Tag: fighting

  • Short Takes: Kempton Shindig, fighting asthma – Reading Eagle

    Reading Eagle Short Takes: Kempton Shindig, fighting asthmaReading Eagle"Asthma can limit physical activity and is the number 1 reason for school absenteeism," said Michelle Niedermeier, community IPM coordinator for PA IPM, in a statement. "While asthma cannot be cured, it can be controlled with medication and by avoiding … View full post on asthma – Google […]

  • Fighting asthma drug resistance – Medical Xpress

    Fighting asthma drug resistanceMedical XpressCurrent asthma treatments include drugs that open up the tubes of the lungs and corticosteroids that fight lung inflammation. Some patients, however, are stubbornly resistant to corticosteroids, limiting the therapies available to them. Shigeo Koyasu … View full post on asthma – Google News

  • Fighting asthma in Bakersfield City School District – KGET 17

    Fighting asthma in Bakersfield City School DistrictKGET 17BAKERSFIELD, CA–The Bakersfield City School district is ramping up its fight against asthma. Trustees Tuesday night approved a new pilot program that will allow nurses to educate students and parents at no additional cost to the district. The new …and more » View full post on asthma – Google […]

  • CaMKII Enzyme Holds Promise in Fighting Asthma – Sci-News.com

    CaMKII Enzyme Holds Promise in Fighting AsthmaSci-News.comThey noticed that mice with the blocked enzyme had less oxidized CaMKII, no airway muscle constriction and no asthma symptoms. Similarly, mice without the blocked enzyme showed high 'oxidative stress,' meaning lots of oxidized enzymes in the epithelial … View full post on asthma – Google News

  • Matt Johnson: ‘I’ve not been beaten by asthma – despite fighting breathing … – WalesOnline

    WalesOnline Matt Johnson: 'I've not been beaten by asthma – despite fighting breathing …WalesOnline“When you think of people with asthma like me from daytime TV, world class athletes and someone like One Direction's Harry Styles , who was seen taking his pump at the side of the stage and then carrying on with a huge […]

  • Fighting asthma needs a concerted effort – gulfnews.com

    Fighting asthma needs a concerted effortgulfnews.comDubai Healthcare Authority is trying to raise awareness on asthma and believes public education will go a long way towards dealing with the disease. For parents of children with the medical condition, seeing them struggle for breath is a terrifying sight. View full post on asthma – Google News

  • Prevention key to fighting asthma – Ct Post

    Prevention key to fighting asthmaCt PostOn some measures, Connecticut ranks in the top tier of healthiest states. But, like the rest of New England, asthma rates remain stubbornly high, according to a report released last week. That leads to millions of dollars in medical costs and decreased … View full post on asthma – Google […]

  • Boys Track: Aurora Christian’s Johnathan Harrell fighting asthma symptoms – Aurora Beacon News

    Boys Track: Aurora Christian's Johnathan Harrell fighting asthma symptomsAurora Beacon NewsAn asthma attack left Harrell gasping for air, his arms almost flailing as he struggled to cross the finish line. He did, in 51.06 seconds. But he was caught by Ruff just before the finish, losing by .17 of a second. Disheartening, for sure, but […]

  • Asthma attack in the Arctic Circle: How Rav Wilding found himself fighting for … – Mirror.co.uk

    Asthma attack in the Arctic Circle: How Rav Wilding found himself fighting for …Mirror.co.ukSince my late teens, I have suffered from exercise-induced asthma, an inflammation of the lungs, which narrows the airways and makes it hard to breathe, and one of my triggers is extreme cold. Unfortunately, my body reacted badly to swimming in the […]

  • Fighting a Cold Can Make Asthma Symptoms Worse – EmpowHer

    Fighting a Cold Can Make Asthma Symptoms WorseEmpowHerPeople with asthma have difficulty breathing. Catching a cold may seem to make asthma symptoms worse. So it may seem to be an appropriate step to try to boost your immune system to keep from getting sick … View full post on asthma – Google News