Gene Therapy Has Been Used to 'Switch Off' Asthma Symptoms
And it could apply to bee, peanut, and shellfish allergies.
Scientists have used gene therapy to 'switch off' the immune response that causes asthma, and are hopeful that the same technique could be used to target other severe allergies to peanuts, bee venom, and shellfish, keeping them at bay for life.
The research, which has so far seen success in animal trials, works by erasing the memory of the cells responsible for causing an allergic reaction, and if replicated in humans, could offer a one-off treatment for allergy patients.....
Read more here: sciencealert.com
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Summer air quality affects asthma patients
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Sarah Belew has been learning to manage her asthma during nearly her entire childhood. As a young woman, she still visits the pulmonology clinic for checkups.
She has a rescue inhaler ready for asthma attacks, and she said weather extremes like summer can trigger them.
"I get these chest pains where I can't get enough breath in," she said.....
Read more here: local8now.com
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What Is Severe Asthma?
Severe asthma can greatly impair your quality of life, but newer treatments may help get your symptoms under control.
About 24 million Americans live with asthma, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. For some, asthma symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest, and shortness of breath can be severe, and medication is unable to control them. This is known as severe asthma.....
Read more here: everydayhealth.com
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Friday, June 2, 2017
Take A Breath And Try These Natural Allergy And Asthma Remedies
Spring -- it's a wonderful time of year. The sun is shining, flowers are in bloom and change is in the air. That said, many asthma sufferers cringe at this time of year because seasonal allergies often worsen asthma symptoms.
This is really no surprise. The mechanisms of seasonal allergies and asthma are closely related with more than 65% of asthmatic adults over 55 years suffering from at least one allergy.....
Read more here: huffingtonpost.ca
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Daughter's death turns Upstate mom into asthma activist
Sydney Johnson’s dream of becoming an art teacher was almost within grasp.
Just a few short months and the 22-year-old University of South Carolina senior from Greenville would graduate.
Instead, her promising young life was suddenly snuffed out by asthma — a condition neither she nor her family knew she had.
“She had bad allergies from birth,” her mother, Tammy Bailey, told The Greenville News. “But we never had a clue that she had asthma”.....
Read more here: greenvilleonline.com
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New drug could help people with asthma come off steroid treatment
People who suffer from severe asthma could be looking at a better treatment option thanks to a new drug showing promise.
Right now people with asthma can use an oral steroid, a treatment often associated with long-term side effects. The new drug may have allow patients to reduce how often the steroids are used, ultimately reducing adverse side effects.
The results of the trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine May 22, highlighting a new medicine and antibody called Benralizumab.....
Read more here: cbc.ca
Spring -- it's a wonderful time of year. The sun is shining, flowers are in bloom and change is in the air. That said, many asthma sufferers cringe at this time of year because seasonal allergies often worsen asthma symptoms.
This is really no surprise. The mechanisms of seasonal allergies and asthma are closely related with more than 65% of asthmatic adults over 55 years suffering from at least one allergy.....
Read more here: huffingtonpost.ca
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Daughter's death turns Upstate mom into asthma activist
Sydney Johnson’s dream of becoming an art teacher was almost within grasp.
Just a few short months and the 22-year-old University of South Carolina senior from Greenville would graduate.
Instead, her promising young life was suddenly snuffed out by asthma — a condition neither she nor her family knew she had.
“She had bad allergies from birth,” her mother, Tammy Bailey, told The Greenville News. “But we never had a clue that she had asthma”.....
Read more here: greenvilleonline.com
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New drug could help people with asthma come off steroid treatment
People who suffer from severe asthma could be looking at a better treatment option thanks to a new drug showing promise.
Right now people with asthma can use an oral steroid, a treatment often associated with long-term side effects. The new drug may have allow patients to reduce how often the steroids are used, ultimately reducing adverse side effects.
The results of the trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine May 22, highlighting a new medicine and antibody called Benralizumab.....
Read more here: cbc.ca
Thursday, June 1, 2017
New drug could help people with asthma come off steroid treatment
Trial finds potential reduction of oral steroid use for asthma patients
People who suffer from severe asthma could be looking at a better treatment option thanks to a new drug showing promise.
Right now people with asthma can use an oral steroid, a treatment often associated with long-term side effects. The new drug may have allow patients to reduce how often the steroids are used, ultimately reducing adverse side effects.
The results of the trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine May 22, highlighting a new medicine and antibody called Benralizumab.
The drug works by blocking the protein that brings a white blood cell called, eosinophil, into the lung.....
Read more here: cbc.ca
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Sensor provides early detection of asthma
Rutgers University researchers have created a sensor that detects nitrite, an important inflammatory biomarker in the inner lining of the respiratory airway, which could lead to earlier detection of asthma attacks and other respiratory conditions.
The graphene-based nanoelectronic sensor measures nitrite in tiny liquid droplets discharged during breathing. Researchers discussed their device in a study published last week in the journal Microsystems & Nanoengineering.....
Read more here: healthdatamanagement.com
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Why managing asthma is critical
I’m sharing this deeply personal story in the hope that it inspires you to act and save a life. To prevent a death from a condition that affects one in nine Australians.
In 2007 my son, Ryan, was enjoying a very full life. He had a beautiful girlfriend, was establishing his career, enjoyed an abundance of friends, loving family and had already traveled abroad. He had plans for his future and was deeply loved.
One Saturday, after playing soccer and spending time with his girlfriend they headed off to a party with friends.....
Read more here: theherald.com.au
Trial finds potential reduction of oral steroid use for asthma patients
People who suffer from severe asthma could be looking at a better treatment option thanks to a new drug showing promise.
Right now people with asthma can use an oral steroid, a treatment often associated with long-term side effects. The new drug may have allow patients to reduce how often the steroids are used, ultimately reducing adverse side effects.
The results of the trial were published in the New England Journal of Medicine May 22, highlighting a new medicine and antibody called Benralizumab.
The drug works by blocking the protein that brings a white blood cell called, eosinophil, into the lung.....
Read more here: cbc.ca
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Sensor provides early detection of asthma
Rutgers University researchers have created a sensor that detects nitrite, an important inflammatory biomarker in the inner lining of the respiratory airway, which could lead to earlier detection of asthma attacks and other respiratory conditions.
The graphene-based nanoelectronic sensor measures nitrite in tiny liquid droplets discharged during breathing. Researchers discussed their device in a study published last week in the journal Microsystems & Nanoengineering.....
Read more here: healthdatamanagement.com
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Why managing asthma is critical
I’m sharing this deeply personal story in the hope that it inspires you to act and save a life. To prevent a death from a condition that affects one in nine Australians.
In 2007 my son, Ryan, was enjoying a very full life. He had a beautiful girlfriend, was establishing his career, enjoyed an abundance of friends, loving family and had already traveled abroad. He had plans for his future and was deeply loved.
One Saturday, after playing soccer and spending time with his girlfriend they headed off to a party with friends.....
Read more here: theherald.com.au
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Vitamin D in pregnancy may protect babies from asthma: 'Sunshine supplements' boost infants' immune response
Taking vitamin D supplements in pregnancy strengthens babies' immune systems, which may lower their risk of developing asthma, new research reveals.
The unborn babies of expectant mothers who take more than the recommended daily vitamin D dose for pregnant women respond better when exposed to simulated pathogens, a study found.
Previous studies have demonstrated a link between a strong immune system in early life and a reduced risk of asthma.
Researchers believe this may also extend to greater respiratory health overall.....
Read more here: dailymail.co.uk
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PCOS linked to higher asthma risk
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have an increased risk for developing asthma, according to data presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
“PCOS, a common disease affecting 2-6% of women in the reproductive age, is characterized by insulin resistance, sex hormones disturbances, anovulatory infertility, and chronic inflammation; all common risk factors for asthma,” Joe G. Zein, MD, lead author of the study from the department of pulmonary medicine at Cleveland Clinic, told Healio Internal Medicine.....
Read more here: healio.com
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Bronchial Thermoplasty Helps Reduce Severe Asthma Attacks, Hospitalizations, and Emergency Room Visits
May 24, 2017—Washington, DC— Adult patients with asthma treated with bronchial thermoplasty suffered fewer severe exacerbations and were able to reduce their emergency room visits and hospitalizations in the 2 years following treatment.
This finding of a prospective, open-label, observational, multicenter, postapproval trial was reported at the American Thoracic Society 2017 International Conference, from May 19 – 24.
Geoffrey Chupp, MD, of the Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, explained that bronchial thermoplasty is a device-based therapy that uses a series of three radiofrequency treatments to open the airways of adults with severe, persistent asthma whose symptoms are not adequately controlled by inhaled corticosteroids or long-acting beta-agonists. The device was approved by the FDA in 2010.....
Read more here: practiceupdate.com
Taking vitamin D supplements in pregnancy strengthens babies' immune systems, which may lower their risk of developing asthma, new research reveals.
The unborn babies of expectant mothers who take more than the recommended daily vitamin D dose for pregnant women respond better when exposed to simulated pathogens, a study found.
Previous studies have demonstrated a link between a strong immune system in early life and a reduced risk of asthma.
Researchers believe this may also extend to greater respiratory health overall.....
Read more here: dailymail.co.uk
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PCOS linked to higher asthma risk
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have an increased risk for developing asthma, according to data presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
“PCOS, a common disease affecting 2-6% of women in the reproductive age, is characterized by insulin resistance, sex hormones disturbances, anovulatory infertility, and chronic inflammation; all common risk factors for asthma,” Joe G. Zein, MD, lead author of the study from the department of pulmonary medicine at Cleveland Clinic, told Healio Internal Medicine.....
Read more here: healio.com
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Bronchial Thermoplasty Helps Reduce Severe Asthma Attacks, Hospitalizations, and Emergency Room Visits
May 24, 2017—Washington, DC— Adult patients with asthma treated with bronchial thermoplasty suffered fewer severe exacerbations and were able to reduce their emergency room visits and hospitalizations in the 2 years following treatment.
This finding of a prospective, open-label, observational, multicenter, postapproval trial was reported at the American Thoracic Society 2017 International Conference, from May 19 – 24.
Geoffrey Chupp, MD, of the Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, explained that bronchial thermoplasty is a device-based therapy that uses a series of three radiofrequency treatments to open the airways of adults with severe, persistent asthma whose symptoms are not adequately controlled by inhaled corticosteroids or long-acting beta-agonists. The device was approved by the FDA in 2010.....
Read more here: practiceupdate.com
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Poor housing linked to rising asthma cases in Europe
One in six Europeans – equivalent to the entire population of Germany – live in a damp or mouldy building, which increases their chances of getting illnesses such as asthma, according to a new study.
Europeans living in an “unhealthy” building – with a leaking roof, walls or foundations – are significantly more likely to report poor health, according to the 2017 edition of the Healthy Homes Barometer, to be unveiled on Wednesday (31 May).
People living in unhealthy buildings are also more likely to suffer from asthma, found the report, which will be officially published on Healthy Buildings Day in the European Parliament.....
Read more here: euractiv.com
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4 ways to manage your springtime asthma
If you’re one of the 25 million Americans who suffer from asthma, the allergens of spring can make it difficult to breathe.
Asthma is a chronic condition in which the airways of the lungs become inflamed and narrow, often due to one or more triggers in the environment. Up to 80 percent of children and half of adults with asthma experience attacks when they come in contact with specific allergens.
During the spring, tree pollens, mold spores and grass all have the power to inflame and narrow the air passages of people who are sensitive to these natural triggers.....
Read more here: cincinnati.com
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Parents work to raise money, awareness for asthma
ADAMSVILLE, AL (WBRC) - An Adamsville couple who lost their daughter to an asthma attack is raising awareness and money for the disease.
Araminta and Tony Daniel hosted a 5k walk/run at Railroad Park Saturday morning.
All of the proceeds will go to the Alabama Asthma and Allergy Center.
Hy-Ayrami Daniel, 16, passed away in November after having an asthma attack during the Magic City Classic.....
Read more here: wbrc.com
One in six Europeans – equivalent to the entire population of Germany – live in a damp or mouldy building, which increases their chances of getting illnesses such as asthma, according to a new study.
Europeans living in an “unhealthy” building – with a leaking roof, walls or foundations – are significantly more likely to report poor health, according to the 2017 edition of the Healthy Homes Barometer, to be unveiled on Wednesday (31 May).
People living in unhealthy buildings are also more likely to suffer from asthma, found the report, which will be officially published on Healthy Buildings Day in the European Parliament.....
Read more here: euractiv.com
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4 ways to manage your springtime asthma
If you’re one of the 25 million Americans who suffer from asthma, the allergens of spring can make it difficult to breathe.
Asthma is a chronic condition in which the airways of the lungs become inflamed and narrow, often due to one or more triggers in the environment. Up to 80 percent of children and half of adults with asthma experience attacks when they come in contact with specific allergens.
During the spring, tree pollens, mold spores and grass all have the power to inflame and narrow the air passages of people who are sensitive to these natural triggers.....
Read more here: cincinnati.com
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Parents work to raise money, awareness for asthma
ADAMSVILLE, AL (WBRC) - An Adamsville couple who lost their daughter to an asthma attack is raising awareness and money for the disease.
Araminta and Tony Daniel hosted a 5k walk/run at Railroad Park Saturday morning.
All of the proceeds will go to the Alabama Asthma and Allergy Center.
Hy-Ayrami Daniel, 16, passed away in November after having an asthma attack during the Magic City Classic.....
Read more here: wbrc.com
Monday, May 29, 2017
Dr. Hopper: Sneezes and wheezes, understanding allergies and asthma
Spring has arrived and is quickly becoming summer, leading to an increase in seasonal allergy and asthma symptoms. Our Ohio River Valley region is one of the leading places in the country for high environmental triggers of allergies. These allergies can cause airway inflammation which in turn can cause asthma.
Allergies occur when your body becomes sensitized to an allergen such as pollen, mold or dust, and this triggers your body to release chemicals called histamines.....
Read more here: thegleaner.com
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Bronchial thermoplasty helps reduce severe asthma attacks and ER visits
ATS 2017, WASHINGTON, DC -- In a new study presented at the 2017 American Thoracic Society International Conference, adult asthma patients treated with bronchial thermoplasty (BT) had fewer severe exacerbations and were able to reduce their ER visits and hospitalizations in the two years following treatment. Approved by the FDA in 2010, BT is a new device-based therapy that uses a series of three radio-frequency treatments to open the airways of adults with severe, persistent asthma whose symptoms are not adequately controlled by inhaled corticosteroids or long-acting beta-agonists.
To date, more than 6,800 patients in 33 countries have been treated with BT.....
Read more here: eurekalert.org
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New medicine shows potential to reduce oral steroid use in severe asthma patients
A trial led by a McMaster University respirology professor shows promising results for a new medicine for severe asthma patients.
The results of the trial demonstrate that patients treated with a potential new medicine and antibody, called benralizumab, were more than four times likely to reduce their usage of oral corticosteroids than those taking a placebo.
“The data is very impressive,” said Dr Parameswaran Nair, the study’s lead investigator, professor of medicine at McMaster University, staff respirologist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and an AllerGen NCE Investigator.....
Read more here: europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com
Spring has arrived and is quickly becoming summer, leading to an increase in seasonal allergy and asthma symptoms. Our Ohio River Valley region is one of the leading places in the country for high environmental triggers of allergies. These allergies can cause airway inflammation which in turn can cause asthma.
Allergies occur when your body becomes sensitized to an allergen such as pollen, mold or dust, and this triggers your body to release chemicals called histamines.....
Read more here: thegleaner.com
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Bronchial thermoplasty helps reduce severe asthma attacks and ER visits
ATS 2017, WASHINGTON, DC -- In a new study presented at the 2017 American Thoracic Society International Conference, adult asthma patients treated with bronchial thermoplasty (BT) had fewer severe exacerbations and were able to reduce their ER visits and hospitalizations in the two years following treatment. Approved by the FDA in 2010, BT is a new device-based therapy that uses a series of three radio-frequency treatments to open the airways of adults with severe, persistent asthma whose symptoms are not adequately controlled by inhaled corticosteroids or long-acting beta-agonists.
To date, more than 6,800 patients in 33 countries have been treated with BT.....
Read more here: eurekalert.org
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New medicine shows potential to reduce oral steroid use in severe asthma patients
A trial led by a McMaster University respirology professor shows promising results for a new medicine for severe asthma patients.
The results of the trial demonstrate that patients treated with a potential new medicine and antibody, called benralizumab, were more than four times likely to reduce their usage of oral corticosteroids than those taking a placebo.
“The data is very impressive,” said Dr Parameswaran Nair, the study’s lead investigator, professor of medicine at McMaster University, staff respirologist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and an AllerGen NCE Investigator.....
Read more here: europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Not sure if you really have asthma? See an expert
After reports that over one million adults diagnosed with asthma are taking unnecessary medicine, we ask the experts what this means.
Recent news headlines have suggested that many people who think they’re suffering asthma, actually might not be.
A claim by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) said that as many as one third of diagnosed adults do not actually have the condition, and around 1.2 million adults are receiving the wrong treatment.
It’s a claim that has left many reeling – particularly leading charity, Asthma UK. We look at what that means.....
Read more here: home.bt.com
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Is asthma curable?
Ask the expert is AsiaOne's new series. Have a burning health-related question for the doctor? Submit your query and we'll get you the answers.
Q: Is asthma curable? My son who is 27-years-old has not had asthma for quite some time although he had it previously, but his condition is not serious. It only occasionally flares up. If asthma does not flare up in 6 months, does that mean he won't get asthma anymore?.....
Read more here: asiaone.com
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Can Kids With Asthma Play Sports?
You probably know that asthma can cause breathing problems. So can kids with asthma play sports? You bet they can! Being active and playing sports is a good idea if you have asthma. Why? Because it can help your lungs get stronger, so they work better.
In fact, some athletes with asthma have done more than develop stronger lungs. They've played professional football and basketball, and they've even won medals at the Olympic Games!.....
Read more here: kidshealth.org
After reports that over one million adults diagnosed with asthma are taking unnecessary medicine, we ask the experts what this means.
Recent news headlines have suggested that many people who think they’re suffering asthma, actually might not be.
A claim by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) said that as many as one third of diagnosed adults do not actually have the condition, and around 1.2 million adults are receiving the wrong treatment.
It’s a claim that has left many reeling – particularly leading charity, Asthma UK. We look at what that means.....
Read more here: home.bt.com
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Is asthma curable?
Ask the expert is AsiaOne's new series. Have a burning health-related question for the doctor? Submit your query and we'll get you the answers.
Q: Is asthma curable? My son who is 27-years-old has not had asthma for quite some time although he had it previously, but his condition is not serious. It only occasionally flares up. If asthma does not flare up in 6 months, does that mean he won't get asthma anymore?.....
Read more here: asiaone.com
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Can Kids With Asthma Play Sports?
You probably know that asthma can cause breathing problems. So can kids with asthma play sports? You bet they can! Being active and playing sports is a good idea if you have asthma. Why? Because it can help your lungs get stronger, so they work better.
In fact, some athletes with asthma have done more than develop stronger lungs. They've played professional football and basketball, and they've even won medals at the Olympic Games!.....
Read more here: kidshealth.org
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