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Asthma among American children steadily increasing from 1980s – Baton Rouge Latest
Daily Star Gazette According to last statistical reports, rates of asthma among children has been steadily increasing for several years in United States. A huge increase in childhood asthma rates have been seen from 2001 to 2009 with 10% increase in 2009.The rate … |
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Half a million children with asthma may not actually have condition
Telegraph.co.uk In a new study published in the British Journal of General Practice, researchers from the University Medical Centre in Utrecht, The Netherlands, looked at the medical records of 656 children diagnosed with asthma at four centres. 53 per cent were found … Asthma could be misdiagnosed in up to half of children with condition Half of all childhood asthma cases are 'overdiagnosed' GPs to trial new tests for asthma amid concerns about overdiagnosis |
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Anaphylaxis in children.
Curr Opin Pediatr. 2016 Mar 8;
Authors: Farbman KS, Michelson KA
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that can be life threatening. We will review the most recent evidence regarding the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of anaphylaxis in children.
RECENT FINDINGS: Histamine and tryptase are not sufficiently accurate for the routine diagnosis of anaphylaxis, so providers should continue to rely on clinical signs. Platelet-activating factor shows some promise in the diagnosis of anaphylaxis. Intramuscular is the best route for epinephrine administration for children of all weights. Glucocorticoids may reduce prolonged hospitalizations for anaphylaxis. Children with anaphylaxis who have resolving symptoms and no history of asthma or previous biphasic reactions may be observed for as few as 3-4?h before emergency department discharge. Early peanut introduction reduces the risk of peanut allergy.
SUMMARY: Epinephrine remains the mainstay of anaphylaxis treatment, and adjuvant medications should not be used in its place. All patients with anaphylaxis should be prescribed and trained to use an epinephrine autoinjector. Clinically important biphasic reactions are rare. Observation in the emergency department for most anaphylaxis patients is recommended, with the duration determined by risk factors. Admission is reserved for patients with unimproved or worsening symptoms, or prior biphasic reaction.
PMID: 26963947 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]
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Common colds at school a primary driver of asthma hospitalisations for children
HealthCanal.com (press release) (blog) The most dangerous times of year for children with asthma are soon after their schools reopen after a break, and cold viruses are largely to blame, according to a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. |
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Children Hospitalized with Rhinovirus Bronchiolitis Have Asthma-Like Characteristics.
J Pediatr. 2016 Feb 11;
Authors: Mansbach JM, Clark S, Teach SJ, Gern JE, Piedra PA, Sullivan AF, Espinola JA, Camargo CA
Abstract
Children with bronchiolitis often are considered a homogeneous group. However, in a multicenter, prospective study of 2207 young children hospitalized for bronchiolitis, we found that children with respiratory syncytial virus detected differ from those with rhinovirus detected; the latter patients resemble older children with asthma, including more frequent treatment with corticosteroids.
PMID: 26875009 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]
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Tylenol During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma in Children
Youth Health Magzine They found that prenatal exposure to acetaminophen was associated with a 13% higher risk of asthma when the children were age 3. The more acetaminophen the mother had taken during her pregnancy, the higher the risk of asthma was for her child. Use Of Paracetamol During Pregnancy Ups Asthma Risk Of Unborn Baby Prenatal Acetaminophen Tied to Asthma Risk in… Baby's asthma risk rises if mom-to-be uses paracetamol |
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Well | Tylenol During Pregnancy Tied to Asthma in Children
New York Times (blog) After controlling for various health and behavioral characteristics, they found that prenatal exposure to Tylenol was associated with a 13 percent increased risk for asthma at age 3. The more Tylenol the mother had taken during pregnancy, the higher … Tylenol During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Kids |
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UT News | The University of Texas at Austin |
Common Colds at School a Primary Driver of Asthma Hospitalizations for Children | UT News | The University of Texas …
UT News | The University of Texas at Austin Researchers previously speculated that environmental factors such as air quality in schools might be to blame, but the new study confirms that the primary driver of seasonal waves of worsening asthma symptoms, which can lead to hospitalizations, is the … In Asthmatic Kids Whose Symptoms Worsen After School Breaks, Common Cold is Likely Culprit Common colds at school linked to asthma hospitalizations Common colds at school a primary driver of asthma hospitalizations for children University of Texas at Austin |
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Common Colds at School a Primary Driver of Asthma Hospitalizations for Children
UT News | The University of Texas at Austin AUSTIN, Texas — The most dangerous times of year for children with asthma are soon after their schools reopen after a break, and a new study finds that cold viruses are largely to blame. Health experts have observed that children with asthma tend to … |
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Prenatal acetaminophen exposure increases asthma risk in children
UPI.com The data linked 5.7 percent of children who had asthma at age 3 and 5.1 percent who had it at age 7 with their mother's use of paracetamol during pregnancy, with the strongest associations if the mother used the drug more than once. Most commonly, the … Acetaminophen exposure before birth linked to asthma Prenatal exposure to paracetamol (acetaminophen) linked to asthma Babies given paracetamol are nearly a THIRD more likely to develop asthma |
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