Asthma drugs may help prevent a deadly form of pneumonia, says study
New York: Researchers have found that two drugs which are used to treat asthma and allergies may help prevent a form of pneumonia can kill up to 40 per cent of people who contract it.
When a flu infection spreads to alveolar air sacs deep within the lungs, it results to influenza pneumonia.
Normally, a flu infection does not progress that far into the lower respiratory tract, but when it does, the results can be deadly.
Thomas J. Braciale, researcher from University of Virginia in the US, said "If infection is severe enough, and the immune response is potent enough, you get injury to these cells and are no longer able to get sufficient oxygen exchange. As a result of the infection of the cells, you can develop lethal pneumonia and die".....
Read more here: zeenews.india.com
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Asthma 'action plan' keeps students safe
A new state law requires anyone who works with students to be trained to handle asthma emergencies. It also requires schools to have written "asthma action plans."
But Main Street Elementary Principal Shannon Shallenberger said her school has already been taking steps to keep students safe.
"We've been proactive," she said. "We had everything in place already. It was not a huge change for us at all."
Since she became principal five years ago, Shallenberger said the school has never had any asthma emergencies. At the worst, she said, students have gone home early.....
Read more here: shelbyvilledailyunion.com
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UVA researcher makes asthma drug discovery
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (NEWSPLEX) -- A University of Virginia researcher has discovered that two common asthma drugs may help prevent a serious form of pneumonia.
The research shows that the early administration of the asthma drugs Accolate and Singulair could keep the flu virus from spreading deep into the lungs and causing influenza pneumonia, a serious complication that is rare but can be deadly.....
Read more here: newsplex.com
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Friday, February 24, 2017
£110m asthma centre expected to secure Montrose manufacturing jobs
Salbutamol, sold under the brand name Ventolin, has been used to treat a number of conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) around the world since its discovery in 1966.
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has approached Angus Council for its scoping opinion ahead of full planning application for a manufacturing facility of up to four storeys at its Montrose base.
The multinational company has been asked to provide information on any noise and odour from “Project 350”, information on heavy goods traffic in south Montrose during its construction, and the risk of flooding when it starts production.
Building 350 would occupy the site of a former project to the northeast, near South Links Caravan Park.....
Read more here: thecourier.co.uk
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Area school workers have plans in place for kids with asthma
A new law states all school personnel who work with students must be trained to handle asthma emergencies. It requires that districts have a plan in place to respond to emergencies involving children with asthma.
But many schools in the area had such a plan in place even before Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the new law.
Asthma is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism. According to the American Lung Association, in 2013 asthma accounted for an estimated 13.8 million lost school days in school-aged children with an asthma flare-up in the previous year.....
Read more here: effinghamdailynews.com
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Grieving father’s warning about importance of asthma medication
The devastated father of a young Lurgan man who died from an asthma attack has spoken out to warn others about the importance of taking their medication.
Tiernan Greene from Derrymacash suffered an acute asthma attack at his home last month.
A much loved son and brother, his death three weeks ago, at just 20 years of age, has devastated his family and friends.....
Read more here: itv.com
Salbutamol, sold under the brand name Ventolin, has been used to treat a number of conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) around the world since its discovery in 1966.
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has approached Angus Council for its scoping opinion ahead of full planning application for a manufacturing facility of up to four storeys at its Montrose base.
The multinational company has been asked to provide information on any noise and odour from “Project 350”, information on heavy goods traffic in south Montrose during its construction, and the risk of flooding when it starts production.
Building 350 would occupy the site of a former project to the northeast, near South Links Caravan Park.....
Read more here: thecourier.co.uk
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Area school workers have plans in place for kids with asthma
A new law states all school personnel who work with students must be trained to handle asthma emergencies. It requires that districts have a plan in place to respond to emergencies involving children with asthma.
But many schools in the area had such a plan in place even before Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the new law.
Asthma is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism. According to the American Lung Association, in 2013 asthma accounted for an estimated 13.8 million lost school days in school-aged children with an asthma flare-up in the previous year.....
Read more here: effinghamdailynews.com
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Grieving father’s warning about importance of asthma medication
The devastated father of a young Lurgan man who died from an asthma attack has spoken out to warn others about the importance of taking their medication.
Tiernan Greene from Derrymacash suffered an acute asthma attack at his home last month.
A much loved son and brother, his death three weeks ago, at just 20 years of age, has devastated his family and friends.....
Read more here: itv.com
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Pregnancy study shows allergies, asthma affects mothers more when expecting girls
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) - Expecting moms with chronic conditions, like asthma and allergies, could benefit from new research on maternal immune response.
A study showed such conditions will act up during pregnancy depending on the sex of the baby.
Melissa Fox beams at her baby girl Wren. She wonders if one day she'll struggle with seasonal allergies and asthma. Fox grew up with both.
"I had terrible allergies as a child growing up to the point where I had to get injections," said Fox.....
Read more here: abc6onyourside.com
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Illinois schools adapting to new 'asthma emergency' law
CHICAGO (AP) – School personnel across Illinois are adapting to a new state law that requires districts to have an emergency protocol to deal with asthma emergencies.
Under the law anyone who works with students must be trained to handle asthma emergencies. All children with asthma must have a written “asthma action plan” at the school as well, the Chicago Tribune reported. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the legislation in August, and it went into effect Jan. 1.....
Read more here: saukvalley.com
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Family grieving after 9-year-old Marion boy dies of flu and asthma complications
COLUMBUS, OHIO — A nine-year-old boy who liked to play with monster trucks and action figures has died at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
According to his father, Korbyn Mathias was diagnosed with acute influenza and asthma.
The family knew Korbyn had asthma, but they said they didn't realize he had come down with the flu.
"We didn't know he was sick. That day, the day it happened, [he] and his sister were out playing on a trampoline," said Curtis Mathias, who recalled a trip to get ice cream on Saturday afternoon. "He didn't act sick. He just had a slight cough".....
Read more here: abc6onyourside.com
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) - Expecting moms with chronic conditions, like asthma and allergies, could benefit from new research on maternal immune response.
A study showed such conditions will act up during pregnancy depending on the sex of the baby.
Melissa Fox beams at her baby girl Wren. She wonders if one day she'll struggle with seasonal allergies and asthma. Fox grew up with both.
"I had terrible allergies as a child growing up to the point where I had to get injections," said Fox.....
Read more here: abc6onyourside.com
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Illinois schools adapting to new 'asthma emergency' law
CHICAGO (AP) – School personnel across Illinois are adapting to a new state law that requires districts to have an emergency protocol to deal with asthma emergencies.
Under the law anyone who works with students must be trained to handle asthma emergencies. All children with asthma must have a written “asthma action plan” at the school as well, the Chicago Tribune reported. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the legislation in August, and it went into effect Jan. 1.....
Read more here: saukvalley.com
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Family grieving after 9-year-old Marion boy dies of flu and asthma complications
COLUMBUS, OHIO — A nine-year-old boy who liked to play with monster trucks and action figures has died at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
According to his father, Korbyn Mathias was diagnosed with acute influenza and asthma.
The family knew Korbyn had asthma, but they said they didn't realize he had come down with the flu.
"We didn't know he was sick. That day, the day it happened, [he] and his sister were out playing on a trampoline," said Curtis Mathias, who recalled a trip to get ice cream on Saturday afternoon. "He didn't act sick. He just had a slight cough".....
Read more here: abc6onyourside.com
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
There's fun and fitness in the pool for asthmatic kids
(HealthDay)—Safe, healthy fun for kids with asthma may be as near as the neighborhood pool, one respiratory specialist says.
Staying active can be a challenge for the more than 6 million children with asthma in the United States, noted Dr. Tod Olin. He's a pediatric pulmonary specialist at National Jewish Health in Denver.
"It can be a dilemma for many families. All it takes is one asthma attack, and suddenly patients can become very tentative about overdoing it," he said in a hospital news release.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Belleville schools already prepared for asthma emergencies
BELLEVILLE - At least two area school districts were already prepared for a new law that requires districts to have a plan in place for asthma emergencies, superintendents say.
Superintendent Jeff Dosier says the schools in Belleville Township High School District 201, including Belleville West and Belleville East, already have a plan in place for students with the chronic illness that restricts airways in the lungs. Belleville District 118 Superintendent Matt Klosterman says his schools were also prepared, but have adjusted to meet the new rule’s requirements.....
Read more here: bnd.com
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Illinois Schools Adapting to New 'Asthma Emergency' Law
CHICAGO (AP) - School personnel across Illinois are adapting to a new state law that requires districts to have an emergency protocol to deal with asthma emergencies.
The Chicago Tribune reports that under the new law anyone who works with students must be trained to handle asthma emergencies. All children with asthma must have a written "asthma action plan" at the school as well. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the legislation in August and it went into effect Jan. 1.....
Read more here: wjbdradio.com
(HealthDay)—Safe, healthy fun for kids with asthma may be as near as the neighborhood pool, one respiratory specialist says.
Staying active can be a challenge for the more than 6 million children with asthma in the United States, noted Dr. Tod Olin. He's a pediatric pulmonary specialist at National Jewish Health in Denver.
"It can be a dilemma for many families. All it takes is one asthma attack, and suddenly patients can become very tentative about overdoing it," he said in a hospital news release.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Belleville schools already prepared for asthma emergencies
BELLEVILLE - At least two area school districts were already prepared for a new law that requires districts to have a plan in place for asthma emergencies, superintendents say.
Superintendent Jeff Dosier says the schools in Belleville Township High School District 201, including Belleville West and Belleville East, already have a plan in place for students with the chronic illness that restricts airways in the lungs. Belleville District 118 Superintendent Matt Klosterman says his schools were also prepared, but have adjusted to meet the new rule’s requirements.....
Read more here: bnd.com
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Illinois Schools Adapting to New 'Asthma Emergency' Law
CHICAGO (AP) - School personnel across Illinois are adapting to a new state law that requires districts to have an emergency protocol to deal with asthma emergencies.
The Chicago Tribune reports that under the new law anyone who works with students must be trained to handle asthma emergencies. All children with asthma must have a written "asthma action plan" at the school as well. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the legislation in August and it went into effect Jan. 1.....
Read more here: wjbdradio.com
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
School workers in state must know how to handle asthma crises, new law says
Each time Sheri Hurdle sends her 12-year-old daughter, Imanni, off to school, the mother worries that her child's severe asthma will act up in her absence.
Even with daily medication, a slight change in weather or exposure to dust can leave the child wheezing, hoarse or with uncomfortable chest tightening that requires an inhaler, nebulizer or other treatment. For years, it was up to Hurdle to make sure school staff had the medication and training needed to keep her daughter safe while she attended Walter S. Christopher Elementary School in Chicago.....
Read more here: chicagotribune.com
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Persistent Asthma May Increase Migraine Risk in Children
Children with persistent asthma are at increased risk for migraine, and treatment with antiasthma or antiallergy treatment may lower this risk, according to a study published in Headache.
Up to 1 in 5 children suffer from migraine, and the risk for migraine increases from childhood to adolescence. Migraine has been linked to atopic conditions, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis, in adults, and limited data suggest migraine may be associated with asthma in children.....
Read more here: neurologyadvisor.com
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Seasonal changes increase asthma risk
Gurugram sees spike in number of asthma attacks; air pollution adding to woes
With seasonal changes and excessive pollution levels, Gurugram is seeing a rise in the number of asthma attacks. Doctors say exposure to cold air and consumption of food loaded with preservatives could act as triggers.
“In this season, people spend more time indoors assuming that pollen is the only factor that triggers an attack. However, they still breath in potential triggers such as moulds, pet dander and dust particles when they are at home, says Dr. Piyush Goel, Consultant Pulmonology, Columbia Asia Hospital, Gurugram.....
Read more here: thehindu.com
Each time Sheri Hurdle sends her 12-year-old daughter, Imanni, off to school, the mother worries that her child's severe asthma will act up in her absence.
Even with daily medication, a slight change in weather or exposure to dust can leave the child wheezing, hoarse or with uncomfortable chest tightening that requires an inhaler, nebulizer or other treatment. For years, it was up to Hurdle to make sure school staff had the medication and training needed to keep her daughter safe while she attended Walter S. Christopher Elementary School in Chicago.....
Read more here: chicagotribune.com
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Persistent Asthma May Increase Migraine Risk in Children
Children with persistent asthma are at increased risk for migraine, and treatment with antiasthma or antiallergy treatment may lower this risk, according to a study published in Headache.
Up to 1 in 5 children suffer from migraine, and the risk for migraine increases from childhood to adolescence. Migraine has been linked to atopic conditions, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis, in adults, and limited data suggest migraine may be associated with asthma in children.....
Read more here: neurologyadvisor.com
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Seasonal changes increase asthma risk
Gurugram sees spike in number of asthma attacks; air pollution adding to woes
With seasonal changes and excessive pollution levels, Gurugram is seeing a rise in the number of asthma attacks. Doctors say exposure to cold air and consumption of food loaded with preservatives could act as triggers.
“In this season, people spend more time indoors assuming that pollen is the only factor that triggers an attack. However, they still breath in potential triggers such as moulds, pet dander and dust particles when they are at home, says Dr. Piyush Goel, Consultant Pulmonology, Columbia Asia Hospital, Gurugram.....
Read more here: thehindu.com
Monday, February 20, 2017
China to promote smartphone breath monitoring for asthma children
BEIJING, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese health alliance on Sunday agreed to promote the use of peak flow charts on both physical paper and smartphone apps to monitor breath for children suffering from asthma.
The alliance is joined by the State Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Beijing Children's Hospital, Chinese Pediatric Society under Chinese Medical Association.
Prof. Shen Kunling, head of the State Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, said parents' knowledge, compliance with medicine instructions, and regular monitoring remain key to control childhood asthma.....
Read more here: news.xinhuanet.com
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The Way I Remedied My How To Cure Asthma - How To Cure Asthma Naturally Symptoms Of Asthma With One Particular Lifestyle Modify J.D. Moyer
how to cure asthma - how to cure asthma naturally If you have asthma, then you know how scary it can be when you have an attack and have trouble breathing for anywhere from a few minutes to a few days, depending on its severity. Your allergist may recommend changes to your treatment plan, such as additional behavioral or environmental changes or a different asthma medication, if your airflow is low. If you are allergic to the specific plant, never use any natural dietary supplement without checking first with your health care provider? or asthma specialist Some natural herbal products, such as bee pollen , may trigger an asthma attack. Your submit confirms my suspicions that my invasion is because of a full few days of consuming an unacceptable things.....
Read more here: praticossimplant.com
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Yeast found in babies' guts increases risk of asthma
University of British Columbia microbiologists have found a yeast in the gut of new babies in Ecuador that appears to be a strong predictor that they will develop asthma in childhood. The new research furthers our understanding of the role microscopic organisms play in our overall health.
"Children with this type of yeast called Pichia were much more at risk of asthma," said Brett Finlay, a microbiologist at UBC. "This is the first time anyone has shown any kind of association between yeast and asthma"......
Read more here: sciencedaily.com
BEIJING, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese health alliance on Sunday agreed to promote the use of peak flow charts on both physical paper and smartphone apps to monitor breath for children suffering from asthma.
The alliance is joined by the State Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, Beijing Children's Hospital, Chinese Pediatric Society under Chinese Medical Association.
Prof. Shen Kunling, head of the State Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, said parents' knowledge, compliance with medicine instructions, and regular monitoring remain key to control childhood asthma.....
Read more here: news.xinhuanet.com
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The Way I Remedied My How To Cure Asthma - How To Cure Asthma Naturally Symptoms Of Asthma With One Particular Lifestyle Modify J.D. Moyer
how to cure asthma - how to cure asthma naturally If you have asthma, then you know how scary it can be when you have an attack and have trouble breathing for anywhere from a few minutes to a few days, depending on its severity. Your allergist may recommend changes to your treatment plan, such as additional behavioral or environmental changes or a different asthma medication, if your airflow is low. If you are allergic to the specific plant, never use any natural dietary supplement without checking first with your health care provider? or asthma specialist Some natural herbal products, such as bee pollen , may trigger an asthma attack. Your submit confirms my suspicions that my invasion is because of a full few days of consuming an unacceptable things.....
Read more here: praticossimplant.com
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Yeast found in babies' guts increases risk of asthma
University of British Columbia microbiologists have found a yeast in the gut of new babies in Ecuador that appears to be a strong predictor that they will develop asthma in childhood. The new research furthers our understanding of the role microscopic organisms play in our overall health.
"Children with this type of yeast called Pichia were much more at risk of asthma," said Brett Finlay, a microbiologist at UBC. "This is the first time anyone has shown any kind of association between yeast and asthma"......
Read more here: sciencedaily.com
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Clean drinking water linked to asthma risk in kids: Study
Access to good, clean water may be associated with a higher risk of asthma in children as they are deprived of the beneficial microbes, a new Ecuadorian study has claimed.
Researchers at University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada have found a yeast in the gut of new babies in Ecuador in South America that appears to be a strong predictor that they will develop asthma in childhood.
The new research furthers our understanding of the role microscopic organisms play in our overall health, researchers said. "Children with this type of yeast called Pichia were much more at risk of asthma. This is the first time anyone has shown any kind of association between yeast and asthma," said Brett Finlay, microbiologist at UBC.....
Read more here: dnaindia.com
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Asthma patients, beware of the dreaded pollen
Jaipur: Holoptelea pollen, which affects patients suffering from nasal allergies and asthma, has been detected early this season in the city.
Health experts asked patients to take extra care as holoptelea trees can be found in large numbers at Central Park. It is a common tree and can be seen almost everywhere.
Patients having asthma and those who are vulnerable to allergies caused by holoptelea pollen should avoid places with such trees. "It's an allergy alert and patients should take precautions while going out. They should cover their mouth and nose with cloth to prevent such pollen from entering the respiratory tract," said Dr Virendra Singh, former pulmonologist at Sawai Man Singh Hospital.....
Read more here: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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6 Tips for Women Running With Asthma
Running and asthma would seem to be mutually exclusive, but look no further than marathon-world-record holder Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain, who was diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma at the age of 14, to see that it's possible for asthmatics to enjoy—and excel at—a cardio-intensive sport like running.
Bill Roberts, M.D., medical director for the Twin Cities Marathon and a professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School in St. Paul, Minnesota, offers these six tips for runners who, like him, suffer from asthma. Follow Roberts' advice and you can hit the road and still breathe deeply.....
Read more here: active.com
Access to good, clean water may be associated with a higher risk of asthma in children as they are deprived of the beneficial microbes, a new Ecuadorian study has claimed.
Researchers at University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada have found a yeast in the gut of new babies in Ecuador in South America that appears to be a strong predictor that they will develop asthma in childhood.
The new research furthers our understanding of the role microscopic organisms play in our overall health, researchers said. "Children with this type of yeast called Pichia were much more at risk of asthma. This is the first time anyone has shown any kind of association between yeast and asthma," said Brett Finlay, microbiologist at UBC.....
Read more here: dnaindia.com
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Asthma patients, beware of the dreaded pollen
Jaipur: Holoptelea pollen, which affects patients suffering from nasal allergies and asthma, has been detected early this season in the city.
Health experts asked patients to take extra care as holoptelea trees can be found in large numbers at Central Park. It is a common tree and can be seen almost everywhere.
Patients having asthma and those who are vulnerable to allergies caused by holoptelea pollen should avoid places with such trees. "It's an allergy alert and patients should take precautions while going out. They should cover their mouth and nose with cloth to prevent such pollen from entering the respiratory tract," said Dr Virendra Singh, former pulmonologist at Sawai Man Singh Hospital.....
Read more here: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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6 Tips for Women Running With Asthma
Running and asthma would seem to be mutually exclusive, but look no further than marathon-world-record holder Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain, who was diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma at the age of 14, to see that it's possible for asthmatics to enjoy—and excel at—a cardio-intensive sport like running.
Bill Roberts, M.D., medical director for the Twin Cities Marathon and a professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School in St. Paul, Minnesota, offers these six tips for runners who, like him, suffer from asthma. Follow Roberts' advice and you can hit the road and still breathe deeply.....
Read more here: active.com
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