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The asthma–COPD overlap syndrome: do we really need another syndrome in the already complex matrix of airway …
Dove Medical Press Abstract: The term asthma–COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) is one of multiple terms used to describe patients with characteristics of both COPD and asthma, representing ~20% of patients with obstructive airway diseases. The recognition of both sets of … |
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NDTV |
Can Fish 'Prasadam' Really be a Cure to Asthma?
NDTV Members of Bathini Goud family were administering the fish stuffed with a herbal paste — reportedly believed to be a cure for asthma and other breathing ailments. The medicine, which the family has been distributing for 160 years, consists of a yellow … Thousands of asthma patients take fish 'prasadam' in Hyderabad Fish Prasadam: Thousands line up in Hyderabad to cure asthma |
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Can yoga really help to fight asthma?
Mirror.co.uk A review of trials involving more than 1,000 people found the exercise could soothe wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Author Dr Zuyao Yang said: “Findings suggest yoga may lead to small improvements in asthma quality of life and symptoms.”. |
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CTV News |
'Nobody really gets it': Parents who lost son to asthma attack warning others
CTV News The parents of a boy who lost his life after an asthma attack are hoping to raise awareness of the severity of the condition. Malique Smith was diagnosed with severe asthma as a baby. His parents grew accustomed to the signs that it was acting up. But … |
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Daily Beast |
Is Advair, the Ultra-Popular Asthma Drug, Really Safe?
Daily Beast The asthma drug has generated more than $80 billion in global revenues for its maker, GlaxoSmithKline, since its U.S. approval in 2000. With its distinctive purple inhaler, Advair has helped legions of asthma sufferers achieve control of their symptoms. |
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The Guardian |
How do I know if I really have asthma?
The Guardian Do you have asthma? Are you sure? Draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice), out for consultation and not yet finalised, says that up to 30% of adults diagnosed with it “do not have clear evidence of asthma”. |
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BT.com |
Not sure if you really have asthma? See an expert
BT.com While they “welcome the development of the NICE guideline which aims to help diagnose asthma – anything which helps a doctor build a more complete picture of a person with suspected asthma is welcome”, their concern is that the alarmist headline of … |
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Daily Record (subscription) |
Does urban living really cause asthma?
Daily Record (subscription) For those debating whether or not to raise kids in the city, a new study from Johns Hopkins might offer one more bullet point in the “pro” column. The study challenges the long-standing belief that urbanites are more likely to suffer from asthma than … |
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NBCNews.com |
Does father really know best? Maybe not when it comes to controlling asthma
Medical Xpress Asthma symptoms affect an estimated 26 million Americans and are one of the leading causes of work and school absences. People who suffer from asthma know it's a challenge to make sure symptoms are under control at all times. And it's even a challenge … Mouse Infestations Cause More Asthma Symptoms than Cockroach Exposure Exposure to indoor air pollution affects children's lungs Indoor air pollution fatal for children's lungs |
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Thunderstorms can really zap the asthma sufferer
NorthJersey.com While rain can indeed provide relief, a violent thunderstorm may have just the opposite effect: An unlucky few may experience a little-known threat called thunderstorm-related asthma. Not fully understood by scientists, thunderstorm asthma can cause … |
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