Friday, October 6, 2017
Flu comes early this year: Asthma, bronchial infections triggered as seasons change
Pumpkin spice, changing leaves, heavy sweater weather is upon us. But with all the changes of fall, so comes the sneezing, wheezing and coughing symptoms it brings. Even though temperatures are still high, pediatrician Dr. Scott Katz of Medical City Plano said it’s never too soon to start fighting the flu.
Since 2010, pediatricians have seen flu more year round, instead of its traditional seasonal stay during the fall/winter months. Last year, flu season didn’t end until June when school finally let out. But as soon as school started in August, he said, so did flu signs.....
Read more here: starlocalmedia.com
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Diet and exercise can relieve asthma symptoms
A balanced diet and regular exercise may be able to lower asthma symptoms in non-obese patients, according to new Danish research.
Asthma is a chronic lung condition which causes patients to have to have sensitive airways that flare up when triggered, causing difficulty in breathing. These triggers can include pollen, cigarette smoke, and dust mites according to Asthma Australia.
The study, presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress, randomly divided 149 patients into four groups.....
Read more here: ecudaily.com.au
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Women with asthma more likely to have underweight babies
If asthma is controlled during pregnancy, it could reduce the relative incidence of complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
Women suffering from asthma are more prone to develop preeclampsia -- a dangerous pregnancy complication characterised by high blood pressure - and run a higher risk of giving birth to underweight babies, says a new study.
Asthma is a common disease caused by chronic inflammation in the lungs with symptoms of coughing and breathlessness.
The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, suggests that well-controlled asthma during pregnancy could reduce the relative incidence of complications during pregnancy and childbirth.....
Read more here: thenewsminute.com
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Vectura asthma inhaler makes "positive" regulatory progress in Europe
(Reuters) - British drugmaker Vectura said its asthma inhaler Flutiform had made favorable regulatory progress in Europe, and it can now apply for approvals through its partner.
Vectura said its partner Mundipharma confirmed a “successful outcome” for the inhaler, when first assessed by the UK medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency -- which covers 18 countries across Europe.....
Read more here: reuters.com
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Vitamin D supplements may reduce asthma severity
Adding vitamin D supplements to standard medication could reduce the severity of asthma attacks for individuals with the respiratory condition, suggests a new review.
Researchers found that people with asthma who took vitamin D supplements alongside their usual medication were 50 percent less likely to visit the emergency department or require hospital admission as a result of an asthma attack.....
Read more here: medicalnewstoday.com
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Can your child spot the signs of an asthma attack?
Teach your child how to spot someone on the playground having an asthma attack. This could potentially save a life.
Children are not always that observant of changes in other children’s behaviour, especially when they are playing.
But teaching your child how to identify someone having an asthma attack can potentially help save a life. Use these tips to know when to spot an asthma attack.
According to a previous Health24 article, South Africa has the world’s fourth highest asthma death rate among five- to 35-year-olds. Of the estimated 3.9 million South Africans with asthma, 1.5% die as a result of this condition every year.....
Read more here: health24.com
(Reuters) - British drugmaker Vectura said its asthma inhaler Flutiform had made favorable regulatory progress in Europe, and it can now apply for approvals through its partner.
Vectura said its partner Mundipharma confirmed a “successful outcome” for the inhaler, when first assessed by the UK medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency -- which covers 18 countries across Europe.....
Read more here: reuters.com
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Vitamin D supplements may reduce asthma severity
Adding vitamin D supplements to standard medication could reduce the severity of asthma attacks for individuals with the respiratory condition, suggests a new review.
Researchers found that people with asthma who took vitamin D supplements alongside their usual medication were 50 percent less likely to visit the emergency department or require hospital admission as a result of an asthma attack.....
Read more here: medicalnewstoday.com
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Can your child spot the signs of an asthma attack?
Teach your child how to spot someone on the playground having an asthma attack. This could potentially save a life.
Children are not always that observant of changes in other children’s behaviour, especially when they are playing.
But teaching your child how to identify someone having an asthma attack can potentially help save a life. Use these tips to know when to spot an asthma attack.
According to a previous Health24 article, South Africa has the world’s fourth highest asthma death rate among five- to 35-year-olds. Of the estimated 3.9 million South Africans with asthma, 1.5% die as a result of this condition every year.....
Read more here: health24.com
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Children without allergies can still be afflicted with asthma-like coughing and wheezing
Doctors have long wondered why children without allergies can still be afflicted with asthma-like coughing and wheezing. In a new study, Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a protein that may be responsible.
The study, published today in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, found for the first time that TRPV1 - transient receptor potential vanilloid 1, a protein that plays a role in airway disease through mucus production, cough reflex stimulation and airway narrowing - may be responsible for asthma-like symptoms in children even in the absence of allergies.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Why schools should be more concerned about asthma
Are the people who look after your child trained to deal with asthma? Is your school equipped to deal with an asthma attack?
We send our children to school or sport practice with the notion that they would be looked after and taken care of in the case of an emergency.
But just how well equipped is your child's teacher or sports coach to deal with an asthma attack?.....
Read more here: health24.com
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Dr. Matt Fogg Talks Life Changing Relief for Asthma, Eczema and Hives
Some biologics, which are medications that target specific parts of the immune system to affect biological changes and improve symptoms of certain diseases, have been on the market for over a decade. Xolair, for instance, has been used for over 15 years in the treatment of severe asthma cases by decreasing asthma flares and improving lung function. Also used to treat chronic hives, Xolair significantly decreases the severity itching and number of flare-ups. When other treatments have been tried (and failed), approaching your treatment from a more personalized medicine standpoint can be more effective. This is where biologics can help.....
Read more here: phillymag.com
Doctors have long wondered why children without allergies can still be afflicted with asthma-like coughing and wheezing. In a new study, Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a protein that may be responsible.
The study, published today in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, found for the first time that TRPV1 - transient receptor potential vanilloid 1, a protein that plays a role in airway disease through mucus production, cough reflex stimulation and airway narrowing - may be responsible for asthma-like symptoms in children even in the absence of allergies.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Why schools should be more concerned about asthma
Are the people who look after your child trained to deal with asthma? Is your school equipped to deal with an asthma attack?
We send our children to school or sport practice with the notion that they would be looked after and taken care of in the case of an emergency.
But just how well equipped is your child's teacher or sports coach to deal with an asthma attack?.....
Read more here: health24.com
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Dr. Matt Fogg Talks Life Changing Relief for Asthma, Eczema and Hives
Some biologics, which are medications that target specific parts of the immune system to affect biological changes and improve symptoms of certain diseases, have been on the market for over a decade. Xolair, for instance, has been used for over 15 years in the treatment of severe asthma cases by decreasing asthma flares and improving lung function. Also used to treat chronic hives, Xolair significantly decreases the severity itching and number of flare-ups. When other treatments have been tried (and failed), approaching your treatment from a more personalized medicine standpoint can be more effective. This is where biologics can help.....
Read more here: phillymag.com
Monday, October 2, 2017
How to calm your asthma symptoms and breathe easy - exercise could actually benefit you
5.4 million people in the UK currently receive treatment for asthma – that’s 1 in 12 adults
The latest scientific studies have unearthed some worrying statistics: asthma rates in the UK have doubled in the last five years, with 12% of Brits now suffering from the dreaded wheeze.
More worrying still, there’s thought to be a further 3.7 million sufferers who have yet to be diagnosed.....
Read more here: mirror.co.uk
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Victorians to get three days' warning of thunderstorm asthma events
Weather and pollen data to trigger public warnings that will be distributed on VicEmergency app and ranked in severity
Victoria has introduced a world-leading thunderstorm asthma detection system that will provide a three-day advance warning of potentially deadly conditions, following an event that caused the deaths of nine people and thousands to be hospitalised.....
Read more here: theguardian.com
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Understanding How To Properly Treat Asthma
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — There is no doubt that we have treatments available for asthma that are better than they have ever been before. However, physicians and family members of those who suffer from asthma often don’t understand the best way to use asthma medications that are prescribed.....
Read more here: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
5.4 million people in the UK currently receive treatment for asthma – that’s 1 in 12 adults
The latest scientific studies have unearthed some worrying statistics: asthma rates in the UK have doubled in the last five years, with 12% of Brits now suffering from the dreaded wheeze.
More worrying still, there’s thought to be a further 3.7 million sufferers who have yet to be diagnosed.....
Read more here: mirror.co.uk
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Victorians to get three days' warning of thunderstorm asthma events
Weather and pollen data to trigger public warnings that will be distributed on VicEmergency app and ranked in severity
Victoria has introduced a world-leading thunderstorm asthma detection system that will provide a three-day advance warning of potentially deadly conditions, following an event that caused the deaths of nine people and thousands to be hospitalised.....
Read more here: theguardian.com
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Understanding How To Properly Treat Asthma
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — There is no doubt that we have treatments available for asthma that are better than they have ever been before. However, physicians and family members of those who suffer from asthma often don’t understand the best way to use asthma medications that are prescribed.....
Read more here: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Infants exposed to indoor allergens less likely to develop asthma by age 7, study suggests
Infants exposed to high indoor levels of pet or pest allergens as grow up are less likely to develop asthma by the time they are 7, according to research backed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, may help lead to ways to prevent asthma in the future, an NIH release said.
Previous studies have shown that limiting indoor allergen exposure can help control asthma, but the NIH said the new study indicates early exposure to some allergens may help prevent developing the chronic disease.....
Read more here: patientdaily.com
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Asthma Improvement Collaborative Reduced ER Visits and Hospitalizations in Medicaid Population
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Response: Asthma is the most common chronic condition of childhood and is responsible for substantial morbidity and health care costs, in large portion as a result of emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Moreover, children who live in poverty and are members of minority groups are disproportionately affected.....
Read more here: medicalresearch.com
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Thunderstorm asthma early warning system rolled out
A THUNDERSTORM asthma early warning system has been rolled out across Victoria to prevent a repeat of the tragedy that claimed nine lives in last November’s freak weather event.
THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA COULD BE BACK IN VICTORIA THIS SPRING
With the pollen season starting today, the state is launching its new forecasting model that sees eight monitoring stations set up across the Victoria as an early warning of potential danger.....
Read more here: heraldsun.com.au
Infants exposed to high indoor levels of pet or pest allergens as grow up are less likely to develop asthma by the time they are 7, according to research backed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, may help lead to ways to prevent asthma in the future, an NIH release said.
Previous studies have shown that limiting indoor allergen exposure can help control asthma, but the NIH said the new study indicates early exposure to some allergens may help prevent developing the chronic disease.....
Read more here: patientdaily.com
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Asthma Improvement Collaborative Reduced ER Visits and Hospitalizations in Medicaid Population
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Response: Asthma is the most common chronic condition of childhood and is responsible for substantial morbidity and health care costs, in large portion as a result of emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Moreover, children who live in poverty and are members of minority groups are disproportionately affected.....
Read more here: medicalresearch.com
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Thunderstorm asthma early warning system rolled out
A THUNDERSTORM asthma early warning system has been rolled out across Victoria to prevent a repeat of the tragedy that claimed nine lives in last November’s freak weather event.
THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA COULD BE BACK IN VICTORIA THIS SPRING
With the pollen season starting today, the state is launching its new forecasting model that sees eight monitoring stations set up across the Victoria as an early warning of potential danger.....
Read more here: heraldsun.com.au
Saturday, September 30, 2017
What’s Going Around: Allergies, asthma and coughing
PinnacleHealth’s Heritage Pediatrics in Camp Hill is seeing a lot of coughing this week. In many cases, the coughing has been going on for weeks.
“If your child’s cough is ever longer than two weeks you should have them seen by their doctor,” Dr. Kathleen Zimmerman said. “Prolonged coughs can be from post nasal drainage which can be caused by allergies or sinus infections. But sometimes a prolonged cough can be from a lung infection like pneumonia or from a tightening of the airways from asthma. The only way for your doctor to now is to listen to your child’s lungs”.....
Read more here: abc27.com
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Many with work-related asthma not getting key vaccine
(HealthDay)—Only half of American adults with work-related asthma get the recommended vaccination against pneumococcal disease, a new study finds.
Adults with asthma are at increased risk for pneumococcal disease, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all adults aged 19 to 64 get the pneumococcal vaccine.
However, an analysis of 2012-13 national data found that only 54 percent of adults with work-related asthma got the shot.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Back-to-school checklist for parents of children living with asthma
For parents of children with asthma, getting ready for school requires additional steps. Asthma accounts for more than 10 million lost school days every school year.
If you know a child with asthma, you may be concerned about his or her activity in sports and at recess, especially if the child’s asthma is exercise-induced. With better management, children are able to stay safe and active. For a full toolkit and free resources, visit Lung.org/asthma-in-schools.
The American Lung Association recommends this back-to-school checklist:.....
Read more here: theoaklandpress.com
PinnacleHealth’s Heritage Pediatrics in Camp Hill is seeing a lot of coughing this week. In many cases, the coughing has been going on for weeks.
“If your child’s cough is ever longer than two weeks you should have them seen by their doctor,” Dr. Kathleen Zimmerman said. “Prolonged coughs can be from post nasal drainage which can be caused by allergies or sinus infections. But sometimes a prolonged cough can be from a lung infection like pneumonia or from a tightening of the airways from asthma. The only way for your doctor to now is to listen to your child’s lungs”.....
Read more here: abc27.com
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Many with work-related asthma not getting key vaccine
(HealthDay)—Only half of American adults with work-related asthma get the recommended vaccination against pneumococcal disease, a new study finds.
Adults with asthma are at increased risk for pneumococcal disease, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all adults aged 19 to 64 get the pneumococcal vaccine.
However, an analysis of 2012-13 national data found that only 54 percent of adults with work-related asthma got the shot.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Back-to-school checklist for parents of children living with asthma
For parents of children with asthma, getting ready for school requires additional steps. Asthma accounts for more than 10 million lost school days every school year.
If you know a child with asthma, you may be concerned about his or her activity in sports and at recess, especially if the child’s asthma is exercise-induced. With better management, children are able to stay safe and active. For a full toolkit and free resources, visit Lung.org/asthma-in-schools.
The American Lung Association recommends this back-to-school checklist:.....
Read more here: theoaklandpress.com
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Asthma: Redefining this silent killer
Asthma kills 10 people in the United States every day, and many of these deaths are avoidable. It is time to redefine the disease and bring diagnosis and treatment into the 21st century, says an international panel of experts.
There is, in fact, no such thing as one disease called asthma. Instead, asthma is an umbrella term for inflammation and swelling of the airways, which can result in a range of symptoms.
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 7.6 percent of adults and 8.4 percent of children in the U.S. have asthma. And in 2015, 3,615 people in the country died from it.....
Read more here: medicalnewstoday.com
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The Arsenal Against Asthma Grows: Biologics
Should you be unfortunate enough to suffer from asthma, things are looking up. There are new biological therapies out there that "attack" asthma in novel ways. They are effective and are badly needed. The impact of the disease on people afflicted with it is probably more severe than you think. It's not as simple as carrying an inhaler around.
People with moderate-to-severe asthma have to endure far more than that. I know this. I am one of them.....
Read more here: acsh.org
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Folic Acid and Asthma: Breathing Easy About Supplementation
Folic acid's role in prenatal nutrition has been clear for many decades, as pregnancy increases the need for folic acid up to 76%. Adequate folic acid supplementation reduces the risk of spina bifida in the infant.
Recently, experimental animal interventions have suggested that folic acid intake that exceeds the recommended dose may increase risk of respiratory disease in offspring. Some (but not all) studies have also found adverse relationships in humans. This has created a concern that excess folic acid supplementation may cause asthma.....
Read more here: pharmacytimes.com
Asthma kills 10 people in the United States every day, and many of these deaths are avoidable. It is time to redefine the disease and bring diagnosis and treatment into the 21st century, says an international panel of experts.
There is, in fact, no such thing as one disease called asthma. Instead, asthma is an umbrella term for inflammation and swelling of the airways, which can result in a range of symptoms.
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 7.6 percent of adults and 8.4 percent of children in the U.S. have asthma. And in 2015, 3,615 people in the country died from it.....
Read more here: medicalnewstoday.com
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The Arsenal Against Asthma Grows: Biologics
Should you be unfortunate enough to suffer from asthma, things are looking up. There are new biological therapies out there that "attack" asthma in novel ways. They are effective and are badly needed. The impact of the disease on people afflicted with it is probably more severe than you think. It's not as simple as carrying an inhaler around.
People with moderate-to-severe asthma have to endure far more than that. I know this. I am one of them.....
Read more here: acsh.org
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Folic Acid and Asthma: Breathing Easy About Supplementation
Folic acid's role in prenatal nutrition has been clear for many decades, as pregnancy increases the need for folic acid up to 76%. Adequate folic acid supplementation reduces the risk of spina bifida in the infant.
Recently, experimental animal interventions have suggested that folic acid intake that exceeds the recommended dose may increase risk of respiratory disease in offspring. Some (but not all) studies have also found adverse relationships in humans. This has created a concern that excess folic acid supplementation may cause asthma.....
Read more here: pharmacytimes.com
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Children exposed to mice, cat and cockroach allergens may have lower risk of asthma: study
Calling all mice and cockroaches!
A new study from Washington University which examined 442 inner-city children and their risk for asthma when exposed to different allergens, suggests that living with cats, mice and cockroaches may help combat asthma in young children, according to AJC.com.
The children studied live in St. Louis, Baltimore, Boston and New York City. Findings — taken through analysis of dust located inside homes — suggest that those around higher levels of allergens as an infant were less likely to develop childhood asthma.....
Read more here: nydailynews.com
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Calls for better education about asthma after death of Gisborne mum
David Kirkpatrick believes his daughter might still be alive if she had been more aware of the life-threatening risks of asthma.
"I think she took for granted [the fact] that when she was OK, she was OK, but it's like a flick of a switch," he said.
Alicia Kirkpatrick, a 29-year-old musician, suffered a fatal asthma attack while in a car in back country near Gisborne on August 28. Her three daughters - aged 11, 9 and 17 months - were in the car at the time.....
Read more here: stuff.co.nz
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Kids' Colds Linked to Asthma, Lung Problems Later
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Kids who develop respiratory infections like colds or sinusitis may have a higher risk of asthma and reduced lung function later in life, a new study says.
Researchers examined data from nearly 155,000 children in Europe. They were followed from birth through ages 4 to 15 years.
Those who had an upper respiratory infection -- such as a cold, sinusitis, laryngitis and tonsillitis -- by age 5 had an increased risk of asthma later in life. Their risk was 1.5 times higher.....
Read more here: health.usnews.com
Calling all mice and cockroaches!
A new study from Washington University which examined 442 inner-city children and their risk for asthma when exposed to different allergens, suggests that living with cats, mice and cockroaches may help combat asthma in young children, according to AJC.com.
The children studied live in St. Louis, Baltimore, Boston and New York City. Findings — taken through analysis of dust located inside homes — suggest that those around higher levels of allergens as an infant were less likely to develop childhood asthma.....
Read more here: nydailynews.com
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Calls for better education about asthma after death of Gisborne mum
David Kirkpatrick believes his daughter might still be alive if she had been more aware of the life-threatening risks of asthma.
"I think she took for granted [the fact] that when she was OK, she was OK, but it's like a flick of a switch," he said.
Alicia Kirkpatrick, a 29-year-old musician, suffered a fatal asthma attack while in a car in back country near Gisborne on August 28. Her three daughters - aged 11, 9 and 17 months - were in the car at the time.....
Read more here: stuff.co.nz
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Kids' Colds Linked to Asthma, Lung Problems Later
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Kids who develop respiratory infections like colds or sinusitis may have a higher risk of asthma and reduced lung function later in life, a new study says.
Researchers examined data from nearly 155,000 children in Europe. They were followed from birth through ages 4 to 15 years.
Those who had an upper respiratory infection -- such as a cold, sinusitis, laryngitis and tonsillitis -- by age 5 had an increased risk of asthma later in life. Their risk was 1.5 times higher.....
Read more here: health.usnews.com
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Aging adults may be ignoring dangerous asthma symptoms
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Health experts say asthma is often going under-treated and under-diagnosed in older adults. That can lead to sleep problems, emergency room visits and even heart issues and many people might be writing it off as something different all together.
Many people might think it’s a lingering cold or chronic allergies, but that can be dangerous over time. Estimates vary, but up to nine percent of older adults are thought to have asthma, the respiratory condition is known to inflame the lung and make breathing difficult.....
Read more here: wishtv.com
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10 SIMPLE WAYS TO PREPARE FOR THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA
The Victorian tragedy that occurred in November last year pushed emergency services to the limit… here’s how to prepare as pollen season begins across south-east Australia
Nine people died in Victoria late last year and more than 8500 required emergency hospital care when a freak weather event combining high pollen count with hot winds and sudden downpour led to the release of thousands of tiny allergen particles triggering sudden and severe asthma attacks.
Some Melbourne pharmacies were inundated with people seeking reliever puffers; a significant proportion of these people were experiencing their first asthma attack.....
Read more here: ajp.com.au
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Smart inhaler to help asthma sufferers breathe easier
With almost 30 million people under the age of 45 living with asthma in Europe, new 'smart inhalers' may provide better ways of treating the disease and help scientists understand what is driving this growing global epidemic.
For many patients, managing their asthma can be difficult – for some symptoms may be hard to control, and attacks may appear unpredictable. Globally, asthma is responsible for around 400 000 deaths each year.
Doctors also struggle to unpick what might be triggering attacks and have little idea if their patients are taking their medication properly, if at all.....
Read more here: horizon-magazine.eu
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Health experts say asthma is often going under-treated and under-diagnosed in older adults. That can lead to sleep problems, emergency room visits and even heart issues and many people might be writing it off as something different all together.
Many people might think it’s a lingering cold or chronic allergies, but that can be dangerous over time. Estimates vary, but up to nine percent of older adults are thought to have asthma, the respiratory condition is known to inflame the lung and make breathing difficult.....
Read more here: wishtv.com
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10 SIMPLE WAYS TO PREPARE FOR THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA
The Victorian tragedy that occurred in November last year pushed emergency services to the limit… here’s how to prepare as pollen season begins across south-east Australia
Nine people died in Victoria late last year and more than 8500 required emergency hospital care when a freak weather event combining high pollen count with hot winds and sudden downpour led to the release of thousands of tiny allergen particles triggering sudden and severe asthma attacks.
Some Melbourne pharmacies were inundated with people seeking reliever puffers; a significant proportion of these people were experiencing their first asthma attack.....
Read more here: ajp.com.au
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Smart inhaler to help asthma sufferers breathe easier
With almost 30 million people under the age of 45 living with asthma in Europe, new 'smart inhalers' may provide better ways of treating the disease and help scientists understand what is driving this growing global epidemic.
For many patients, managing their asthma can be difficult – for some symptoms may be hard to control, and attacks may appear unpredictable. Globally, asthma is responsible for around 400 000 deaths each year.
Doctors also struggle to unpick what might be triggering attacks and have little idea if their patients are taking their medication properly, if at all.....
Read more here: horizon-magazine.eu
Monday, September 25, 2017
Understanding occupational asthma
Occupational asthma is a respiratory disease in which on-the-job exposure to certain substances causes the airways of a person’s lungs to swell and narrow.
Workers who may be affected include metal workers, agricultural workers, laboratory workers, health care workers, and detergent manufacturers, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Although the exact number of workers who have occupational asthma is unknown, up to 15 percent of asthma cases in the United States may be job-related, the academy states.....
Read more here: safetyandhealthmagazine.com
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Asthma is an epidemic among Pittsburgh schoolchildren. How can communities breathe easier?
Dr. Deborah Gentile decided to do some research after hearing over and over again from school nurses that nearly half of the students at Pittsburgh area schools were carrying inhalers. Upon digging deeper, she couldn’t believe what she ended up discovering.
And earlier this month, as she presented her findings at “The Air We Breathe: A Regional Summit on Asthma in Our Community,” neither could many of those listening.....
Read more here: nextpittsburgh.com
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Children's asthma medication may cause nightmares and other mental health issues
A children's asthma medication may cause nightmares and other mental health issues, a study claims.
Montelukast, sold in the US as Singulair, is a commonly prescribed asthma medication and one of the 18 best-selling drugs of the 21st century, according to Forbes.
The medication is controversial amid claims that it lacks effectiveness and causes adverse drug reactions, which forced the Food and Drug administration to require for a better label in 2014 that stated the risks.....
Read more here: dailymail.co.uk
Occupational asthma is a respiratory disease in which on-the-job exposure to certain substances causes the airways of a person’s lungs to swell and narrow.
Workers who may be affected include metal workers, agricultural workers, laboratory workers, health care workers, and detergent manufacturers, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Although the exact number of workers who have occupational asthma is unknown, up to 15 percent of asthma cases in the United States may be job-related, the academy states.....
Read more here: safetyandhealthmagazine.com
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Asthma is an epidemic among Pittsburgh schoolchildren. How can communities breathe easier?
Dr. Deborah Gentile decided to do some research after hearing over and over again from school nurses that nearly half of the students at Pittsburgh area schools were carrying inhalers. Upon digging deeper, she couldn’t believe what she ended up discovering.
And earlier this month, as she presented her findings at “The Air We Breathe: A Regional Summit on Asthma in Our Community,” neither could many of those listening.....
Read more here: nextpittsburgh.com
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Children's asthma medication may cause nightmares and other mental health issues
A children's asthma medication may cause nightmares and other mental health issues, a study claims.
Montelukast, sold in the US as Singulair, is a commonly prescribed asthma medication and one of the 18 best-selling drugs of the 21st century, according to Forbes.
The medication is controversial amid claims that it lacks effectiveness and causes adverse drug reactions, which forced the Food and Drug administration to require for a better label in 2014 that stated the risks.....
Read more here: dailymail.co.uk
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Cleveland Clinic Researcher Discovers Asthma's Silver Lining
Nearly 25 million Americans -- about 8 percent of the population -- have asthma. It effects more than one million Ohioans.
While people suffering from asthma may not be aware of it, a Cleveland researcher has discovered, there's a potentially protective aspect of the disease.
On this week’s Exploradio, WKSU’s Jeff St.Clair looks at what may be asthma’s silver lining.....
Read answer here: wksu.org
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'We can't afford to be complacent': New asthma attack action plan for NSW schools
Training teachers to recognise the warning signs of an asthma flare-up could be the difference between preventing a life-threatening attack and the tragic death of a child.
A lack of education among school staff was a constant concern for Noah's family.
The nine-year-old has been rushed to hospital with a severe asthma attack five times in his life. Two of those life-threatening episodes flared up while he was at his Sydney primary school.....
Read answer here: smh.com.au
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Boy dies after suffering asthma attack during Harvey flooding
He was less than a week away from his ninth birthday — and as excited as any little boy would be.
But Noah Delgado of Houston never got to celebrate his big day Sunday: He was stricken by an asthma attack in the middle of Tropical Storm Harvey — and died when he couldn’t get treatment fast enough.
“He just loved,” his mom, Tina Galan told The Post of her young son, whose short life was still celebrated by his family Sunday.....
Read answer here: nypost.com
Nearly 25 million Americans -- about 8 percent of the population -- have asthma. It effects more than one million Ohioans.
While people suffering from asthma may not be aware of it, a Cleveland researcher has discovered, there's a potentially protective aspect of the disease.
On this week’s Exploradio, WKSU’s Jeff St.Clair looks at what may be asthma’s silver lining.....
Read answer here: wksu.org
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'We can't afford to be complacent': New asthma attack action plan for NSW schools
Training teachers to recognise the warning signs of an asthma flare-up could be the difference between preventing a life-threatening attack and the tragic death of a child.
A lack of education among school staff was a constant concern for Noah's family.
The nine-year-old has been rushed to hospital with a severe asthma attack five times in his life. Two of those life-threatening episodes flared up while he was at his Sydney primary school.....
Read answer here: smh.com.au
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Boy dies after suffering asthma attack during Harvey flooding
He was less than a week away from his ninth birthday — and as excited as any little boy would be.
But Noah Delgado of Houston never got to celebrate his big day Sunday: He was stricken by an asthma attack in the middle of Tropical Storm Harvey — and died when he couldn’t get treatment fast enough.
“He just loved,” his mom, Tina Galan told The Post of her young son, whose short life was still celebrated by his family Sunday.....
Read answer here: nypost.com
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Kids Get Asthma From An Organic Farm Chemical Pesticide - Huh???
Let's take a poll: Are pesticides used in organic farming?
I mean, how could they possibly be? Isn't that the point of paying a whole lot of money for organic produce so Whole Foods dilettantes can safely enjoy their kale without all those yucky chemicals on it? (1)
This question provides a splendid opportunity to start the week with some.....
Read more here: acsh.org
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Family of Brooklyn girl who died of asthma attack wins fight to require NYPD to get CPR training
City police officers will now have to undergo CPR training every two years.
It's the byproduct of a new law named for 11-year-old Briana Ojeda, which was signed by the governor yesterday.
The Brooklyn girl died after an asthma attack which began at a playground back in 2010.
On the way to the hospital, her mother was stopped by an officer who couldn't perform CPR.....
Read more here: ny1.com
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How to Control Asthma Symptoms During Ragweed Season
Q: My stepson has asthma that bothers him most during ragweed season. He also gets eye symptoms (conjunctivitis) in the fall. Although he’s on a controller medication, last September he had an asthma attack that landed him briefly in the ER. I’d like to help him get better control. What would you recommend?.....
Read answer here: allergicliving.com
Let's take a poll: Are pesticides used in organic farming?
I mean, how could they possibly be? Isn't that the point of paying a whole lot of money for organic produce so Whole Foods dilettantes can safely enjoy their kale without all those yucky chemicals on it? (1)
This question provides a splendid opportunity to start the week with some.....
Read more here: acsh.org
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Family of Brooklyn girl who died of asthma attack wins fight to require NYPD to get CPR training
City police officers will now have to undergo CPR training every two years.
It's the byproduct of a new law named for 11-year-old Briana Ojeda, which was signed by the governor yesterday.
The Brooklyn girl died after an asthma attack which began at a playground back in 2010.
On the way to the hospital, her mother was stopped by an officer who couldn't perform CPR.....
Read more here: ny1.com
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How to Control Asthma Symptoms During Ragweed Season
Q: My stepson has asthma that bothers him most during ragweed season. He also gets eye symptoms (conjunctivitis) in the fall. Although he’s on a controller medication, last September he had an asthma attack that landed him briefly in the ER. I’d like to help him get better control. What would you recommend?.....
Read answer here: allergicliving.com
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Why do I have asthma attacks at night? Nocturnal asthma explained
Asthma is a serious condition that needs to be treated and monitored, but what some may not realise is that it can occur at night too.
Symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing during the night can make sleep impossible.
It affects daily life, as lack of sleep can leave us feeling tired and irritable – plus, it makes daytime asthma more difficult to control.
If you believe you have nocturnal asthma, it’s worth seeing a doctor – here is everything you need to know.....
Read more here: metro.co.uk
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Asthma advocate Lenore Miller remembers her son Ryan Tomkins
The deadly threat of asthma will never be lost on Lenore Miller.
Her son Ryan died from an asthma attack at age 19.
Ryan was one of almost 170 people to have died from asthma in the Hunter New England region over the past decade, NSW Health data shows.
Ms Miller, of Mayfield, thinks about Ryan every day. Presently, those memories are particularly vivid.....
Read more here: theherald.com.au
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Asthma and schoolkids
To the editor: For the thousands of Alaska children living with asthma, gearing up for another school year involves much more than picking out new outfits or backpacks. In the U.S., asthma is the third-leading cause of hospitalization among children younger than 15 and one of the main reasons students miss school because of illness, with close to 10 million lost school days every year.....
Read more here: newsminer.com
Asthma is a serious condition that needs to be treated and monitored, but what some may not realise is that it can occur at night too.
Symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing during the night can make sleep impossible.
It affects daily life, as lack of sleep can leave us feeling tired and irritable – plus, it makes daytime asthma more difficult to control.
If you believe you have nocturnal asthma, it’s worth seeing a doctor – here is everything you need to know.....
Read more here: metro.co.uk
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Asthma advocate Lenore Miller remembers her son Ryan Tomkins
The deadly threat of asthma will never be lost on Lenore Miller.
Her son Ryan died from an asthma attack at age 19.
Ryan was one of almost 170 people to have died from asthma in the Hunter New England region over the past decade, NSW Health data shows.
Ms Miller, of Mayfield, thinks about Ryan every day. Presently, those memories are particularly vivid.....
Read more here: theherald.com.au
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Asthma and schoolkids
To the editor: For the thousands of Alaska children living with asthma, gearing up for another school year involves much more than picking out new outfits or backpacks. In the U.S., asthma is the third-leading cause of hospitalization among children younger than 15 and one of the main reasons students miss school because of illness, with close to 10 million lost school days every year.....
Read more here: newsminer.com
Monday, August 28, 2017
Emergency Home Remedies for Asthma Attacks
Signs of an asthma attack
An asthma attack may be minor, but it can become dangerous very quickly.
During an attack, the airways become swollen and inflamed. The muscles surrounding the airways simultaneously contract and produce extra mucus, causing the bronchial tubes to narrow. This makes it very difficult to breathe properly.....
Read more here: healthline.com
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Researchers explore complex relationship between weight and asthma in children
Researchers at Aston University and clinicians at Birmingham Children's Hospital are exploring how children living with asthma can be supported to maintain a healthy weight.
Children and teenagers with the chronic condition are much more likely to be overweight than their counterparts, and if they are clinically obese their risk of having severe asthma is three times higher.
Now a £70,000 jointly funded project is seeing Dr. Claire Farrow, Dr. Gemma Heath and Professor Helen Pattison from the university working with the hospital's respiratory team to investigate the complex relationship between weight and asthma in children - and potentially help young patients better manage their symptoms and improve their health.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
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Piri Weepu 'in good spirits' despite suffering a suspected asthma attack
Former All Blacks halfback Piri Weepu was "laughing and joking" and appeared "in good spirits" at fulltime despite suffering a suspected asthma attack on debut for Wairarapa Bush, according to CEO Tony Hargood.
Wairarapa's marquee signing lay prone on the field as he was treated by medical staff early in the second half of their 79-7 defeat to Wanganui in the opening round of the Heartland Championship at Cooks Garden on Saturday.
He was helped to his feet and managed to walk off with assistance.....
Read more here: stuff.co.nz
Signs of an asthma attack
An asthma attack may be minor, but it can become dangerous very quickly.
During an attack, the airways become swollen and inflamed. The muscles surrounding the airways simultaneously contract and produce extra mucus, causing the bronchial tubes to narrow. This makes it very difficult to breathe properly.....
Read more here: healthline.com
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Researchers explore complex relationship between weight and asthma in children
Researchers at Aston University and clinicians at Birmingham Children's Hospital are exploring how children living with asthma can be supported to maintain a healthy weight.
Children and teenagers with the chronic condition are much more likely to be overweight than their counterparts, and if they are clinically obese their risk of having severe asthma is three times higher.
Now a £70,000 jointly funded project is seeing Dr. Claire Farrow, Dr. Gemma Heath and Professor Helen Pattison from the university working with the hospital's respiratory team to investigate the complex relationship between weight and asthma in children - and potentially help young patients better manage their symptoms and improve their health.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
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Piri Weepu 'in good spirits' despite suffering a suspected asthma attack
Former All Blacks halfback Piri Weepu was "laughing and joking" and appeared "in good spirits" at fulltime despite suffering a suspected asthma attack on debut for Wairarapa Bush, according to CEO Tony Hargood.
Wairarapa's marquee signing lay prone on the field as he was treated by medical staff early in the second half of their 79-7 defeat to Wanganui in the opening round of the Heartland Championship at Cooks Garden on Saturday.
He was helped to his feet and managed to walk off with assistance.....
Read more here: stuff.co.nz
Sunday, August 27, 2017
COPD, asthma cited as important contributors to disease burden worldwide
In 2015, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease contributed to 3.2 million deaths worldwide and asthma contributed to 0.4 million deaths. These statistics demonstrate the significant impact of these respiratory diseases and a need for better policies to improve access to and quality of existing interventions for prevention and treatment, according to findings published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.....
Read more here: healio.com
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15m Nigerians live with asthma
Talk about lung diseases, and tuberculosis and asthma come to mind.
An estimated 15 million Nigerians live with asthma alone, and many are dying, according to Initiative for Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IPCTLD).
The nongovernment organisation joined worldwide campaign against TB, lung diseases and non communicable diseases this week but its primary focus is Nigeria.....
Read more here: dailytrust.com.ng
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Asthma Society warns Kildare schools to have asthma inhaler in their first aid kit
OVER 9,100 ASTHMATIC CHILDREN IN KILDARE
As over 9,100 asthmatic children return to school in Kildare, the Asthma Society has warned that every school should have an asthma inhaler in their first aid kit in case of an emergency.
However, two years after a new scheme was put in place by then Minister for Health Leo Varadkar TD not a single school has received an emergency asthma inhaler under it.
This, combined with some teachers’ reluctance to administer asthma medication, is putting children’s lives at risk.....
Read more here: leinsterleader.ie
In 2015, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease contributed to 3.2 million deaths worldwide and asthma contributed to 0.4 million deaths. These statistics demonstrate the significant impact of these respiratory diseases and a need for better policies to improve access to and quality of existing interventions for prevention and treatment, according to findings published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.....
Read more here: healio.com
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15m Nigerians live with asthma
Talk about lung diseases, and tuberculosis and asthma come to mind.
An estimated 15 million Nigerians live with asthma alone, and many are dying, according to Initiative for Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IPCTLD).
The nongovernment organisation joined worldwide campaign against TB, lung diseases and non communicable diseases this week but its primary focus is Nigeria.....
Read more here: dailytrust.com.ng
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Asthma Society warns Kildare schools to have asthma inhaler in their first aid kit
OVER 9,100 ASTHMATIC CHILDREN IN KILDARE
As over 9,100 asthmatic children return to school in Kildare, the Asthma Society has warned that every school should have an asthma inhaler in their first aid kit in case of an emergency.
However, two years after a new scheme was put in place by then Minister for Health Leo Varadkar TD not a single school has received an emergency asthma inhaler under it.
This, combined with some teachers’ reluctance to administer asthma medication, is putting children’s lives at risk.....
Read more here: leinsterleader.ie
Friday, August 25, 2017
Roadside trees trap asthma-inducing pollutants
PORTLAND, OREGON—More trees mean cleaner air, right? Not necessarily, suggests a new study looking at the wooded areas next to roadways. Instead, lines of trees known as “greenbelts” might actually trap a common pollutant from vehicle exhaust—nitrogen dioxide (NO2)—boosting on-the-ground levels of the gas up to 21%. That could make breathing hard for bikers and pedestrians with asthma or other respiratory diseases.....
Read more here: sciencemag.org
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North York man suffered brain damage after asthma attack
When he was an infant, Patrick Hall had a chronic cough. It never went away, and when he was 3, his parents took him to the doctor to get to the bottom of it.
The doctor did all variety of allergy tests, and it turned out, as his mother, Lisa Shaffer, said, "he was allergic to almost everything." He had asthma – very serious asthma. As a kid, he couldn't play sports, and whenever the family went on vacation, they had to be sure to check for the closest hospital in case he had a serious attack.....
Read more here: ydr.com
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Teachers say scheme to give asthma inhalers to schools 'a secret'
Teachers have described as “a well-kept secret” a scheme that allows schools to obtain asthma inhalers for emergencies, writes Evelyn Ring.
No school has received an emergency asthma inhaler for first-aid kits, under a scheme established two years ago by then health minister, Leo Varadkar.
Chief executive of the Asthma Society of Ireland, Averil Power, said the failure of the scheme, combined with some teachers’ reluctance to administer asthma medication, was putting children’s lives at risk.....
Read more here: irishexaminer.com
PORTLAND, OREGON—More trees mean cleaner air, right? Not necessarily, suggests a new study looking at the wooded areas next to roadways. Instead, lines of trees known as “greenbelts” might actually trap a common pollutant from vehicle exhaust—nitrogen dioxide (NO2)—boosting on-the-ground levels of the gas up to 21%. That could make breathing hard for bikers and pedestrians with asthma or other respiratory diseases.....
Read more here: sciencemag.org
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North York man suffered brain damage after asthma attack
When he was an infant, Patrick Hall had a chronic cough. It never went away, and when he was 3, his parents took him to the doctor to get to the bottom of it.
The doctor did all variety of allergy tests, and it turned out, as his mother, Lisa Shaffer, said, "he was allergic to almost everything." He had asthma – very serious asthma. As a kid, he couldn't play sports, and whenever the family went on vacation, they had to be sure to check for the closest hospital in case he had a serious attack.....
Read more here: ydr.com
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Teachers say scheme to give asthma inhalers to schools 'a secret'
Teachers have described as “a well-kept secret” a scheme that allows schools to obtain asthma inhalers for emergencies, writes Evelyn Ring.
No school has received an emergency asthma inhaler for first-aid kits, under a scheme established two years ago by then health minister, Leo Varadkar.
Chief executive of the Asthma Society of Ireland, Averil Power, said the failure of the scheme, combined with some teachers’ reluctance to administer asthma medication, was putting children’s lives at risk.....
Read more here: irishexaminer.com
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Aging with asthma – it’s not uncommon
While most people who suffer from asthma experience symptoms early in life, the disease develops at any age. It’s not uncommon for adults in their 70s or 80s to develop asthma symptoms, which can become a serious health problem. According to a new review in Allergy older adults are five times more likely to die from an asthma attack than younger patients.
Asthma is a chronic airway disease that inflames and narrows the airways. While asthma symptoms vary from person to person, those who have suffered from an attack won’t forget the signs:.....
Read more here: devilslakejournal.com
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Racial discrimination may aggravate asthma, study finds
Kids of color suffer more from asthma, and doctors are digging deeper to find out why
African American children are twice as likely as whites to develop asthma, a disease that makes it hard to breathe. Black children also are more likely than white kids to die from the disease. Doctors have been puzzled by these differences. Now a study finds evidence that racial bigotry may play some role in making asthma in black children especially hard to control.
The new data find a correlation between discrimination and hard-to-control asthma. Such a link can never prove racial bias was responsible (see Explainer, just below). But it can point to a possible explanation — one that calls for more study.....
Read more here: sciencenewsforstudents.org
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Pregnant Moms’ Exposure to Pollution May Epigenetically Increase Child’s Asthma Susceptibility
Exposure to environmental pollution, such as diesel exhaust or concentrated urban air particles, during pregnancy could increase a child’s risk of developing asthma via epigenetic mechanisms. Recent research in the Journal of Physiology – Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology suggests that this allergic susceptibility might even be epigenetically passed down for several generations.....
Read more here: whatisepigenetics.com
While most people who suffer from asthma experience symptoms early in life, the disease develops at any age. It’s not uncommon for adults in their 70s or 80s to develop asthma symptoms, which can become a serious health problem. According to a new review in Allergy older adults are five times more likely to die from an asthma attack than younger patients.
Asthma is a chronic airway disease that inflames and narrows the airways. While asthma symptoms vary from person to person, those who have suffered from an attack won’t forget the signs:.....
Read more here: devilslakejournal.com
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Racial discrimination may aggravate asthma, study finds
Kids of color suffer more from asthma, and doctors are digging deeper to find out why
African American children are twice as likely as whites to develop asthma, a disease that makes it hard to breathe. Black children also are more likely than white kids to die from the disease. Doctors have been puzzled by these differences. Now a study finds evidence that racial bigotry may play some role in making asthma in black children especially hard to control.
The new data find a correlation between discrimination and hard-to-control asthma. Such a link can never prove racial bias was responsible (see Explainer, just below). But it can point to a possible explanation — one that calls for more study.....
Read more here: sciencenewsforstudents.org
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Pregnant Moms’ Exposure to Pollution May Epigenetically Increase Child’s Asthma Susceptibility
Exposure to environmental pollution, such as diesel exhaust or concentrated urban air particles, during pregnancy could increase a child’s risk of developing asthma via epigenetic mechanisms. Recent research in the Journal of Physiology – Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology suggests that this allergic susceptibility might even be epigenetically passed down for several generations.....
Read more here: whatisepigenetics.com
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
How Hand-held Inhalers Can Handicap Asthma Treatment
Incorrect use of hand-held inhalers can compromise asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment, but a new meta-analysis of treatment delivery failure finds instructional methods that have improved their effectiveness.
Study lead author James Mahon (pictured), York Health Economics Consortium, York, UK, said the research was not in itself hoping for a particular outcome in terms of which inhaler might be the best, but rather “to be able to understand the scale of inhaler misuse or failure and what factors were associated with misuse or failure".....
Read more here: mdmag.com
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Asthma, more deadly with age, takes heavy toll on older adults
In early June, Donna Bilgore Robins stood on a patio in Beaver Creek, Colo., under a crystal-clear blue sky and tried to catch her breath.
She couldn’t.
With mountain vistas around her, Robins felt as if she was drowning. She gasped for air hungrily again and again.
Robins knew all too well what was happening. Something — some kind of plant? something in the mountain air? — had triggered her asthma, a lifelong condition.....
Read more here: chicagotribune.com
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Babies born to obese mothers at 'higher risk of asthma'
BABIES born to obese mothers are 30 per cent more likely to have chest problems associated with asthma in later life, new research shows.
A study of 2,799 women, carried out by Professor Keith Godfrey and colleagues at the University of Southampton, discovered mothers-to-be with a body mass index of 30 or more were more likely to have babies diagnosed with wheezing, prolonged coughs and chest infections in their first year of life.
The research, carried out in collaboration with University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital, is thought to provide strong evidence of a correlation between maternal weight and asthma.....
Read more here: express.co.uk
Incorrect use of hand-held inhalers can compromise asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment, but a new meta-analysis of treatment delivery failure finds instructional methods that have improved their effectiveness.
Study lead author James Mahon (pictured), York Health Economics Consortium, York, UK, said the research was not in itself hoping for a particular outcome in terms of which inhaler might be the best, but rather “to be able to understand the scale of inhaler misuse or failure and what factors were associated with misuse or failure".....
Read more here: mdmag.com
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Asthma, more deadly with age, takes heavy toll on older adults
In early June, Donna Bilgore Robins stood on a patio in Beaver Creek, Colo., under a crystal-clear blue sky and tried to catch her breath.
She couldn’t.
With mountain vistas around her, Robins felt as if she was drowning. She gasped for air hungrily again and again.
Robins knew all too well what was happening. Something — some kind of plant? something in the mountain air? — had triggered her asthma, a lifelong condition.....
Read more here: chicagotribune.com
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Babies born to obese mothers at 'higher risk of asthma'
BABIES born to obese mothers are 30 per cent more likely to have chest problems associated with asthma in later life, new research shows.
A study of 2,799 women, carried out by Professor Keith Godfrey and colleagues at the University of Southampton, discovered mothers-to-be with a body mass index of 30 or more were more likely to have babies diagnosed with wheezing, prolonged coughs and chest infections in their first year of life.
The research, carried out in collaboration with University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital, is thought to provide strong evidence of a correlation between maternal weight and asthma.....
Read more here: express.co.uk
Monday, August 21, 2017
State's high school coaches wise up on asthma in athletics
Beginning this school year, high school coaches around the state will be better equipped to work with athletes with asthma.
The Minnesota State High School League joined the Minnesota Department of Health’s program that launched a new online module called, “Athletes and Asthma: The Coach’s Role” that is required for the state’s 22,000 coaches working with athletes in grades 10-12 to complete prior to their 2017-18 sports season.
The module, according to a press release from the MDH, “teaches coaches about asthma symptoms and how to respond if a student athlete has an asthma attack”.....
Read more here: southernminn.com
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March student urges the Prime Minister to make life saving asthma treatment free
A March student has started a campaign calling on Theresa May to make asthma inhalers free.
Kira Gibson is starting her second year of college and is getting ready for university next year.
Now she is 19 she has to pay for prescriptions but she said she often cannot afford them yet it is essential life saving equipment.
She has launched a petition calling for the life saving treatment to be free.....
Read more here: wisbechstandard.co.uk
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Asthma Deaths Declining Worldwide
The number of cases of asthma has increased worldwide since 1990, however fewer people are dying from the condition, a major new study has shown.
A new Global Burden of Disease study looked at the impact of the two most common respiratory diseases worldwide - asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - between 1990 and 2015.
It found that while the number of cases of asthma increased by 12% during this period - from 318 million in 1990 to 358 million in 2015 - the number of deaths fell during the same period by just over 26% - from 550,000 to 400,000, Irishhealth.com reported.....
Read more here: financialtribune.com
Beginning this school year, high school coaches around the state will be better equipped to work with athletes with asthma.
The Minnesota State High School League joined the Minnesota Department of Health’s program that launched a new online module called, “Athletes and Asthma: The Coach’s Role” that is required for the state’s 22,000 coaches working with athletes in grades 10-12 to complete prior to their 2017-18 sports season.
The module, according to a press release from the MDH, “teaches coaches about asthma symptoms and how to respond if a student athlete has an asthma attack”.....
Read more here: southernminn.com
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March student urges the Prime Minister to make life saving asthma treatment free
A March student has started a campaign calling on Theresa May to make asthma inhalers free.
Kira Gibson is starting her second year of college and is getting ready for university next year.
Now she is 19 she has to pay for prescriptions but she said she often cannot afford them yet it is essential life saving equipment.
She has launched a petition calling for the life saving treatment to be free.....
Read more here: wisbechstandard.co.uk
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Asthma Deaths Declining Worldwide
The number of cases of asthma has increased worldwide since 1990, however fewer people are dying from the condition, a major new study has shown.
A new Global Burden of Disease study looked at the impact of the two most common respiratory diseases worldwide - asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - between 1990 and 2015.
It found that while the number of cases of asthma increased by 12% during this period - from 318 million in 1990 to 358 million in 2015 - the number of deaths fell during the same period by just over 26% - from 550,000 to 400,000, Irishhealth.com reported.....
Read more here: financialtribune.com
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Led To 3 Million Deaths Worldwide In 2015: Study
According to a Global Burden of Disease study published in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal, 3.2 million deaths took place due to COPD while 0.4 million people died of asthma in 2015.
NEW DELHI: Two common chronic respiratory conditions- asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)- led to over 3 million deaths worldwide in 2015, a report in a reputed medical journal has said, highlighting that India, along with three other countries, recorded the highest disease burden due to COPD.
According to a Global Burden of Disease study published in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal, 3.2 million deaths took place due to COPD while 0.4 million people died of asthma in 2015.....
Read more here: ndtv.com
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Autopsy: Forsyth County inmate died from asthma problem
An autopsy shows that inmate Deshawn Lamont Coley died on May 2 at the Forsyth County jail as a result of complications of asthma.
The autopsy report shows that Coley had a history of asthma, and that an examination of his body showed that his airways had mucous plugs and other characteristics indicating “exacerbation of asthma.”
No drugs or alcohol were detected in Coley’s body. The autopsy is dated July 28.....
Read more here: journalnow.com
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How Louisville Used GPS to Improve Residents' Asthma
Louisville, Kentucky has some of the worst air pollution in the U.S., which is particularly bad news for the 85,000 people in surrounding Jefferson County (about 11 percent of the population [PDF]) who have been diagnosed with asthma.
The air quality situation in Louisville won’t be changing anytime soon, but a new study with sensor-equipped inhalers shows that technology can help people with asthma cope, as CityLab reports. The two-year AIR Louisville project involved the Louisville government, the Institute for Healthy Air Water and Soil, and a respiratory health startup called Propeller, which makes sensors for inhalers that can track location and measure air pollutants, humidity levels, and temperature.....
Read more here: mentalfloss.com
According to a Global Burden of Disease study published in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal, 3.2 million deaths took place due to COPD while 0.4 million people died of asthma in 2015.
NEW DELHI: Two common chronic respiratory conditions- asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)- led to over 3 million deaths worldwide in 2015, a report in a reputed medical journal has said, highlighting that India, along with three other countries, recorded the highest disease burden due to COPD.
According to a Global Burden of Disease study published in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal, 3.2 million deaths took place due to COPD while 0.4 million people died of asthma in 2015.....
Read more here: ndtv.com
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Autopsy: Forsyth County inmate died from asthma problem
An autopsy shows that inmate Deshawn Lamont Coley died on May 2 at the Forsyth County jail as a result of complications of asthma.
The autopsy report shows that Coley had a history of asthma, and that an examination of his body showed that his airways had mucous plugs and other characteristics indicating “exacerbation of asthma.”
No drugs or alcohol were detected in Coley’s body. The autopsy is dated July 28.....
Read more here: journalnow.com
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How Louisville Used GPS to Improve Residents' Asthma
Louisville, Kentucky has some of the worst air pollution in the U.S., which is particularly bad news for the 85,000 people in surrounding Jefferson County (about 11 percent of the population [PDF]) who have been diagnosed with asthma.
The air quality situation in Louisville won’t be changing anytime soon, but a new study with sensor-equipped inhalers shows that technology can help people with asthma cope, as CityLab reports. The two-year AIR Louisville project involved the Louisville government, the Institute for Healthy Air Water and Soil, and a respiratory health startup called Propeller, which makes sensors for inhalers that can track location and measure air pollutants, humidity levels, and temperature.....
Read more here: mentalfloss.com
Friday, August 18, 2017
Asthma training required for all 22,000 Minn. high school coaches
EDINA, Minn. – Efforts to prevent concussions are well known in high school sports.
But for the first time, all Minnesota high school coaches must be trained to detect another, often quieter, problem: asthma.
Edina girls soccer coach Katie Aafedt recently completed the new asthma response training requirement.
“A lot of it was a good reminder,” she said.....
Read more here: usatodayhss.com
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FDA Approves Teva’s QVAR RediHaler Asthma Maintenance Inhaler
Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has won U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its QVAR RediHaler breath-actuated inhaler for maintenance treatment of asthma as a prophylactic therapy in patients 4 years of age and older.
The company expects its prescription-only inhalation aerosol to be commercially available in 40 mcg and 80 mcg strengths to asthma patients by early 2018.
QVAR RediHaler contains the same active drug ingredient — beclomethasone dipropionate HFA — found in QVAR Inhalation Aerosol, with a different mode of delivery, and is designed to be used without shaking or priming.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
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These two lung diseases killed 3.6 million in 2015: India among most-COPD affected countries in world
New Delhi: A new study has found that about 3.6 million people have died due to the two most common chronic lung diseases in 2015.
According to the study, in 2015, about 3.2 million people worldwide succumbed to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - caused mainly by smoking and pollution - while 400,000 people died from asthma.
COPD is a group of lung conditions, including emphysema, bronchitis, refractory (non-reversible) asthma, and some forms of bronchiectasis. This disease is characterised by increasing breathlessness.....
Read more here: timesnownews.com
EDINA, Minn. – Efforts to prevent concussions are well known in high school sports.
But for the first time, all Minnesota high school coaches must be trained to detect another, often quieter, problem: asthma.
Edina girls soccer coach Katie Aafedt recently completed the new asthma response training requirement.
“A lot of it was a good reminder,” she said.....
Read more here: usatodayhss.com
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FDA Approves Teva’s QVAR RediHaler Asthma Maintenance Inhaler
Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has won U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its QVAR RediHaler breath-actuated inhaler for maintenance treatment of asthma as a prophylactic therapy in patients 4 years of age and older.
The company expects its prescription-only inhalation aerosol to be commercially available in 40 mcg and 80 mcg strengths to asthma patients by early 2018.
QVAR RediHaler contains the same active drug ingredient — beclomethasone dipropionate HFA — found in QVAR Inhalation Aerosol, with a different mode of delivery, and is designed to be used without shaking or priming.....
Read more here: lungdiseasenews.com
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These two lung diseases killed 3.6 million in 2015: India among most-COPD affected countries in world
New Delhi: A new study has found that about 3.6 million people have died due to the two most common chronic lung diseases in 2015.
According to the study, in 2015, about 3.2 million people worldwide succumbed to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - caused mainly by smoking and pollution - while 400,000 people died from asthma.
COPD is a group of lung conditions, including emphysema, bronchitis, refractory (non-reversible) asthma, and some forms of bronchiectasis. This disease is characterised by increasing breathlessness.....
Read more here: timesnownews.com
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Number Of UK Asthma Sufferers Double In Five Years
1 in 10 suffer from all the symptoms but maintain that they are not asthmatic
THE NUMBER of people suffering from asthma symptoms is sharply on the rise across the UK, new research by Pharmacy Outlet has revealed.
The online pharmacist has commissioned an independent, nationally-representative survey among 2,000 UK adults to uncover how many people are suffering from the most common asthma symptoms.It found that there has been a significant rise in those troubled by tell-tale asthma symptoms – the number has doubled from 6% in 2012 to 12% today, representing 6.2 million people currently suffering from these issues.....
Find more here: voice-online.co.uk
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Breathing issues are often under-tested, over-treated
From asthma and bronchitis to COPD, many physicians aren't properly testing are prescribing too many antibiotics.
The heat and humidity of summer causes lots of breathing problems, like asthma flare-ups and aggravation of bronchitis. But sometimes doctors diagnose asthma without formal testing, and all too often we give out antibiotics that can’t help. Overtreatment can sometimes be as bad as undertreatment.
It has been demonstrated repeatedly, across diseases and in many countries, that anywhere from 30 per cent to 45 per cent of patients don’t get the care they ought to receive (i.e. what is recommended in medical guidelines), and surprisingly even more — 20 per cent to 30 per cent of patients — receive care that is unnecessary, or even potentially harmful.....
Find more here: thestar.com
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Possible Complications of Asthma
Although asthma is a serious disease that has no cure, with attentive and proper care, asthma symptoms and attacks can be prevented so that individuals can live a normal, active life.
How Can Asthma Affect My Quality of Life?
If your asthma is not controlled, you may continue to experience asthma symptoms. Many individuals with asthma experience much of their symptoms during the night. Thus, poorly controlled asthma could cause sleep disturbance and sleep deprivation.....
Find more here: livestrong.com
1 in 10 suffer from all the symptoms but maintain that they are not asthmatic
THE NUMBER of people suffering from asthma symptoms is sharply on the rise across the UK, new research by Pharmacy Outlet has revealed.
The online pharmacist has commissioned an independent, nationally-representative survey among 2,000 UK adults to uncover how many people are suffering from the most common asthma symptoms.It found that there has been a significant rise in those troubled by tell-tale asthma symptoms – the number has doubled from 6% in 2012 to 12% today, representing 6.2 million people currently suffering from these issues.....
Find more here: voice-online.co.uk
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Breathing issues are often under-tested, over-treated
From asthma and bronchitis to COPD, many physicians aren't properly testing are prescribing too many antibiotics.
The heat and humidity of summer causes lots of breathing problems, like asthma flare-ups and aggravation of bronchitis. But sometimes doctors diagnose asthma without formal testing, and all too often we give out antibiotics that can’t help. Overtreatment can sometimes be as bad as undertreatment.
It has been demonstrated repeatedly, across diseases and in many countries, that anywhere from 30 per cent to 45 per cent of patients don’t get the care they ought to receive (i.e. what is recommended in medical guidelines), and surprisingly even more — 20 per cent to 30 per cent of patients — receive care that is unnecessary, or even potentially harmful.....
Find more here: thestar.com
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Possible Complications of Asthma
Although asthma is a serious disease that has no cure, with attentive and proper care, asthma symptoms and attacks can be prevented so that individuals can live a normal, active life.
How Can Asthma Affect My Quality of Life?
If your asthma is not controlled, you may continue to experience asthma symptoms. Many individuals with asthma experience much of their symptoms during the night. Thus, poorly controlled asthma could cause sleep disturbance and sleep deprivation.....
Find more here: livestrong.com
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Hope for severe asthma patients
Fewer severe attacks and hospital admissions with intensive treatment
Whenever Ms S had a bad asthma attack, she would become so breathless that she wouldn't be able to speak.
"I couldn't get enough air in, I felt like I was drowning. I was afraid I might die because my aunt had died from asthma," she told me.
Asthma patients experience coughing or wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath when their airways become inflamed and constricted because of cigarette smoke, air pollution, strong smells, allergies or respiratory tract infections.....
Read more here: straitstimes.com
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Asthma training required for Minn. high school coaches
EDINA, Minn. - Efforts to prevent concussions are well known in high school sports.
But for the first time, all Minnesota high school coaches must be trained to detect another, often quieter, problem: asthma.
Edina High School Girls Head Soccer Coach Katie Aafedt recently completed the new asthma response training requirement.
“A lot of it was a good reminder,” she said.
The Minnesota State High School League is requiring that all 22,000 Minnesota high school coaches who work with students in grades 10 through 12 take the online test.....
Read more here: kare11.com
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How to know if your kid needs an asthma tune-up
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — There are 6.2 million children who have asthma in the U.S. and back to school is the time to look out for it.
As school begins, doctors tell WFLA News Channel 8 and WTTA Great 38 parents and students need to think about updating their asthma management plan.
When you have asthma, it’s always a good idea to visit your doctor at least twice a year for a tune-up.....
Find more here: wfla.com
Fewer severe attacks and hospital admissions with intensive treatment
Whenever Ms S had a bad asthma attack, she would become so breathless that she wouldn't be able to speak.
"I couldn't get enough air in, I felt like I was drowning. I was afraid I might die because my aunt had died from asthma," she told me.
Asthma patients experience coughing or wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath when their airways become inflamed and constricted because of cigarette smoke, air pollution, strong smells, allergies or respiratory tract infections.....
Read more here: straitstimes.com
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Asthma training required for Minn. high school coaches
EDINA, Minn. - Efforts to prevent concussions are well known in high school sports.
But for the first time, all Minnesota high school coaches must be trained to detect another, often quieter, problem: asthma.
Edina High School Girls Head Soccer Coach Katie Aafedt recently completed the new asthma response training requirement.
“A lot of it was a good reminder,” she said.
The Minnesota State High School League is requiring that all 22,000 Minnesota high school coaches who work with students in grades 10 through 12 take the online test.....
Read more here: kare11.com
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How to know if your kid needs an asthma tune-up
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — There are 6.2 million children who have asthma in the U.S. and back to school is the time to look out for it.
As school begins, doctors tell WFLA News Channel 8 and WTTA Great 38 parents and students need to think about updating their asthma management plan.
When you have asthma, it’s always a good idea to visit your doctor at least twice a year for a tune-up.....
Find more here: wfla.com
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Asthma attack delayed Powell’s debut with A’s
Outfielder Boog Powell had a compelling reason for bowing out of his scheduled A’s debut Friday night: He couldn’t breathe.
Powell, acquired from Seattle in the Yonder Alonso trade on Aug. 6, started feeling dizzy as he caught flyballs during batting practice. He had been sick the previous two days, and before long his ailment turned into a full-blown asthma attack.
Powell periodically has used an inhaler since childhood, but he said this episode was his first in 10 years. He ended up in the emergency room, where he received breathing treatment.....
Read more here: sfgate.com
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Link Between Segregated Neighborhoods And Childhood Asthma, Study Suggests
A new study links childhood asthma and residential segregation
A new Princeton University study links childhood asthma and residential segregation.
Black children are twice as likely to develop asthma as a child. According to ScienMag, prior research suggest that this may be due to a lower average birth weight (while low birth rate increases the likelihood of a child developing asthma, it isn’t the “cause” and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology says there is no association between the two). However, even when comparing infants of all races with low birth rate, Black children are still more likely to develop asthma.....
Read more here: newsone.com
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Covenant Allergy and Asthma Fair
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - Covenant Health hosted its annual allergy and asthma fair Friday to educate people on what they should do when they experience certain allergy or asthma symptoms.
Allergist and Immunologist, Dr. Goutam Shome, said although they have the fair annually they are trying to be more aggressive in their approach this year to educate and help prevent people from having to seek hospitals or urgent care.....
Read more here: kcbd.com
Outfielder Boog Powell had a compelling reason for bowing out of his scheduled A’s debut Friday night: He couldn’t breathe.
Powell, acquired from Seattle in the Yonder Alonso trade on Aug. 6, started feeling dizzy as he caught flyballs during batting practice. He had been sick the previous two days, and before long his ailment turned into a full-blown asthma attack.
Powell periodically has used an inhaler since childhood, but he said this episode was his first in 10 years. He ended up in the emergency room, where he received breathing treatment.....
Read more here: sfgate.com
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Link Between Segregated Neighborhoods And Childhood Asthma, Study Suggests
A new study links childhood asthma and residential segregation
A new Princeton University study links childhood asthma and residential segregation.
Black children are twice as likely to develop asthma as a child. According to ScienMag, prior research suggest that this may be due to a lower average birth weight (while low birth rate increases the likelihood of a child developing asthma, it isn’t the “cause” and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology says there is no association between the two). However, even when comparing infants of all races with low birth rate, Black children are still more likely to develop asthma.....
Read more here: newsone.com
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Covenant Allergy and Asthma Fair
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - Covenant Health hosted its annual allergy and asthma fair Friday to educate people on what they should do when they experience certain allergy or asthma symptoms.
Allergist and Immunologist, Dr. Goutam Shome, said although they have the fair annually they are trying to be more aggressive in their approach this year to educate and help prevent people from having to seek hospitals or urgent care.....
Read more here: kcbd.com
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Why asthma gets deadlier with age
In early June, Donna Bilgore Robins stood on a patio in Beaver Creek, Colorado, under a crystal-clear blue sky and tried to catch her breath.
She couldn’t.
With mountain vistas around her, Robins felt as if she was drowning. She gasped for air hungrily again and again.
Robins knew all too well what was happening. Something — some kind of plant? something in the mountain air? — had triggered her asthma, a lifelong condition.....
Read more here: usa.inquirer.net
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What's the difference between vocal cord dysfunction and asthma?
Both asthma and vocal cord dysfunction can make breathing difficult. Signs and symptoms of either condition can include coughing, wheezing, throat tightness and hoarseness, but they're two separate disorders.
Vocal cord dysfunction is the abnormal closing of the vocal cords when you breathe in or out. It's also called laryngeal dysfunction, paradoxical vocal cord movement disorder or paradoxical vocal cord motion. Like asthma, vocal cord dysfunction can be triggered by breathing in lung irritants, having an upper respiratory infection or exercising.....
Read more here: mayoclinic.org
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Thunderstorm Asthma on the Rise
Why? And who is at risk?
For seasonal allergy sufferers, rain is usually thought of as a friend—it washes the pollen out of the air. However, there are circumstances in which a particular type of wet weather event can make things much worse: thunderstorms. Asthma epidemics have occurred under such circumstances and have affected patients who have never exhibited asthmatic symptoms before. The most recent severe episode occurred in Melbourne, Australia, in 2016, with 8500 emergency asthma visits and nine deaths.....
Read more here: medscape.com
In early June, Donna Bilgore Robins stood on a patio in Beaver Creek, Colorado, under a crystal-clear blue sky and tried to catch her breath.
She couldn’t.
With mountain vistas around her, Robins felt as if she was drowning. She gasped for air hungrily again and again.
Robins knew all too well what was happening. Something — some kind of plant? something in the mountain air? — had triggered her asthma, a lifelong condition.....
Read more here: usa.inquirer.net
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What's the difference between vocal cord dysfunction and asthma?
Both asthma and vocal cord dysfunction can make breathing difficult. Signs and symptoms of either condition can include coughing, wheezing, throat tightness and hoarseness, but they're two separate disorders.
Vocal cord dysfunction is the abnormal closing of the vocal cords when you breathe in or out. It's also called laryngeal dysfunction, paradoxical vocal cord movement disorder or paradoxical vocal cord motion. Like asthma, vocal cord dysfunction can be triggered by breathing in lung irritants, having an upper respiratory infection or exercising.....
Read more here: mayoclinic.org
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Thunderstorm Asthma on the Rise
Why? And who is at risk?
For seasonal allergy sufferers, rain is usually thought of as a friend—it washes the pollen out of the air. However, there are circumstances in which a particular type of wet weather event can make things much worse: thunderstorms. Asthma epidemics have occurred under such circumstances and have affected patients who have never exhibited asthmatic symptoms before. The most recent severe episode occurred in Melbourne, Australia, in 2016, with 8500 emergency asthma visits and nine deaths.....
Read more here: medscape.com
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Asthma, More Deadly With Age, Takes Heavy Toll On Older Adults
In early June, Donna Bilgore Robins stood on a patio in Beaver Creek, Colo., under a crystal-clear blue sky and tried to catch her breath.
She couldn’t.
With mountain vistas around her, Robins felt as if she was drowning. She gasped for air hungrily again and again.
Robins knew all too well what was happening. Something — some kind of plant? something in the mountain air? — had triggered her asthma, a lifelong condition.....
Read more here: khn.org
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Probiotic Use and Eczema, Asthma Prevention: No Conclusive Evidence
A study published in Pediatrics found no conclusive evidence to support the use of probiotics to prevent eczema and asthma in high-risk infants.1
In the study, researchers from UC San Francisco examined the effect of probiotic use among children receiving it for the first 6 months of life, and compared the results to those who did not receive probiotics. The goal of the study was to determine whether probiotic use lessened the risk of asthma and eczema, which frequently precedes asthma. The infants in the study all were at a high risk of developing asthma due to 1 or both parents having the condition.....
Read more here: pharmacytimes.com
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Could your chest cold be a sign of asthma?
When you think about asthma, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s an image of your child coughing after exposure to pollen, or maybe it’s a kid running around on the soccer field that starts wheezing. We usually do not think of adults as having asthma, and for good reason — adult-onset asthma does not usually present with the same symptoms as it does with childhood asthma.....
Read more here: scrubbing.in
In early June, Donna Bilgore Robins stood on a patio in Beaver Creek, Colo., under a crystal-clear blue sky and tried to catch her breath.
She couldn’t.
With mountain vistas around her, Robins felt as if she was drowning. She gasped for air hungrily again and again.
Robins knew all too well what was happening. Something — some kind of plant? something in the mountain air? — had triggered her asthma, a lifelong condition.....
Read more here: khn.org
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Probiotic Use and Eczema, Asthma Prevention: No Conclusive Evidence
A study published in Pediatrics found no conclusive evidence to support the use of probiotics to prevent eczema and asthma in high-risk infants.1
In the study, researchers from UC San Francisco examined the effect of probiotic use among children receiving it for the first 6 months of life, and compared the results to those who did not receive probiotics. The goal of the study was to determine whether probiotic use lessened the risk of asthma and eczema, which frequently precedes asthma. The infants in the study all were at a high risk of developing asthma due to 1 or both parents having the condition.....
Read more here: pharmacytimes.com
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Could your chest cold be a sign of asthma?
When you think about asthma, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s an image of your child coughing after exposure to pollen, or maybe it’s a kid running around on the soccer field that starts wheezing. We usually do not think of adults as having asthma, and for good reason — adult-onset asthma does not usually present with the same symptoms as it does with childhood asthma.....
Read more here: scrubbing.in
Friday, August 11, 2017
How Louisville Is Using GPS to Control Asthma
The Kentucky metro has some of the worst air quality in the country. And it’s crowdsourcing a cure to help its large population of sufferers.
After an extreme respiratory infection in 2015 nearly destroyed her lungs, Dawn Sirek’s asthma was out of control.
Merely getting dressed and brushing her teeth strained her lungs; walking up stairs felt like suffocating. Exercise was out of the question. With her pulmonary function levels at just 35 percent, the Louisville nurse and mother of four was hitting her emergency inhaler dozens of times per day.....
Read more here: citylab.com
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City launches program to cut down on number of emergency room visits for asthma
Pillow cases, cleaning supplies and pest control services will be handed out to families suffering from asthma as part of a new city program announced Wednesday.
The initiative is designed to reduce the number of emergency room visits and hospitalizations made by people suffering from the breathing condition.
Under the program, a community health worker will visit homes to identify asthma triggers such as an old pillow case or an irritable cleaning product.....
Read more here: nydailynews.com
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Asthma at 60? Yes, it's possible
Dear Dr. Roach • I am a fit and healthy 60-year-old male. Recently I was troubled by a series of escalating symptoms: I occasionally got a bit of hoarseness, then I seemed to lose some capacity in my lungs. When breathing hard, it seemed I could bring air into only the top of my lungs, not take a deep breath. I then began wheezing when exerting myself, and my throat and chest began to feel mild pressure, like someone was gently pushing on them. My energy was low.....
Read more here: stltoday.com
The Kentucky metro has some of the worst air quality in the country. And it’s crowdsourcing a cure to help its large population of sufferers.
After an extreme respiratory infection in 2015 nearly destroyed her lungs, Dawn Sirek’s asthma was out of control.
Merely getting dressed and brushing her teeth strained her lungs; walking up stairs felt like suffocating. Exercise was out of the question. With her pulmonary function levels at just 35 percent, the Louisville nurse and mother of four was hitting her emergency inhaler dozens of times per day.....
Read more here: citylab.com
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City launches program to cut down on number of emergency room visits for asthma
Pillow cases, cleaning supplies and pest control services will be handed out to families suffering from asthma as part of a new city program announced Wednesday.
The initiative is designed to reduce the number of emergency room visits and hospitalizations made by people suffering from the breathing condition.
Under the program, a community health worker will visit homes to identify asthma triggers such as an old pillow case or an irritable cleaning product.....
Read more here: nydailynews.com
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Asthma at 60? Yes, it's possible
Dear Dr. Roach • I am a fit and healthy 60-year-old male. Recently I was troubled by a series of escalating symptoms: I occasionally got a bit of hoarseness, then I seemed to lose some capacity in my lungs. When breathing hard, it seemed I could bring air into only the top of my lungs, not take a deep breath. I then began wheezing when exerting myself, and my throat and chest began to feel mild pressure, like someone was gently pushing on them. My energy was low.....
Read more here: stltoday.com
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Heart and Asthma Monitors? There’s an App for That
BERKELEY, Calif. — He could have been surfing in Cabo. Instead, Tyler Crouch, then a 21-year-old mechanical-engineering student, spent spring break of 2013 building a digitized stethoscope and thinking, “This better be worth it.”
Since then, he and two classmates from the University of California, Berkeley, have formed a company — Eko Devices, which is based here — raised nearly $5 million and sold 6,000 digital stethoscopes, used in 700 hospitals. The wireless stethoscopes can transfer a patient’s heart rate and other vital signs directly to Eko’s secure portal, where it can, among other things, be shared with other doctors for a second opinion.....
Read more here: nytimes.com
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Dupixent Asthma Data Could Seal A Second Blockbuster Market
Impending results in a large phase III uncontrolled asthma study have the potential to confirm Sanofi (NYSE:SNY) and Regeneron's (NASDAQ:REGN) Dupixent as one of the most notable new drugs to reach the market this year.
Like other antibodies being used or tested in asthma, the drug is being targeted at people with severe disease; Dupixent is unique in that its efficacy does not appear to be restricted to a narrow subtype of these patients. But confirmation of this broader utility is needed to cement already lofty sales forecasts and put the drug on track for a second blockbuster indication.....
Read more here: seekingalpha.com
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Roche unloads some rights to drug hopeful after asthma trial disappointment
ZURICH (Reuters) - Roche is offloading some rights to what was once one of its top drug prospects, lebrikizumab, for payments which could total more than $1 billion after the medicine produced only lacklustre results in an asthma study last year.
The Basel-based drugmaker had said in February 2016 that the monoclonal antibody targeting the so-called Interleukin 13 protein hit its goal in just one of two identical Phase III studies - dashing its hopes that late-stage studies would provide a clear path forward after promising earlier trials.....
Read more here: reuters.com
BERKELEY, Calif. — He could have been surfing in Cabo. Instead, Tyler Crouch, then a 21-year-old mechanical-engineering student, spent spring break of 2013 building a digitized stethoscope and thinking, “This better be worth it.”
Since then, he and two classmates from the University of California, Berkeley, have formed a company — Eko Devices, which is based here — raised nearly $5 million and sold 6,000 digital stethoscopes, used in 700 hospitals. The wireless stethoscopes can transfer a patient’s heart rate and other vital signs directly to Eko’s secure portal, where it can, among other things, be shared with other doctors for a second opinion.....
Read more here: nytimes.com
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Dupixent Asthma Data Could Seal A Second Blockbuster Market
Impending results in a large phase III uncontrolled asthma study have the potential to confirm Sanofi (NYSE:SNY) and Regeneron's (NASDAQ:REGN) Dupixent as one of the most notable new drugs to reach the market this year.
Like other antibodies being used or tested in asthma, the drug is being targeted at people with severe disease; Dupixent is unique in that its efficacy does not appear to be restricted to a narrow subtype of these patients. But confirmation of this broader utility is needed to cement already lofty sales forecasts and put the drug on track for a second blockbuster indication.....
Read more here: seekingalpha.com
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Roche unloads some rights to drug hopeful after asthma trial disappointment
ZURICH (Reuters) - Roche is offloading some rights to what was once one of its top drug prospects, lebrikizumab, for payments which could total more than $1 billion after the medicine produced only lacklustre results in an asthma study last year.
The Basel-based drugmaker had said in February 2016 that the monoclonal antibody targeting the so-called Interleukin 13 protein hit its goal in just one of two identical Phase III studies - dashing its hopes that late-stage studies would provide a clear path forward after promising earlier trials.....
Read more here: reuters.com
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
5 foods that can trigger an asthma attack
Struggling with asthma? You might want to check your food labels.
No one really knows exactly what causes asthma. What we do however know is that asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. Symptoms can vary from person to person, but one thing is constant: when airways come into contact with an asthma trigger, the airways become inflamed, narrow and fill with mucus.
According to statistics from the Western Cape Government, there was a significant rise in adult asthma in South Africa over the past 25 years.
If you are suffering from asthma, it is important to know that although your symptoms can be easily controlled, an attack may be deadly.....
Read more here: health24.com
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Racial disparities in childhood asthma linked to residential segregation
Researchers have had trouble explaining why black children are much more likely than other children to suffer from asthma. A new study by Princeton University strongly suggests that much of the answer lies in persistent residential segregation, which traps minority children in unhealthy, polluted neighborhoods.
In the United States, black children are twice as likely as other children to develop asthma. Past research has attributed some of this difference to low birth weight, as black children are also more likely than others to be born at a low weight -- defined as less than 2,500 grams, or about 5.5 pounds -- and low birth weight is a risk factor for developing asthma.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
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Roche unloads some rights to drug hopeful after asthma trial disappointment
ZURICH (Reuters) - Roche is offloading some rights to what was once one of its top drug prospects, lebrikizumab, for payments which could total more than $1 billion after the medicine produced only lacklustre results in an asthma study last year.
The Basel-based drugmaker had said in February 2016 that the monoclonal antibody targeting the so-called Interleukin 13 protein hit its goal in just one of two identical Phase III studies - dashing its hopes that late-stage studies would provide a clear path forward after promising earlier trials.....
Read more here: reuters.com
Struggling with asthma? You might want to check your food labels.
No one really knows exactly what causes asthma. What we do however know is that asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. Symptoms can vary from person to person, but one thing is constant: when airways come into contact with an asthma trigger, the airways become inflamed, narrow and fill with mucus.
According to statistics from the Western Cape Government, there was a significant rise in adult asthma in South Africa over the past 25 years.
If you are suffering from asthma, it is important to know that although your symptoms can be easily controlled, an attack may be deadly.....
Read more here: health24.com
------------------------------------------------------
Racial disparities in childhood asthma linked to residential segregation
Researchers have had trouble explaining why black children are much more likely than other children to suffer from asthma. A new study by Princeton University strongly suggests that much of the answer lies in persistent residential segregation, which traps minority children in unhealthy, polluted neighborhoods.
In the United States, black children are twice as likely as other children to develop asthma. Past research has attributed some of this difference to low birth weight, as black children are also more likely than others to be born at a low weight -- defined as less than 2,500 grams, or about 5.5 pounds -- and low birth weight is a risk factor for developing asthma.....
Read more here: news-medical.net
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Roche unloads some rights to drug hopeful after asthma trial disappointment
ZURICH (Reuters) - Roche is offloading some rights to what was once one of its top drug prospects, lebrikizumab, for payments which could total more than $1 billion after the medicine produced only lacklustre results in an asthma study last year.
The Basel-based drugmaker had said in February 2016 that the monoclonal antibody targeting the so-called Interleukin 13 protein hit its goal in just one of two identical Phase III studies - dashing its hopes that late-stage studies would provide a clear path forward after promising earlier trials.....
Read more here: reuters.com
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Asthma Drug May Help Kidney Patients Regain Sense of Smell
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- A common problem among chronic kidney disease patients is a loss of the sense of smell, which could lead to an inadequate diet, researchers say.
In turn, malnutrition in these patients can result in poor quality of life, poor overall health and even early death.
But a new study found that using an inhaled asthma drug might improve the sense of smell in kidney failure patients.....
Read more here: cumberlink.com
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Causes of asthma: Your guide to asthma risk factors and triggers
Asthma is a condition that causes your airways to swell and produce extra mucus, making it difficult to breathe, according to Jason Casselman, D.O., with Reid Allergy. Symptoms of asthma include coughing, wheezing and chest tightness. Asthma can affect anyone — children and adults — so it’s important to understand the causes of asthma and its symptoms.....
Read more here: reidhealth.org
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Camp Asthmacadabra Teaches Kids How to Better Handle Asthma
DENNISON TOWNSHIP -- Camp Asthmacadabra is just like any other camp, with archery, swimming and arts and crafts.
What sets the camp apart from any other in Luzerne County? Kids are also learning how to better deal with their asthma. It was inspired with two people in mind.
When the sun hits the lake just right at Camp Asthmacadabra, Michael Tracy said he feels something more than just the warmth of the sunshine.
"I feel them all the time, I carry them all the time in my heart," Tracy said.....
Read more here: wnep.com
THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- A common problem among chronic kidney disease patients is a loss of the sense of smell, which could lead to an inadequate diet, researchers say.
In turn, malnutrition in these patients can result in poor quality of life, poor overall health and even early death.
But a new study found that using an inhaled asthma drug might improve the sense of smell in kidney failure patients.....
Read more here: cumberlink.com
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Causes of asthma: Your guide to asthma risk factors and triggers
Asthma is a condition that causes your airways to swell and produce extra mucus, making it difficult to breathe, according to Jason Casselman, D.O., with Reid Allergy. Symptoms of asthma include coughing, wheezing and chest tightness. Asthma can affect anyone — children and adults — so it’s important to understand the causes of asthma and its symptoms.....
Read more here: reidhealth.org
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Camp Asthmacadabra Teaches Kids How to Better Handle Asthma
DENNISON TOWNSHIP -- Camp Asthmacadabra is just like any other camp, with archery, swimming and arts and crafts.
What sets the camp apart from any other in Luzerne County? Kids are also learning how to better deal with their asthma. It was inspired with two people in mind.
When the sun hits the lake just right at Camp Asthmacadabra, Michael Tracy said he feels something more than just the warmth of the sunshine.
"I feel them all the time, I carry them all the time in my heart," Tracy said.....
Read more here: wnep.com
Friday, August 4, 2017
HOT JOBS: Dietitian's career choice was motivated by childhood asthma
Whenever Crystal Flores had asthma flare-ups as a child, her doctor would advise eliminating dairy from her diet. She developed a strong curiosity over the years about the relationship between food and health, and ultimately became a registered dietitian-nutritionist.
“I wanted to study something that I could apply to my everday life,” said Flores, of Irondequoit, “and the way our body handles food is fascinating”.....
Read more here: democratandchronicle.com
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Health officials say monsoon causing spike in Arizona asthma attacks
PHOENIX — An uptick in Arizona asthma attacks was blamed on the monsoon storms that have swept across the state in recent weeks.
“One to two days after a storm, we usually see an increase of patients both in the emergency room and admitted into the hospital for asthma attacks,” specialist Kimberly Byrne said Wednesday.
Byrne, the pediatric asthma program manager at Banner Children’s at Cardon Childrens Medical Center, said the large storms stir up irritants that can make it difficult for asthmatics to breathe.....
Read more here: ktar.com
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How to Tell If You Have Asthma
Coughing and wheezing are telltale signs of asthma — but other conditions may trigger similar symptoms. Here’s how to get to the bottoms of your breathing difficulties.
The classic symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, tightness in your chest, and feeling short of breath. But other conditions — like allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea, and post nasal drip — can trigger the same problems.
Take allergies, for example. People who are allergic to mold could develop a cough or wheeze if they’re exposed to the fungus, and those with insect allergies can experience chest tightness and difficulty breathing if they’re stung by a bee or wasp.....
Read more here: everydayhealth.com
Whenever Crystal Flores had asthma flare-ups as a child, her doctor would advise eliminating dairy from her diet. She developed a strong curiosity over the years about the relationship between food and health, and ultimately became a registered dietitian-nutritionist.
“I wanted to study something that I could apply to my everday life,” said Flores, of Irondequoit, “and the way our body handles food is fascinating”.....
Read more here: democratandchronicle.com
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Health officials say monsoon causing spike in Arizona asthma attacks
PHOENIX — An uptick in Arizona asthma attacks was blamed on the monsoon storms that have swept across the state in recent weeks.
“One to two days after a storm, we usually see an increase of patients both in the emergency room and admitted into the hospital for asthma attacks,” specialist Kimberly Byrne said Wednesday.
Byrne, the pediatric asthma program manager at Banner Children’s at Cardon Childrens Medical Center, said the large storms stir up irritants that can make it difficult for asthmatics to breathe.....
Read more here: ktar.com
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How to Tell If You Have Asthma
Coughing and wheezing are telltale signs of asthma — but other conditions may trigger similar symptoms. Here’s how to get to the bottoms of your breathing difficulties.
The classic symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, tightness in your chest, and feeling short of breath. But other conditions — like allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea, and post nasal drip — can trigger the same problems.
Take allergies, for example. People who are allergic to mold could develop a cough or wheeze if they’re exposed to the fungus, and those with insect allergies can experience chest tightness and difficulty breathing if they’re stung by a bee or wasp.....
Read more here: everydayhealth.com
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Special summer camp empowers kids living with asthma
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - When an Acadian Ambulance pulled up to Liberty Lagoon water park in Baton Rouge, it drew some curious stares from families heading into the facility. The kids it was there to serve, however, met the vehicle with smiles, eager to get on board. The ambulance was there for Our Lady of the Lake’s Asthma Camp, a special summer camp designed for kids suffering from asthma.
"We just try to teach them more about asthma, how to take care of it. We teach them what it is, how to take their medications properly, what medications to take when, what some of their triggers are," explained respiratory therapist, Judy Black.....
Read more here: wafb.com
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Ketamine May Aid in Prehospital Management of Severe Asthma
An ALS unit that has a 60-year-old female on board in severe respiratory distress. On arrival, you find your patient altered in the back of the ambulance. She's hypoxic, with oxygen saturation (SpO2) in the upper 60s, and has audible wheezing. She will not keep the non-rebreather mask on.
Initially she was found unresponsive by the ALS crew, who first attempted intubation, but had difficulty doing so as they don't carry paralytics. An 18-gauge IV had been established in the left antecubital area, and she received 125 mg of solumedrol IV. The first arriving ALS crew has treated her before and indicates she has a history of severe asthma and has been intubated before in the past.....
Read more here: jems.com
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How to Prevent the Long-Term Health Effects of Asthma
Left untreated, asthma can cause serious complications that can affect your health later in life. Here’s what you need to know.
Asthma isn’t a short-term problem — a sudden loss of breath that only lasts for a few minutes. It’s a chronic disease that must be managed throughout your life.
“If you can’t breathe correctly, it affects everything you do,” says Richard Lockey, MD, FAAAAI, an allergist at the Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Associates in Tampa Bay, Florida. “It affects how active you are, your work performance, how long you sleep — everything. You have to be able to breathe to have a normal life”.....
Read more here: everydayhealth.com
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - When an Acadian Ambulance pulled up to Liberty Lagoon water park in Baton Rouge, it drew some curious stares from families heading into the facility. The kids it was there to serve, however, met the vehicle with smiles, eager to get on board. The ambulance was there for Our Lady of the Lake’s Asthma Camp, a special summer camp designed for kids suffering from asthma.
"We just try to teach them more about asthma, how to take care of it. We teach them what it is, how to take their medications properly, what medications to take when, what some of their triggers are," explained respiratory therapist, Judy Black.....
Read more here: wafb.com
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Ketamine May Aid in Prehospital Management of Severe Asthma
An ALS unit that has a 60-year-old female on board in severe respiratory distress. On arrival, you find your patient altered in the back of the ambulance. She's hypoxic, with oxygen saturation (SpO2) in the upper 60s, and has audible wheezing. She will not keep the non-rebreather mask on.
Initially she was found unresponsive by the ALS crew, who first attempted intubation, but had difficulty doing so as they don't carry paralytics. An 18-gauge IV had been established in the left antecubital area, and she received 125 mg of solumedrol IV. The first arriving ALS crew has treated her before and indicates she has a history of severe asthma and has been intubated before in the past.....
Read more here: jems.com
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How to Prevent the Long-Term Health Effects of Asthma
Left untreated, asthma can cause serious complications that can affect your health later in life. Here’s what you need to know.
Asthma isn’t a short-term problem — a sudden loss of breath that only lasts for a few minutes. It’s a chronic disease that must be managed throughout your life.
“If you can’t breathe correctly, it affects everything you do,” says Richard Lockey, MD, FAAAAI, an allergist at the Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Associates in Tampa Bay, Florida. “It affects how active you are, your work performance, how long you sleep — everything. You have to be able to breathe to have a normal life”.....
Read more here: everydayhealth.com
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Irish scientists lead the way as they make breakthrough in cure for asthma
The disease effects almost 500,000 people in Ireland, with one person per week dying from the respiratory condition.
Scientists from Trinity College have made a significant breakthrough in the battle to treat asthma and several other allergic diseases.
The disease effects almost 500,000 people in Ireland, with one person per week dying from the respiratory condition.
Led by Professor Padraic Fallon, the team of scientists have identified a 'checkpoint' manned by immune cells, that if barred, can halt the development of the lung inflammation associated with allergies.
The discovery now provides a new target for drug developers to focus on.....
Read more here: irishmirror.ie
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Uptick in asthma flare-ups linked to monsoon
MESA, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Arizona's monsoons can be extremely unpredictable but when they hit, people with respiratory issues can face flare-ups and kids with asthma can be particularly vulnerable.
Kimberly Byrne is the Pediatric Asthma Program Manager at Banner Children's at Cardon Children's Medical Center. She says each year after monsoon storms they see an increase in the number of patients in the emergency room and inpatient clinics.....
Read more here: azfamily.com
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Trinity scientists believe they have made a breakthrough in treating asthma and eczema
Scientists believe their breakthrough could help create new drugs to treat allergic conditions.
SCIENTISTS FROM TRINITY College have said they have made a “significant breakthrough” in understanding the immune cells which play a vital role in diseases such as asthma and eczema.
Researchers from the Dublin university said they identified what they described as a ‘checkpoint’ “manned by these immune cells that, if barred, can halt the development of the lung inflammation associated with allergies”.....
Read more here: thejournal.ie
The disease effects almost 500,000 people in Ireland, with one person per week dying from the respiratory condition.
Scientists from Trinity College have made a significant breakthrough in the battle to treat asthma and several other allergic diseases.
The disease effects almost 500,000 people in Ireland, with one person per week dying from the respiratory condition.
Led by Professor Padraic Fallon, the team of scientists have identified a 'checkpoint' manned by immune cells, that if barred, can halt the development of the lung inflammation associated with allergies.
The discovery now provides a new target for drug developers to focus on.....
Read more here: irishmirror.ie
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Uptick in asthma flare-ups linked to monsoon
MESA, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Arizona's monsoons can be extremely unpredictable but when they hit, people with respiratory issues can face flare-ups and kids with asthma can be particularly vulnerable.
Kimberly Byrne is the Pediatric Asthma Program Manager at Banner Children's at Cardon Children's Medical Center. She says each year after monsoon storms they see an increase in the number of patients in the emergency room and inpatient clinics.....
Read more here: azfamily.com
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Trinity scientists believe they have made a breakthrough in treating asthma and eczema
Scientists believe their breakthrough could help create new drugs to treat allergic conditions.
SCIENTISTS FROM TRINITY College have said they have made a “significant breakthrough” in understanding the immune cells which play a vital role in diseases such as asthma and eczema.
Researchers from the Dublin university said they identified what they described as a ‘checkpoint’ “manned by these immune cells that, if barred, can halt the development of the lung inflammation associated with allergies”.....
Read more here: thejournal.ie
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Work environment can bring on occupational asthma
More than 300 substances have been identified as possible causes.
Occupational asthma is asthma that is caused or worsened by breathing in chemical fumes, gases, dust or other substances at work.
Like other types of asthma, occupational asthma can cause chest tightness, wheezing and shortness of breath. It is important to identify it early so that it is reversed and long-term exposure to triggering substances is avoided or minimised.
Treatment is similar to treatment for other types of asthma, and it generally includes taking medications to reduce symptoms.
But the only sure way to eliminate your symptoms and prevent lung damage due to occupational asthma is to avoid whatever is triggering it.....
Read more here: citizen.co.za
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Asthma serious problem in Louisiana
Asthma is a serious problem in Louisiana but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Center for Environmental Health are fighting the National Asthma Control Program.
Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing.
Asthma is a common disease on the rise, with significant health disparities and associated healthcare costs. Nearly 1 in 12 Americans (26 million) have asthma. In the last decade, the proportion of people with asthma, grew by nearly 15 percent, according to the CDC.....
Read more here: americanpress.com
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Immune system warning: These five conditions are because of inflammation
IMMUNE systems are designed to protect us, but sometimes the inflammation they trigger to fight off foreign substances goes wrong - and we’re left with asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and a number of other conditions.
Inflammation is the body’s attempt to protect itself by removing harmful substances as part of the body’s immune response.
It releases chemicals from the body’s white blood cells into the blood or affected tissues.
The process is essential for our infections, wounds and damaged tissue to heal.....
Read more here: express.co.uk
More than 300 substances have been identified as possible causes.
Occupational asthma is asthma that is caused or worsened by breathing in chemical fumes, gases, dust or other substances at work.
Like other types of asthma, occupational asthma can cause chest tightness, wheezing and shortness of breath. It is important to identify it early so that it is reversed and long-term exposure to triggering substances is avoided or minimised.
Treatment is similar to treatment for other types of asthma, and it generally includes taking medications to reduce symptoms.
But the only sure way to eliminate your symptoms and prevent lung damage due to occupational asthma is to avoid whatever is triggering it.....
Read more here: citizen.co.za
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Asthma serious problem in Louisiana
Asthma is a serious problem in Louisiana but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Center for Environmental Health are fighting the National Asthma Control Program.
Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing.
Asthma is a common disease on the rise, with significant health disparities and associated healthcare costs. Nearly 1 in 12 Americans (26 million) have asthma. In the last decade, the proportion of people with asthma, grew by nearly 15 percent, according to the CDC.....
Read more here: americanpress.com
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Immune system warning: These five conditions are because of inflammation
IMMUNE systems are designed to protect us, but sometimes the inflammation they trigger to fight off foreign substances goes wrong - and we’re left with asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and a number of other conditions.
Inflammation is the body’s attempt to protect itself by removing harmful substances as part of the body’s immune response.
It releases chemicals from the body’s white blood cells into the blood or affected tissues.
The process is essential for our infections, wounds and damaged tissue to heal.....
Read more here: express.co.uk
Monday, July 31, 2017
Special camp for those with asthma
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Centers for Disease Control said 25 million people have asthma and the number is growing.
A respiratory therapist said working in the ER, she saw kids coming in for asthma attacks. That's when she knew she had to do something.
"We're respiratory therapists, so we see the kids come through the er, and when you see kids coming through repeatedly, there's a need in the community for education," said Sheri Trindle, a camp leader.
They're not only educating the children. For one girl, she feels like everyone else for once.
It's just really fun. And since I have asthma and everyone else has asthma, it's relateble, said Jenna Cecrle, a camper at Camp Cool Kids.
And her friend feels the same way.....
Read more here: nbcneb.com
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Asthma Camp provides breath of fresh air
Children ages 6 to 12 participated this week in the 32nd annual Asthma Camp on the campus of Lincoln Elementary School in South Salinas.
On Friday, parents had the opportunity to see their kids in action - jumping over hurdles, tossing rings, climbing through hoops, kicking balls, hopping in a sack and racing to the finish line. The children, all who suffer from mild to severe asthma, were demonstrating that they are in charge of their overall health.
Asthma Camp is a weeklong series of lessons and activities. This year, 37 campers learned about their condition, what triggers their asthma, the importance of the medicines they take and how asthma affects their entire bodies.....
Read more here: thecalifornian.com
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Moulds and fungi
Mould spores can trigger asthma symptoms, here’s what to do about it.
Moulds and fungi are common and often quite small, but research shows they can have a big impact on your asthma symptoms.
If you notice your asthma symptoms increase when you’re in a building which has mould, it might be that you’re allergic to it. Or, more specifically, to the ‘seeds’ called spores that moulds and other fungi release into the air. If that’s the case, it’s important you do all you can to look after your asthma and get rid of any mould.....
Read more here: asthma.org.uk
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Centers for Disease Control said 25 million people have asthma and the number is growing.
A respiratory therapist said working in the ER, she saw kids coming in for asthma attacks. That's when she knew she had to do something.
"We're respiratory therapists, so we see the kids come through the er, and when you see kids coming through repeatedly, there's a need in the community for education," said Sheri Trindle, a camp leader.
They're not only educating the children. For one girl, she feels like everyone else for once.
It's just really fun. And since I have asthma and everyone else has asthma, it's relateble, said Jenna Cecrle, a camper at Camp Cool Kids.
And her friend feels the same way.....
Read more here: nbcneb.com
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Asthma Camp provides breath of fresh air
Children ages 6 to 12 participated this week in the 32nd annual Asthma Camp on the campus of Lincoln Elementary School in South Salinas.
On Friday, parents had the opportunity to see their kids in action - jumping over hurdles, tossing rings, climbing through hoops, kicking balls, hopping in a sack and racing to the finish line. The children, all who suffer from mild to severe asthma, were demonstrating that they are in charge of their overall health.
Asthma Camp is a weeklong series of lessons and activities. This year, 37 campers learned about their condition, what triggers their asthma, the importance of the medicines they take and how asthma affects their entire bodies.....
Read more here: thecalifornian.com
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Moulds and fungi
Mould spores can trigger asthma symptoms, here’s what to do about it.
Moulds and fungi are common and often quite small, but research shows they can have a big impact on your asthma symptoms.
If you notice your asthma symptoms increase when you’re in a building which has mould, it might be that you’re allergic to it. Or, more specifically, to the ‘seeds’ called spores that moulds and other fungi release into the air. If that’s the case, it’s important you do all you can to look after your asthma and get rid of any mould.....
Read more here: asthma.org.uk
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Texas Provider Leads Campaign to Fight Childhood Asthma
Children's Health, partners collaborate on multipronged strategy
Dallas is known for its gleaming office towers, sparkling entertainment venues and booming economy.
But it’s not all glitz in Dallas. The city has pockets of poverty along with the health challenges that brings. One such challenge is childhood asthma, which affects more than 60,000 children in Dallas County alone. The direct medical costs and indirect costs to county taxpayers exceed $60 million annually.....
Read more here: hhnmag.com
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Controlling asthma symptoms in the hot summer months
If you’re an asthma sufferer, you know how miserable the summer months can be. Today on Indy Style, Dr. Gabriel Bosslet, Pulmonologist, CHEST Foundation (American College of Chest Physicians) and IU West, explains why asthma patients should visit their doctor for a “tune-up” in July, as well as how to control asthma symptoms, treatment options, creating an asthma management plan and the Allergy & Asthma Network and CHEST campaign.....
Watch more here: wishtv.com
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Group of Worcester teenagers to raise money for asthma victim Adam Hussain
A GROUP of teenagers who lost a friend to an asthma attack are raffling off prizes at Worcester market to raise money for his family.
Adam Hussain, aged 16, from Worcester, was taking part in the second week of classroom activities as part of the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme at University of Wolverhampton, Telford Campus when he had a sudden and severe asthma attack on the evening of Wednesday, July 19.....
Read more here: worcesternews.co.uk
Children's Health, partners collaborate on multipronged strategy
Dallas is known for its gleaming office towers, sparkling entertainment venues and booming economy.
But it’s not all glitz in Dallas. The city has pockets of poverty along with the health challenges that brings. One such challenge is childhood asthma, which affects more than 60,000 children in Dallas County alone. The direct medical costs and indirect costs to county taxpayers exceed $60 million annually.....
Read more here: hhnmag.com
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Controlling asthma symptoms in the hot summer months
If you’re an asthma sufferer, you know how miserable the summer months can be. Today on Indy Style, Dr. Gabriel Bosslet, Pulmonologist, CHEST Foundation (American College of Chest Physicians) and IU West, explains why asthma patients should visit their doctor for a “tune-up” in July, as well as how to control asthma symptoms, treatment options, creating an asthma management plan and the Allergy & Asthma Network and CHEST campaign.....
Watch more here: wishtv.com
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Group of Worcester teenagers to raise money for asthma victim Adam Hussain
A GROUP of teenagers who lost a friend to an asthma attack are raffling off prizes at Worcester market to raise money for his family.
Adam Hussain, aged 16, from Worcester, was taking part in the second week of classroom activities as part of the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme at University of Wolverhampton, Telford Campus when he had a sudden and severe asthma attack on the evening of Wednesday, July 19.....
Read more here: worcesternews.co.uk
Friday, July 28, 2017
Pollution
Get tips and ideas on how to stay safe with your asthma on high pollution days
Two thirds of people with asthma tell us poor air quality makes their asthma worse, which puts them at higher risk of an asthma attack. Pollution is an asthma trigger that’s hard to avoid, which is why it’s so important to manage your asthma well. If you’re taking your preventer medicines regularly every day your airways are more likely to cope with high pollution days.....
Read more here: asthma.org.uk
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For our Jared: We hope that your fatal asthma attack can help save others
My family is currently mourning the death of our beloved Jared - my 34 year old brother-in-law who died earlier this year from an asthma attack, leaving behind my sister - his fiancee - and four children. We can't bring him back but we ask that you take asthma, a chronic disease, much more seriously.
On 26 February 2017, a normal Sunday evening spent watching Netflix with my husband, I received a phone call from my mum sobbing into the phone that my brother-in-law, Jared, had died.
He had been hosting a BBQ at the house he shared with my sister and their four children, a typical activity for Jared as he was social, friendly and loved entertaining. Symptoms of a disease, so common it is often dismissed as unimportant, flared up and within minutes he was gone. My sister’s screams could be heard in the background on the other end of the line.....
Read more here: sbs.com.au
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DITCH THE INHALER AND CURE ASTHMA FOR GOOD WITH THESE SIMPLE DIETARY CHANGES
Now there is a remedy for asthma right at home, in your kitchen. Stop/reduce those asthmatic attacks with the right nutrition.
UNDERSTANDING ASTHMA
Asthma is a condition in which the airways temporarily narrow in response to a certain stimuli that usually do not affect the airways in normal lungs. It is characterized by recurrent attacks of wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath that can range from mild to life-threatening.
During such attacks, the small airways in the lungs suddenly become clogged with mucus and other secretions. If not cleared, the blockage can lead to suffocation.....
Read more here: juicing-for-health.com
Get tips and ideas on how to stay safe with your asthma on high pollution days
Two thirds of people with asthma tell us poor air quality makes their asthma worse, which puts them at higher risk of an asthma attack. Pollution is an asthma trigger that’s hard to avoid, which is why it’s so important to manage your asthma well. If you’re taking your preventer medicines regularly every day your airways are more likely to cope with high pollution days.....
Read more here: asthma.org.uk
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For our Jared: We hope that your fatal asthma attack can help save others
My family is currently mourning the death of our beloved Jared - my 34 year old brother-in-law who died earlier this year from an asthma attack, leaving behind my sister - his fiancee - and four children. We can't bring him back but we ask that you take asthma, a chronic disease, much more seriously.
On 26 February 2017, a normal Sunday evening spent watching Netflix with my husband, I received a phone call from my mum sobbing into the phone that my brother-in-law, Jared, had died.
He had been hosting a BBQ at the house he shared with my sister and their four children, a typical activity for Jared as he was social, friendly and loved entertaining. Symptoms of a disease, so common it is often dismissed as unimportant, flared up and within minutes he was gone. My sister’s screams could be heard in the background on the other end of the line.....
Read more here: sbs.com.au
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DITCH THE INHALER AND CURE ASTHMA FOR GOOD WITH THESE SIMPLE DIETARY CHANGES
Now there is a remedy for asthma right at home, in your kitchen. Stop/reduce those asthmatic attacks with the right nutrition.
UNDERSTANDING ASTHMA
Asthma is a condition in which the airways temporarily narrow in response to a certain stimuli that usually do not affect the airways in normal lungs. It is characterized by recurrent attacks of wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath that can range from mild to life-threatening.
During such attacks, the small airways in the lungs suddenly become clogged with mucus and other secretions. If not cleared, the blockage can lead to suffocation.....
Read more here: juicing-for-health.com
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Asthma: Are Efforts Stalled to Regulate Breath-Robbing Big Rigs?
James Lockett sits on his bed and opens the drawer of his nightstand, revealing a stash of asthma inhalers: purple disc-shaped ones he uses twice a day to manage his symptoms and others for full-blown attacks.
Lockett, 70, says he never leaves home without an emergency inhaler.
His senior housing complex in East Oakland is less than a mile from Interstate 880, a major corridor for freight trucks shuttling to and from the Port of Oakland. On the way to factories and warehouses, the trucks often roll through streets near homes, schools and libraries.
The diesel-fueled big rigs are a major source of air pollution, spewing soot and other pollutants that can cause or aggravate respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis.....
Read more here: oaklandpost.org
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Asthma - Protect your child
The school summer holiday is a time children look forward to all year; a time for them to relax, enjoy the outdoors and get stuck into their favourite hobbies. It’s easy to see how routines can go out of the window once summer hits, which is why Asthma UK has launched a campaign urging parents to maintain their child’s usual preventer medicine routine over the school break. This will help to protect their child from an asthma attack both during the summer holiday and once they go back to school.....
Read more here: marketrasenmail.co.uk
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Exercise-Induced Asthma Facts
Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the breathing passages (airways) of the lungs. Asthma is characterized by episodic attacks or periods of respiratory symptoms that can vary in intensity, separated by periods of mild symptoms, or no symptoms at all. The inflammatory reaction of asthma can be triggered by external factors or specific situations or exposures. When a person with asthma is exposed to one of his or her triggers, the inflammation worsens and symptoms begin.....
Read more here: emedicinehealth.com
James Lockett sits on his bed and opens the drawer of his nightstand, revealing a stash of asthma inhalers: purple disc-shaped ones he uses twice a day to manage his symptoms and others for full-blown attacks.
Lockett, 70, says he never leaves home without an emergency inhaler.
His senior housing complex in East Oakland is less than a mile from Interstate 880, a major corridor for freight trucks shuttling to and from the Port of Oakland. On the way to factories and warehouses, the trucks often roll through streets near homes, schools and libraries.
The diesel-fueled big rigs are a major source of air pollution, spewing soot and other pollutants that can cause or aggravate respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis.....
Read more here: oaklandpost.org
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Asthma - Protect your child
The school summer holiday is a time children look forward to all year; a time for them to relax, enjoy the outdoors and get stuck into their favourite hobbies. It’s easy to see how routines can go out of the window once summer hits, which is why Asthma UK has launched a campaign urging parents to maintain their child’s usual preventer medicine routine over the school break. This will help to protect their child from an asthma attack both during the summer holiday and once they go back to school.....
Read more here: marketrasenmail.co.uk
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Exercise-Induced Asthma Facts
Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the breathing passages (airways) of the lungs. Asthma is characterized by episodic attacks or periods of respiratory symptoms that can vary in intensity, separated by periods of mild symptoms, or no symptoms at all. The inflammatory reaction of asthma can be triggered by external factors or specific situations or exposures. When a person with asthma is exposed to one of his or her triggers, the inflammation worsens and symptoms begin.....
Read more here: emedicinehealth.com
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