Asthma

5-Nov-2007 -- Because even mild asthma among young inner-city children appears to be more unpredictable than ever, four or more check-ups a year after diagnosis is a wise move as a hedge against dangerous flare-ups of wheezing and trips to the emergency room, according to a study from the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Current asthma guidelines call for follow-up of one to six months after diagnosis, but six months may be too long for many patients, researchers report in the November issue of Pediatrics.    » read more »

Increases in Ragweed and Smog Could Produce “Double-Whammy” for Allergy and Asthma Sufferers in Major Cities Throughout the U.S.

NEW YORK (October 17, 2007) – New maps resulting from analysis by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) find that regions most affected by ragweed and smog substantially overlap with one another — leaving these regions particularly vulnerable to the effects of global warming. As global warming boosts levels of both ragweed and smog, the risk of asthma and allergic reactions for people living in these overlapping regions will likely increase.    » read more »

Results from 7-year mother and child study just published

11-Sep-2007 -- Giving children a diet rich in fish and “fruity vegetables” can reduce asthma and allergies, according to a seven-year study of 460 Spanish children, published in the September issue of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.

The findings also reinforce the researchers’ earlier findings that a fish-rich diet in pregnancy can help to protect children from asthma and allergies.    » read more »

6-Sep-2007 -- A new study has found an unexpected number of viruses and viral subtypes in patients with respiratory tract infections (RTIs). The technique used in the study may help identify new viruses associated with human diseases. The study is published in the September 15 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases, now available online.    » read more »

Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, COLUMBUS, Ohio – More than a third of college athletes assessed for breathing problems had test results suggesting exercise-induced asthma, even in those athletes who had no previous history of asthma, a new study shows.    » read more »

The next battle in the war on asthma symptom control could be a psychological one, a new study finds.

4-Sep-2007 -- It turns out that Mom and Dad’s leeriness towards their children’s asthma medications – simply thinking they’re not essential, or believing they pose health risks that outweigh the benefits – might explain to some extent why so many of the 10 million US children with the wheezing, coughing and trouble-breathing disease do not take their prescriptions regularly and wind up suffering avoidable symptoms.    » read more »

American Lung Association Survey Finds Dangerous Misinformation & Miscommunication about State Laws, Kids’ Medications, and Asthma Action Plans

NEW YORK (August 20, 2007)—Students with asthma soon returning to classrooms across the U.S. may face dangerous situations when needing access to lifesaving inhalers, according to an American Lung Association survey released today.    » read more »

They estimate that number of asthma cases attributable to exposure in home is 4.6 million, at $3.5 billion annual cost

May 24, 2007 -- BERKELEY, CA — A pair of studies to be published in the journal Indoor Air have quantified the considerable public health risks and economic consequences in the United States from building dampness and mold.    » read more »

May 14, 2007 -- Colorado Governor Bill Ritter today shared his personal experiences with asthma with a group of children who attend National Jewish Medical and Research Center’s Kunsberg School. It was the first time the Governor has talked publicly about his asthma.    » read more »

Hidden Asthma Triggers Can Lurk in Homes, Work and Schools

May 01, 2007 -- (Des Moines) In honor of World Asthma Day, Iowa Lt. Governor Patty Judge has asked that Iowans remember those Iowans who are affected by Asthma. Governor Culver has also proclaimed the month of May as “Asthma Awareness Month ” in Iowa and asked that all Iowans be mindful of the effects of asthma.    » read more »