Study: Physical, breathing exam best way to diagnose asthma
Asthma affects about 8 percent of adults in the United States, leading to 1.8 million hospitalizations and 10.5 million doctor visits each year.
July 18 (UPI) -- University of Texas researchers have determined that effective treatment of asthma must include a physical, breathing exams and a review of health history.
Nearly 8 percent of adults in the United States are diagnosed with asthma. The new study, published July 18 in JAMA, analyzed the best methods to diagnose and treat the condition, with researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch, or UTMB, finding that both tests and following health history is most effective for patients.....
Read more here: upi.com
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What are the best ways to diagnose and manage asthma?
What are the best ways to diagnose and manage asthma in adults? This can be tricky because asthma can stem from several causes and treatment often depends on what is triggering the asthma.
A team of experts from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston examined the current information available from many different sources on diagnosing and managing mild to moderate asthma in adults and summarized them. They determined that essential, effective treatment must involve a physical and breathing exam, a comprehensive health history of the patient and ask questions that may answer what triggers may cause an asthma attack. The findings are now available in JAMA.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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More asthma attacks expected in warmer climate
Risks of more asthma attacks expected as climate continues warning. NRDC expert panel offers medical warnings and suggests precautions.
If you have asthma, or know someone who does, heads up.
Longer and hotter summers, associated with continued climate change, are creating hotspots of bad air across the nation, where smog and pollen combine to make life miserable, and for some life-threatening, for millions of Americans.
Even if asthma doesn’t touch your life, polluted air can make you sick. And late summer and early fall is high season for unhealthy air in areas home to nearly 127 million people from Maine to Southern California.....
Read more here: yaleclimateconnections.org
Friday, July 21, 2017
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Why asthma can be worse for obese people
People with asthma who are obese have harder-to-treat symptoms than lean or overweight patients. A large, bouquet-shaped molecule called surfactant protein A, or SP-A, may be why.
Researchers compared SP-A levels in lean and overweight asthmatics against SP-A levels in obese asthmatics (those with a body mass index, or BMI, over 30). The obese individuals had significantly less of the protein.
SP-A is a powerhouse of a protein that helps curb the lungs’ responses to environmental insults such as air pollution. It also regulates the numbers and locations of disease-fighting white blood cells called eosinophils. Without enough SP-A to rein them in, you end up with too much of a good thing. The eosinophils collect in the lungs and wreak havoc.....
Read more here: futurity.org
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Environmental pollution exposure during pregnancy increases asthma risk for three generations
Exposure to environmental pollutants during pregnancy may increase the risk of asthma for as many as three consecutive generations, according to new research. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology -- Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology.
Researchers studied three generations of mice born to mothers that were exposed to either diesel exhaust particles or urban air particle concentrate during pregnancy.....
Read more here: sciencedaily.com
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Richmond gets grant to help combat asthma issues in the area
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond City Health District is getting a large amount of money to fight asthma issues in the area.
“Over the last five years, every year we’ve been ranked one of the top 10 cities to live in with asthma,” said Dr. Danny Avula with RHCD.
Avula says it doesn’t matter where in the area you live or which doctors you use; asthma in Richmond region is a huge problem, partly because of air quality and high smoking rates.
“It’s an issue that affects everybody,” Avula said.....
Read more here: wric.com
People with asthma who are obese have harder-to-treat symptoms than lean or overweight patients. A large, bouquet-shaped molecule called surfactant protein A, or SP-A, may be why.
Researchers compared SP-A levels in lean and overweight asthmatics against SP-A levels in obese asthmatics (those with a body mass index, or BMI, over 30). The obese individuals had significantly less of the protein.
SP-A is a powerhouse of a protein that helps curb the lungs’ responses to environmental insults such as air pollution. It also regulates the numbers and locations of disease-fighting white blood cells called eosinophils. Without enough SP-A to rein them in, you end up with too much of a good thing. The eosinophils collect in the lungs and wreak havoc.....
Read more here: futurity.org
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Environmental pollution exposure during pregnancy increases asthma risk for three generations
Exposure to environmental pollutants during pregnancy may increase the risk of asthma for as many as three consecutive generations, according to new research. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology -- Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology.
Researchers studied three generations of mice born to mothers that were exposed to either diesel exhaust particles or urban air particle concentrate during pregnancy.....
Read more here: sciencedaily.com
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Richmond gets grant to help combat asthma issues in the area
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond City Health District is getting a large amount of money to fight asthma issues in the area.
“Over the last five years, every year we’ve been ranked one of the top 10 cities to live in with asthma,” said Dr. Danny Avula with RHCD.
Avula says it doesn’t matter where in the area you live or which doctors you use; asthma in Richmond region is a huge problem, partly because of air quality and high smoking rates.
“It’s an issue that affects everybody,” Avula said.....
Read more here: wric.com
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
7 Essential Oils for Asthma
Anyone who suffers from asthma knows that it is a terrifying experience to lose your ability to breathe properly and to feel like you can’t get sufficient oxygen. Fortunately, in my more than 25 years as a holistic health professional, I have found that high quality essential oils can offer excellent respiratory support.
There are many essential oils that are effective for asthma symptoms and for improving the ability to breathe. The following list is not exhaustive but includes some of the oils that I have found effective for asthma.....
Read more here: care2.com
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Doctors can't pinpoint what triggered 15-year-old's asthma attack; Burke High junior remains in ICU
Diamond Conway had tried to stay on top of her asthma. The 15-year-old was using her inhaler each day. Shortness of breath would get to her sometimes during color guard practice at Burke High School, but for the most part, she was able to push through it.
But a severe asthma attack on July 1 — Diamond stopped breathing for 20 minutes — left her with brain damage and a long recovery. Her family and doctors are cautioning others to take asthma seriously.....
Read more here: omaha.com
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Parents heartbroken after teen dies of asthma attack
The parents of a Portavogie teenager who died after taking an asthma attack have spoken of their heartache.
Rachel Williamson, who was 16, had just finished her GCSEs when she took the asthma attack at her Co Down home, almost two weeks ago.
Despite receiving CPR almost straight away, she tragically died.
Her family has now called for greater awareness of the about the potentially fatal lung disease in the hope it will save lives.
“It’s been absolutely devastating,” her dad Simon Williamson told UTV.....
Read more here: itv.com
Anyone who suffers from asthma knows that it is a terrifying experience to lose your ability to breathe properly and to feel like you can’t get sufficient oxygen. Fortunately, in my more than 25 years as a holistic health professional, I have found that high quality essential oils can offer excellent respiratory support.
There are many essential oils that are effective for asthma symptoms and for improving the ability to breathe. The following list is not exhaustive but includes some of the oils that I have found effective for asthma.....
Read more here: care2.com
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Doctors can't pinpoint what triggered 15-year-old's asthma attack; Burke High junior remains in ICU
Diamond Conway had tried to stay on top of her asthma. The 15-year-old was using her inhaler each day. Shortness of breath would get to her sometimes during color guard practice at Burke High School, but for the most part, she was able to push through it.
But a severe asthma attack on July 1 — Diamond stopped breathing for 20 minutes — left her with brain damage and a long recovery. Her family and doctors are cautioning others to take asthma seriously.....
Read more here: omaha.com
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Parents heartbroken after teen dies of asthma attack
The parents of a Portavogie teenager who died after taking an asthma attack have spoken of their heartache.
Rachel Williamson, who was 16, had just finished her GCSEs when she took the asthma attack at her Co Down home, almost two weeks ago.
Despite receiving CPR almost straight away, she tragically died.
Her family has now called for greater awareness of the about the potentially fatal lung disease in the hope it will save lives.
“It’s been absolutely devastating,” her dad Simon Williamson told UTV.....
Read more here: itv.com
Monday, July 17, 2017
More than one million asthma sufferers at risk because of medication misuse
For Nina Kovach, it begins with a wheeze accompanying every breath. Persistent coughing soon follows as her asthma symptoms flare and it becomes difficult to climb stairs or even walk a short distance.
"Once you have laboured breathing you know that's not ideal, and you need to get to your puffer pretty quickly to help relieve that because you just feel very breathless," Ms Kovach said.....
Read more here: smh.com.au
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Doctor denies wrongdoing after father-of-six’s heart attack 'misdiagnosed as asthma'
A heartbroken family has accused their GP of misdiagnosing their loved one's heart attack symptoms as asthma.
However, the doctor claims the tragedy is not his fault.
Father of six Anthony Parnell died of heart failure on 13 October 2014, aged 32.
His widow Krystal told A Current Affair he was coughing and complaining of chest pains for several days - but after visiting the doctor, he died less than 24 hours later.
Mrs Parnell said she accidentally taped her late husband's phone call after the appointment.....
Read more here: 9news.com.au
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Teens hold memorial to friend who lost her life after an asthma attack
Friends and family of a teenage girl who died after suffering an asthma attack have said they want to raise awareness of the condition in the hope of saving lives.
Rachel Williamson, who was just 16, passed away last week.
The Co Down schoolgirl has been described as a popular and well-loved teenager who made friends right across the generations.
Her devastated classmates said she was someone who would "always look out for you".
Now they want to remember Rachel by raising money and awareness to fight the condition which took her life.....
Read more here: belfasttelegraph.co.uk
For Nina Kovach, it begins with a wheeze accompanying every breath. Persistent coughing soon follows as her asthma symptoms flare and it becomes difficult to climb stairs or even walk a short distance.
"Once you have laboured breathing you know that's not ideal, and you need to get to your puffer pretty quickly to help relieve that because you just feel very breathless," Ms Kovach said.....
Read more here: smh.com.au
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Doctor denies wrongdoing after father-of-six’s heart attack 'misdiagnosed as asthma'
A heartbroken family has accused their GP of misdiagnosing their loved one's heart attack symptoms as asthma.
However, the doctor claims the tragedy is not his fault.
Father of six Anthony Parnell died of heart failure on 13 October 2014, aged 32.
His widow Krystal told A Current Affair he was coughing and complaining of chest pains for several days - but after visiting the doctor, he died less than 24 hours later.
Mrs Parnell said she accidentally taped her late husband's phone call after the appointment.....
Read more here: 9news.com.au
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Teens hold memorial to friend who lost her life after an asthma attack
Friends and family of a teenage girl who died after suffering an asthma attack have said they want to raise awareness of the condition in the hope of saving lives.
Rachel Williamson, who was just 16, passed away last week.
The Co Down schoolgirl has been described as a popular and well-loved teenager who made friends right across the generations.
Her devastated classmates said she was someone who would "always look out for you".
Now they want to remember Rachel by raising money and awareness to fight the condition which took her life.....
Read more here: belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Sunday, July 16, 2017
HUMIDITY CAN CAUSE AN ASTHMA ATTACK
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Humidity can make it harder to breathe for people with asthma.
Valerie Fox, Respiratory Care Education Coordinator at Navicent Health, said people with asthma should be alert.
“When you go outside the heat hits you a lot differently. The air is a lot thicker, so that air being thicker feeling with the humidity, high humidity, will make it a little bit harder for you to breathe and take those breaths in,” Fox said.
If you know humidity triggers your asthma, it’s important to take your inhaler at least 15 minutes before you go outside.
“If you know you’re going to be outside for a long period of time, you know kids are out obviously playing games, activity and sports and stuff so they need to pretreat ahead of time, if they’re going to be exposed,” she said. “Anytime you have a trigger that you know what the trigger is, you always wants to pretreat with your rescue inhaler first before being exposed”.....
Read more here: 41nbc.com
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Camp Teaches Kids How to Live with Asthma
Beyond the busy city streets, populated sidewalks and air pollution, children are offered an opportunity to explore, fish and practice archery at a summer camp. However, these children are diagnosed with asthma and the program provides them an opportunity to experience summer camp and learn how to control their illness.
“There is a need for children to learn about their asthma and what to do,” Michael Johnson, camp director for Camp Breathe Happy, told the AFRO.
The camp, owned and operated by the nonprofit Breathe DC, specializes in educating children ages 8 to 12 while giving them a camping experience in Upper Marlboro, Md. The camp began in 2010 when Breathe DC decided to serve communities in Wards 7 and 8 that faced health disparities, according to Johnson.....
Read more here: afro.com
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Asthma Is More Difficult to Control in Patients With Fibromyalgia, Study Shows
Elevated anxiety and depression may be two symptoms that could partially explain why fibromyalgia patients who also have asthma have poorer control of their disease than asthmatics without fibromyalgia, according to a study by the Doctor Peset University Hospital in Spain.
The findings, published in the journal, Current Medical Research and Opinion, suggested that it might be helpful to include interventions such as breathing retraining programs in multidisciplinary treatments for asthma patients with fibromyalgia.....
Read more here: fibromyalgianewstoday.com
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Humidity can make it harder to breathe for people with asthma.
Valerie Fox, Respiratory Care Education Coordinator at Navicent Health, said people with asthma should be alert.
“When you go outside the heat hits you a lot differently. The air is a lot thicker, so that air being thicker feeling with the humidity, high humidity, will make it a little bit harder for you to breathe and take those breaths in,” Fox said.
If you know humidity triggers your asthma, it’s important to take your inhaler at least 15 minutes before you go outside.
“If you know you’re going to be outside for a long period of time, you know kids are out obviously playing games, activity and sports and stuff so they need to pretreat ahead of time, if they’re going to be exposed,” she said. “Anytime you have a trigger that you know what the trigger is, you always wants to pretreat with your rescue inhaler first before being exposed”.....
Read more here: 41nbc.com
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Camp Teaches Kids How to Live with Asthma
Beyond the busy city streets, populated sidewalks and air pollution, children are offered an opportunity to explore, fish and practice archery at a summer camp. However, these children are diagnosed with asthma and the program provides them an opportunity to experience summer camp and learn how to control their illness.
“There is a need for children to learn about their asthma and what to do,” Michael Johnson, camp director for Camp Breathe Happy, told the AFRO.
The camp, owned and operated by the nonprofit Breathe DC, specializes in educating children ages 8 to 12 while giving them a camping experience in Upper Marlboro, Md. The camp began in 2010 when Breathe DC decided to serve communities in Wards 7 and 8 that faced health disparities, according to Johnson.....
Read more here: afro.com
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Asthma Is More Difficult to Control in Patients With Fibromyalgia, Study Shows
Elevated anxiety and depression may be two symptoms that could partially explain why fibromyalgia patients who also have asthma have poorer control of their disease than asthmatics without fibromyalgia, according to a study by the Doctor Peset University Hospital in Spain.
The findings, published in the journal, Current Medical Research and Opinion, suggested that it might be helpful to include interventions such as breathing retraining programs in multidisciplinary treatments for asthma patients with fibromyalgia.....
Read more here: fibromyalgianewstoday.com
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