What’s Going Around: Allergies, asthma and coughing
PinnacleHealth’s Heritage Pediatrics in Camp Hill is seeing a lot of coughing this week. In many cases, the coughing has been going on for weeks.
“If your child’s cough is ever longer than two weeks you should have them seen by their doctor,” Dr. Kathleen Zimmerman said. “Prolonged coughs can be from post nasal drainage which can be caused by allergies or sinus infections. But sometimes a prolonged cough can be from a lung infection like pneumonia or from a tightening of the airways from asthma. The only way for your doctor to now is to listen to your child’s lungs”.....
Read more here: abc27.com
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Many with work-related asthma not getting key vaccine
(HealthDay)—Only half of American adults with work-related asthma get the recommended vaccination against pneumococcal disease, a new study finds.
Adults with asthma are at increased risk for pneumococcal disease, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all adults aged 19 to 64 get the pneumococcal vaccine.
However, an analysis of 2012-13 national data found that only 54 percent of adults with work-related asthma got the shot.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Back-to-school checklist for parents of children living with asthma
For parents of children with asthma, getting ready for school requires additional steps. Asthma accounts for more than 10 million lost school days every school year.
If you know a child with asthma, you may be concerned about his or her activity in sports and at recess, especially if the child’s asthma is exercise-induced. With better management, children are able to stay safe and active. For a full toolkit and free resources, visit Lung.org/asthma-in-schools.
The American Lung Association recommends this back-to-school checklist:.....
Read more here: theoaklandpress.com
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Asthma: Redefining this silent killer
Asthma kills 10 people in the United States every day, and many of these deaths are avoidable. It is time to redefine the disease and bring diagnosis and treatment into the 21st century, says an international panel of experts.
There is, in fact, no such thing as one disease called asthma. Instead, asthma is an umbrella term for inflammation and swelling of the airways, which can result in a range of symptoms.
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 7.6 percent of adults and 8.4 percent of children in the U.S. have asthma. And in 2015, 3,615 people in the country died from it.....
Read more here: medicalnewstoday.com
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The Arsenal Against Asthma Grows: Biologics
Should you be unfortunate enough to suffer from asthma, things are looking up. There are new biological therapies out there that "attack" asthma in novel ways. They are effective and are badly needed. The impact of the disease on people afflicted with it is probably more severe than you think. It's not as simple as carrying an inhaler around.
People with moderate-to-severe asthma have to endure far more than that. I know this. I am one of them.....
Read more here: acsh.org
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Folic Acid and Asthma: Breathing Easy About Supplementation
Folic acid's role in prenatal nutrition has been clear for many decades, as pregnancy increases the need for folic acid up to 76%. Adequate folic acid supplementation reduces the risk of spina bifida in the infant.
Recently, experimental animal interventions have suggested that folic acid intake that exceeds the recommended dose may increase risk of respiratory disease in offspring. Some (but not all) studies have also found adverse relationships in humans. This has created a concern that excess folic acid supplementation may cause asthma.....
Read more here: pharmacytimes.com
Asthma kills 10 people in the United States every day, and many of these deaths are avoidable. It is time to redefine the disease and bring diagnosis and treatment into the 21st century, says an international panel of experts.
There is, in fact, no such thing as one disease called asthma. Instead, asthma is an umbrella term for inflammation and swelling of the airways, which can result in a range of symptoms.
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 7.6 percent of adults and 8.4 percent of children in the U.S. have asthma. And in 2015, 3,615 people in the country died from it.....
Read more here: medicalnewstoday.com
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The Arsenal Against Asthma Grows: Biologics
Should you be unfortunate enough to suffer from asthma, things are looking up. There are new biological therapies out there that "attack" asthma in novel ways. They are effective and are badly needed. The impact of the disease on people afflicted with it is probably more severe than you think. It's not as simple as carrying an inhaler around.
People with moderate-to-severe asthma have to endure far more than that. I know this. I am one of them.....
Read more here: acsh.org
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Folic Acid and Asthma: Breathing Easy About Supplementation
Folic acid's role in prenatal nutrition has been clear for many decades, as pregnancy increases the need for folic acid up to 76%. Adequate folic acid supplementation reduces the risk of spina bifida in the infant.
Recently, experimental animal interventions have suggested that folic acid intake that exceeds the recommended dose may increase risk of respiratory disease in offspring. Some (but not all) studies have also found adverse relationships in humans. This has created a concern that excess folic acid supplementation may cause asthma.....
Read more here: pharmacytimes.com
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Children exposed to mice, cat and cockroach allergens may have lower risk of asthma: study
Calling all mice and cockroaches!
A new study from Washington University which examined 442 inner-city children and their risk for asthma when exposed to different allergens, suggests that living with cats, mice and cockroaches may help combat asthma in young children, according to AJC.com.
The children studied live in St. Louis, Baltimore, Boston and New York City. Findings — taken through analysis of dust located inside homes — suggest that those around higher levels of allergens as an infant were less likely to develop childhood asthma.....
Read more here: nydailynews.com
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Calls for better education about asthma after death of Gisborne mum
David Kirkpatrick believes his daughter might still be alive if she had been more aware of the life-threatening risks of asthma.
"I think she took for granted [the fact] that when she was OK, she was OK, but it's like a flick of a switch," he said.
Alicia Kirkpatrick, a 29-year-old musician, suffered a fatal asthma attack while in a car in back country near Gisborne on August 28. Her three daughters - aged 11, 9 and 17 months - were in the car at the time.....
Read more here: stuff.co.nz
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Kids' Colds Linked to Asthma, Lung Problems Later
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Kids who develop respiratory infections like colds or sinusitis may have a higher risk of asthma and reduced lung function later in life, a new study says.
Researchers examined data from nearly 155,000 children in Europe. They were followed from birth through ages 4 to 15 years.
Those who had an upper respiratory infection -- such as a cold, sinusitis, laryngitis and tonsillitis -- by age 5 had an increased risk of asthma later in life. Their risk was 1.5 times higher.....
Read more here: health.usnews.com
Calling all mice and cockroaches!
A new study from Washington University which examined 442 inner-city children and their risk for asthma when exposed to different allergens, suggests that living with cats, mice and cockroaches may help combat asthma in young children, according to AJC.com.
The children studied live in St. Louis, Baltimore, Boston and New York City. Findings — taken through analysis of dust located inside homes — suggest that those around higher levels of allergens as an infant were less likely to develop childhood asthma.....
Read more here: nydailynews.com
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Calls for better education about asthma after death of Gisborne mum
David Kirkpatrick believes his daughter might still be alive if she had been more aware of the life-threatening risks of asthma.
"I think she took for granted [the fact] that when she was OK, she was OK, but it's like a flick of a switch," he said.
Alicia Kirkpatrick, a 29-year-old musician, suffered a fatal asthma attack while in a car in back country near Gisborne on August 28. Her three daughters - aged 11, 9 and 17 months - were in the car at the time.....
Read more here: stuff.co.nz
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Kids' Colds Linked to Asthma, Lung Problems Later
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Kids who develop respiratory infections like colds or sinusitis may have a higher risk of asthma and reduced lung function later in life, a new study says.
Researchers examined data from nearly 155,000 children in Europe. They were followed from birth through ages 4 to 15 years.
Those who had an upper respiratory infection -- such as a cold, sinusitis, laryngitis and tonsillitis -- by age 5 had an increased risk of asthma later in life. Their risk was 1.5 times higher.....
Read more here: health.usnews.com
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Aging adults may be ignoring dangerous asthma symptoms
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Health experts say asthma is often going under-treated and under-diagnosed in older adults. That can lead to sleep problems, emergency room visits and even heart issues and many people might be writing it off as something different all together.
Many people might think it’s a lingering cold or chronic allergies, but that can be dangerous over time. Estimates vary, but up to nine percent of older adults are thought to have asthma, the respiratory condition is known to inflame the lung and make breathing difficult.....
Read more here: wishtv.com
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10 SIMPLE WAYS TO PREPARE FOR THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA
The Victorian tragedy that occurred in November last year pushed emergency services to the limit… here’s how to prepare as pollen season begins across south-east Australia
Nine people died in Victoria late last year and more than 8500 required emergency hospital care when a freak weather event combining high pollen count with hot winds and sudden downpour led to the release of thousands of tiny allergen particles triggering sudden and severe asthma attacks.
Some Melbourne pharmacies were inundated with people seeking reliever puffers; a significant proportion of these people were experiencing their first asthma attack.....
Read more here: ajp.com.au
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Smart inhaler to help asthma sufferers breathe easier
With almost 30 million people under the age of 45 living with asthma in Europe, new 'smart inhalers' may provide better ways of treating the disease and help scientists understand what is driving this growing global epidemic.
For many patients, managing their asthma can be difficult – for some symptoms may be hard to control, and attacks may appear unpredictable. Globally, asthma is responsible for around 400 000 deaths each year.
Doctors also struggle to unpick what might be triggering attacks and have little idea if their patients are taking their medication properly, if at all.....
Read more here: horizon-magazine.eu
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Health experts say asthma is often going under-treated and under-diagnosed in older adults. That can lead to sleep problems, emergency room visits and even heart issues and many people might be writing it off as something different all together.
Many people might think it’s a lingering cold or chronic allergies, but that can be dangerous over time. Estimates vary, but up to nine percent of older adults are thought to have asthma, the respiratory condition is known to inflame the lung and make breathing difficult.....
Read more here: wishtv.com
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10 SIMPLE WAYS TO PREPARE FOR THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA
The Victorian tragedy that occurred in November last year pushed emergency services to the limit… here’s how to prepare as pollen season begins across south-east Australia
Nine people died in Victoria late last year and more than 8500 required emergency hospital care when a freak weather event combining high pollen count with hot winds and sudden downpour led to the release of thousands of tiny allergen particles triggering sudden and severe asthma attacks.
Some Melbourne pharmacies were inundated with people seeking reliever puffers; a significant proportion of these people were experiencing their first asthma attack.....
Read more here: ajp.com.au
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Smart inhaler to help asthma sufferers breathe easier
With almost 30 million people under the age of 45 living with asthma in Europe, new 'smart inhalers' may provide better ways of treating the disease and help scientists understand what is driving this growing global epidemic.
For many patients, managing their asthma can be difficult – for some symptoms may be hard to control, and attacks may appear unpredictable. Globally, asthma is responsible for around 400 000 deaths each year.
Doctors also struggle to unpick what might be triggering attacks and have little idea if their patients are taking their medication properly, if at all.....
Read more here: horizon-magazine.eu
Monday, September 25, 2017
Understanding occupational asthma
Occupational asthma is a respiratory disease in which on-the-job exposure to certain substances causes the airways of a person’s lungs to swell and narrow.
Workers who may be affected include metal workers, agricultural workers, laboratory workers, health care workers, and detergent manufacturers, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Although the exact number of workers who have occupational asthma is unknown, up to 15 percent of asthma cases in the United States may be job-related, the academy states.....
Read more here: safetyandhealthmagazine.com
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Asthma is an epidemic among Pittsburgh schoolchildren. How can communities breathe easier?
Dr. Deborah Gentile decided to do some research after hearing over and over again from school nurses that nearly half of the students at Pittsburgh area schools were carrying inhalers. Upon digging deeper, she couldn’t believe what she ended up discovering.
And earlier this month, as she presented her findings at “The Air We Breathe: A Regional Summit on Asthma in Our Community,” neither could many of those listening.....
Read more here: nextpittsburgh.com
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Children's asthma medication may cause nightmares and other mental health issues
A children's asthma medication may cause nightmares and other mental health issues, a study claims.
Montelukast, sold in the US as Singulair, is a commonly prescribed asthma medication and one of the 18 best-selling drugs of the 21st century, according to Forbes.
The medication is controversial amid claims that it lacks effectiveness and causes adverse drug reactions, which forced the Food and Drug administration to require for a better label in 2014 that stated the risks.....
Read more here: dailymail.co.uk
Occupational asthma is a respiratory disease in which on-the-job exposure to certain substances causes the airways of a person’s lungs to swell and narrow.
Workers who may be affected include metal workers, agricultural workers, laboratory workers, health care workers, and detergent manufacturers, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Although the exact number of workers who have occupational asthma is unknown, up to 15 percent of asthma cases in the United States may be job-related, the academy states.....
Read more here: safetyandhealthmagazine.com
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Asthma is an epidemic among Pittsburgh schoolchildren. How can communities breathe easier?
Dr. Deborah Gentile decided to do some research after hearing over and over again from school nurses that nearly half of the students at Pittsburgh area schools were carrying inhalers. Upon digging deeper, she couldn’t believe what she ended up discovering.
And earlier this month, as she presented her findings at “The Air We Breathe: A Regional Summit on Asthma in Our Community,” neither could many of those listening.....
Read more here: nextpittsburgh.com
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Children's asthma medication may cause nightmares and other mental health issues
A children's asthma medication may cause nightmares and other mental health issues, a study claims.
Montelukast, sold in the US as Singulair, is a commonly prescribed asthma medication and one of the 18 best-selling drugs of the 21st century, according to Forbes.
The medication is controversial amid claims that it lacks effectiveness and causes adverse drug reactions, which forced the Food and Drug administration to require for a better label in 2014 that stated the risks.....
Read more here: dailymail.co.uk
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