Asthma and secondhand smoke
May-30-2007
One reason health officials believe cases of asthma have increased over the years is secondhand smoke.
Asthma fight begins at home, researcher says
May-27-2007
Governments in North County should become more active in fighting asthma by inspecting apartments, the director of the National Latino Research Center at Cal State said Friday.
Inhaled Corticosteroids Won't Prevent Kids' Asthma
May-24-2007
Title: Inhaled Corticosteroids Won't Prevent Kids' Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 5/25/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/25/2007
Eating Apples, Fish During Pregnancy Protects Kids From Allergies, Asthma
May-21-2007
Title: Eating Apples, Fish During Pregnancy Protects Kids From Allergies, Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 5/22/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/22/2007
Combo Asthma Treatment Brings Symptom Relief
May-23-2007
Title: Combo Asthma Treatment Brings Symptom Relief
Category: Health News
Created: 5/24/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/24/2007
Asthma Takes Tougher Toll on the Obese
May-23-2007
Title: Asthma Takes Tougher Toll on the Obese
Category: Health News
Created: 5/24/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/24/2007
Mild Asthmatics May Do Well with Less Medicine
May-16-2007
Title: Mild Asthmatics May Do Well with Less Medicine
Category: Health News
Created: 5/17/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/17/2007
Asthma Anonymous
May-07-2007
[AsthmaFilter] - Will daily intake of a therapy spray like Alvesco (Ciclesonid) cause your asthma to become worse once you stop? It seems to have happened to me. Is it possible to become asthma free without the medicines?
I've never been much of an asthmatic, just occasionally, related to a change of season or proximity to horses. However, a year back or so, my asthma grew worse, probably because my girlfriend was riding horses.
So I started a spray combo for the first time in my life - Salbutamol for attacks and Ciclesonid to be taken daily. For the last few months, I've not had asthma, and I decided to stop taking the Ciclesonid. A few days after I stopped, I started having asthma - a lot more than I ever had in my life!
And this leads me to the assumption that daily intake of an asthma inhibitor is causing my lungs to not be able to deal with the problem on their own.
I asked my doctor when I can stop taking Ciclesonid, and she said that Asthma is a lifelong sickness, and I may have to take it forever. Well, I had asthma from 8-16, and from 16-24 no attacks. So I know I can spend years without having asthma. So obviously I do not want to be stuck on a spray when there is no need for it.
I refuse to take a spray my life long. The question is - does prolonged use of this spray make me dependent on it, and also, how best do I stop using it?
Body mass index is associated with reduced exhaled nitric oxide and higher exhaled 8-isoprostanes in asthmatics
May-07-2007
Background:
Recently, it has been shown that increasing body mass index (BMI) in asthma is associated with reduced exhaled NO. Our objective in this study was to determine if the BMI-related changes in exhaled NO differ across asthmatics and controls, and to determine if these changes are related to increased airway oxidative stress and systemic levels of leptin and adiponectin.
Methods:
Observational study of the association of BMI, leptin, and adiponectin with exhaled nitric oxide (NO) and exhaled 8-isoprostanes in 67 non-smoking patients with moderate to severe persistent asthma during baseline conditions and 47 controls. Measurements included plasma levels of leptin, adiponectin, exhaled breath condensates for 8-isoprostanes, exhaled NO, pulmonary function tests, and questionnaires regarding asthma severity and control.
Results:
In asthmatics, BMI and the ratio of leptin to adiponectin were respectively associated with reduced levels of exhaled NO (ß = -0.04 [95% C.I. -0.07, -0.1], p < 0.003) and (ß = -0.0018 [95% C.I. -0.003, -0.00034], p = 0.01) after adjusting for confounders. Also, BMI was associated with increased levels of exhaled 8-isoprostanes (ß = 0.30 [95% C.I. 0.003, 0.6], p = 0.03) after adjusting for confounders. In contrast, we did not observe these associations in the control group of healthy non-asthmatics with a similar weight distribution.
Conclusion:
In adults with stable moderate to severe persistent asthma, but not in controls, BMI and the plasma ratio of leptin/adiponectin is associated with reduced exhaled NO. Also, BMI is associated with increased exhaled 8-isoprostanes. These results suggest that BMI in asthmatics may increase airway oxidative stress and could explain the BMI-related reductions in exhaled NO.
It's World Asthma Day 2007!
May-08-2007
Today, May 1st, has been proclaimed World Asthma Day, as a partnership between health care groups and asthma educators to raise awareness about asthma and improve asthma care throughout the...
It's World Asthma Day 2007
May-06-2007
Today, May 1st, has been proclaimed World Asthma Day, as a partnership between care groups and asthma educators to raise awareness about asthma and improve asthma care throughout the world.
New Asthma in Kids Hub on About.com
May-08-2007
We've added a comprehensive new "hub" on Asthma @ About.com that deals with every aspect of asthma in kids. Whether you're looking for information on asthma symptoms in children, how...
Vehicle Paint Sprayers 96 Times More Likely To Develop Occupational Asthma Compared To Overall Workforce
May-08-2007
Vehicle paint sprayers are 96 times more likely than the overall workforce to develop occupational asthma, through breathing in harmful chemicals in paint mist. To raise awareness of the problem the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today issued a health alert to the industry in support of World Asthma Day. HSE's advice to paint sprayers is 'don't expose yourself' to the risk. [click link for full article]
Asthma And Domestic Violence Linked
May-06-2007
The link between environmental exposures and asthma has been clearly described, but a new study from researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) finds a strong association between domestic violence and asthma. [click link for full article]
Quorum Productions Awarded Two Telly Awards for Disease Awareness Documentary, Breathing Easy: Women & Asthma
May-07-2007
Quorum Productions took two Telly Awards today for best Documentary and best Online/Internet Talk Show. The awards recognize the special half-hour episode of Quorum's hit television program, W the women's show, which focused on asthma awareness. The special episode was titled Breathing Easy: Women & Asthma. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2007]
Viral Infections During Infancy May Lead to Asthma Later
May-08-2007
New research reveals that babies who have a viral infection during infancy have a higher risk of developing asthma later on.
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology...
Asthma inhalers free for some patients
May-08-2007
More than 20 community health centers and clinics across Washington are offering free asthma inhalers to uninsured and underserved asthma patients.
Treat Your Asthma & Look Good Too
May-08-2007
It seems that at least a couple of companies have decided to capitalize on our asthma epidemic by coming out with new products to make asthma "more attractive."
One of the...
Have You Seen the Weekly Asthma Newsletter?
May-08-2007
Have you heard the latest news on asthma treatment and research? What are the newest articles on the Asthma.About.com website? Do you know one of the best ways to stay...
New Campaign Has Asthma Patients Asking 'What's My IgE?'
May-08-2007
Asthma Sufferers Encouraged to Know Their IgE Number Free Screenings, New Web Site Aims to Raise Allergic Asthma Awareness [PRWEB May 3, 2007]
Drug that stops asthma attacks
May-07-2007
"The results we have had so far have been stunning. "If this drug works it will prevent the biggest cause of asthma attacks. It will also reduce the huge hospital bill for unplanned hospital admissions."
SCIENTISTS have developed a wonder drug that they believe could save thousands of lives by preventing asthma attacks.
Plan Ahead When Traveling With Allergies And Asthma This Summer
May-08-2007
"If you properly plan your vacation, you will prevent your allergy symptoms from getting out of control and possibly ruining your trip."
Allergies And Asthma You can plan ahead for the changes in your environment that may affect your allergies or asthma.
New Campaign Has Asthma Patients Asking 'What's My IgE?'
May-08-2007
Asthma Sufferers Encouraged to Know Their IgE Number Free Screenings, New Web Site Aims to Raise Allergic Asthma Awareness (PRWeb May 3, 2007)
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ALK-Abelló, the makers of GRAZAX®, Welcome GA2LEN New Hay Fever and Asthma Campaign
May-08-2007
ALK-Abelló has today welcomed the information campaign from the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network, GA2LEN, entitled 'Does Rhinitis lead to Asthma?' launched last week at the network's Annual Conference in London, UK. (PRWeb Apr 27, 2007)
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Yes, Virginia, there is an inhaler for that.
May-07-2007
The past few days have been an incredibly frustrating and agonizing reminder that yes, indeed, I have Asthma. Apparently on top of battling Strep Throat, my asthma decided it didn't like its new guest and flared up something awful. I...
Asthma and Respiratory Tool
May-08-2007
Need Help with Treatment Decisions for COPD? - American Lung Association site
Might be worth registering and going through the asthma tool…
Taif and Hail Top in Asthma Sufferers
May-07-2007
Lulwa Shalhoub, Arab News JEDDAH, 8 May 2007 - There are two million asthma sufferers in the Kingdom with Taif, Hail and Jizan having the highest incidence, statistics recently released by the Health ...
Do Nasal Allergies Lead to Asthma?
May-08-2007
It's old news that having allergies increases a person's risk for developing asthma during childhood or somewhere later along the line.
However, GA2LEN, which is short for the Global Allergy and...
Nationwide Asthma Screening - At a Location Near You
May-08-2007
If you've been wondering if you or your child have asthma because you have a lingering cough, wheezing at night, or other symptoms that may or may not be caused...
Are You Living a Life Without Limits?
May-08-2007
Each year, the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America asks the US President to designate May as "National Asthma Awareness Month." The theme this year is "for life without...
What Step Are You At?
May-08-2007
Do you know what "kind" of asthma you have or what step—or level—you are considered to be at? I'm talking about classifications of asthma, and it's a somewhat complicated issue....
Asthma Causes In Texas Still A Mystery, But Young Practitioners May Offer Hope Posted By : Pat Carpenter
May-08-2007
Diana, a young mother in Dallas, was devastated when she discovered her four-year-old son had asthma. She kept thinking she could have done something - maybe even while she was pregnant - to have prevented it. I've heard drinking cow's milk and eating eggs while you're pregnant can cause it. I don't know. You always wonder.
A Link Between Asthma and ADD/Behavior?
May-08-2007
Current research being completed at the University of Virginia Children's Hospital suggests that there could be a link. They already have concluded that families with asthmatic children already report higher...
New Treatment Research for Asthma
May-07-2007
Could asthma be caused by germs, rather than the more commonly accepted triggers such as pollen, mold, dust, pet dander, and tobacco smoke? It's definitely possible. Conventional medical wisdom is...
Plan Ahead When Traveling With Allergies And Asthma This Summer: Tips From The AAAAI
May-07-2007
As summer approaches, family vacations and travel kick into high gear. More than 650 million long distance trips are taken by families in the United States each summer. Unfortunately, if you have allergies or asthma, the symptoms travel with you. [click link for full article]
Natural Remedies for Asthma
May-07-2007
About 15.7 million adults and 6.5 million children in the United States have asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The condition can cause wheezing, shortness of...
Recommendations for Treating Asthma in Pregnancy
May-08-2007
A review provides recommendations for the treatment of asthma and comorbid allergic rhinitis in pregnant women in the primary care setting. (CME,CE)
Medscape Medical News
Diets Rich in Fruits and Nuts May Prevent Allergies and Asthma
May-07-2007
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. A recent study...
South Valley Asthma Sufferers Encouraged to Get Active
May-09-2007
The walkers also had got health screenings. It's the second year the Health Department has hosted the event which encourages asthma suffers to learn more about living with the chronic disease.
Try to avoid asthma triggers - The Clarion-Ledger
May-08-2007
The News Journal Gannett News Service Michelle Swift treats her 2-year-old daughter, Jada, with a nebulizer to relieve symptoms of her asthma recently in Hockessin, Del.
Sales Of Over-The-Counter Medications Double As Spring Asthma ...
May-06-2007
"Asthma can be controlled with the right care and medications"
Main Category: Respiratory / News Article Date: 06 May 2007 - 1:00 PDT Sales of over-the-counter allergy medications have doubled in the past week - one indication that spring allergy season is here.
Mediterranean Diet Helps With Allergies?
May-07-2007
New research suggests that a Mediterranean-style diet could offer protection from asthma and allergic rhinitis. Why do children in some parts of Europe, such as the UK, get asthma while others, in places like Crete, do not?...
An Institute of Health and Welfare study suggests some asthma sufferers aren't using their medication as often as they should because of the cost.
May-08-2007
Three South Koreans and eight Filipinos seized in Nigeria's oil-rich but volatile south last week have reportedly been released.
A health study suggests the cost of asthma medication could be stopping those who suffer from the condition getting the treatment they need.
May-08-2007
The people of East Timor are heading to the polls today for a run-off election to choose a new president from two very different candidates.
How to Perform Outdoor Activities during Allergy Season
May-08-2007
Spring allergies affect many people, and can especially be a nuisance for those with hay fever and asthma who want to be active outdoors. The sneezing, itchy eyes, wheezing and...
Site of the Day: Puff City
May-08-2007
Is your teen too cool to worry about asthma management? A new program developed to reach urban adolescents may come in handy. Although the full Puff City program requires a...
Charity Walks: Asthma Walk and NAMIWalks
May-08-2007
Every spring, the charity walks bloom. It's a great way to enjoy a healthy activity and support a worthy cause. Very often people will be recruited to join...
Rescuers have praised the actions of a mountain climber who helped save one of his friends after surviving a 500-metre fall from one of New Zealand's highest peaks.
May-08-2007
An Institute of Health and Welfare study suggests some asthma sufferers aren't using their medication as often as they should because of the cost.
Timing Is Everything?
May-08-2007
A new report from National Jewish Medical and Research Center suggests that when you take your allergy and asthma medicines can make a big difference in how well controlled your...
The White House says six alleged Islamic radicals arrested on charges of planning to kill soldiers at a US military base appear to have no ties to international terrorist networks.
May-08-2007
A health study suggests the cost of asthma medication could be stopping those who suffer from the condition getting the treatment they need.
Plan Ahead When Traveling with Allergies and Asthma This Summer
May-08-2007
As summer approaches, family vacations and travel kick into high gear. More than 650 million long distance trips are taken by families in the United States each summer.
Plan Ahead When Traveling With Allergies and Asthma This Summe
May-08-2007
As summer approaches, family vacations and travel kick into high gear. More than 650 million long distance trips are taken by families in the United States each summer.
How to Manage Asthma Through Diet
May-06-2007
is a manifestation of an allergic pattern called atopy. These disorders are connected to hay fever and eczema.
Clemson Coach Purnell Teaches Healthy Hoops to Kids with Asthma
May-03-2007
"The great thing about Healthy Hoops is that it's free and engages all families of children with asthma to live healthier lives."
Hundreds of with asthma and their families are expected to turn out for free asthma screenings, health screenings, asthma education, and basketball activities that will be led by University's Coach ...
NHS 'wastes millions on asthma'
May-02-2007
"Reducing the hospital admissions of people with asthma is a key aim for Asthma UK."
Effective control should minimise risk of hospitalisation Three-quarters of emergency admissions for asthma in England could have been avoided, a report argues.
More Funding for Asthma Research Could Save Lives
May-04-2007
"However, now we can identify those people - although we are not yet sure of the best way to treat them."
Friday, 4 May 2007, 10:26 am Press Release: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand More Funding for Asthma Treatment Research Could Be Difference Between Life Or Death for Some Asthma and Respiratory ...
Lisle asthma screenings canceled
May-03-2007
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's asthma screening scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Benedictine University in Lisle has been cancelled.
Lisle asthma screenings canceled
May-03-2007
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's asthma screening scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Benedictine University in has been cancelled.
Governor Judge Marks May As "Asthma Awareness Month"
May-03-2007
In honor of World Asthma Day, Lt. Governor Patty Judge has asked that Iowans remember those Iowans who are affected by Asthma.
Asthma - Home Remedies for Asthma Cure
May-02-2007
Asthma is an ancient Greek word which means "panting or short drawn breath." It is the most troublesome of all the respiratory diseases.
Learn asthma's triggers, treatments to manage it
May-01-2007
"She'd be gasping, and she'd have these little attacks. She'd start coughing and she wouldn't stop coughing."
Heavy pollen counts can make spring the worst season for asthma. And doctors find many people simply don't know how to manage their asthma or keep it under control in their children.
Web-Based Asthma Program Helps Kids Manage Symptoms
May-03-2007
Title: Web-Based Asthma Program Helps Kids Manage Symptoms
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2007
Stomach bacteria may protect against asthma
May-01-2007
Researchers have found that a bacteria found in the stomach, that can cause cancer and , may have a role in protecting children from asthma.
New multi-million pound laboratory opens to give hope to asthma sufferers
May-02-2007
MILLIONS of asthma sufferers will benefit from a multi-million-pound state-of-the-art laboratory which opened yesterday at Southampton General Hospital.
New Study Links a Stomach Microbe to Asthma Prevention
May-04-2007
"The hypothesis that colonization of H. pylori, especially cagA strain, is protective of asthma risk needs to be tested by prospective studies. The findings from our study and others will collectively provide evidence"
The stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which causes stomach cancer and peptic ulcers, may not be all bad.
Maryland Residents and Environmental Groups File Legal Challenge Against State, Federal Agencies
May-02-2007
"I am terrified for my son who, like many children along the ICC right-of-way, suffers from asthma. My cousin's first asthma attack killed her."
Residents along the controversial proposed 18-mile intercounty connector toll highway in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties have joined environmental groups to challenge the legality of state and federal ...
May 1 is World Asthma Day
May-01-2007
"I am really excited about working with area families affected by asthma"
Tuesday, May 1, has been designated as World Day 2007, according to officials at the Henry and Department.
Simple asthma plan could cut emergency hospital trips
May-03-2007
"But we do not know why we have this effect and we need to do more research to find out what the causes are as well as new treatments."
THOUSANDS of asthma hospital admissions could be avoided if patients were given personalised plans to manage their condition, it was claimed yesterday.
Community clinics to give out free inhalers
May-01-2007
More than 10 community centers and clinics across the state are offering inhalers free of charge to their uninsured and underserved asthma patients beginning this week.
Asthma epidemic expected this month in Spain
May-02-2007
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Take a deep breath: Price of asthma inhalers has risen sharply due to new environmental rules
May-02-2007
"What few you can get your hands on - our price has quadrupled"
Two puffs in the morning and two puffs at night. That's how 7-year-old Ryan Giles uses his , .