Prevent Asthma Attacks

Half of "untreatable" asthma cases may be treatable

2010-09-08T11:00:23Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Good news for kids with treatment-resistant asthma: Their breathing troubles just might be treatable. Approximately one in every 10 kids in the U.S. has asthma. And about one in 20 has a severe form that doesn't respond to standard therapies. But after thoroughly evaluating the evidence to date, Drs. Andrew Bush and Sejal Saglani o...

Air Duct Cleaning in Rockville - Why is it Important?

2010-09-10T00:47:01Z

An increasing number of people are now taking measures to reduce the effects of global warming to protect our planet. Whether it is recycling of newspapers, looking for optional transportation means to reduce the air pollution or changing electric bulbs to reduce the energy consumption, everyone is trying their level best to our environment neat and clean.

While trying to keep the outdoor environment clean, you should not forget about the indoor environment. Keeping the passages o...

The benefits of effective asthma control

2010-09-09T10:18:19Z

There are many ways that people choose to work on asthma control in their lives. Some rely on medication, other change their eating or sleeping habits, and some avoid their triggers altogether. Regardless of the chosen method, people are finding a lot of confusion involved with asthma control and experience little success. Instead, the confusion leads to a lot of misdiagnosis and missed opportunities.

The basic medical ideology behind asthma control is to take medication, control t...

Does humidity affect asthma?

2010-09-09T19:33:57Z

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Does human being overweight bring asthma?
I started wheezing about 2 years ago. I am overweight, but have be since I was 20 and never had a wh...

Childhood Asthma

2010-09-09T19:55:09Z

Childhood asthma is a condition most of us would not like our young ones to have but with a changing environment, global warming, pollution, chemical irritants and other such conditions asthma seems to be rising at an uninterruptible speed.

It is a data that will surely concern almost all parents that about 1.1 mi...

Does the weather affect asthma?

2010-09-09T19:57:21Z

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Does the excedrine migraine pill wreak permenant asthma as a side effect?
I took this pill before football several times a week because it blo...

My asthma is getting worse?

2010-09-09T20:02:13Z

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Does this nouns close to asthma?
The smell of cooked food makes my throat start closing up and I cough and gag. At the first bite of food, I a...

Tylenol tied to childhood wheezing and allergies

2010-08-13T06:15:29Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A pair of studies suggests that the common painkiller acetaminophen -- better known as Tylenol in the U.S. -- may be fueling a worldwide increase in asthma. According to one study out Thursday, Tylenol could be responsible for as many as four in 10 cases of wheezing and severe asthma in teens....

'Desert dust' days may worsen kids' asthma

2010-08-06T12:45:28Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Dust blown from faraway deserts may accumulate in the air to levels great enough to contribute to children's asthma attacks, a new study suggests. It's well established that poor air quality can worsen symptoms in people with asthma or other lung disease, and children are thought to be particularly susceptible due to factors like their smaller airways and less developed immune systems. One recen...

How air filters help asthma sufferers

2010-09-09T10:21:28Z

Asthma is a common respiratory condition in adults and children. An asthma attack results in a narrowing and inflammation of the airways leading to the lungs. Triggers for an asthma attack can include: allergens, pollen, pet dander, air pollution, dust, and chemical fumes. Most of these impurities can exist in the home. Using an air filter can decrease or eliminate the triggers of asthma. Air purifiers for the home are effective at eliminating not only particles but also odors and fumes.

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Mediterranean diet may not protect against asthma

2010-07-15T10:45:18Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Countries on the Mediterranean might enjoy low asthma rates, but their typical diet shouldn't take the credit, suggests a new study. "At the moment, we cannot give definitive advice about any protective effect of diet on asthma," said study co-author Dr. F.J. Gonzalez Barcala of the Hospital de Pontevedra in oximeter is a small, hand-held medical device that measures the oxygen saturation of a patient's blood as well a patient's heart rate. As opposed to measuring oxygen saturation through an invasive procedure such as a blood sample, a pulse oximeter is used as a painless and non-invasive medical instrument. Because of their ease of ...

Merck gets FDA approval for asthma treatment

2010-06-24T08:15:30Z

Merck says FDA approved its asthma drug Dulera, but it carries slight risk of causing death

Merck & Co. said Thursday it received marketing approval for its asthma treatment Dulera, but the drug will come with a serious warning that it can increase risk of death. The Food and Drug Administration cleared Dulera, which comes in an inhaler, for use in patients 12 and older, the co...

Insufficient vitamin D tied to severe asthma attacks

2010-06-23T12:30:28Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Asthmatic children with relatively low vitamin D levels in their blood may have a greater risk of suffering severe asthma attacks than those with higher levels of the vitamin, a new study suggests. The study, which followed more than 1,000 children with asthma for four years, found those with vitamin-D "insufficiency" at the outset were more likely to have an asthma attack that required a trip t...

Exercise might aid asthma control: study

2010-06-17T11:15:12Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adults whose asthma is not fully controlled by medication might gain some benefits from adding an exercise routine to their lives, a small study suggests. While exercise can trigger asthma symptoms in some people, there is also evidence that physically active asthmatics tend to have better overall asthma control than their sedentary counterparts. But whether that signals a benefit of exercise, p...

Dogs plus pollutants may raise asthma risk in kids

2010-06-16T13:45:12Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids who grow up with a dog in the house may be at higher risk of developing asthma if they're also exposed to secondhand smoke or nitrogen dioxide, new research shows. Children exposed to the toxic gas and to dog allergen during their first year of life were nearly five times as likely to have asthma at age 7 compared to kids with neither exposure, while dog allergen plus secondhand smoke nearl...

Burgers lovers risk cheese wheeze: study

2010-06-02T17:15:43Z

Too many burgers slathered with rich sauces and toppings not only clog arteries but may boost the risk of asthma and wheezing too, especially in kids, according to a study released Thursday. Conversely, a so-called Mediterranean diet -- heavy on fruit, veggies and fish, while light on fat -- can help stave off asthma-related respiratory problems, said the study, published in the British Medical Journal. Ast...

Burger diet linked to higher childhood asthma risk

2010-06-02T16:15:09Z

LONDON (Reuters) - Children who eat three or more burgers a week may be at a higher risk of asthma and wheezing, but a healthy diet rich in fruit and fish seems to stave off the risk, according to a large international study. Researchers from Germany, Spain and Britain who stud...

Work stress linked to higher asthma risk

2010-05-27T08:45:12Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who regularly feel stressed out by their jobs may have a higher risk of developing asthma than those with a more-relaxed work atmosphere, a new study suggests. High on-the-job stress has been linked to a number of health consequences, including heightened risks of heart disease, diabetes and depression. The new findings, published in the journal Allergy, are the first to show an associati...

School's Failure to Aid Asthma Attack- Premises Liability Case

2010-09-09T06:15:30Z

It is a parent's worst nightmare! You send your child to school and expect him or her to come home safe. It didn't happen that way in this case. As many children of the inner city, Shawn was asthmatic. He lived in Brooklyn and attended PS 20 in Clinton Hill. On February 2003, only weeks after his 11th birthday, Shawn had a serious asthma attack in school. He went to the nurse's office where the nurse determined 911 should be called and the boy should immediately be taken to the hospital in an...

Art therapy reduces anxiety in kids with asthma

2010-05-21T12:30:16Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Draw your own conclusions: Researchers suggest in a small new study that art therapy makes kids less anxious about their condition. The results provide "encouraging initial data" that art therapy can help improve the emotional health of chronically ill children, the authors write in the May issue of the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology. According to the Reuters Health) - Children who live in neighborhoods plagued by violence may have a higher risk of asthma than those who grow up in more peaceful surroundings, a new study hints. Researchers found that among more than 2,000 Chicago children age 9 or younger, those from neighborhoods with moderate to serious problems with violence were about 60 percent more likely to d...

Those with severe asthma offered radical treatment

2010-05-04T00:16:34Z

HEALTHBEAT: Radical treatment for asthma melts off tissue to alter spasm-prone airways

People with severe asthma are getting a radically different treatment option: A way to snake a wire inside their lungs and melt off some of the tissue that squeezes their airways shut. Bronchial thermoplasty isn't for everyone, just a subset who wheeze despite today's best medications. It's neither a cure nor without risk. But the Alair system, rolling out this month, offers the...

New device zaps airways to help asthmatics breathe

2010-05-03T18:45:27Z

HEALTHBEAT: Radical new therapy heats up airways to help severe asthma _ but not for everyone

Advantages of Reflective Foil Insulation over Bulk Insulation

2010-09-10T00:42:32Z

Reflective insulation (Reflective Foil Insulation and foil bubble insulation) is widely seen in aluminum foil material which has been specially designed to resist & block heat in open spaces. Reflective foil insulation is popularly used to keep the house and other building cool in a sunny day or in hot climate.

While on the other hand, Bulk insulation is a sort of insulation which is more commonly used in Australia and acts as a blanket to preserve warm climate in winter and cool...

Benefits Of Using An Asthma Supplement

2010-09-09T10:11:14Z

Are you looking for an effective Asthma Supplement to provide relief from your asthma symptoms? Are you tired of spending endless amounts of money on prescription medications that fail to control your asthma? Are the side effects that these medications can cause leaving you feel miserable? If you answered yes to any of these questions you have...

Nebulizers

2010-09-09T10:19:47Z

The one machine that always been an asthma sufferer's best friend is the nebulizer.

A nebulizer is an electrical machine designed for individuals who have asthma or another form of lung disease. Nebulizers may be mechanical or ultrasonic.

By inhaling medicine directly into the lungs, the result is not only faster but this method also reduces the necessary dosage of medication. It provides the same result that a larger dose would enable if swallowed in pill form.

Dust, fumes harm many asthmatic workers' breathing

2010-04-06T08:30:47Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exposure to certain substances on the job is a major contributor to asthma attacks, a new analysis of European data shows. Overall, the researchers estimate that work-related exposures to gases, dust, fumes and other substances account for 15 percent of all asthma exacerbations among workers with asthma. Every year, they add, this translates to around 90,000 asthma exacerbations in 27 European c...

Are Your Asthma And Allergies Caused By A Low Immune System?

2010-09-09T10:19:38Z

Many folks who are suffering from asthma and allergies do not realize it, but a low immune mechanism is likely at the root of their issues.
The body's immunological systems first defensive line against illness are barriers that stop antigens, which are giant protein molecules of bacteria, viruses, chemicals and other substances that appear damaging from entering your body.
The barriers include your skin, mucus, cough reflex, stomach acid and even enzymes in your tears, which destroy...

The Basics About Asthma. Things You Must Find Out

2010-09-09T10:11:53Z

Food is very often found to be the most frequent cause for asthma or lung difficulties. The foods that most commonly cause this condition are eggs, shellfish, nuts and fish. There are other food substances that can cause asthma symptoms and other related breathing conditions and these include wheat, milk, citrus, cheese, chocolate and also the artificial colorings that are added to food. It is very important to try and eliminate the things that can cause asthma, as this will help you to preve...

Asthma relief in Pakistan salt mine

2010-03-18T01:15:44Z

A centuries-old salt mine in Pakistan is offering experimental asthma therapy, attracting patients from all over the world. Khewra, billed as the world's second largest salt mine, has for centuries extracted the crucial mineral for export and has become a tourist attraction complete with a salt mosque and an electric train. Now, the mine is cashing in on salt therapy, already a draw in the salt mines of eastern Reuters Health) - Among children and teenagers with asthma, those who also have peanut allergies may have more or more-severe asthma attacks, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among 160 5- to 18-year-olds with asthma seen at their center, the 46 with peanut allergies generally had more hospitalizations for asthma exacerbations than children without the food allergy. They also had a higher rate of treat...

FDA issues warning on 4 widely-used asthma drugs

2010-04-16T07:04:15Z

FDA urges safety curbs to decrease use of 4 popular asthma drugs, citing lifethreatening risk

The government is taking steps to curb use of some long-acting asthma drugs taken by millions, issuing safety restrictions Thursday to lower an uncommon but potentially life-threatening risk that asthma could worsen suddenly. The Food and Drug Administration's warnings cover the drugs ...

FDA requires new warnings for asthma drugs

2010-04-16T07:04:09Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health officials said Thursday they were taking steps to reduce the use of certain asthma drugs because of serious risks, including death. Inhaled medicines known as long-acting beta-agonists, or LABAs, must carry warnings saying they should never be used alone to treat asthma, the Food and Drug Administration

How to Recognize an Asthma Attack in Your Child,

2010-09-10T03:38:35Z

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Study links estrogen hormone therapy to asthma

2010-04-16T07:10:48Z

LONDON (Reuters) - Estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may increase the risk of developing asthma after the menopause, scientists said on Monday. The findings, from a major study involving almost 58,000 women in France over 12 years, add to a growing body of evidence suggesting a link between some female hormones and asthma. French and Mexican researchers found that c...

Infant swimming tied to lung infection, asthma

2010-04-16T07:19:48Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who start swimming before the age of 2 may be at increased risk of a common infant lung infection, and possibly asthma and respiratory allergies later in life, a new study suggests. The findings, reported in the European Respiratory Journal, add to evidence that exposure to chlorinated pools may affe...

U.S. doctors link gene to childhood asthma

2010-04-16T08:08:20Z

BOSTON (Reuters) - A defective gene appears to contribute to most cases of childhood asthma, a finding that could lead to a better understanding of allergies, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday. The gene may control some of the signaling in the immune system, the researchers reported in the Forest Laboratories to pay Almirall $75 million in asthma treatment partnership

Forest Laboratories Holdings Ltd. said Wednesday it will pay Spanish drug developer Almirall SA $75 million upfront to collaborate on a potential asthma treatment using an experimental Almirall drug. The companies will develop the drug compound, labeled ...

Recognizing The Early Signs Of Asthma

2010-04-19T15:48:53Z

Author: Allen

Asthma is among the most common breathing disorders among children. An asthma attack occurs when the airways of the patient tighten up. An asthma attack causes great discomfort in the patient as the patient struggles to breathe and finds it hard to regain his natural breathing rhythm. In a large number of cases, the problem subsides, as the child steps into his teens. But it is i...

Number of kids in daycare may affect asthma risk

2010-04-16T08:43:49Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The more other children toddlers are exposed to at day care, up to a certain point, the lower their risk of developing asthma, new research shows. The findings provide more evidence to support the "hygiene hypothesis," or the idea that early exposure to immune system stimuli like germs and animals -- and other kids --can help ward off asthma, the study's lead author,

How to Detect Asthma Early,

2010-09-10T00:14:59Z

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Acetaminophen could up asthma, wheezing risk

2010-04-16T09:12:02Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An analysis of 19 studies provides additional evidence of increased asthma risk in children and adults given acetaminophen. The study's lead author told Reuters Health, while this type of study isn't the best way to prove that the medication actually causes the illness, it does show that the relationship should be investigated further. "We know acetaminophen affects inflammatory cells in the air...

Stubborn asthma may signal poor use of meds

2010-04-16T09:40:49Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with difficult-to-control asthma are often not taking their anti-asthma medication as prescribed by their doctor, new study findings indicate. Even when prescribed high doses of steroids, about 5 percent of adults with asthma remain difficult to control, with persistent symptoms and frequent flare-ups, Dr. Liam G. Heaney at Reuters Health) - People who are neurotic -- they tend to worry a lot and to have emotional ups and downs -- seem to be at increased risk of developing asthma, a new study hints. Those who suffer through a divorce or other relationship conflict are also at risk for asthma, according to the study. Animal studies have shown that chronic stress alters hormone levels, which can inflame airways making it difficult to ...

Minority kids less apt to take asthma meds

2010-04-16T09:51:37Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Black and Hispanic children with asthma are less likely than their white counterparts to be taking daily medication meant to prevent asthma attacks, a U.S. study shows. The findings, published in the medical journal Chest, suggest one reason for the generally poorer asthma control among minority children. The study found that among 1,485 ...

Child Receives Breathing Treatment

2010-04-08T15:06:17Z

Nov 22, 2008 - Laguna Niguel, California, USA - A 2 year old girl from southern california receives breathing nebulizer treatment from her mother. A nebulizer also called a breathing machine is a way to give children thier asthma medications and treatments instead of using an inhaler. California has the worst air in the country, a...

Salt Cave That ÔTreats AsthmaÕ

2010-04-17T22:17:34Z

Mar 17, 2009 - London, England, UK - A London clinic has become the first in Britain to offer asthma and allergy sufferers salt therapy. Patients will be treated at a ''salt cave'' in a former church in Wandsworth. The therapy is being piloted by the Allergy and Asthma Drug Free Tr...