
UC San Francisco researchers have developed a new treatment strategy for asthma that acts in a completely different way than standard drugs that have been used for decades as “rescue” medicines.
The new type of drug treatment, which they tested in asthmatic lab mice and in tissue from cadaveric human lungs, appears to have an add-in effect to drug mainstays, like albuterol, and might potentially save lives, according to authors of the study, published online on Dec. 5, 2016, in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
One in 12 adults has asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2009, asthma was found to be responsible for close to 500,000 hospitalizations, 1.9 million emergency department visits and 3,388 deaths.....
Read more here: ucsf.edu
According to a new Centers for Disease Control study, the healthcare and social assistance industry has the highest percentage of workers with asthma—10.7% of workers in this industry reported having asthma.
The study surveyed working adults in 21 states in 2013. Participants were asked about any asthma diagnosis and their occupation and industry.
Lots of asthma triggers are present in healthcare settings, including cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and aerosolized medications. These substances don’t need to be there—safer alternatives are available.....
Read more here: nationalnursesunited.org
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Health Beat: Real relief for serious asthma
PITTSBURGH - Jenn McBride spends a lot of time in the kitchen.
"Baking is something me and my girls do a lot," said McBride, 38.
For the first time in years, everyday activities don't wear her out.
"I just couldn't get through the day, because I couldn't breathe," she detailed.
McBride had asthma since she was 21, but four years ago she got pneumonia. After that, no matter what doctors prescribed, her airways were often inflamed.....
Read more here: wfmz.com
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New Treatment May Boost Effectiveness of Asthma Therapy
UCSF Team Looks to Experimental Cancer Drug to Dampen Bronchospasm
UC San Francisco researchers have developed a new treatment strategy for asthma that acts in a completely different way than standard drugs that have been used for decades as “rescue” medicines.
The new type of drug treatment, which they tested in asthmatic lab mice and in tissue from cadaveric human lungs, appears to have an add-in effect to drug mainstays, like albuterol, and might potentially save lives, according to authors of the study, published online on Dec. 5, 2016, in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
One in 12 adults has asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2009, asthma was found to be responsible for close to 500,000 hospitalizations, 1.9 million emergency department visits and 3,388 deaths.....
Read more here: ucsf.edu
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Sort medical issues including acid reflux, cramp and asthma out with your GP and you can ‘avoid taking sleeping pills’
Sleep deprivation is a huge problem that is usually caused by another illness or a partner's snoring
SLEEP deprivation is a huge problem.
According to experts, employees who are too tired to work properly cost the UK about £40billion a year.
That’s a figure big enough to keep you awake at night.
No wonder you are hammering on my door begging for some sleeping tablets.
If only it was that simple.....
Read more here: thesun.co.uk
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How Cannabis Treats Asthma
Studies show that cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant actually protect your lungs, and relieve the constriction and discomfort of asthma.
It is estimated that one out of twelve people suffer from asthma, a chronic respiratory disease that typically becomes present during childhood. While many people experience minimal symptoms with treatment, asthma is still linked to over 3,000 deaths per year.
Naturally, many asthmatics choose to stay away from smoking cannabis for fear of exacerbating their symptoms. But contrary to popular belief, studies have shown cannabis has little to no long-term impact on the lungs. In fact, recent research is actually showing cannabis is helpful rather than harmful for asthma patients.....
Read more here: beforeitsnews.com
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Doctors warn of worsening asthma, allergies in winter
Though the sudden change in weather comes as a relief for many, it also brings with it a slew of infections and allergies. Especially at risk are those with pre-existing conditions like asthma, experts say.
20 million patients
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), India is home to an estimated 20 million asthma patients. All of them suffer from moderate to severe asthma and hence, experts have said, it really becomes important for them to understand how a common virus can trigger a major asthma attack during the winter months.....
Read more here: thehindu.com
Sleep deprivation is a huge problem that is usually caused by another illness or a partner's snoring
SLEEP deprivation is a huge problem.
According to experts, employees who are too tired to work properly cost the UK about £40billion a year.
That’s a figure big enough to keep you awake at night.
No wonder you are hammering on my door begging for some sleeping tablets.
If only it was that simple.....
Read more here: thesun.co.uk
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How Cannabis Treats Asthma
Studies show that cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant actually protect your lungs, and relieve the constriction and discomfort of asthma.
It is estimated that one out of twelve people suffer from asthma, a chronic respiratory disease that typically becomes present during childhood. While many people experience minimal symptoms with treatment, asthma is still linked to over 3,000 deaths per year.
Naturally, many asthmatics choose to stay away from smoking cannabis for fear of exacerbating their symptoms. But contrary to popular belief, studies have shown cannabis has little to no long-term impact on the lungs. In fact, recent research is actually showing cannabis is helpful rather than harmful for asthma patients.....
Read more here: beforeitsnews.com
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Doctors warn of worsening asthma, allergies in winter
Though the sudden change in weather comes as a relief for many, it also brings with it a slew of infections and allergies. Especially at risk are those with pre-existing conditions like asthma, experts say.
20 million patients
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), India is home to an estimated 20 million asthma patients. All of them suffer from moderate to severe asthma and hence, experts have said, it really becomes important for them to understand how a common virus can trigger a major asthma attack during the winter months.....
Read more here: thehindu.com
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Researchers Discover ‘Off’ Switch For Asthma Attacks
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have discovered a cellular "off" switch to deactivate the compounds that cause a severe inflammatory response, which results in asthma attacks.
According to Nicola Heller from Johns Hopkins, asthma patients experience debilitating symptoms because of the consistent activity of the proteins that are not switched "off" by regulatory proteins responsible for the inflammatory reactions.....
Read more here: techtimes.com
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Researchers question accuracy of test used for asthma screening
A test used for screening for asthma in patients without previous symptoms is not “reliable” for diagnosing the respiratory condition, according to researchers.
Based on their findings, the authors of the new study, from Australia, have urged caution in the use of the mannitol challenge test for asthma in non-clinical settings.
They noted that the mannitol challenge test was a cost-effective and easily applied test to detect if the airways were more likely to contract or narrow more than normal, which is associated with asthma and airway inflammation.....
Read more here: nursingtimes.net
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New study urges caution in use of mannitol challenge test for asthma
A new study urges caution in the use of the mannitol challenge test for asthma in non-clinical settings. The test is considered widely applicable to detect asthma, but its accuracy outside of patients referred for specialized respiratory has not been thoroughly explored before.
The mannitol challenge test is a cost-effective and easily applied test to detect if the airways are more likely to contract or narrow more than normal. These airway reactions are associated with asthma and airway inflammation.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have discovered a cellular "off" switch to deactivate the compounds that cause a severe inflammatory response, which results in asthma attacks.
According to Nicola Heller from Johns Hopkins, asthma patients experience debilitating symptoms because of the consistent activity of the proteins that are not switched "off" by regulatory proteins responsible for the inflammatory reactions.....
Read more here: techtimes.com
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Researchers question accuracy of test used for asthma screening
A test used for screening for asthma in patients without previous symptoms is not “reliable” for diagnosing the respiratory condition, according to researchers.
Based on their findings, the authors of the new study, from Australia, have urged caution in the use of the mannitol challenge test for asthma in non-clinical settings.
They noted that the mannitol challenge test was a cost-effective and easily applied test to detect if the airways were more likely to contract or narrow more than normal, which is associated with asthma and airway inflammation.....
Read more here: nursingtimes.net
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New study urges caution in use of mannitol challenge test for asthma
A new study urges caution in the use of the mannitol challenge test for asthma in non-clinical settings. The test is considered widely applicable to detect asthma, but its accuracy outside of patients referred for specialized respiratory has not been thoroughly explored before.
The mannitol challenge test is a cost-effective and easily applied test to detect if the airways are more likely to contract or narrow more than normal. These airway reactions are associated with asthma and airway inflammation.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
Monday, December 5, 2016
Holiday decor can aggravate asthma
Simple steps can minimize the impact of trees, fireplaces and more.
Many families have begun to decorate their homes for the holidays. And while this is a time of trees, ornaments and lights for many people, for a child with asthma it can translate into discomfort and even danger.
Air quality in general takes a big nosedive in many homes during December. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 6.3 million children in the U.S. have asthma, causing close to 2 million emergency room visits each year.
In light of these numbers, thinking about air quality seems mandatory.....
Read more here: lancasteronline.com
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Victorians affected by thunderstorms again
Paramedics have responded to several dozen calls from people with breathing problems as Victorians braced for another thunderstorm asthma event.
Temperatures peaked at 37C in Kyabram on Sunday, reaching 32C in Melbourne before a band of storms rolled across the state.
The high temperatures and windy conditions had authorities worried that it could bring a repeat of thunderstorm asthma attacks, two weeks after a freak storm hit Melbourne, killing eight people.....
Read more here: au.news.yahoo.com
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Family strive to bring 'storm asthma' victim back to NZ
The daughter of a New Zealand man who died from thunderstorm asthma in Melbourne says she just wants to bring her father's body home.
Last week hospitals were overwhelmed when a cool change and storm caused respiratory problems for thousands of people, with more than 8500 attending emergency departments.
Eight people died as a result of respiratory problems, including former Wellington man Sam Lau, who was 49.....
Read more here: radionz.co.nz
Simple steps can minimize the impact of trees, fireplaces and more.
Many families have begun to decorate their homes for the holidays. And while this is a time of trees, ornaments and lights for many people, for a child with asthma it can translate into discomfort and even danger.
Air quality in general takes a big nosedive in many homes during December. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 6.3 million children in the U.S. have asthma, causing close to 2 million emergency room visits each year.
In light of these numbers, thinking about air quality seems mandatory.....
Read more here: lancasteronline.com
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Victorians affected by thunderstorms again
Paramedics have responded to several dozen calls from people with breathing problems as Victorians braced for another thunderstorm asthma event.
Temperatures peaked at 37C in Kyabram on Sunday, reaching 32C in Melbourne before a band of storms rolled across the state.
The high temperatures and windy conditions had authorities worried that it could bring a repeat of thunderstorm asthma attacks, two weeks after a freak storm hit Melbourne, killing eight people.....
Read more here: au.news.yahoo.com
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Family strive to bring 'storm asthma' victim back to NZ
The daughter of a New Zealand man who died from thunderstorm asthma in Melbourne says she just wants to bring her father's body home.
Last week hospitals were overwhelmed when a cool change and storm caused respiratory problems for thousands of people, with more than 8500 attending emergency departments.
Eight people died as a result of respiratory problems, including former Wellington man Sam Lau, who was 49.....
Read more here: radionz.co.nz
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Health Watch: Many Children With Asthma Don’t Use Their Inhalers Correctly
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Six and a half million children in the United States suffer from asthma and use inhalers to keep their airways open, but most kids aren’t using them correctly, dramatically affecting how well the medication works.
For 10-year-old Amanda Grabel, her asthma was so severe, it became life threatening. Desperate for a solution, her parents took her to several doctors who kept writing more and more prescriptions, CBS2’s Dr. Max Gomez reported.....
Read more here: newyork.cbslocal.com
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Can house dust explain why Amish protected from asthma?
CHICAGO — Forget Fluffy and Fido. Bessie the cow just might make a healthier pet.
That idea stems from new research in two farming-based religious communities that shun modern ways but have dramatically different childhood asthma rates. The goal was to find an explanation for why asthma is so uncommon among Amish communities, where children run barefoot in dairy barns and farm fields, but much higher in the other group.
Blood samples, house dust and mice experiments revealed some tantalizing clues, suggesting something in the dust was protecting the Amish children.....
Read more here: ottawacitizen.com
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Cellular switch to turn 'off' asthma attacks identified
Scientists have identified a critical cellular "off" switch for the inflammatory immune response that contributes to asthma attacks.
The switch, they say, is composed of regulatory proteins that control an immune signalling pathway in cells.
"Asthma patients are constantly firing through this pathway because those proteins are stuck in the 'on' position, without proper control by other proteins that shut down this reaction," said Nicola Heller, assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.....
Read more here: deccanherald.com
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Six and a half million children in the United States suffer from asthma and use inhalers to keep their airways open, but most kids aren’t using them correctly, dramatically affecting how well the medication works.
For 10-year-old Amanda Grabel, her asthma was so severe, it became life threatening. Desperate for a solution, her parents took her to several doctors who kept writing more and more prescriptions, CBS2’s Dr. Max Gomez reported.....
Read more here: newyork.cbslocal.com
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Can house dust explain why Amish protected from asthma?
CHICAGO — Forget Fluffy and Fido. Bessie the cow just might make a healthier pet.
That idea stems from new research in two farming-based religious communities that shun modern ways but have dramatically different childhood asthma rates. The goal was to find an explanation for why asthma is so uncommon among Amish communities, where children run barefoot in dairy barns and farm fields, but much higher in the other group.
Blood samples, house dust and mice experiments revealed some tantalizing clues, suggesting something in the dust was protecting the Amish children.....
Read more here: ottawacitizen.com
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Cellular switch to turn 'off' asthma attacks identified
Scientists have identified a critical cellular "off" switch for the inflammatory immune response that contributes to asthma attacks.
The switch, they say, is composed of regulatory proteins that control an immune signalling pathway in cells.
"Asthma patients are constantly firing through this pathway because those proteins are stuck in the 'on' position, without proper control by other proteins that shut down this reaction," said Nicola Heller, assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.....
Read more here: deccanherald.com
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