Cough could be a symptom of asthma in children
After reading the last piece I wrote on cough in adults, a follower of this column mailed a message to me.
She said, “I have a 10 year-old child, who is always having constant cold (catarrh, cough and blocked nostrils). We were referred to a Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic where a doctor told us he had a swollen adenoid.
“He was placed on antibiotics to shrink it. But he started wheezing and we returned to the hospital. This time, he was diagnosed with asthma.....
Read more here: punchng.com
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Jake Berry: 'Serious asthma attack was behind my Brexit vote no-show'
The Rossendale MP said he was incapacitated during two of Wednesday's three Article 50 votes
Valley MP Jake Berry has confirmed he was unable to vote to trigger Article 50 due to a ‘serious’ asthma attack.
The Rossendale MP insisted he DID NOT choose to abstain from the vote which would begin the process of leaving the European Union, and that his commitment to Brexit had not changed.
Mr Berry told the Free Press he had suffered a ‘serious asthma attack’ which meant he was unable to vote in two of the three ballots in the parliamentary chamber on Wednesday, February 1 - including in the vote to trigger Article 50.....
Read more here: rossendalefreepress.co.uk
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Fight Asthma With Food Not Your Inhaler
The immediate response to coughing, wheezing and other asthma symptoms is to reach for the inhaler, take a puff and go right back to normal.
But if you’re someone who doesn’t like being super dependent on medication to feel better, there are some alternative ways to keep asthma in check – and it begins with watching what you eat.
Yes, an anti-asthma diet does exist and it’s possible that you may have some of the necessary foods for that diet in your home already – but may not know exactly how they benefit you and your asthma.....
Read more here: blackdoctor.org
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Friday, February 3, 2017
Insomnia triples the risk of asthma, say scientists
Sleepless nights can bring on asthma in adulthood - more than trebling the risk among chronic insomniacs, according to new research.
And those who struggle to nod off most nights are more than twice as likely to develop the potentially fatal lung condition.
The risk rises by two-thirds among those who regularly have difficulty falling asleep, according to the study of almost 18,000 adults.
Insomnia is on the rise in the UK with up to half of Britons enduring it at some time - making them among the most sleep deprived people in the world.....
Read more here: telegraph.co.uk
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Children with asthma more likely to have kidney stones than children without asthma: Cleveland Clinic study
CLEVELAND: Kidney stones are four-times more likely to occur in children with asthma than children without asthma, according to a new Cleveland Clinic study published online in the medical journal, PLOS ONE.
Similarly, the study found that asthma is four-times more likely to occur in children with kidney stones than children without stones. This is the first study of its kind to find an association between asthma and kidney stone formation.....
Read more here: dotmed.com
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Scientists discover peptide that could reduce the incidence of RSV-related asthma
A peptide developed to inhibit a key regulator of asthma responses reduces development of inflammation and 'twitchy' airways in mice
Researchers have found that a peptide, called STAT6-IP, when delivered to the lungs of neonatal mice at the time of first RSV exposure reduces the development of allergic-type lung inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness ('twitchy' airways) in mice when they are 're-challenged' with RSV as young adults.....
Read more here: sciencedaily.com
Sleepless nights can bring on asthma in adulthood - more than trebling the risk among chronic insomniacs, according to new research.
And those who struggle to nod off most nights are more than twice as likely to develop the potentially fatal lung condition.
The risk rises by two-thirds among those who regularly have difficulty falling asleep, according to the study of almost 18,000 adults.
Insomnia is on the rise in the UK with up to half of Britons enduring it at some time - making them among the most sleep deprived people in the world.....
Read more here: telegraph.co.uk
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Children with asthma more likely to have kidney stones than children without asthma: Cleveland Clinic study
CLEVELAND: Kidney stones are four-times more likely to occur in children with asthma than children without asthma, according to a new Cleveland Clinic study published online in the medical journal, PLOS ONE.
Similarly, the study found that asthma is four-times more likely to occur in children with kidney stones than children without stones. This is the first study of its kind to find an association between asthma and kidney stone formation.....
Read more here: dotmed.com
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Scientists discover peptide that could reduce the incidence of RSV-related asthma
A peptide developed to inhibit a key regulator of asthma responses reduces development of inflammation and 'twitchy' airways in mice
Researchers have found that a peptide, called STAT6-IP, when delivered to the lungs of neonatal mice at the time of first RSV exposure reduces the development of allergic-type lung inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness ('twitchy' airways) in mice when they are 're-challenged' with RSV as young adults.....
Read more here: sciencedaily.com
Thursday, February 2, 2017
'Exceptional response' to thunderstorm asthma saved lives: Inspector-General
Emergency services faced with an unprecedented health crisis they could not have understood moved swiftly to curb the fallout from last year's thunderstorm asthma event that claimed nine lives, a review has found.
Tony Pearce, the Inspector-General for Emergency Services, said more lives could have been lost had it not been for the response of the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority, Ambulance Victoria, the Health Department and hospitals.....
Read more here: theage.com.au
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Andrews Government introduces $1 million thunderstorm asthma plan
The Victorian Government is set to introduce a new and expanded pollen monitoring network as part of a $1 million package to combat thunderstorm asthma.
The package, which also includes new funding to understand and predict the phenomenon of thunderstorm asthma comes after Minister for Health Jill Hennessy today released the preliminary report into the unprecedented meteorological event that plagued Melbourne late last year.
Nine people died and approximately 8500 people were hospitalised after the storm, in what the report now labels a rapid-onset event never before seen in Victoria.....
Read more here: heraldsun.com.au
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Family grieve the loss of 20-year-old who died after severe asthma attack
A 20-year-old Irish man has died after suffering a severe asthma attack last week.
Tiernan Green from Derrymacash in Armagh, died suddenly after suffering a fatal asthma attack.
The footballing talent played for Sarsfield GFC and is the second man from the Lurgan area in Armagh to die suddenly in the past week.....
Read more here: evoke.ie
Emergency services faced with an unprecedented health crisis they could not have understood moved swiftly to curb the fallout from last year's thunderstorm asthma event that claimed nine lives, a review has found.
Tony Pearce, the Inspector-General for Emergency Services, said more lives could have been lost had it not been for the response of the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority, Ambulance Victoria, the Health Department and hospitals.....
Read more here: theage.com.au
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Andrews Government introduces $1 million thunderstorm asthma plan
The Victorian Government is set to introduce a new and expanded pollen monitoring network as part of a $1 million package to combat thunderstorm asthma.
The package, which also includes new funding to understand and predict the phenomenon of thunderstorm asthma comes after Minister for Health Jill Hennessy today released the preliminary report into the unprecedented meteorological event that plagued Melbourne late last year.
Nine people died and approximately 8500 people were hospitalised after the storm, in what the report now labels a rapid-onset event never before seen in Victoria.....
Read more here: heraldsun.com.au
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Family grieve the loss of 20-year-old who died after severe asthma attack
A 20-year-old Irish man has died after suffering a severe asthma attack last week.
Tiernan Green from Derrymacash in Armagh, died suddenly after suffering a fatal asthma attack.
The footballing talent played for Sarsfield GFC and is the second man from the Lurgan area in Armagh to die suddenly in the past week.....
Read more here: evoke.ie
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
I developed asthma from work, can I claim?
Approximately 4.3m adults are currently receiving treatment for asthma in the UK but it you developed your asthma from work, or your asthma was aggravated at work, then you could be entitled to receive compensation. Accident Advice Helpline offer free initial advice over the phone or you can try our free claims test online to see if you have a claim to be made and, if so, what it could be worth.
Asthma can be an incredibly serious condition. It is estimated that every ten seconds in the UK someone suffers from a potentially life-threatening asthma attack and around three people die each day. If you believe you have sustained asthma from work or your asthma has got worse since starting your job, find out what your rights are today and call a professional legal advisor today.....
Read more here: accidentadvicehelpline.co.uk
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5 Best Yoga Mudras For Asthma Patients
Did you know that performing basic yoga poses can help you relieve the symptoms of asthma? Well, it’s quite true! In addition to having physical and spiritual benefits, yoga has therapeutic effects as well.
Yoga can also help solve problems like breathlessness, breathing disorders and even help keep Asthma at bay. Read on and find out how you can keep your inhaler aside, using these simple yoga poses!
Let’s have a look at the best Mudras in yoga for Asthma relief:
1. Kapalbhati:.....
Read more here: stylecraze.com
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Stem Cell Therapy Helps North Texas Teen Beat Asthma
A North Texas teenager who battled severe asthma for years is breathing free and clear again after doctors used stem cell therapy to temporarily treat his condition.
Kenton Crenshaw, 18, of Crowley, never knew when his asthma would strike.
"Like 2, 3, 4 in the morning and it just hits me and I freak out," Crenshaw said.
"My asthma stopped me from doing lots of stuff that I wanted to do," he added.....
Read more here: nbcdfw.com
Approximately 4.3m adults are currently receiving treatment for asthma in the UK but it you developed your asthma from work, or your asthma was aggravated at work, then you could be entitled to receive compensation. Accident Advice Helpline offer free initial advice over the phone or you can try our free claims test online to see if you have a claim to be made and, if so, what it could be worth.
Asthma can be an incredibly serious condition. It is estimated that every ten seconds in the UK someone suffers from a potentially life-threatening asthma attack and around three people die each day. If you believe you have sustained asthma from work or your asthma has got worse since starting your job, find out what your rights are today and call a professional legal advisor today.....
Read more here: accidentadvicehelpline.co.uk
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5 Best Yoga Mudras For Asthma Patients
Did you know that performing basic yoga poses can help you relieve the symptoms of asthma? Well, it’s quite true! In addition to having physical and spiritual benefits, yoga has therapeutic effects as well.
Yoga can also help solve problems like breathlessness, breathing disorders and even help keep Asthma at bay. Read on and find out how you can keep your inhaler aside, using these simple yoga poses!
Let’s have a look at the best Mudras in yoga for Asthma relief:
1. Kapalbhati:.....
Read more here: stylecraze.com
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Stem Cell Therapy Helps North Texas Teen Beat Asthma
A North Texas teenager who battled severe asthma for years is breathing free and clear again after doctors used stem cell therapy to temporarily treat his condition.
Kenton Crenshaw, 18, of Crowley, never knew when his asthma would strike.
"Like 2, 3, 4 in the morning and it just hits me and I freak out," Crenshaw said.
"My asthma stopped me from doing lots of stuff that I wanted to do," he added.....
Read more here: nbcdfw.com
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Natural Herbs for Asthma Relief
There are many natural herbs and herbal supplements that can be used for asthma treatment.
Natural asthma treatment incorporates vitamins, minerals and herbs to relieve symptoms and prevent further attacks.
Asthma is a respiratory disease that affects both adults and children and today asthma is one of the most common chronic childhood ailments in the world.
There is no scientifically proven cure for asthma but it can be controlled and regulated.
Natural treatments for asthma are meant to complement, or as an addition, to your existing medication but never as a replacement.
Before using any herbal asthma remedy it should be keep in mind that medicinal herbs can be as powerful as pharmaceutical drugs and should be treated as such.....
Read more here: herbal-supplement-resource.com
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How to Help a Child With Asthma
Asthma occurs commonly in kids and can cause breathing problems like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. At its worst, asthma emergencies can be life-threatening.[1] The best way to help a child with asthma is to help keep their asthma well controlled using an asthma action plan, and to know how to recognize a child in an emergency situation. Help a child stay organized with an asthma action plan that records symptoms, medications, and other data, and assist a child during an asthma attack by recognizing emergency symptoms and calling for help.....
Read more here: wikihow.com
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Best homeopathic medicines for Asthma
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease in which the airways of the lungs get inflamed. This inflammation leads to the swelling of the airways and production of excess mucus which further obstructs the passage of air. A sense of tightness is felt in the chest and often the patient suffers from a severe cough.
Homoeopathic medicine for Asthma is very effective in treatingthe condition completely. Homoeopathic medicines do not aim at reducing the inflammation. Rather, it cures the disease with its root cause. All homoeopathic medicines for Asthma are natural and free from harmful chemicals. You must consult a doctor regarding the medicine and its dosage.....
Read more here: schwabeindia.com
There are many natural herbs and herbal supplements that can be used for asthma treatment.
Natural asthma treatment incorporates vitamins, minerals and herbs to relieve symptoms and prevent further attacks.
Asthma is a respiratory disease that affects both adults and children and today asthma is one of the most common chronic childhood ailments in the world.
There is no scientifically proven cure for asthma but it can be controlled and regulated.
Natural treatments for asthma are meant to complement, or as an addition, to your existing medication but never as a replacement.
Before using any herbal asthma remedy it should be keep in mind that medicinal herbs can be as powerful as pharmaceutical drugs and should be treated as such.....
Read more here: herbal-supplement-resource.com
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How to Help a Child With Asthma
Asthma occurs commonly in kids and can cause breathing problems like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. At its worst, asthma emergencies can be life-threatening.[1] The best way to help a child with asthma is to help keep their asthma well controlled using an asthma action plan, and to know how to recognize a child in an emergency situation. Help a child stay organized with an asthma action plan that records symptoms, medications, and other data, and assist a child during an asthma attack by recognizing emergency symptoms and calling for help.....
Read more here: wikihow.com
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Best homeopathic medicines for Asthma
Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease in which the airways of the lungs get inflamed. This inflammation leads to the swelling of the airways and production of excess mucus which further obstructs the passage of air. A sense of tightness is felt in the chest and often the patient suffers from a severe cough.
Homoeopathic medicine for Asthma is very effective in treatingthe condition completely. Homoeopathic medicines do not aim at reducing the inflammation. Rather, it cures the disease with its root cause. All homoeopathic medicines for Asthma are natural and free from harmful chemicals. You must consult a doctor regarding the medicine and its dosage.....
Read more here: schwabeindia.com
Monday, January 30, 2017
Black cumin’s anti-inflammatory potential may have airways/asthma benefits: RCT
Supplements containing oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may improve asthma control and lung function, says a new study.
The seed and oil of Nigella sativa have been used extensively in traditional medicine in many Middle Eastern and Asian countries for the treatment of a range of conditions, including some immune and inflammatory disorders.
The new study, published in Phytotherapy Research found that one gram per day of the oil for four weeks led to significant improvements in scores of asthma control and a “remarkable reduction of peripheral blood eosinophil count,” wrote the authors.....
Read more here: nutraingredients-usa.com
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One Third Of Asthmatics Don't Have Asthma. Here's What That Means
About one in every 12 people have asthma, which is close to 25 million people in the United States alone. But new research might have these millions of people rethinking their diagnosis completely. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that many adults with diagnosed asthma may not, in fact, have asthma at all.....
Read more here: mindbodygreen.com
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'Clearly preventable': Teen girl lived on nuggets and sausages before fatal asthma attack
A "morbidly obese" girl, who died from an asthma attack following parental neglect, begged authorities to have her "putrid", rodent-infested home cleaned months before her death.
The girl died a women's size 18, living off a diet of chicken nuggets and sausages, her aunt admitting to the Daily Telegraph it was "a miracle she made it to the age of 13".
Relatives have accused the Department of Family and Community Services of putting financial concerns above the child's welfare, the paper reports.....
Read more here: au.news.yahoo.com
Supplements containing oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may improve asthma control and lung function, says a new study.
The seed and oil of Nigella sativa have been used extensively in traditional medicine in many Middle Eastern and Asian countries for the treatment of a range of conditions, including some immune and inflammatory disorders.
The new study, published in Phytotherapy Research found that one gram per day of the oil for four weeks led to significant improvements in scores of asthma control and a “remarkable reduction of peripheral blood eosinophil count,” wrote the authors.....
Read more here: nutraingredients-usa.com
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One Third Of Asthmatics Don't Have Asthma. Here's What That Means
About one in every 12 people have asthma, which is close to 25 million people in the United States alone. But new research might have these millions of people rethinking their diagnosis completely. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that many adults with diagnosed asthma may not, in fact, have asthma at all.....
Read more here: mindbodygreen.com
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'Clearly preventable': Teen girl lived on nuggets and sausages before fatal asthma attack
A "morbidly obese" girl, who died from an asthma attack following parental neglect, begged authorities to have her "putrid", rodent-infested home cleaned months before her death.
The girl died a women's size 18, living off a diet of chicken nuggets and sausages, her aunt admitting to the Daily Telegraph it was "a miracle she made it to the age of 13".
Relatives have accused the Department of Family and Community Services of putting financial concerns above the child's welfare, the paper reports.....
Read more here: au.news.yahoo.com
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Ashlee Doesn’t Just Cope with Her Asthma, She Controls It
As an infant, Ashlee was constantly in the hospital. Her symptoms were mimicking a seizure, and doctors struggled to figure out what was causing it. She was eventually diagnosed with asthma and acid reflux disease. The combination of the two illnesses was causing her seizure like symptoms.
Her asthma was severe and she continued to be hospitalized throughout her development. On one occasion, she even needed to be resuscitated.
At one point, the toll of her illnesses began to stunt her growth. That’s when her mom, Shauna, knew it was time for a change. Shauna turned to Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach.....
Read more here: lbpost.com
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11 Best Cities To Live For People With Asthma
Suffering from asthma is no joke and can lead to severe consequences, and given the list of things that make the disease harder to manage, it’s pretty obvious there will be locations where it’s easier to live, such as the 11 best cities to live for people with Asthma.
Over 330 million people suffer from asthma, a report from the Global Asthma Network reveals. This means that all these people risk their lives every day by simply breathing, something most of us take for granted. The disease causes the swelling of the airway, which narrows the airways carrying the air to the lungs.....
Read more here: insidermonkey.com
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Back to school asthma
The summer holidays are coming to an end and families are busily preparing for another school year. During this time it’s important to remind parents and caregivers that every year there is a spike of asthma flares in school children during the first few weeks of the school year.
The ‘back to school asthma’ phenomenon is well known and thought to affected 1 in 10 children with asthma. Research suggests that viruses such as the common cold are spread from child to child in the class room and it is these viruses that cause the asthma flare. Other factors which may lead to the flare are stress, a change in environment with exposure to allergens and complacency with the use of reliever medication during the holiday period.....
Read more here: vitalhealth.com.au
As an infant, Ashlee was constantly in the hospital. Her symptoms were mimicking a seizure, and doctors struggled to figure out what was causing it. She was eventually diagnosed with asthma and acid reflux disease. The combination of the two illnesses was causing her seizure like symptoms.
Her asthma was severe and she continued to be hospitalized throughout her development. On one occasion, she even needed to be resuscitated.
At one point, the toll of her illnesses began to stunt her growth. That’s when her mom, Shauna, knew it was time for a change. Shauna turned to Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach.....
Read more here: lbpost.com
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11 Best Cities To Live For People With Asthma
Suffering from asthma is no joke and can lead to severe consequences, and given the list of things that make the disease harder to manage, it’s pretty obvious there will be locations where it’s easier to live, such as the 11 best cities to live for people with Asthma.
Over 330 million people suffer from asthma, a report from the Global Asthma Network reveals. This means that all these people risk their lives every day by simply breathing, something most of us take for granted. The disease causes the swelling of the airway, which narrows the airways carrying the air to the lungs.....
Read more here: insidermonkey.com
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Back to school asthma
The summer holidays are coming to an end and families are busily preparing for another school year. During this time it’s important to remind parents and caregivers that every year there is a spike of asthma flares in school children during the first few weeks of the school year.
The ‘back to school asthma’ phenomenon is well known and thought to affected 1 in 10 children with asthma. Research suggests that viruses such as the common cold are spread from child to child in the class room and it is these viruses that cause the asthma flare. Other factors which may lead to the flare are stress, a change in environment with exposure to allergens and complacency with the use of reliever medication during the holiday period.....
Read more here: vitalhealth.com.au
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