Healthcare, Asthma Medication
Apr-10-2007
There are several types of asthma medication that can be used to help a patient that is struggling with asthma Usually a doctor will prescribe medications from the start of the episodes that seem to be that of asthma If the medication helps to relive symptoms the patient is considered to have asthma In other cases medications can be given after the diagnosis has been made that the patient has asthma
Free Asthma Screenings to be Offered Across the U.S.
Apr-14-2007
"Instead, people often make unnecessary lifestyle compromises to live with their condition, and there's no reason to do that. People with breathing problems, or who think their asthma could be better managed, should attend a free asthma screening"
During May, adults and children across the United States can get checked for asthma during the 11th annual Nationwide Asthma Screening Program, sponsored by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & .
A Familiar Vitamin for Asthma Treatment Posted By : Mitamins Team
Apr-08-2007
The medical term for asthma is a bit of a mouthful: reversible obstructive airway disease. Asthma is reversible, meaning that asthma treatment is available. Treatment more often than not involves asthma medication that opens up the airways again and reduces the severity of the attack.
Healthcare, Asthma Inhalers Do You Need It
Apr-10-2007
Asthma inhalers allow a person that is facing asthma to experience what is happening to them with a bit of protection along the way Asthma is not a condition that can be predicted There are going to be times when something that you did not know was there causes a trigger in the person that causes the reaction of blocked airways Although there are many various methods to treating asthma having an inhaler is almost a must for those that face this type of condition with any severity
Most Children With Asthma Are Under-Treated
Apr-10-2007
There are more than 6 million children with asthma in the United States, and this number is growing every year. Asthma can lead children to miss school, prevent participation in...
Living on Earth: New Studies Link Asthma, Prostate Cancer to Toxic Chemicals
Apr-14-2007
Living on Earth: New Studies Link Asthma, Prostate Cancer to Toxic Chemicals
CURWOOD: Dr. Myers I know the study didn’t look at this at all but the asthma epidemic is really big in cities and really big among poor people. What questions would you want to ask as a researcher to link that prevalence of [...]
Can Allergies and Asthma Be Prevented?
Apr-10-2007
Can allergies and asthma be prevented from developing in children? There are many studies that have looked at a variety of ways to reduce the development of allergies and asthma...
Asthma Doesn't Need to Sideline Young (or Older) Athletes
Apr-10-2007
At one time, people who suffered from asthma symptoms often couldn't participate in sports or other active pursuits. With today's effective asthma medicines, that is no longer true.
Most people who...
Treatment of asthma: Stepping up treatment and also stepping it down
Apr-08-2007
Asthma symptoms vary greatly among individuals and vary at times with each individual. In this comprehensive study in the April issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, researchers address the prevalence and process of step-down therapy as symptoms subside. Of the 397 adults and children studied, 64 percent had at least one change in medication dose during the two years of the study. Most changes were step-up in doses during an asthma flare. Step-down changes were far less common.
Asthma patients given new lease of life
Apr-08-2007
The new Asthma treatment , called bronchial thermoplasty, was trialled by two Leicester patients in 2003 and both patients have since said it has reduced the severity and frequency of their asthma attacks.
Children with asthma often have ADHD
Apr-14-2007
"We can definitively state that families with asthmatic children not only report higher incidences of ADHD, but also of depression, anxiety and learning disabilities"
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., April 13 U.S. children with asthma who also have untreated depression or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder will have more difficulty coping with the disease.
Asthma Patients and Their Doctors Don't Always Communicate Well
Apr-09-2007
"It's not that anybody's saying the wrong thing, but nobody's talking about the whole story"
People with asthma and their doctors often don't communicate effectively, and that disconnect may lead to poorly controlled asthma and an unnecessary worsening of quality of life, a recent survey found.
links for 2007-04-10
Apr-09-2007
Asthma Grand Rounds: Irwin; Chronic Cough Due to GERD
UGH! Asthma, sinus infections, and chronic cough can be connected to Acid Reflux!
(tags: asthma cough sinusitis GERD)
Kids' asthma care to focus on everyday symptoms
Apr-10-2007
WASHINGTON ??? Only one in five children with asthma has the disease under good control ??? sobering findings that are helping to fuel a shift in care.
Study Shows Tobacco Smoke Especially Harmful to African-American Children With Asthma
Apr-10-2007
Tobacco smoke is bad for everyone, whether they are smokers themselves or are simply being exposed to other smokers around them. For children and adults who have asthma, secondary smoke...
Health Tip: Pregnancy and Asthma
Apr-11-2007
Title: Health Tip: Pregnancy and Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 4/12/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/12/2007
Asthma Patients and Their Doctors Don't Always Communicate Well
Apr-08-2007
Title: Asthma Patients and Their Doctors Don't Always Communicate Well
Category: Health News
Created: 4/7/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/9/2007
Time for Spring Cleaning
Apr-10-2007
Spring is the time when we clean out our homes, which is a good thing for people with asthma—clean homes, that is. The cleaning will clear out indoor asthma triggers,...
Childhood Asthma Part One: Initial Assessment, Diagnosis, and Education
Apr-10-2007
Review the assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and education of children with asthma.
Journal of pediatric health care
Study offers new hope for asthma sufferers
Apr-11-2007
Newcastle University scientists have taken part in an international study which has found that patients treated with bronchial thermoplasty demonstrated an overall improvement in asthma control, according to a report published in this week's edition of the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
Are You Sure Your Child's Asthma Is Under Control?
Apr-10-2007
More than 6 million US children have been diagnosed with asthma. Many more may have it, but have not yet been diagnosed, and these numbers are growing each year. There...
Does Your Child Have Asthma?
Apr-10-2007
If your child is suffering from a chronic cough or seems reluctant to join in with playtime activities or sports, he or she might have asthma. Or not. The only...
Mediterranean Diet May Protect Against Childhood Asthma-Like Symptoms and Rhinitis
Apr-09-2007
Greek children who had a high intake of fruits, vegetables, and nuts and adhered to a Mediterranean diet were protected against asthma-like symptoms and rhinitis. (CME)
Medscape Medical News
Apple Consumption During Pregnancy Reduces Risk For Childhood Wheezing And Asthma
Apr-10-2007
Eating apples while pregnant may give new meaning to an apple a day keeping the doctor away. Compelling new research has concluded that mothers who eat apples during pregnancy may protect their children from developing asthma later in life. The study was published in Thorax online. [click link for full article]
Do You Have Symptoms of Asthma?
Apr-10-2007
Asthma is diagnosed in large part by the hallmark symptoms it produces. However, some of those symptoms can be caused by other illnesses as well. About.com's new Symptom Checker may...
Asthma Control: Suffering From a Language Barrier?
Apr-10-2007
Are you satisfied with how well controlled your asthma is? If not, the reason could be a language barrier between you and your doctor. The results of a new national...
Foods High in Anti-Oxidants May Help Asthma
Apr-10-2007
A recent study published in the Thorax journal and reported by BBC News suggests that following what is known as The Mediterranean Diet might be helpful in managing asthma, at...
More Evidence for a Link Between Asthma and Obesity
Apr-10-2007
A new study concludes that overweight and obese people are 50 percent more likely to develop asthma than those whose weight is in a healthy range.
This is not news, but...
Apples during pregnancy protects baby from asthma
(Reuters)
Apr-12-2007
Reuters - A new study suggests that women
who eat apples while pregnant may protect their child from
developing asthma and related symptoms.
New Focus On Asthma Hopes To Better Breathing
Apr-09-2007
WASHINGTON Only one in five children with asthma has the disease under good control, sobering findings that are helping to fuel a shift in care.
Building a National CASE for Better Communication: Poor Asthma...
Apr-10-2007
Studies indicate that a major reason for this poor self-management is a lack of communication between patients and their physicians on the symptoms of asthma and the side effects of treatments.
Behavioral problems can plague children with asthma
Apr-14-2007
Much of the research surrounding childhood asthma has sought new approaches to managing the disease.
Developmental and behavioral problems can plague children with asthma
Apr-13-2007
Much of the research surrounding childhood asthma has sought new approaches to managing the disease.
Diets Rich in Fruits and Nuts May Prevent Allergies and Asthma
Apr-13-2007
A diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts, referred to as a Mediterranean diet, appears to reduce the risk of developing allergies and asthma in children.
Insurer reduces fees to asthmatics for inhaler from Marlboro company
Apr-13-2007
"When we looked at this issue of older generic albuterol inhalers being phased out, we began talking to each of the manufacturers of the CFC-free inhalers to accomplish an affordable choice for our members"
Inc. has cut patient fees as much as 90 percent for an asthma inhaler made by Inc.
New focus on asthma control to help patients breathe easier
Apr-10-2007
"I learned early on you have to be an advocate for your child"
Only one in five children with asthma has the disease under good control, sobering findings that are helping to fuel a shift in care.
links for 2007-04-11
Apr-10-2007
An Office Approach to the Diagnosis of Chronic Cough - December 1998 - American Academy of Family Physicians
Got drugs for post-nasal drip, asthma, antihistamine-decongestant inhalants, yadda yadda
(tags: health allergies PersistentCough AsthmaCoughVariant)
The Role of Air Nicotine in Explaining Racial Differences in Cotinine Among Tobacco-Exposed Children
Apr-10-2007
Why do African-American children with asthma have higher levels of serum and hair cotinine compared with white children?
Chest
Phoenix allergy season at the max; 100-degree heat needed to end it
Apr-10-2007
PHOENIX ??? For thousands of allergy and asthma sufferers in the Phoenix area, it's prime time for the sniffles and sneezes.
Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Children with Asthma --- United States, 2004--05 Influenza Season
Apr-09-2007
Influenza vaccination has been determined to safely and effectively reduce rates of influenza in these children.
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Genaera reduces workforce to fund obesity program
Apr-11-2007
Genaera Corporation has said it will cut jobs in a new strategic review that will focus its resources on its obesity and asthma development programs.
Community Support Offers Latinos an Advantage Over Asthma
Apr-10-2007
Close-knit ethnic neighborhoods may allow foreign-born Latinos to breathe a little easier, according to a new study.
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Gene find may bring better eczema help, say scientists
Apr-10-2007
April 9: Genetic tests to identify children at risk of eczema and asthma and improve treatments are a step closer, thanks to a study of the conditions' genetic basis.
Maritime industry looks at its pollution -- and it isn't pretty
Apr-11-2007
A major study found just how much the maritime industry is responsible for a large part of diesel emissions, which can cause cancer and asthma.
Remaining active with asthma
Apr-10-2007
The view from the kitchen window reveals neighborhood children engaged in rowdy play with a hose in the backyard on a warm summer afternoon.
Appreciate the Impact of Various Phenotypes on the Future of Drug Development for Asthma
Apr-12-2007
Apr 11, 2007 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the worldwide pharmaceutical market is now available to its catalogue.
Lexington #52 on Top 100 Worst Cities for Allergies
Apr-14-2007
is the 52nd worst city for allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
Allergies Peaking In Valley
Apr-10-2007
"I would say we are smack dab in the middle of the season"
For thousands of allergy and asthma sufferers in the area, it's prime time for the sniffles and sneezes.
Allergies Peaking In Valley
Apr-14-2007
"I would say we are smack dab in the middle of the season"
For thousands of and asthma sufferers in the area, it's prime time for the sniffles and sneezes.