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Health Tip: Triggering Asthma Attacks
U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay News) — An asthma attack can be triggered by a host of factors, from things to which you're allergic to panic or fear. The American Lung Association says asthma can be brought on by: Respiratory infections such as the flu or common cold. |
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Nearly Half of Older Adults With Asthma, COPD Still Smoke: CDC
U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Close to half of U.S. adults over 40 who have trouble breathing due to asthma or COPD still continue to smoke, federal health officials reported Wednesday. The findings highlight the difficulty facing many … About 1 in 7 Older Adults Has Some Form of Lung Disease: CDC US Lung Obstruction Rates Steady at About 15% |
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Holiday Trimmings Can Trigger Allergies
U.S. News & World Report "The dust from the boxes and on the decorations that have been packed away in dank basements or dusty attics is triggering reactions in my allergy and asthma patients," Dr. Rachna Shah, an affiliate faculty member at Loyola University Chicago Stritch … |
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Nature World News |
Well Insulated Homes Heighten Asthma Risk
Nature World News With winter upon us, it's hard to argue that a well insulated home is a bad thing. However, new research has found that the more insulated a home is, the more likely its residents could suffer from an asthmatic attack or even devolve the respiratory … |
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Nature World News |
Well Insulted Homes Heighten Asthma Risk
Nature World News With winter upon us, it's hard to argue that a well insulated home is a bad thing. However, new research has found that the more insulated a home is, the more likely it's residents could suffer from an asthmatic attack or even devolve the respiratory … |
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No Link Between Acetaminophen in Pregnancy, Asthma in Kids: Study
U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Taking acetaminophen, best known as Tylenol, during pregnancy or giving it to young children does not raise the risk of childhood asthma, a new study finds. Concerns have been raised that the use of … |
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Network World |
Internet of Things helps asthma patients breathe easily
Network World Medical device company Aerocrine, which specializes in devices that help physicians diagnose and monitor asthma, is using new IoT-focused services from Microsoft Azure Cloud Services to reduce device downtime and help its sales and customer support … |
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Medical Xpress |
Asthma Raises Heart Attack Risk, Research Suggests
U.S. News & World Report SUNDAY, Nov. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) — People suffering from asthma who have to take medication every day to control it may face an increased risk of heart attack, new research suggests. And a second study confirms that having active asthma also … Patients with active asthma at higher risk for heart attack, research shows Having Asthma Could Double Your Risk of a Heart Attack Asthma May Put the Heart in Peril |
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Science World Report |
Asthma Management Can Be Difficult
Science World Report Statistics show that roughly 26 million Americans suffer from asthma-a respiratory illness that causes the air flow of the lungs to narrow, resulting in shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Properly managing this chronic illness is key to get … |
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Poor Quality Housing Tied to Higher Asthma Rates Among Kids
U.S. News & World Report That means that, "local agencies that enforce housing policies can partner with health care systems to target pediatric asthma care," Beck said in a hospital news release. "These agencies retain data that can be used to pinpoint potential clusters of … |
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