Asthma

Higher mortality rates among older adult asthma patients compared to their younger counterparts may be due, at least in part, to an increase in airway inflammation, according to a study conducted by researchers in Canada, who note that their results imply that elderly patients are either less likely to follow asthma medication dosing instructions, or that the underlying airway inflammation in elderly patients is relatively resistant to current...  

There is a big concern that has been raised over the issue of asthma medications stating that they might be associated with an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats, among children and young adults. Commonly ...  

Despite longstanding recommendations for children with asthma to avoid tobacco smoke, many youths are still exposed to secondhand smoke and their health suffers because of it, according to a study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Boston...  

Scientists from the University of Southampton and Synairgen, a respiratory drug development company spun out from the University, can announce positive data from its Phase II clinical trial, into the effectiveness of the drug SNG001 (inhaled interferon beta) for asthma patients. This pioneering trial investigated the potential for SNG001 to protect asthmatics from respiratory virus infections, principally the common cold, that can spread to...  

Volusia County School officials stand by a Deltona High School nurse's decision to refuse a student his inhaler during an asthma attack, citing a lack of a parent's signature on a medical release form. "It's like something out of a horror film. The person just sits there and watches you die," said Michael Rudi, 17. "She sat there, looked at me and she did nothing." He said the school dean found his inhaler during a search of his locker last...  

New research is raising concerns that certain asthma medications – known as inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) – may be associated with an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats, among children and ...  

Since age 5, the now 72-year-old South Hanover Twp. resident has dealt with asthma symptoms exacerbated by pollen, changes in seasons and animal dander. Even exercise brought on coughing and wheezing fits, while infections further aggravated her condition.  

A senior student at Delton High School near Orlando, Florida nearly died last week after a school nurse refused to give him a doctor-prescribed asthma inhaler, even after he passed out from lack of oxygen. 17-year-old Michael Rudi told Orlando ...  

SOLNA, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: On May 3, 2012, BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana retired their negative coverage policy regarding Aerocrine’s asthma device which measures Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) in asthmatics. BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana is the largest insurance company in the state and provides coverage to approximately 71 percent of the privately insured or approximately 1.3 million lives. With this and...  

quick-relief medications for asthma and an epinephrine auto-injector if you or a family member has food or insect-sting allergies; topical cortisone cream; an antihistamine; mite-proof pillowcases; your peak flow meter and nebulizer; baby wipes for ...  

NAGPUR: Children are generally more prone to falling ill ... “Increasing urbanization and migration has caused a considerable rise in lung diseases, especially bronchial asthma. Unlike in adults, repeated episodes of cough, breathlessness and missing ...  

Some people experience treatment-resistant asthma, where inhaled steroids no longer work on their lungs, putting them at greater risk for a severe asthma attack. Researchers now think they know why this might happen. A new study from the University of ...  

The family of a Deltona High School student announced on Thursday they plan to sue the Volusia County School District and the school nurse that refused to administer  the student's inhaler during an asthma attack because a signature was missing on his medical release. "It's like something out of a horror film. The person just sits there and watches you die," said Michael Rudi, 17. "She sat there, looked at me and she did nothing." Sue Rudi...  

Washington: Use of inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) appears to increase risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to a new study. The medications are commonly used to help control asthma flare-ups, and recent ...  

Merck & Co. CEO Kenneth Frazier tells company shareholders that this year and next will be difficult. Speaking at the companys annual meeting, Frazier noted the drugmakers top-selling product, asthma and allergy drug Singulair, gets U.S. generic competition soon. That will sharply reduce revenue from Singulair, which brought in $5.5 billion last year. He also cited an uncertain global economy. But...  

Exercising could cut the risk of asthma symptoms and attacks, reveals study. Many people with asthma report avoiding exercise because they're afraid it could trigger symptoms including shortness of breath, wheezing or a full-blown asthma attack ...  

DELTONA - Volusia County school officials stand by a Deltona High School nurse's decision to refuse a student his inhaler during an asthma attack, citing a lack of a parent's signature on a medical release form, WKMG Local 6 reports. "It's like something out of a horror film. The person just sits there and watches you die," said Michael Rudi, 17. "She sat there, looked at me and she did nothing ...  

Higher mortality rates among older adult asthma patients compared to their younger counterparts may be due, at least in part, to an increase in airway inflammation, according to a study conducted by researchers in Canada, who note that their ...  

Singulair is a medicine in the drug class known as leukotriene receptor antagonists. Singulair is used to treat asthma and the symptoms of allergic rhinitis ( sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, itching of the nose ) and to prevent exercise-induced asthma.  

In recognition of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, celebrated in May, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is reminding people that cockroaches can trigger asthma and allergy attacks, along with other pertinent diseases.  

At age 4, 13 children (13.5 percent) had a wheezing illness. Children with wheezing had an average of four human rhinovirus infections (the cause of the common cold) in their first year, compared with an average of five among children without wheezing.  

Elevated mortality toll amid elderly adult asthma people in contrast to their younger counterparts is probably due, at least in part, to an augmented airway inflammation, states a study conducted by researchers in Canada. They noted that their ...  

AstraZeneca today announced the publication of data demonstrating that SYMBICORT Inhalation Aerosol 320/9 µg twice daily had a safety profile similar to budesonide pressurized metered-dose inhaler * 320 µg twice daily in a 52-week study in African-American patients with moderate-to-severe persistent asthma.  

TUESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Patient education and medication compliance contributed to a 74 percent drop in the number of patients with life-threatening asthma admitted to the intensive care unit at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, researchers report.  

Asthmatic inhaler cleans up Utah medical device contest By Brian Maffly The Salt Lake Tribune Published Apr 26, 2012 11:02AM MDT Asthma is no laughing matter, but Chris Ciancone thinks the inhalers he uses to administer medicine to his lungs are a joke. The Westminster College business student, with the help of three University of Utah engineering students, turned that frustration into the winning entry for the U.’s Bench to Bedside...  

According to a study published in the May issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), mortality rates and health risks are greater for asthmatic baby boomers over age 60.  

Background: Patients with chronic asthma have thicker intrapulmonary airways measured on high resolution computed tomography (HRCT). We determined whether the presence of lower airway bacteria was associated with increased airway wall thickness. Methods: In 56 patients with stable severe asthma, sputum specimens obtained either spontaneously or after induction with hypertonic saline were cultured for bacteria and thoracic HRCT scans obtained...  

Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) Names 10 Winners at Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill 2012 WASHINGTON, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA), a leading national nonprofit patient-education...  

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) — Although all 50 states have laws that allow children with asthma to carry inhalers at school and 48 states have laws that let youngsters carry epinephrine pens for serious allergies, experts say that some kids are still being denied access to these lifesaving medications during [...]  

FRIDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- Although all 50 states have laws that allow children with asthma to carry inhalers at school and 48 states have laws that let youngsters carry epinephrine pens for serious allergies, experts say that some kids are still being denied access to these lifesaving medications during the school day.  

For the student athlete with asthma, spring and summer pose particular dangers. The most significant danger is the all-too-frequent lack of access to a life-saving asthma inhaler, explains Maureen George, PhD, RN, of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Federal law permits students to carry their asthma inhalers with them, yet many schools do not because of safety concerns.  

Not only is it safe for asthmatics to exercise, but doing so could reduce their risk of asthma symptoms or attacks, a new study has revealed. Many people with asthma report avoiding exercise because they're afraid it could trigger symptoms ...  

The Alair® Bronchial Thermoplasty System uses radio-frequency waves to treat patients at The University of Arizona Medical Center-University Campus. The procedure can be extremely helpful in controlling severe asthma in patients who have not seen results using other treatments.  

At least Kathy Cordes has finished her prednisone prescription. She still must use an antihistamine and two asthma medications — an inhaler and a tablet — every day. And she keeps an albuterol inhaler on hand for emergencies. When you have asthma ...  

According to the WHO, acupuncture can remedy a host of health complaints, including gingivitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, inflammatory bowel syndrome, ulcers and other gastrointestinal disorders, headaches, migraine, facial palsy ...  

The common cold appears to increase the number of "cough receptors" in the airways and makes them more sensitive, which triggers coughing, wheezing and breathlessness, a new study reports. People with asthma are especially vulnerable to this virus-induced coughing, said the researchers from Queen's University Belfast. The cough receptors also are known as transient receptor potential (TRP) receptors...  

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (Nasdaq: RIGL) is expanding its respiratory franchise by focusing on two innovative, comprehensive treatment alternatives for patients with asthma. One of these agents, R343, an inhaled SYK...  

TUESDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) — Many asthmatic children in the United States are exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke and suffer health problems because of it, a new study shows. “National asthma guidelines have advised avoidance of environmental tobacco smoke for patients with asthma for decades, but it is unclear to what degree these recommendations are [...]  

Saudi hacker dies of asthma attack A Saudi hacker known just as "Cyber Terrorist" died in Riyadh after suffering an apparent acute asthma attack caused by the dust storm that hit the Saudi capital last week, UAE’s al- Bayan newspaper reported on Saturday. The 28-year-old hacker was known for penetrating the most well protected sites including Microsoft, Kaspersky, Milworm, besides the server of another hacker known as the king of hackers Kevin...  

Writing in the latest edition of Australian Prescriber, Associate Professor Helen Reddel, research leader at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research says many people are prescribed higher doses than necessary. Most people do not use their inhalers correctly, leading to poor clinical outcomes and wasted medicines.  

TUESDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) — Asthma often is misdiagnosed and undertreated in older people, with only 53 percent of those with asthma using prescribed inhalers, a small new study suggests. The study included 77 people, including people both with and without asthma, who were over age 60. Of those with asthma, 89 percent also had [...]  

Cold-like infections make 'cough receptors' in the airways more sensitive, making asthmatics more prone to bouts of coughing and wheezing, reveal scientists. The work could lead to drugs that reduce virus-induced coughing in those suffering chronic lung diseases.  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) – A new treatment for severe asthma is helping one local man get his life back. In the beginning, Morris Thornton thought his allergies and difficulty breathing was just a part of living in the Ohio River Valley. "So it's trying to define what the problem was,” Thornton said.  “So in the meantime you travel everywhere with rescue inhalers. What he thought was allergies started 10 years ago and progressively got...  

Scientists from the University of Southampton and Synairgen, a respiratory drug development company spun out from the University, can announce positive data from its Phase II clinical trial, into the effectiveness of the drug SNG001 (inhaled interferon beta) for asthma patients.  

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - March 28, 2012) - Biota Holdings Limited (ASX: BTA) today announced that the Phase II clinical study of its oral antiviral BTA798 (vapendavir) for the treatment of naturally acquired human rhinovirus (HRV) infection in asthmatics resulted in a statistically significant reduction in cold symptoms compared to a placebo.The successful...  

The medications are commonly used to help control asthma flare-ups, and recent studies have shown that they may be an effective treatment option for routine asthma management. The latest study was conducted by researchers at the University of ...  

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Use of inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) appears to increase risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to a new study. The medications are commonly used to help control asthma ...  

A new study has been released detailing the advantages of certain types of exercise for asthmatics. Pilates, aerobics and running were considered to be good options. All of these types of exercise, if done properly, after warming up, are known to make breathing easier for asthmatics.  

Asthma Attacks Can Be Reduced When Exposure to Triggers is ControlledSan Francisco Chronicle (press release)Home Air Check™ can help improve indoor air environments by identifying chemical pollutants that can trigger asthma attacks Mt. Pleasant, MI (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 Home Air Check™, the leading indoor air quality testing solution for measuring hundreds ...and more »  

Use of inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) is linked with an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, revealed a study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The medications ...  

ORLANDO – Budesonide/formoterol pressurized metered-dose inhaler demonstrated similar cardiovascular safety to that of budesonide treatment alone in a study of 742 black adolescents and adults with moderate to severe asthma. There has been concern that ...  

Use of inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) has been associated with an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.  

Higher mortality rates among older adult asthma patients may be due, at least in part, to an increase in airway inflammation, according to a study conducted by researchers in Canada.  

As more of the 78 million boomers enter their 60’s, mortality rates and other health issues increase, especially for those with asthma. According to a study published in the May issue of the scientific journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology of ...  

All that greening up is causing this year's allergy season to intensely build, according to an expert at The Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center of Alaska. Dr. Jeffrey Demain, the center's director, said while the season got off to a slow start after ...  

May 18, 2012 (WPVI) -- A new asthma treatment is helping some people breathe easier. It's called bronchial thermoplasty. It is the first FDA-approved, non-drug treatment for asthma that could offer long-term relief. A flexible tube is passed down to the ...  

Combination controller inhalers continue to play a vital role in asthma management for many who have a history of moderate to severe asthma. Since Advair became available in 2001, as the first inhaler with a steroid and long-acting bronchodilator (a drug ...  

Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin is working to prevent asthma symptoms before they begin. “Keeping asthma symptoms under control will allow a person to have a greater activity capacity and reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations ...  

For millions of asthma sufferers, knowing what triggers will set off an attack can reduce the risk of having an uncomfortable episode of wheezing and panic. "If you have any of the signs or symptoms of asthma, you would need to consult a ...  

Children with moderate or severe asthma attacks who are treated with systemic corticosteroids during the first 75 minutes of triage in the emergency department were 16 percent less likely to be admitted to the hospital.  

"I just couldn't breathe." Medication could not control her asthma. So, she was thrilled to try the first FDA-approved, drug-free treatment for asthma. The treatment is called bronchial thermoplasty. A thin, flexible tube goes to the source of ...  

One patient died, but the death was from a different cause after the patient's asthma improved, according to the team at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. "The main reason for the decline in cases is that more of our patients ...  

Children with moderate or severe asthma attacks who are treated with systemic corticosteroids during the first 75 minutes of triage in the Emergency Department (ED) were 16% less likely to be admitted to hospital.  

It is a unique lipid.  This ingredient, also known as AKG, is believed to reduce asthma symptoms. But before buying a shark liver oil supplement, it’s so important to do research in finding the right product.  For example, Nutrilys Del Mar ...  

Researchers from BWH's Asthma Research Center are exploring whether two new therapies will relieve asthma symptoms. In the first clinical trial, volunteers with mild to moderate asthma will be randomly selected to receive vitamin D, along with an asthma ...  

Objectives To examine GRβ, GRα, HDAC1 and HDAC2 expression at transcript and protein levels in bronchial biopsies from a large series of patients with severe asthma, and to compare the findings with those of patients with mild to moderate ...  

Saint Louise Regional Hospital announced today that it will be among the first in the U.S. to offer a new, minimally invasive procedure for severe asthma patients, according to a press release.  Known as Bronchial Thermoplasty, the procedure was recently ...  

But there are some patients who fear going outside during this good season. These patients have allergies that include allergic rhinitis, or inflammation of the nasal passage, conjunctivitis and allergic asthma. Allergic rhinitis is defined as the specific ...  

EPMC's Pulmonary Rehabilitation offers an effective model designed for the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, or other forms of chronic lung disease.  

Patients — everyday people — don't always get a word in edgewise on Capitol Hill. But on May 10, 2012, Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) – the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to ending needless death and ...  

Not only is it safe for people with asthma to exercise, but doing so could reduce their risk of asthma symptoms or attacks, according to a new evidence review in The Cochrane Library. Many people with asthma report avoiding exercise because they ...  

Big Mountain Drugs is celebrating the retreat of winter by offering a ten dollar savings coupon for any allergy or asthma medication. Customers can use the coupon code asthma10 to save on their asthma or allergy treatments such as generic Singulair or Allegra-D. (PRWeb April 23, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/canadianpharmacy/buyadvair/prweb9426588.htm  

TUESDAY, March 27 (HealthDay News) -- The common cold appears to increase the number of "cough receptors" in the airways and makes them more sensitive, which triggers coughing, wheezing and breathlessness, a new study reports. People with asthma are ...  

WOMEN who stop taking asthma medication when pregnant are putting themselves and their unborn babies at risk, a new study said. Monash University researcher Angelina Lim said while the dangers of stopping asthma medication were well documented, there was ...  

Gather.comSome schools don't let kids carry asthma inhalersWFMJMore >> By Serena Gordon FRIDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- Although all 50 states have laws that allow children with asthma to carry inhalers at school and 48 states have laws that let youngsters carry epinephrine pens for serious allergies, ...Asthma Inhalers Banned by Some Schools Putting Children At Risk!Gather.comall 3 news articles »  

Should your child with asthma carry his own asthma inhaler at school? If he doesn't, he will likely have to go to the nurse's office every time he needs it. On the other hand, while it will be more handy if he carries the inhaler himself, your ...  

Parsley leaf is best used as an herbal tea. Parsley is also a natural diuretic increasing ... it can provide a remarkable cure for asthmatics. Use only under the supervision of a knowledgeable herbalist. The active ingredients in butterbur, help to reduce ...  

This raised concerns regarding some athletes harming themselves by using the wrong medication, for instance, many athletes may suffer from exercise-induced asthma, which requires different control and treatment, as compared with those who suffer ...  

Over a 100 paediatricians from across the country gathered in the city on Wednesday to discuss the alarming number of Mumbai children falling prey to asthma, and their subsequent absenteeism from school and hospitalisation. Dr Mukesh Sanklecha, consulting ...  

Lil Scrappy has been treated and released from a hospital recently. The Atlanta rapper, whose real name is Darryl Kevin Richardson II, was rushed to Emory University Hospital on Tuesday, April 17 morning after suffering a severe asthma attack. About his ...  

LUDHIANA: Wheat harvesting operations and increased pollen grains in the air have led to a spurt in number of asthma patients visiting specialists in various city hospitals. "From April to mid June, we get many asthma patients in our hospital.  

Atlanta's Lil' Scrappy, famous for his crunk anthems with Lil' Jon, was hospitalized Tuesday after a severe asthma attack. The "Money in the Bank" rapper says the attack was so serious, he felt that his life was in danger. Scrappy tells TMZ that ...  

New guidelines have been issued by the Omani health ministry on prescription drugs for asthma, Muscat Daily has reported. The ministry had issued a circular last month to government hospitals, pharmacies and medical stores, listing medicines that should no ...  

TUESDAY, March 27 (HealthDay News) -- The common cold appears to increase the number of "cough receptors" in the airways and makes them more sensitive, which triggers coughing, wheezing and breathlessness, a new study reports. People with asthma are ...  

Q: I can't get my 13-year son old to remember to take his asthma medication or use his inhaler like he should. — Debby D., Detroit A: That's a million-dollar question — and one that frustrates moms and dads, docs and researchers: Almost half ...  

While there are many patients who suffer from occasional asthma and hay fever, there are a few who, because of pollen or sudden allergen exposure, may suffer from chronic asthma. Coughing, wheezing and occasional lack of breath may be an ...  

Buying Asthma Medication Online Can be Safe and AffordableSacramento BeeBy The Partnership for Safe Medicines WASHINGTON, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Asthmatics suffer from both chronic shortness of breath that if treated inconsistently can lead to serious illness and the burden of daily medication which ...and more »  

Related: 5 Immunity–Boosting Foods & Nutrients to Keep You Healthy Easing up on salt to reduce asthma symptoms? Can’t hurt. Since the 1930s, research has linked a high–salt diet with worsened asthma symptoms in children. More recently ...  

Despite longstanding recommendations for children with asthma to avoid tobacco smoke, many youths are still exposed to secondhand smoke and their health suffers because of it, according to a study to be presented Tuesday, May 1, at the Pediatric ...  

A YOUNGSTER who suffers from severe asthma has been left devastated after a thief stole his beloved bicycle. Fahrron Smith-Grant went home in floods of tears when he realised the DMR Drone bike had been taken from outside the Co-operative store on ...  

Kids with moderate or severe asthma attacks receiving treatment with systemic corticosteroids in the initial 75 minutes of triage in the Emergency Department (ED) were 16% less likely to be hospitalised. This highlights the importance of ...  

As a parent, watching your child suffer from allergy or asthma symptoms is heartbreaking. May is Asthma Awareness Month, which aims to help parents gain greater control over their child's asthma symptoms. Asthma and allergy symptoms overlap and ...  

Childhood asthma on the riseRegina Leader-PostBy Pamela Cowan, Leader-Post May 1, 2012 2:01 AM Hill Avenue Drugs owner and pharmacist Andrew Gilbertson demonstrates the proper way to use asthma medication. Medications can keep asthma under control - if used correctly. However, most people with ...and more »  

The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center has been treating sinus, allergy and asthma symptoms for both children and adults. The Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center http://www.allergyasc.com is staffed by an experienced and caring team of multidisciplinary specialists ...  

Inhaler cleans up U. of Utah medical device contest By Brian Maffly The Salt Lake Tribune Published Apr 26, 2012 12:26PM MDT Asthma is no laughing matter, but Chris Ciancone thinks the inhalers he uses to administer medicine to his lungs are a joke. The Westminster College business student, with the help of three University of Utah engineering students, turned that frustration into the winning ...  

Inhaler cleans up Utah medical device contest By Brian Maffly The Salt Lake Tribune Published Apr 26, 2012 12:26PM MDT Asthma is no laughing matter, but Chris Ciancone thinks the inhalers he uses to administer medicine to his lungs are a joke. The Westminster College business student, with the help of three University of Utah engineering students, turned that frustration into the winning entry ...  

Allergy and asthma sufferers are often on the lookout for the triggers that can turn a good day into a bad one. Here are some smartphone apps for early warnings on airborne and food allergens, and for tracking symptoms. AllergyAlert is a free iPhone and ...  

Washington, Mar 27 : "Cough receptors" in airways are made more sensitive by cold-like infections rendering asthmatics more prone to bouts of coughing and wheezing, say scientists. Latest findings could lead to drugs that reduce virus-induced coughing in ...  

In fact, people suffering from asthma may have even more to gain ... research shows that exercise is still a very important part of an asthmatic’s lifestyle and general health. This is because when performed properly and with appropriate ...  

Many women incorrectly believe asthma medication will interfere with their pregnancy, and put their baby and themselves at risk by discontinuing their treatment, the study suggests. Image: AngiePhotos/iStockphoto Pregnant women are exposing ...  

An Irish-British research team has said that its finding that that the lungs of healthy asthmatics have high levels of bacteria could help the development of new treatments. Doctors say it may provide the missing link to explain what causes some patients ...  

(ABC 6 News) -- Since 2010 the Southeast Minnesota Beacon program has been working to improve public health in 11 counties. One of its initiatives has been to work with public schools to improve asthma treatments for students. That initiative is ...  

David Turner, 21, a product design graduate from York St John University, set up Scruffy Dog Design to further his third-year project redesigning the inhaler. He attended York St John Business School’s Acorns Programme for young entrepreneurs and won the ...  

Life-threatening asthma cases will rocket this summer if the record-breaking rainfall continues, a leading healthcare expert has warned. Recent record rainfall has triggered a spike in the number of 'thunderstorm asthma' admissions to hospitals, visits to ...  

Results showed that SNG001 prevented asthma symptoms from getting worse during the first week of infection ... evidence we have generated for other respiratory viruses such as influenza (Swine and Bird flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), strongly ...  

Asthma attacks can be triggered by a variety of things — animals (pet hair or dander), dust ... There can be shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, rapid pulse and chest tightness. If you have frequent bouts of coughing that last more ...  

the prevalence of asthma medication use and public smoking bans. For the ranking, the AAFA looked at 12 overall factors in 100 cities around the U.S., based on data from a number of sources including the U.S. Census, National Annual Pollen ...  

Over half of young people resort to using a friend's inhaler in an emergency after forgetting their own, while 36 per cent admitted to using an out of date device. Almost one in five (18 per cent) had also not visited their doctor for a check-up to ...  

Ambala (Haryana), Mar 24 (PTI) An elderly couple onboard a Pakistan Tourism bus had to cancel their Lahore trip today after the husband suffered a severe asthma attack during the journey, officials said. The Delhi-Lahore bus halted for one hour at Ambala ...  

"Cough receptors" in airways are made more sensitive by cold-like infections rendering asthmatics more prone to bouts of coughing and wheezing, say scientists. Latest findings could lead to drugs that reduce virus-induced coughing in those ...  

Spring hay fever season finds people desperate to find relief from their nasal allergy symptoms. Natural therapies, without the use of medicines, are becoming more popular, especially among allergy sufferers. It is a popular notion that eating honey is a natural remedy for symptoms of allergies and asthma. Honey contains various ingredients, including pollen allergens and components of honeybees. Locally produced honey would be expected to...  

QUEENSLAND researchers are about to launch a trial to test whether a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis also works to alleviate asthma. The drug trial follows an international study, led by Queensland Institute of Medical Research geneticist Manuel ...  

If your children suffer from asthma and are exposed to second hand tobacco they could have health problems according to a new study by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey The researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition ...  

After the end of an unusually warm winter the spring has come early and this has affected asthmatics in parts of the South and Midwest this year. The 25 to 35 percent of people who suffer from hay fever, the early arrival of warm weather meant ...  

Dubai: Doctors have warned that asthma attacks are increasing every year and many parents and adults are unaware of how to handle an allergic episode. As the UAE marks World Asthma Day on Tuesday, doctors say there are many factors involved when someone ...  

Rapid asthma treatment in ER may prevent admissionKFDAFRIDAY, April 6 (HealthDay News) -- Rapid treatment with asthma medications seems to help reduce hospitalizations among children with asthma, a new study finds. Canadian researchers analyzed data from 406 children and found that those with moderate or ...and more »  

FRIDAY, April 6 (HealthDay News) -- Rapid treatment with asthma medications seems to help reduce hospitalizations among children with asthma, a new study finds. Canadian researchers analyzed data from 406 children and found that those with moderate or ...  

Tottenham Hotspur footballer Louis Saha took the test. He said: "Football is a tough sport to be involved in for someone with asthma. It's a disadvantage in a way. "I've had to find a way to control my asthma because of the work I do and I have always ...  

Clinical AdvisorAnatomy of an Asthma AttackClinical AdvisorThe cause of growing asthma rates remains unknown, but patients can control their condition by avoiding asthma triggers and using appropriate medications. Learn more about asthma with this slideshow. You must be a registered member of Clinical Advisor ...  

He’s doing better these days and is not currently taking any asthma medication. However, most children with asthma need on-going treatment with an inhaler or oral drugs. “Insurance makes it easier for patients to get access to health care, however ...  

“By knowing the demographics of the prevalence of asthma here, we can now work towards setting proper treatment guidelines and educating patients on how they can properly manage their symptoms and condition in the long term.” Asthma is caused by ...  

Administration of oral steroids to asthma patients reduced wait time and improved patient care, reveals study published in Pediatrics. Asthma is the most common chronic illness in children requiring a visit to Emergency. Every year, the Children ...  

Every time it happens it upsets me for days afterwards and I feel very vulnerable." Alex Kapranos, lead singer of Franz Ferdinand, who also did the test, said he was not surprised to learn he was in the high-risk category for an attack. He added ...  

St. Petersburg Florida (PRWEB) April 21, 2012 MD247.COM determined that interaction of asthmatics on the Facebook page was necessary and appropriate after looking at how consumers of health related goods search out information on the internet. The MD247 ...  

Targeted to children in low-income families, the program substantially lowered emergency ... All of these improvements were evident within six months. The goal of the published study was to assess the cost-effectiveness of CAI. Comparisons with similar ...  

Asthmatics Needed for Red Tide SurveyWUSF NewsBy Steve Newborn That stinging feeling that sometimes accompanies trips to the beach during outbreaks of red tide can be especially harmful to people with asthma. Now, researchers are trying to find out why some asthmatics are affected by red tide.and more »  

While pollen counts are down from record-breaking highs a week ago ... Contributing to the problems were tree pollens including Birch, Hickory/Pecan, Mulberry and Oak, according to the Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic daily report. There were not ...  

Millions of Americans are not taking prescribed asthma medication due to the high costs, too often resulting in trips to the emergency room and hospital stays. Low-cost, verified international online pharmacies offer thousands of dollars in annual savings ...  

(Medical Xpress) -- Pregnant women are exposing themselves and their unborn babies to unnecessary risk by stopping their asthma medication without consulting their doctor. Research, published in The Journal of Asthma, by Monash University ...  

Many studies claim ice skating as one of the worst sports for asthmatics, attributing asthma in figure skaters to everything from continuous, long-term exposure to intense activity in cold rinks to even the activity of skating itself; however ...  

Upstate New York's highest pollen counts, which appear in the late spring, usually reach the mid-1,000s. "It's nothing we can't handle," said Dr. Ari Kounavis of Certified Allergy and Asthma in Albany. One in 10 Americans suffer from pollen allergies ...  

Background. Studies have shown that symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) are often reported in children who also have asthma. Previous nonrandomized and nonmasked studies have suggested that asthma symptoms improve in children with poorly ...  

A list of household products that may affect your asthma. You may come into more than one of these chemicals in your daily life, from your morning hygiene to running the dishwasher. Asthmatics are often told by their doctors to watch out for their outdoor ...  

‘We use spray to keep them at bay but even the nest removals at Kew don’t totally control oak processionary moths,’ he said. They first appeared in Britain in 2006, after they were brought into London on a batch of oak trees imported from Hollan  

Preventing an asthma attack may be as easy as washing your hands or one of the two other simple things we can do to avoid an asthma attack.Contributor: Georgia LundPublished: Apr 25, 2012  

British Transport Police has a police station at Southampton Central railway station ... Southampton was the third most densely populated city in the country after London and Portsmouth respectively. Hampshire County Council expects the city's ...  

They then matched those data to daily pollen counts collected at the nearest pollen trap ... the spring peak was most prominent and consistently overlapped with high tree pollen levels. In addition, our regression analysis [of excess vs.  

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/28/12 -- Biota Holdings Limited (ASX: BTA) today announced that the Phase II clinical study of its oral antiviral BTA798 (vapendavir) for the treatment of naturally acquired human rhinovirus (HRV ...  

Sponsoring House member Sue Allen, a Republican from St. Louis County ... Sign up for our news and recipe newsletters! The Senate passed the bill last month in a 28-1 vote, and the House gave it final approval in a 152-0 vote Wednesday.  

Rebekah was uncomfortable during her double pregnancy and went to inquire of God why she was ... you may cast off his yoke from upon your neck" (27:39-40). Nearby Luz en route to Haran, Jacob experienced a vision of a ladder or staircase ...  

A study in the March 28 issue of JAMA has revealed that small reductions in medication use and more frequent asthma-related hospitalizations were linked to greater out-of-pocket asthma medication cost among children aged 5 years or older.  

Rapper Lil Scrappy was rushed to an Atlanta area hospital on Wednesday after suffering from an asthma attack. According to TMZ, the "Head Bussa" fame was drinking pretty heavily on Monday night which caused the 28-year-old to experience ...  

School-aged children received less asthma medication, on average, when their parents had to pay more of the cost out of pocket, according to a study released this afternoon in the influential Journal of the American Medical Association.  

Despite intervention from paramedics she died at 8.01am,” Dr Hiley said Ms Arrowsmith’s cause of death was given as an acute asthma attack. South Staffordshire Coroner Andrew Haigh recorded a verdict of death by natural causes.