Genetic variants regulating ORMDL3 expression contribute to the risk of childhood asthma
Asthma is caused by a combination of poorly understood genetic and environmental factors. We have systematically mapped the effects of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on the presence of childhood onset asthma by genome-wide association. We characterized more than 317,000 SNPs in DNA from 994 patients with childhood onset asthma and 1,243 non-asthmatics, using family and case-referent panels. Here we show multiple markers on chromosome 17q21 to be strongly and reproducibly associated with childhood onset asthma in family and case-referent panels with a combined P?value of P?
Tune-Up Your Asthma
Jul-30-2007
Now is the time to tune-up your asthma, or your child's asthma, before autumn and cold/flu season arrives. Viral infections, such as the common cold, are the most common trigger...
Tune-Up Your Asthma
Jul-30-2007
Now is the time to tune-up your asthma, or your child's asthma, before autumn and cold/flu season arrives.
Asthmatic children's camp opens Aug. 9 near Uniontown
Jul-30-2007
The American Respiratory Alliance of Western Pennsylvania will offer its Camp Huff-n-Puff for children with asthma from Aug.
Dairy diet may prevent asthma
Jul-30-2007
Milk is high in fats Young children who regularly eat products containing milk fat are less likely to develop asthma, research suggests.
Chemicals can make asthma worse
Jul-29-2007
"Once you've identified them, it's important not to use them"
Many people with asthma thought they were at least safe indoors. That may not be the case.
Electronic smog linked to respiratory disease, study shows.
Jul-29-2007
Electrical fields from computers, televisions and other everyday equipment can give people asthma, influenza and other respiratory diseases, a startling new study suggests.
Skin problem linked to 3 allergies
Jul-30-2007
These people may develop any or all of three closely linked allergic conditions: atopic dermatitis, asthma, and hay fever .
More Asthma Action Plans from Australia
Jul-28-2007
Every person with asthma should have a written Asthma Action Plan, developed in conjunction with their asthma specialist. The plan should detail what asthma symptoms to look for as early...
Asthma UK Comment On Prescription Charging Consultation
Jul-28-2007
Mikis Euripides, Asthma UK's Assistant Director of Policy & Public Affairs said: 'We are delighted that the Government has decided to listen to the views of people with asthma to find out more about the huge impact prescription charges can have on their lives. People with asthma have consistently told us this is one of the most important issues they want the Government to address with almost 1. [click link for full article]
Nurses, cleaners at increased risk for asthma
Jul-27-2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nurses are roughly twice as likely as people with other jobs to develop asthma, according to a report in The Lancet medical journal. A heightened, albeit slightly lower, risk is also seen in cleaners.
Dr. Manolis Kogevinas, from the Municipal Institute of Medical Research in Barcelona, Spain, and colleagues tested 6837 subjects for asthma when they took part in the European Community Respiratory Health Survey from 1990 to 1995. The participants had had no respiratory symptoms or history of asthma when the study began.
Papworth Breathing - Alternative Therapy for Asthma
Jul-28-2007
One of the realities of having asthma is that you will probably need to take some type of asthma medicine for the rest of your life. There is no known...
Children Treated With Antibiotics Face Higher Risk for Asthma
Jul-28-2007
Asthma is increasingly common in children today. In fact, asthma is considered to be at near epidemic proportions in most developed countries, including the US, Canada, and the UK. There...
Herbal Supplement For Asthma
Jul-22-2007
Today more and more asthma sufferers are turning to use more natural ways of treating asthma rather than relying on the medications that their doctor prescribes.
Food, obesity affects asthma
Jul-24-2007
"Further, the asthma subjects who were overweight and obese had significantly lower magnesium than the normal-weight asthma subjects"
By ALEX CUKAN UPI Correspondent When the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Lifespan Respite Care Act last December, its sponsor said, "Help is on the way for family caregivers," but that help ...
Managing Asthma in Schools
Jul-28-2007
Yes, it's summer, but school is fast approaching, and if you're the parent of a child with asthma, then you should be starting to think about how to keep your...
Black Box Warning for Xolair
Jul-28-2007
Xolair—also known as omalizumab—is an innovative newer medicine used to treat asthma in adults and children older than age 12 who have moderate to severe persistent asthma. It's given by...
Incidence of asthma in neighboring Utah towns puzzling.
Jul-28-2007
Woods Cross and North Salt Lake have the state's highest incidence of childhood asthma. Bountiful has the lowest.
Teens With Asthma Benefit From Eating Healthy
Jul-28-2007
OK, so "eating healthy" and "teens with asthma" are often 2 rather diverse concepts, right? Teens aren't always known for making the healthiest eating choices, especially when out with friends....
Nurses, cleaners at increased risk for asthma
Jul-27-2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nurses are roughly twice as likely as people with other jobs to develop asthma, according to a report in The Lancet medical journal. A heightened, albeit slightly lower, risk is also seen in cleaners.
Nurses, cleaners at increased risk for asthma
Jul-28-2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nurses are roughly twice as likely as people with other jobs to develop asthma, according to a report in The Lancet medical journal. A heightened, albeit slightly lower, risk is also seen in cleaners.
MedImmune reports asthma therapy is well tolerated
Jul-25-2007
MedImmune has reported interim Phase I study results suggesting its asthma therapy is well tolerated in adults with mild forms of the condition.
Indoor Aerosol Cleaners May Cause Asthma & Allergy Attacks -- Relief Possible With Complete Green Cleaning
Jul-28-2007
Indicates dangers of aerosol cleaning agents found in the home. Shows direct relationship of cleaners to asthma & allergy sufferers. Complete Green Cleaning provides means to eliminate the dangerous chemicals without sacrificing performance. [PRWEB Jul 11, 2007]
New Website About Asthma in Children
Jul-28-2007
Asthma in kids is a huge problem in the US and other countries around the world. In fact, it's the most common childhood chronic illness. I've dedicated a whole section...
Asthma Education in the ER Could Help Patients Avoid Repeat Hospital Stays
Jul-28-2007
A new review of studies suggests that people with asthma who receive disease education during, or soon after, a serious emergency-room visit are less likely to be re-admitted to the hospital than patients who receive no instruction.
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What's up in Currituck 07/20
Jul-25-2007
Asthma management training. will hold the first of many regional trainings regarding asthma management at High School today.
Autopsy reveals assault triggered victim's asthma condition
Jul-24-2007
An autopsy has revealed more information in a murder case in Potsdam. The medical examiner's office now says Chung Hua, 26, died from complications of a preexisting asthma condition that was brought on by an ...
Herbs Showing Promise As An Asthma Treatment
Jul-25-2007
"There's the chance of bone damage, there's the chance of infection because of lower immune system, there's the chance of triggering diabetes"
American researchers are testing herbs from China as a treatment for asthma. And the herbs have shown some success treating patients safely and effectively.
Indoor Aerosol Cleaners May Cause Asthma & Allergy Attacks -- Relief Possible With Complete Green Cleaning
Jul-28-2007
Indicates dangers of aerosol cleaning agents found in the home. Shows direct relationship of cleaners to asthma & allergy sufferers. Complete Green Cleaning provides means to eliminate the dangerous chemicals without sacrificing performance. (PRWeb Jul 11, 2007)
Ground Level Ozone & Asthma
Jul-28-2007
You may have heard that modern living is harming our ozone layer. It's why we have emission testing of our automobiles and can't use as many aerosol products as we...
Xolair: An Injectable Medication for Asthma
Jul-28-2007
There is often mucn confusion regarding the use of "shots" to treat allergic disease. Many patients come to my clinic asking for an "allergy shot", and are often referring to...
How Breathless Are You?
Jul-28-2007
It has always amazed me when I see people with breathing problems smoking. I've observed this both in people with emphysema and asthma. It just doesn't seem logical that people...
Childhood Asthma Gene
Jul-28-2007
Earlier this month, researchers from the University of Michigan here in the US, as well as colleagues from London, France and Germany, published findings in the journal, Nature, about a...
Breathing easier
Jul-24-2007
With proper management, most people with asthma can lead a normal, active life. COUGHING. Wheezing.
AllergyTrack
Jul-25-2007
Mold and Pollen data from Kagen Allergy Clinic, S.C. "Risk" indicates the chance of developing allergy or asthma symptoms from exposure to allergens.
Salty solution
Jul-26-2007
It's not exactly your average aerobics class: the teacher is a physiotherapist and the students are asthmatic.
Survey: Sturdy fails on asthma
Jul-19-2007
"If asthma is not treated, it can result in illness or worse"
A statewide survey of medical quality found Sturdy Memorial Associates lagging in childhood and adult asthma care, but the medical director of the doctors' group says the report doesn't tell the full story.
What's up in Currituck 07/20
Jul-20-2007
Asthma management training. Currituck will hold the first of many regional trainings regarding asthma management at High School today.
Asthma kills murderer at Angola penitentiary
Jul-21-2007
An inmate serving a life sentence in the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola for killing a young woman and seriously wounding two others in a 2004 robbery in died of an apparent asthma attack ...
Are epidemics in asthma and obesity linked?
Jul-17-2007
"There is also a serious lack of knowledge at GP level."
Comments Scientists have uncovered a link between asthma and obesity in research which could lead the way to new treatments for both conditions.
Hormone linked to obesity and asthma
Jul-18-2007
"The implication from this research is that both asthma and obesity are serious health problems and this could open a door to tackle both problems."
Study suggests common process in combined cases Rise in weight problems and respiratory condition Polly Curtis and Ian Sample Tuesday July 17, 2007 The Guardian Scientists have discovered a link between obesity ...
Mediterranean diet can prevent asthma
Jul-15-2007
"In addition, nuts contain cell-protecting vitamin E and magnesium, which appears to promote lung function"
Foods commonly eaten in the Mediterranean region can prevent asthma and chronic bronchitis, experts say.
Fruit, Fish Help Teens Fight Asthma
Jul-09-2007
Title: Fruit, Fish Help Teens Fight Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 7/10/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/10/2007
Breathing Technique Cuts Asthma Symptoms
Jul-08-2007
Title: Breathing Technique Cuts Asthma Symptoms
Category: Health News
Created: 7/7/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/9/2007
Report: Puerto Rican children have high asthma rates
Jul-13-2007
The federal government issued a report card on the state of our children Friday. It says rates of low birth weight, obesity and asthma continue to rise.
Message to teens: No fruit? No fish? Say hello to asthma and bronchitis
Jul-10-2007
"The walk-away (message) is that . . . if your diet is generally lacking in these types of things your risk of having and continuing to have symptoms associated with chronic bronchitis and asthma are increased"
Teens who turn up their noses to fruit and fish may be undermining their lung health, new research released Monday suggests.
Teens who eschew fruit and fish may suffer more asthma, other lung problems
Jul-09-2007
New research suggests a teenager's fruit and fish intake may play a role in how healthy their lungs are.