Asthma
Maternal obesity increases the risk of frequent wheezing in offspring
The fact that excess weight during pregnancy has negative consequences is not new information. A new study now concludes that the children of mothers obese before falling pregnant are four times more likely ...
Pediatrics
Mar 08, 2013 |
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A step forward in the treatment of chronic urticaria
An international study involving dermatologists from the Hospital del Mar and Spanish subjects has concluded that a drug normally used to treat severe bronchial asthma caused by allergies (Omalizumab) rapidly eliminates the ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 20, 2013 |
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Other stomach microbiota modulate resistance to H. pylori-driven ulcers
Mice with different naturally occurring stomach bacteria have distinct susceptibilities to disease caused by Helicobacter pylori, the well-known cause of ulcers in humans, according to a study published online ahead of pri ...
Immunology
Mar 25, 2013 |
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Childhood asthma tied to combination of genes and wheezing illness
About 90 percent of children with two copies of a common genetic variation and who wheezed when they caught a cold early in life went on to develop asthma by age 6, according to a study to be published March 28 by the New En ...
Immunology
Mar 27, 2013 |
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Childhood disability rate jumps 16 percent over past decade
More children today have a disability than a decade ago, and the greatest increase is among kids in higher-income families, according to a study to be presented Sunday, May 5, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual ...
Pediatrics
May 05, 2013 |
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Positive results trial for new asthma treatment
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 ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 19, 2012 |
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Spring forward with 10 sleep tips
Daylight savings time is March 10 – that's when clocks "spring forward" at 2 a.m. and you lose an hour of sleep. Most Americans are already sleep-deprived, which can impact your mood and performance in the workplace and ...
Health
Mar 06, 2013 |
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ATS publishes clinical practice guidelines on exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
The American Thoracic Society has released new official clinical practice guidelines on the diagnosis and management of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB), the acute airway narrowing that occurs as a result of exercise.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 01, 2013 |
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Energy-efficient homes trap air pollution indoors, may contribute to rise in asthma rates
In an effort to protect the environment and save on energy costs, we are in the midst of a "green" home boom in this country. Between remodeling older houses and building new ones, it's estimated that millions of American ...
Health
Jan 16, 2013 |
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Asthma study finds children being stigmatised in India
Chidren with asthma in India are being prevented from receiving effective treatment by a range of widely-held myths and misconceptions, says a University of Sydney study.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 14, 2013 |
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AAAAI: Prevalence of asthma, hay fever lower among Amish
(HealthDay) -- The prevalence of asthma, hay fever, and allergic sensitization is significantly lower among the Amish population than among Swiss children, according to a study presented at the annual meeting ...
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Mar 06, 2012 |
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Asthma rates higher near busy highway
(HealthDay) -- Residents of homes that are located near congested highways have higher rates of asthma, new research finds.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 29, 2012 |
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Study explores why children with asthma are more likely to be bullied
New research has uncovered several factors which could explain why children with asthma are at an increased risk of being bullied.
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Sep 02, 2012 |
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Genome-wide study identifies eight new susceptibility loci for atopic dermatitis
Japanese researchers at the RIKEN Center for Genomic Medicine (CGM) and their colleagues have identified 8 new loci associated with susceptibility to atopic dermatitis in the Japanese population. The findings, ...
Genetics
Oct 07, 2012 |
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Helping your child cope with a chronic medical condition
Chronic illness takes a significant toll on children, but the psychological toll can often go overlooked. Children with chronic illness are twice as likely to have more emotional or behavioral challenges in comparison to ...
Health
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Asthma (from the Greek άσθμα, ásthma, "panting") is the common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Asthma is clinically classified according to the frequency of symptoms, forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), and peak expiratory flow rate. Asthma may also be classified as atopic (extrinsic) or non-atopic (intrinsic).
It is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Treatment of acute symptoms is usually with an inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonist (such as salbutamol). Symptoms can be prevented by avoiding triggers, such as allergens and irritants, and by inhaling corticosteroids. Leukotriene antagonists are less effective than corticosteroids and thus less preferred.
Its diagnosis is usually made based on the pattern of symptoms and/or response to therapy over time. The prevalence of asthma has increased significantly since the 1970s. As of 2010, 300 million people were affected worldwide. In 2009 asthma caused 250,000 deaths globally. Despite this, with proper control of asthma with step down therapy, prognosis is generally good.
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