Is Swimming the Best Exercise for Children with Asthma?
Some experts say exercising at an indoor pool can benefit children with asthma, especially during cold winter months.
It’s cold outside, which means it can be difficult to get anyone, let alone kids, up off the couch to exercise.
And if your child has asthma that can present concerns.
In the United States, asthma affects 1 in 11 children, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). And a cold, dry winter can make these youngsters even more susceptible to the condition.
Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the airways — or bronchial tubes — inside the lungs.....
Read more here: healthline.com
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HAPHousing working to help people who have asthma
20% of kids and 18% of adults in the city suffer from asthma
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – HAPHousing hosted an event Thursday night to educate people of all ages how they can “weed out asthma triggers” in their homes.
There was also a nurse on sight to teach those in attendance how to use their asthma medications properly.
Esther Russell of Springfield told 22News she thinks workshops like these will benefit the city as a whole.....
Read more here: wwlp.com
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Babies with gut yeast may be at risk of asthma
Asthma affects hundreds of millions of people across the world. New research links the gut's microbes with the risk of developing asthma, and identifies a specific fungus in babies that might increase the risk of childhood asthma.
Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs' airways that affects approximately 334 million people worldwide, and around 25 million people in the United States.
Historically, it was believed that asthma is a disease of high-income countries, but this theory is no longer valid as most people living with asthma are from low- and middle-income countries.....
Read more here: medicalnewstoday.com
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Thursday, February 16, 2017
X-halo: How to Manage Asthma at Home
Do you or your little ones suffer from Asthma? Here’s how to breathe easier at home, mama
Breathe in, breathe out … Now it is that easy to measure your Exhaled Breath Temperature (EBT). The world’s first breath thermometer, X-halo, measures the temperature of the air in your lungs to monitor signs of inflammation effectively.
X-halo, the first clinically proven handheld device of its kind (more than 10,000 patients participated in at least 200 clinical trials in hospitals around the world), allows asthmatics to track airway inflammation levels easily and quickly at home. It picks up inflammation in the lungs by measuring the EBT to provide early warning, up to 48 hours prior to an asthma attack!.....
Read more here: sassymamasg.com
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Bystander promises to call ambulance for asthma attack teen, steals phone instead
Thieves, by definition, are unpleasant people; but some just take being scumbags to a whole new level, as proven by this story from Manchester in the United Kingdom. Even if you’re vigilant and protective of your shiny new smartphone — in this case a lovely Google Pixel XL — there’s nothing much you can do if someone wants to take it when you’re in the middle of an asthma attack. Yes, really.
Eighteen-year old Evie Merrygold was feeling short of breath at a nightclub in Manchester, and left the building to get some fresh air. However, she left her inhaler inside and subsequently collapsed own the ground as she tried to catch her breath. Merrygold estimates she was unconscious for five minutes, before waking to find a man next to her.....
Read more here: digitaltrends.com
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Smoking and asthma: 4 questions answered
It is a given that smoking is bad, but just how bad is smoking for people with asthma? We weighed in with a pulmonologist.
We've all heard the following in a conversation: “My 86-year-old asthmatic grandmother smokes and she is as healthy as a horse! Smoking can’t be that bad.”
Or can it? Is this just a misconception, or is there actually some truth to this statement? We spoke to Associate Professor Richard van Zyl-Smit, head of the Lung Clinical Research Unit (LCRU) at the University of Cape Town Lung Institute, to find out.
How bad is smoking for people with asthma?.....
Read more here: health24.com
Do you or your little ones suffer from Asthma? Here’s how to breathe easier at home, mama
Breathe in, breathe out … Now it is that easy to measure your Exhaled Breath Temperature (EBT). The world’s first breath thermometer, X-halo, measures the temperature of the air in your lungs to monitor signs of inflammation effectively.
X-halo, the first clinically proven handheld device of its kind (more than 10,000 patients participated in at least 200 clinical trials in hospitals around the world), allows asthmatics to track airway inflammation levels easily and quickly at home. It picks up inflammation in the lungs by measuring the EBT to provide early warning, up to 48 hours prior to an asthma attack!.....
Read more here: sassymamasg.com
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Bystander promises to call ambulance for asthma attack teen, steals phone instead
Thieves, by definition, are unpleasant people; but some just take being scumbags to a whole new level, as proven by this story from Manchester in the United Kingdom. Even if you’re vigilant and protective of your shiny new smartphone — in this case a lovely Google Pixel XL — there’s nothing much you can do if someone wants to take it when you’re in the middle of an asthma attack. Yes, really.
Eighteen-year old Evie Merrygold was feeling short of breath at a nightclub in Manchester, and left the building to get some fresh air. However, she left her inhaler inside and subsequently collapsed own the ground as she tried to catch her breath. Merrygold estimates she was unconscious for five minutes, before waking to find a man next to her.....
Read more here: digitaltrends.com
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Smoking and asthma: 4 questions answered
It is a given that smoking is bad, but just how bad is smoking for people with asthma? We weighed in with a pulmonologist.
We've all heard the following in a conversation: “My 86-year-old asthmatic grandmother smokes and she is as healthy as a horse! Smoking can’t be that bad.”
Or can it? Is this just a misconception, or is there actually some truth to this statement? We spoke to Associate Professor Richard van Zyl-Smit, head of the Lung Clinical Research Unit (LCRU) at the University of Cape Town Lung Institute, to find out.
How bad is smoking for people with asthma?.....
Read more here: health24.com
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Professor Links Incidences of Asthma to Unequal Banking Practices in the Mortgage Market
The distribution of asthma incidences in Chicago — a city of great socio-economic segregation — is strongly correlated with the political economy of mortgage markets, argued Prof. Abigail Sewell, sociology, Emory University, in a lecture last Friday.
“Prior research documents higher rates of asthma among blacks, among people living in areas, children, in particular, in predominantly black neighborhoods, as well as among children living in neighborhoods with the whole host of living conditions known to be associated with asthma, such as poor air quality [and] noxious land,” Sewell said.....
Read more here: cornellsun.com
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Poverty puts kids at greater risk for ADHD, asthma
TUESDAY, Feb. 14, 2017 -- Children in families struggling to make ends meet are developing asthma and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at faster rates than kids from families with greater means, a new study finds.
On the other hand, kids from wealthier families are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder more often than children in poorer homes. But that likely indicates that those parents have better access to the healthcare services that can uncover an autism diagnosis, the study authors said.
The findings suggest that family income and access to health insurance play a large role in a child's physical and mental health, said lead researcher Dr. Christian Pulcini. He's a pediatrics resident with the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.....
Read more here: upi.com
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Asthma sufferers 'struggling with their sex lives'
Many asthma sufferers are struggling with how the condition affects their sex lives, according to Asthma UK.
Over two-thirds (68%) of people with asthma who responded to a survey by the charity said their sex lives have been directly affected by their condition.
Callie-Anne, 31, said her sex life with her husband was put "on hold" because of her severe asthma.
The charity said it may be a sign that people do not have the disease under control and they should seek advice.....
Read more here: bbc.com
The distribution of asthma incidences in Chicago — a city of great socio-economic segregation — is strongly correlated with the political economy of mortgage markets, argued Prof. Abigail Sewell, sociology, Emory University, in a lecture last Friday.
“Prior research documents higher rates of asthma among blacks, among people living in areas, children, in particular, in predominantly black neighborhoods, as well as among children living in neighborhoods with the whole host of living conditions known to be associated with asthma, such as poor air quality [and] noxious land,” Sewell said.....
Read more here: cornellsun.com
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Poverty puts kids at greater risk for ADHD, asthma
TUESDAY, Feb. 14, 2017 -- Children in families struggling to make ends meet are developing asthma and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at faster rates than kids from families with greater means, a new study finds.
On the other hand, kids from wealthier families are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder more often than children in poorer homes. But that likely indicates that those parents have better access to the healthcare services that can uncover an autism diagnosis, the study authors said.
The findings suggest that family income and access to health insurance play a large role in a child's physical and mental health, said lead researcher Dr. Christian Pulcini. He's a pediatrics resident with the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.....
Read more here: upi.com
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Asthma sufferers 'struggling with their sex lives'
Many asthma sufferers are struggling with how the condition affects their sex lives, according to Asthma UK.
Over two-thirds (68%) of people with asthma who responded to a survey by the charity said their sex lives have been directly affected by their condition.
Callie-Anne, 31, said her sex life with her husband was put "on hold" because of her severe asthma.
The charity said it may be a sign that people do not have the disease under control and they should seek advice.....
Read more here: bbc.com
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Asthma Is Having A Negative Impact On Sufferer’s Sex Lives, Charity Warns
‘I have to stop so I can take my inhaler and catch my breath.’
More than two thirds of asthma sufferers feel their condition is having a negative impact on their sex lives, new research suggests.
A survey by Asthma UK found 68% of people with asthma feel their sex lives have been directly affected by their condition, with almost thee quarters (73%) saying they’ve felt embarrassed about about using their inhaler on a romantic night out.
Nearly half surveyed (46%) said they’d be more sexually confident if they didn’t have asthma, while just under 15% said they felt their asthma had contributed to a relationship ending.....
Read more here: huffingtonpost.co.uk
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Study shows poor children face higher rates of asthma and ADHD
Poverty takes a toll on human health and especially on children.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and Britain’s Child Poverty Action Group, among various groups and scientific studies, long have documented the higher risk of illness, chronic disease and disability among impoverished children, along with lower birth weights and an average life expectancy nearly a decade shorter than children from affluent families.
Now add asthma and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder to the long list of physical and mental maladies, along with attendant conditions known as “comorbidities.”
These are the key findings of a Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC study published today in Pediatrics.....
Read more here: post-gazette.com
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Man steals phone from teenager suffering from severe asthma attack
A teenager suffering a severe asthma attack had her phone stolen by a man who had offered to call paramedics.
Student Evie Merrygold, 18, was in Ark nightclub on Deansgate when she started struggling for breath and went outside.
She collapsed on the pavement near the venue in the early hours of Saturday morning.
A man said he would help her by ringing for medical help, but when he took her Google Pixel XL he then disappeared.....
Read more here: itv.com
‘I have to stop so I can take my inhaler and catch my breath.’
More than two thirds of asthma sufferers feel their condition is having a negative impact on their sex lives, new research suggests.
A survey by Asthma UK found 68% of people with asthma feel their sex lives have been directly affected by their condition, with almost thee quarters (73%) saying they’ve felt embarrassed about about using their inhaler on a romantic night out.
Nearly half surveyed (46%) said they’d be more sexually confident if they didn’t have asthma, while just under 15% said they felt their asthma had contributed to a relationship ending.....
Read more here: huffingtonpost.co.uk
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Study shows poor children face higher rates of asthma and ADHD
Poverty takes a toll on human health and especially on children.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and Britain’s Child Poverty Action Group, among various groups and scientific studies, long have documented the higher risk of illness, chronic disease and disability among impoverished children, along with lower birth weights and an average life expectancy nearly a decade shorter than children from affluent families.
Now add asthma and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder to the long list of physical and mental maladies, along with attendant conditions known as “comorbidities.”
These are the key findings of a Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC study published today in Pediatrics.....
Read more here: post-gazette.com
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Man steals phone from teenager suffering from severe asthma attack
A teenager suffering a severe asthma attack had her phone stolen by a man who had offered to call paramedics.
Student Evie Merrygold, 18, was in Ark nightclub on Deansgate when she started struggling for breath and went outside.
She collapsed on the pavement near the venue in the early hours of Saturday morning.
A man said he would help her by ringing for medical help, but when he took her Google Pixel XL he then disappeared.....
Read more here: itv.com
Monday, February 13, 2017
Heal Your Lungs With This Tea: Cough, Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema, Rheumatism, Infections
Oregano is an essential culinary and medicinal herb that has been used since ancient days, with many powerful health benefits.
Due to its potent antioxidants, antibacterial, anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties, oregano has many possible health benefits.
Oregano is rich in vitamins A, C, E and K, fiber, calcium, niacin, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, and the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin, and cryptoxanthin.....
Read more here: healthandwellness365.com
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Consuming fish oil can cure asthma, says study
If you are one of those who suffer from asthma, then it is highly recommended to consume fish oil. Fish oil is rich in omega 3 fatty acids and is extremely beneficial for asthma patients, new study revealed.
The findings, led by researchers at University of Rochester in New York, found that omega-3 fatty acid products can reduce the production of IgE -- the antibodies that cause allergic reactions and asthma symptoms in people with milder cases of asthma.....
Read more here: indiatvnews.com
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Treatments For Bronchial Asthma
Nothing can be more debilitating than a breathing ailment, like Asthma. Medically, it is a condition where the airways inside swell, narrow down and generate extra mucus. This disrupts the normal breathing pattern creating acute breathlessness, tension in the lungs, wheezing and extreme coughing. Asthma takes different shapes in different people. For some the uneasiness is minor and for some it is acute, that comes in the way of daily activities and results in life-threatening asthma attacks, especially during the winter months. This is where timely care and effective remedy needs to be put into place, in order to ease and cure the situation.....
Read more here: nirvananaturopathy.com
Oregano is an essential culinary and medicinal herb that has been used since ancient days, with many powerful health benefits.
Due to its potent antioxidants, antibacterial, anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties, oregano has many possible health benefits.
Oregano is rich in vitamins A, C, E and K, fiber, calcium, niacin, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, and the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin, and cryptoxanthin.....
Read more here: healthandwellness365.com
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Consuming fish oil can cure asthma, says study
If you are one of those who suffer from asthma, then it is highly recommended to consume fish oil. Fish oil is rich in omega 3 fatty acids and is extremely beneficial for asthma patients, new study revealed.
The findings, led by researchers at University of Rochester in New York, found that omega-3 fatty acid products can reduce the production of IgE -- the antibodies that cause allergic reactions and asthma symptoms in people with milder cases of asthma.....
Read more here: indiatvnews.com
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Treatments For Bronchial Asthma
Nothing can be more debilitating than a breathing ailment, like Asthma. Medically, it is a condition where the airways inside swell, narrow down and generate extra mucus. This disrupts the normal breathing pattern creating acute breathlessness, tension in the lungs, wheezing and extreme coughing. Asthma takes different shapes in different people. For some the uneasiness is minor and for some it is acute, that comes in the way of daily activities and results in life-threatening asthma attacks, especially during the winter months. This is where timely care and effective remedy needs to be put into place, in order to ease and cure the situation.....
Read more here: nirvananaturopathy.com
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Asthma vs. COPD: Differences and Similarities
Coughing, wheezing, and other respiratory symptoms can be frightening, especially when they happen frequently.
Both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can cause serious respiratory symptoms. Knowing the difference between the two is key to effective treatment.
To make a diagnosis, doctors will evaluate a person's symptoms, their medical history, and do a physical exam. People who have breathing problems can get a faster, more accurate diagnosis by providing clear details about their symptoms, lifestyle, and medical issues.....
Read more here: medicalnewstoday.com
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No More Inhaler. Make This Juice And Cure Asthma Attacks!
Let’s talk on asthma first. This issue is a disease when the bronchial tubes get thicker and cause respiratory inflammation. Asthma people have shortness of breath and weakness too, but these are just some of the signs. When someone is coughing and suffocating all the time, it means he might have asthma.
When someone has an asthma attack, they are having an allergy and sensitivity of some kind. Lungs are irritated, muscles tighter and phlegm is made more and more to the throat. Asthma people have a hard time breathing and cough all the time, but have short breaths too.....
Read more here: healthyfoodelements.com
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Air pollution prompts warning for Sydney
People with asthma and other respiratory conditions are being urged to take caution with high air pollution levels predicted during Sydney's heatwave weekend.
NSW Health has issued the warning, saying high ozone levels are expected on Saturday, leading to poor air quality.
"Parents are advised to limit outside play for children with asthma," NSW Health's Ben Scalley said in a statement.....
Read more here: 9news.com.au
Coughing, wheezing, and other respiratory symptoms can be frightening, especially when they happen frequently.
Both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can cause serious respiratory symptoms. Knowing the difference between the two is key to effective treatment.
To make a diagnosis, doctors will evaluate a person's symptoms, their medical history, and do a physical exam. People who have breathing problems can get a faster, more accurate diagnosis by providing clear details about their symptoms, lifestyle, and medical issues.....
Read more here: medicalnewstoday.com
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No More Inhaler. Make This Juice And Cure Asthma Attacks!
Let’s talk on asthma first. This issue is a disease when the bronchial tubes get thicker and cause respiratory inflammation. Asthma people have shortness of breath and weakness too, but these are just some of the signs. When someone is coughing and suffocating all the time, it means he might have asthma.
When someone has an asthma attack, they are having an allergy and sensitivity of some kind. Lungs are irritated, muscles tighter and phlegm is made more and more to the throat. Asthma people have a hard time breathing and cough all the time, but have short breaths too.....
Read more here: healthyfoodelements.com
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Air pollution prompts warning for Sydney
People with asthma and other respiratory conditions are being urged to take caution with high air pollution levels predicted during Sydney's heatwave weekend.
NSW Health has issued the warning, saying high ozone levels are expected on Saturday, leading to poor air quality.
"Parents are advised to limit outside play for children with asthma," NSW Health's Ben Scalley said in a statement.....
Read more here: 9news.com.au
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