Friday, October 6, 2017
Flu comes early this year: Asthma, bronchial infections triggered as seasons change
Pumpkin spice, changing leaves, heavy sweater weather is upon us. But with all the changes of fall, so comes the sneezing, wheezing and coughing symptoms it brings. Even though temperatures are still high, pediatrician Dr. Scott Katz of Medical City Plano said it’s never too soon to start fighting the flu.
Since 2010, pediatricians have seen flu more year round, instead of its traditional seasonal stay during the fall/winter months. Last year, flu season didn’t end until June when school finally let out. But as soon as school started in August, he said, so did flu signs.....
Read more here: starlocalmedia.com
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Diet and exercise can relieve asthma symptoms
A balanced diet and regular exercise may be able to lower asthma symptoms in non-obese patients, according to new Danish research.
Asthma is a chronic lung condition which causes patients to have to have sensitive airways that flare up when triggered, causing difficulty in breathing. These triggers can include pollen, cigarette smoke, and dust mites according to Asthma Australia.
The study, presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress, randomly divided 149 patients into four groups.....
Read more here: ecudaily.com.au
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Women with asthma more likely to have underweight babies
If asthma is controlled during pregnancy, it could reduce the relative incidence of complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
Women suffering from asthma are more prone to develop preeclampsia -- a dangerous pregnancy complication characterised by high blood pressure - and run a higher risk of giving birth to underweight babies, says a new study.
Asthma is a common disease caused by chronic inflammation in the lungs with symptoms of coughing and breathlessness.
The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, suggests that well-controlled asthma during pregnancy could reduce the relative incidence of complications during pregnancy and childbirth.....
Read more here: thenewsminute.com
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Vectura asthma inhaler makes "positive" regulatory progress in Europe
(Reuters) - British drugmaker Vectura said its asthma inhaler Flutiform had made favorable regulatory progress in Europe, and it can now apply for approvals through its partner.
Vectura said its partner Mundipharma confirmed a “successful outcome” for the inhaler, when first assessed by the UK medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency -- which covers 18 countries across Europe.....
Read more here: reuters.com
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Vitamin D supplements may reduce asthma severity
Adding vitamin D supplements to standard medication could reduce the severity of asthma attacks for individuals with the respiratory condition, suggests a new review.
Researchers found that people with asthma who took vitamin D supplements alongside their usual medication were 50 percent less likely to visit the emergency department or require hospital admission as a result of an asthma attack.....
Read more here: medicalnewstoday.com
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Can your child spot the signs of an asthma attack?
Teach your child how to spot someone on the playground having an asthma attack. This could potentially save a life.
Children are not always that observant of changes in other children’s behaviour, especially when they are playing.
But teaching your child how to identify someone having an asthma attack can potentially help save a life. Use these tips to know when to spot an asthma attack.
According to a previous Health24 article, South Africa has the world’s fourth highest asthma death rate among five- to 35-year-olds. Of the estimated 3.9 million South Africans with asthma, 1.5% die as a result of this condition every year.....
Read more here: health24.com
(Reuters) - British drugmaker Vectura said its asthma inhaler Flutiform had made favorable regulatory progress in Europe, and it can now apply for approvals through its partner.
Vectura said its partner Mundipharma confirmed a “successful outcome” for the inhaler, when first assessed by the UK medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency -- which covers 18 countries across Europe.....
Read more here: reuters.com
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Vitamin D supplements may reduce asthma severity
Adding vitamin D supplements to standard medication could reduce the severity of asthma attacks for individuals with the respiratory condition, suggests a new review.
Researchers found that people with asthma who took vitamin D supplements alongside their usual medication were 50 percent less likely to visit the emergency department or require hospital admission as a result of an asthma attack.....
Read more here: medicalnewstoday.com
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Can your child spot the signs of an asthma attack?
Teach your child how to spot someone on the playground having an asthma attack. This could potentially save a life.
Children are not always that observant of changes in other children’s behaviour, especially when they are playing.
But teaching your child how to identify someone having an asthma attack can potentially help save a life. Use these tips to know when to spot an asthma attack.
According to a previous Health24 article, South Africa has the world’s fourth highest asthma death rate among five- to 35-year-olds. Of the estimated 3.9 million South Africans with asthma, 1.5% die as a result of this condition every year.....
Read more here: health24.com
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Children without allergies can still be afflicted with asthma-like coughing and wheezing
Doctors have long wondered why children without allergies can still be afflicted with asthma-like coughing and wheezing. In a new study, Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a protein that may be responsible.
The study, published today in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, found for the first time that TRPV1 - transient receptor potential vanilloid 1, a protein that plays a role in airway disease through mucus production, cough reflex stimulation and airway narrowing - may be responsible for asthma-like symptoms in children even in the absence of allergies.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Why schools should be more concerned about asthma
Are the people who look after your child trained to deal with asthma? Is your school equipped to deal with an asthma attack?
We send our children to school or sport practice with the notion that they would be looked after and taken care of in the case of an emergency.
But just how well equipped is your child's teacher or sports coach to deal with an asthma attack?.....
Read more here: health24.com
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Dr. Matt Fogg Talks Life Changing Relief for Asthma, Eczema and Hives
Some biologics, which are medications that target specific parts of the immune system to affect biological changes and improve symptoms of certain diseases, have been on the market for over a decade. Xolair, for instance, has been used for over 15 years in the treatment of severe asthma cases by decreasing asthma flares and improving lung function. Also used to treat chronic hives, Xolair significantly decreases the severity itching and number of flare-ups. When other treatments have been tried (and failed), approaching your treatment from a more personalized medicine standpoint can be more effective. This is where biologics can help.....
Read more here: phillymag.com
Doctors have long wondered why children without allergies can still be afflicted with asthma-like coughing and wheezing. In a new study, Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a protein that may be responsible.
The study, published today in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, found for the first time that TRPV1 - transient receptor potential vanilloid 1, a protein that plays a role in airway disease through mucus production, cough reflex stimulation and airway narrowing - may be responsible for asthma-like symptoms in children even in the absence of allergies.....
Read more here: medicalxpress.com
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Why schools should be more concerned about asthma
Are the people who look after your child trained to deal with asthma? Is your school equipped to deal with an asthma attack?
We send our children to school or sport practice with the notion that they would be looked after and taken care of in the case of an emergency.
But just how well equipped is your child's teacher or sports coach to deal with an asthma attack?.....
Read more here: health24.com
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Dr. Matt Fogg Talks Life Changing Relief for Asthma, Eczema and Hives
Some biologics, which are medications that target specific parts of the immune system to affect biological changes and improve symptoms of certain diseases, have been on the market for over a decade. Xolair, for instance, has been used for over 15 years in the treatment of severe asthma cases by decreasing asthma flares and improving lung function. Also used to treat chronic hives, Xolair significantly decreases the severity itching and number of flare-ups. When other treatments have been tried (and failed), approaching your treatment from a more personalized medicine standpoint can be more effective. This is where biologics can help.....
Read more here: phillymag.com
Monday, October 2, 2017
How to calm your asthma symptoms and breathe easy - exercise could actually benefit you
5.4 million people in the UK currently receive treatment for asthma – that’s 1 in 12 adults
The latest scientific studies have unearthed some worrying statistics: asthma rates in the UK have doubled in the last five years, with 12% of Brits now suffering from the dreaded wheeze.
More worrying still, there’s thought to be a further 3.7 million sufferers who have yet to be diagnosed.....
Read more here: mirror.co.uk
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Victorians to get three days' warning of thunderstorm asthma events
Weather and pollen data to trigger public warnings that will be distributed on VicEmergency app and ranked in severity
Victoria has introduced a world-leading thunderstorm asthma detection system that will provide a three-day advance warning of potentially deadly conditions, following an event that caused the deaths of nine people and thousands to be hospitalised.....
Read more here: theguardian.com
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Understanding How To Properly Treat Asthma
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — There is no doubt that we have treatments available for asthma that are better than they have ever been before. However, physicians and family members of those who suffer from asthma often don’t understand the best way to use asthma medications that are prescribed.....
Read more here: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
5.4 million people in the UK currently receive treatment for asthma – that’s 1 in 12 adults
The latest scientific studies have unearthed some worrying statistics: asthma rates in the UK have doubled in the last five years, with 12% of Brits now suffering from the dreaded wheeze.
More worrying still, there’s thought to be a further 3.7 million sufferers who have yet to be diagnosed.....
Read more here: mirror.co.uk
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Victorians to get three days' warning of thunderstorm asthma events
Weather and pollen data to trigger public warnings that will be distributed on VicEmergency app and ranked in severity
Victoria has introduced a world-leading thunderstorm asthma detection system that will provide a three-day advance warning of potentially deadly conditions, following an event that caused the deaths of nine people and thousands to be hospitalised.....
Read more here: theguardian.com
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Understanding How To Properly Treat Asthma
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — There is no doubt that we have treatments available for asthma that are better than they have ever been before. However, physicians and family members of those who suffer from asthma often don’t understand the best way to use asthma medications that are prescribed.....
Read more here: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Infants exposed to indoor allergens less likely to develop asthma by age 7, study suggests
Infants exposed to high indoor levels of pet or pest allergens as grow up are less likely to develop asthma by the time they are 7, according to research backed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, may help lead to ways to prevent asthma in the future, an NIH release said.
Previous studies have shown that limiting indoor allergen exposure can help control asthma, but the NIH said the new study indicates early exposure to some allergens may help prevent developing the chronic disease.....
Read more here: patientdaily.com
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Asthma Improvement Collaborative Reduced ER Visits and Hospitalizations in Medicaid Population
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Response: Asthma is the most common chronic condition of childhood and is responsible for substantial morbidity and health care costs, in large portion as a result of emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Moreover, children who live in poverty and are members of minority groups are disproportionately affected.....
Read more here: medicalresearch.com
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Thunderstorm asthma early warning system rolled out
A THUNDERSTORM asthma early warning system has been rolled out across Victoria to prevent a repeat of the tragedy that claimed nine lives in last November’s freak weather event.
THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA COULD BE BACK IN VICTORIA THIS SPRING
With the pollen season starting today, the state is launching its new forecasting model that sees eight monitoring stations set up across the Victoria as an early warning of potential danger.....
Read more here: heraldsun.com.au
Infants exposed to high indoor levels of pet or pest allergens as grow up are less likely to develop asthma by the time they are 7, according to research backed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, may help lead to ways to prevent asthma in the future, an NIH release said.
Previous studies have shown that limiting indoor allergen exposure can help control asthma, but the NIH said the new study indicates early exposure to some allergens may help prevent developing the chronic disease.....
Read more here: patientdaily.com
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Asthma Improvement Collaborative Reduced ER Visits and Hospitalizations in Medicaid Population
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Response: Asthma is the most common chronic condition of childhood and is responsible for substantial morbidity and health care costs, in large portion as a result of emergency room visits and hospitalizations. Moreover, children who live in poverty and are members of minority groups are disproportionately affected.....
Read more here: medicalresearch.com
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Thunderstorm asthma early warning system rolled out
A THUNDERSTORM asthma early warning system has been rolled out across Victoria to prevent a repeat of the tragedy that claimed nine lives in last November’s freak weather event.
THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA COULD BE BACK IN VICTORIA THIS SPRING
With the pollen season starting today, the state is launching its new forecasting model that sees eight monitoring stations set up across the Victoria as an early warning of potential danger.....
Read more here: heraldsun.com.au
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