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    Are Most Emergency Room Visits Really Unnecessary?  Mar 10, 2010
    Most "frequent flyers"a pejorative term used to describe patients who stop by ERs a lottend to be the very sick, those with severe asthma, heart failure, or diabetes. When these conditions flare up, patients do, and should, come to the ER. ERs are designed to take care of acutely ill patients, while doctors' offices are not. (Slate)

    Recycling plant causing damage, pollution, neighbors say  Mar 9, 2010
    Cynara Hardemon of South Douglas Street said her 15-year-old son has asthma and has used an inhaler more frequently since moving back to the south Lake Worth neighborhood. Another resident complained of sneezing and a stuffy nose. (The Palm Beach Post)

    More Children Have Chronic Diseases; Study Cites Obesity  Mar 9, 2010
    The rate of chronic disease among children has doubled in the past two decades: More than half of children ages 8 to 14 have had a long-term health problem at some point, such as obesity, asthma, a learning disability or other ailment, a study shows. Researchers studied 5,001 00004000 children from 1988 to 2006 and followed each child for six years, according to a paper in today's. (13WMAZ.com, GA)

    Ozone levels to worsen over next 15 years  Mar 9, 2010
    SYDNEY'S air quality is only going to get worse, with a state government report signalling that residents will suffer from rising levels of ozone, a primary cause of respiratory diseases such as asthma ... "The admission by the NSW government that ozone levels haven't improved and will worsen over the next 15 years is very bad news for people with asthma and a tacit admission that its air pollution policies are failing," said the chief executive of the Asthma Foundation NSW, Greg Smith ... Two... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Program could help teens control asthma  Mar 9, 2010
    An asthma program specifically tailored to teens could help those in rural areas manage their disease and avoid potentially fatal complications, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. Black males have a death rate from asthma that is six times greater than their white counterparts, and Dr. Dennis Ownby, chief in the MCG School of Medicine Section of Allergy and Immunology, believes asthma rates are as bad in rural areas as they are in inner cities ... He and other researchers think that... (EurekAlert!)

    Food Allergy-Related Disorder Linked to Master Allergy Gene  Mar 9, 2010
    It has already been described as a master switch that may turn on other allergic diseases, such as asthma and atopic dermatitis (eczema). Future research is needed to determine if these findings might lead to a genetic test for TSLP and whether drugs that block the production or function of TSLP might be useful in treating EoE.. (Science Daily)

    'Improved doctor-pharmacist collaboration needed': study  Mar 9, 2010
    "While this study focused on patients with a disrupted amount of lipids in their blood," says Dr. Hudon, "pharmacists also have the required knowledge to undertake the pharmaceutical monitoring of other conditions such as hypertension, tobacco addiction, certain forms of dementia such as Alzheimer's and chronic conditions like asthma for which medication is often misused by patients. Other studies could explore these possibilities.". Expertise. (EurekAlert!)

    Gene site found for children's food allergy  Mar 8, 2010
    In addition, TSLP has been previously linked to allergic inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and the skin inflammation, atopic dermatitis ... It can affect people of any age, but is more common among young men who have a history of other allergic diseases such as asthma and eczema. (EurekAlert!)

    Chronic illnesses in ECISD  Mar 8, 2010
    At the beginning of every school year, elementary students diagnosed with diabetes, asthma, seizures or any other chronic illness meet with their parents, teachers and school nurse for a Special Care Meeting ... Asthma students carry their own inhalers and diabetic students are being taught to count carbohydrates and balance their choices in meals so that eventually they can take care of themselves. (Odessa American, TX)

    An Atlantic garbage patch  Mar 8, 2010
    Carmichael began her research after her young son was diagnosed with asthma. Her research into the possible causes led her to earn a master s degree in public health and to write this book. (Boston Globe)

    Girlfriend Calls La Mesa Man's Death Homicide, Investigators Call It 'Suspicious Natural Death'  Mar 8, 2010
    Marguie said Gonzalezs asthma flared up during the fight ... An autopsy will determine if Gonzalez died from an asthma attack or the beating. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    NIAID media availability: Food allergy-related disorder linked to master allergy gene  Mar 8, 2010
    It has already been described as a master switch that may turn on other allergic diseases, such as asthma and atopic dermatitis (eczema) ... D., Chief, Asthma, Allergy and Inflammation Branch, NIAID Division of Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation, is available to comment on this paper. (EurekAlert!)

    Community Columnist: A proud Tea Partier thanks the president  Mar 7, 2010
    Joyce James wrote on Mar 2, 2010 7:44 AM:" My dear Tea Party fellow citizens of the United States: would we have roads without cooperative efforts? Should everyone just have to save up for a house fire? Should we abandon the inspection of food and the testing of drugs for safety? Income taxes are lower than ever before since enacted -- and two wars conducted by this country are left unpaid for as a result. Obama cut taxes for 95% of Americans his first month in office to try and revive the... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    Aerokat Inhaler Training for Cats  Mar 7, 2010
    Getting Cats Used to Inhaling Steroid Medicines for Feline Asthma. Cat owners need not let anyone, including veterinarians or cats themselves, dissuade them from daily feline asthma treatment with the Aerokat chamber ... Many cat owners who thought their cat would never accept having a mask held on their face are astounded when their stubborn feline not only accepts inhaled asthma treatment, but eventually purrs through it. (Suite101.com)

    Letters to the Magazine editor  Mar 7, 2010
    As the executive director of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter, I know there are many people with potentially life-threatening latex allergies who would never suspect balloons were used in preparing the dessert. It would be best to ask guests if they have latex allergies if these cups might be on the menu. (Boston Globe)

    Tips to beat in-home allergies this winter (1)  Mar 7, 2010
    According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, over 20 percent of the general population suffers from allergies caused by dust mite debris, pet dander and mold. In fact, three out of every four adolescents with asthma are also allergic to these microscopic contaminants, the organization reports ... "The PureZone System is the first device that combines bedding encasement and air purification in one simple therapy," Dr. James Sublett, the head of allergy and asthma at the... (Desert Entertainer, CA)

    People with Asthma More Likely to Be Depressed  Mar 6, 2010
    THURSDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- Asthma may affect more than your ability to breathe, it may also make you more prone to developing psychological problems, new research suggests. People with asthma are more than twice as likely to have depression or anxiety as people who don't have the chronic airway disease, according to a report in the March issue of the journal Chest ... "The prevalence of serious psychological distress was 2.5 times higher among adults with asthma, and as serious... (MEDLINEplus)

    Therapeutic Effect of Worm-Derived Proteins on Experimental Colitis  Mar 6, 2010
    The results agree with previous studies showing a beneficial effect of worm infection on intestinal inflammation and of worm proteins in experimental animal models of asthma and type 1 diabetes. The induction of colitis in mice causes severe gastrointestinal motility alterations such as increased intestinal transit time and abrogation of colonic peristaltic activity, as seen in IBD patients. (Science Daily)

    Breast-Feeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in Life  Mar 6, 2010
    Breast-feeding confers a host of benefits to infants, including a decreased risk of ear infections, asthma, stomach problems, respiratory illnesses, skin allergies, diabetes and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In mothers, research has shown that breast-feeding might lower a woman's risk for type 2 diabetes, breast cancer, ovarian cancer and postpartum depression. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Kids born via IVF faring well into adulthood  Mar 6, 2010
    The most common were psychiatric conditions, vision problems and asthma or allergies. The percentage of study participants who said they had ever been diagnosed with ADHD was higher than the norm 27 percent, compared with an estimated prevalence of ADHD among U.S. children of 3 to 5 percent. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Health district targets asthma to reduce school absenteeism  Mar 5, 2010
    To combat the disease, the Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) is starting its state grant-funded "Putting On Airs" in-home visitation program to help families reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations due to asthma, he said ... The exact causes of asthma are unknown but it is often triggered by environmental exposures, including in the home, Hutcheon said ... Through referrals to the program, a registered nurse and a sanitarian will visit and inspect a home "to identify asthma... (Newington Town Crier, CT)

    Beta Blocker Therapy Underused in Heart Failure Patients, Study Finds  Mar 5, 2010
    When possible, researchers removed patients from the database who would not have qualified for beta blockers because of an underlying health issue, such as asthma, or because they received the device in an emergency situation. Of the 2,766 patients included in the study, one third did not take beta blockers at any time in the 90 days before receiving a cardiac device. (Science Daily)

    Cholesterol Drugs May Fight Asthma, Too  Mar 5, 2010
    Study Shows Statins Linked to Improved Lung Function in Asthma Patients ... Already linked to a reduced risk of rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and cancer, statins also may help people with asthma breathe easier, researchers report ... Odelya E. Pagovich, MD, of Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, presented the findings at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology annual meeting. (CBS News)

    Agency ponders emission petition  Mar 5, 2010
    Medical supporters of the cap measure cited everything from increased cases of asthma and other respiratory conditions to cardiovascular and neurological disorders as the consequences of not taking action now. Dr. Bruce Trigg, a Crownpoint physician said children born to nonsmoking, non-asthmatic Native Americans and Hispanic populations are disproportionately affected in pollution-heavy areas ... Do the legislators know their own constituents have double the rate of asthma hospital admissions. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)

    Tofu goodness and recipes  Mar 5, 2010
    And the high selenium content in tofu helps the body fight colon cancer and also assists in decreasing asthma and arthritis symptoms. Tofu Recipes. (Suite101.com)

    Winter sports can trigger asthma  Mar 5, 2010
    Norwegian cross-country skier Marit Bjrgen won the bronze medal, even though she uses asthma medication ... Exercise-induced asthma is common among people who work out in cold climates ... You could have asthma, but you've got plenty of company. (CNN)

    News briefs from the March issue of Chest  Mar 4, 2010
    PREGNANT SMOKERS WITH ASTHMA HAVE INCREASED HEALTH RISKS. Pregnant women with asthma who smoke have an increased risk for asthma symptoms and fetal growth abnormalities ... Researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina observed 2,210 pregnant women with asthma to determine the effect of active and passive household smoking on asthma severity and obstetric/neonatal outcomes. (EurekAlert!)

    'Stepping Up' Asthma Treatment in Children Leads to Improvement  Mar 4, 2010
    Stepping up' asthma treatment in children leads to improvement ... Stepping Up' Asthma Treatment in Children Leads to Improvement ... 4, 2010) Children with asthma who continue to have symptoms while using low-dose inhaled corticosteroids could benefit from increasing the dosage or adding one of two asthma drugs, a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine and other institutions finds. (Science Daily)

    CT-scan screening for LAM in women with collapsed lung is cost-effective  Mar 4, 2010
    Many patients present with shortness of breath, which is often misdiagnosed as asthma. But about one-third of LAM patients develop a spontaneous pneumothorax, or a collapsed lung, as the first major sign. (EurekAlert!)

    Health Tip: Treating a Sinus Headache  Mar 4, 2010
    Ask your doctor how to keep allergies and asthma under control. Gently stretch the head and neck. (MEDLINEplus)

    Rapid Flu Test Most Accurate for Young Kids  Mar 4, 2010
    "Especially for high-risk children, such as those with other illnesses such as asthma, who present with flu-like symptoms, you should consider treating them despite the results of a rapid test," Cruz said. While reported cases of H1N1 influenza in the United States have dropped recently, the rapid-test study results "may help guide clinical decision-making when that third wave comes," Cruz said. (MEDLINEplus)

    Asthma Rates Rising Across the U.S.  Mar 4, 2010
    TUESDAY, March 2 (HealthDay News) -- Asthma rates are increasing across the United States, a new government study shows, but certain states have significantly lower rates of the respiratory disease. The overall rate of asthma is currently estimated to be 7 ... But, the report also found that some states have dramatically lower rates of asthma. (MEDLINEplus)

    Too Big Not to Fail  Mar 4, 2010
    Last I heard, these big Americans, themselves a kind of cultural institution, were failing en masse, racked by diabetes, asthma, heart trouble, and bound for early death. The human form can only grow so big. (The American Conservative)

    Smoke issue clouds timber firm's future  Mar 4, 2010
    They said their 4-year-old grandson has asthma and their 2-year-old granddaughter has another illness that is not known yet, but they think it is from the smoke smell. "When I'm out there my lungs are burning," said Melanee Strobel. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    Wanted: more GPs and waiting times must be slashed  Mar 4, 2010
    Liz Shields and her son Dominic, a chronic asthmatic ... Both suffer from chronic asthma which needs constant attention and costs the family up to $150 a month in medications ... The Asthma Foundation NSW welcomed the reforms, which are expected to see the construction of more multidisciplinary super clinics and money invested in GPs, but called for a reduction in the cost of medications, which was an easy way of keeping people out of hospital. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Anza Trail aide Cecilia Trujillo (left), with the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind, leads the hands of blind Anza Trail student Zachary Kaczynski, 7, to touch a Suriname Red Tail Boa held by volunteer Nathan Jeffery. Photo by Scott A. Taras | Special to The Sahuarita Sun  Mar 4, 2010
    Many of them make wonderful pets, and there are children who, because of allergies or asthma, cannot have dogs and cats as pets. Emphasizing her point at the beginning of the expo, Bell announced to all the children: I love reptiles. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    RTI to help develop asthma-tracking app  Mar 4, 2010
    RTI International, Virginia Commonwealth to develop asthma-tracking app - Triangle Business Journal ... RTI International, Virginia Commonwealth to develop asthma-tracking app ... Researchers at Research Triangle Park-based and are working to develop a personal health record application for portable devices such as smart phones to help physicians and patients monitor daily routines of asthma patients. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)

    University of Chicago hospital policy boosts profits as it trims ER traffic  Mar 4, 2010
    The effort offloads plain-vanilla cases like asthma treatment and baby deliveries to a loose network of nearby clinics and hospitals, allowing U of C to take patients requiring more specialized and more profitable care. The number of visits to the medical centers emergency room fell to 16,060 from 20,652 during the quarter, a 22% drop. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    ROTHENFELD, HARRIETT (3)  Mar 3, 2010
    Contributions are suggested to the R. H. Myers Apartments or to the National Asthma Center, c/o the National Jewish Health Hospital, P.O. Box 17169, Denver, CO, 80217-0169. Article Rating. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)

    Meat May Cause Unidentified Allergic Reactions  Mar 3, 2010
    The findings were scheduled to be presented Sunday at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology annual meeting, in New Orleans. "These studies continue to suggest not only that IgE to a carbohydrate has important clinical implications in food allergy and anaphylaxis, but that the presence of this antibody may well have been under-appreciated in terms of the number of patients affected and the geographical scope," study author Dr. Scott P. Commins, of the University of Virginia, said... (AZCentral -- Health)

    AstraZeneca Chief Talks Pharma Challenges  Mar 3, 2010
    Mr Brennan concedes that the loss of exclusivity on the breast cancer drug Arimidex and the asthma medicine Pulmicort Respules will squeeze revenues, but is confident it will grow market share in other medicines. Despite accepting that generic competition is now an established feature of the industry, Mr Brennan denies AstraZeneca's defence of its patents in the courts is akin to King Canute trying to stop the tide. (BusinessWeek)

    Icagen drug fails trial; shares plunge  Mar 3, 2010
    Icagen President and CEO Kay Wagoner touted ICA-105665 as our lead program after another of the company s drug candidates, asthma treatment senicapoc, failed in a phase II study to outperform a placebo in the treatment of exercise-induced asthma. With the ICA-105665 failure in the pain trial, the company again has to readjust. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)

    Austin County EMS uses latest equipment to save lives  Mar 3, 2010
    There are several different types of respiratory conditions such as COPD, CHF, and asthma just to name a few common ones ... Now they are able to give a Nebulizer treatment to patients with COPD and asthma via CPAP. This helps ensure the medication such as Albuterol is reaching the alveoli to allow proper gas exchange due to the constriction in the lungs. (Sealy News, TX)

    Asthma is a challenge for city children  Mar 3, 2010
    Asthma is challenge for city children ... More than 80 percent of a group of inner-city Pittsburgh children with known asthma had poor care in controlling the disease, a study by local researchers has found ... The study also found that in a group of children who had never been told they had asthma, nearly half failed a screening test, indicating they could have the disease. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Global Warming Kicks Up Allergy Storm  Mar 3, 2010
    Ariano was scheduled to present the findings Monday in New Orleans at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ology ... March 1, 2010, presentation, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ology annual meeting, New Orleans. (MEDLINEplus)

    Protecting Consumers With Food Allergies Should Improve With New International Guidelines  Mar 3, 2010
    14, 2006) Infants whose parents have allergies that produce symptoms like wheezing, asthma, hay fever or hives risk developing allergic sensitization much earlier in life than previously reported, according to. (Oct. (Science Daily)

    Pandemic Flu, Like Seasonal H1N1, Shows Signs of Resisting Tamiflu  Mar 3, 2010
    19, 2009) A new study on pediatric H1N1 influenza admissions has found that asthma is a significant risk factor for severe disease in children with pandemic H1N1 compared with the seasonal. (Sep. (Science Daily)

    Does HRT Use Raise Women's Cataract Risk?  Mar 3, 2010
    8, 2010) Estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy may increase the risk of developing asthma after the menopause, suggests a large scale. (Mar. (Science Daily)

    Findings Confirm H1N1 Flu's Toll on Pregnant Women  Mar 2, 2010
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research from Australia confirms that the HIN1 flu hits pregnant women particularly hard-especially if they have asthma, obesity or diabetes ... Half of the women had at least one other health problem, such as asthma, obesity, or diabetes mellitus, but these women did not seem to be at increased risk of pneumonia or pregnancy complications compared to women without other health problems. (MEDLINEplus)

    'Milk Drops' Under the Tongue Appear to Treat Milk Allergies  Mar 2, 2010
    The findings were presented Feb. 28 at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. The approach, known as SLIT (sublingual immune therapy), involves giving children small but increasingly higher doses of the food they are allergic to until their immune systems "learn" to tolerate the food without triggering an allergic reaction or triggering only mild symptoms. (Science Daily)

    A day to promote good sportsmanship across the USA  Mar 2, 2010
    Now, as I stretched my lead, I saw her again, sitting by the side of the path, crying and suffering from an asthma attack. Athletes on both teams ran by her without a glance, intent on getting to the loop and winning the race. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Blood Test Might Sort Out Milk Allergies  Mar 2, 2010
    "IgE antibodies can travel to a type of cell that releases chemicals and causes an allergic reaction. Each type of IgE has specific 'radar' for each type of allergen, such as cow's milk. An epitope is a site on a particular molecule, such as a milk protein, that stimulates specific immune responses," according to a news release from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ology ... SOURCE: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ology, news release, Feb. 27, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)

    Merck Has 40 Drugs In The Pipeline  Mar 2, 2010
    The combined company also has four drugs awaiting approval by regulators including Schering-Plough medicines for asthma, schizophrenia and contraception, and a Merck drug for a dangerous irregular heartbeat. 00003121. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Meat Might Be Behind Many Unidentified Allergic Reactions  Mar 2, 2010
    The findings were scheduled to be presented Sunday at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ology annual meeting, in New Orleans ... SOURCE: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ology, news release, Feb. 28, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)

    Kids' Peanut Allergies Might Be Tamed  Mar 2, 2010
    Perry and her associates are slated to present their findings Saturday at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma nology (AAAAI) meeting in New Orleans ... " That said, Dr. Clifford Bassett, a clinical instructor at New York University School of Medicine, medical director of Allergy and Asthma Care of New York and chair of the AAAAI's public education committee, said he's "extremely encouraged" by the studies. "This builds upon what we know, and although this is preliminary with a small group of... (MEDLINEplus)

    Can Peanut Allergies Be Cured by ... Eating Peanuts?  Mar 2, 2010
    The body wages war with the invader, and the by-product is an allergic reaction anything from a minor itch or swelling to a severe asthma attack, which in extremely rare cases and if left untreated can lead to death. Immunotherapy is designed to build up the body's tolerance to such "toxins" by gradually increasing patients' exposure to them over several weeks or months, says Hugh Sampson, who runs the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai. (Time.com)

    Family Allergy & Asthma adds two offices  Mar 2, 2010
    Family Allergy & Asthma now has 19 locations in Kentucky and Southern Indiana ... I decided to merge my practice with Family Allergy & Asthma so I could go back to focusing on what I love to do ... Additional information about Family Allergy and Asthma can be found at. (Louisville Business First, KY)

    Climate change may extend allergy season  Mar 2, 2010
    Pollen seasons as well as the amount of pollen in the air progressively increased during a six-year study in Italy, the doctors told a meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in New Orleans ... MORE FROM ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA ... Allergies and asthma Section Front. (MSNBC -- Health)

    57 Million Americans Sickened by H1N1 Flu: CDC  Mar 2, 2010
    The probable explanation for most H1N1-linked hospitalizations and deaths among the 18- to 64-year age group is that the majority of these people likely had underlying medical conditions, such as asthma, cardiac problems and diabetes, Imperato said. These conditions would place them at a higher risk for being hospitalized and of dying if they became infected, he said. (MEDLINEplus)

    Program delivers healthy behaviors door-to-door  Mar 2, 2010
    Second-hand smoke can lead to a host of problems for young children, including a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), asthma, and lung or ear infections. Behavioral interventions can help improve quit rates; however, Collins says areas like North Philadelphia suffer some unique barriers in regard to this type of treatment. (EurekAlert!)

    Household Dirt Won't Raise Asthma Risk in Infants  Mar 2, 2010
    SUNDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to unclean conditions early in life doesn't affect a child's risk of developing asthma, researchers say. "In an earlier study, we found that infants were exposed to high levels of endotoxin and allergens [mite and cockroach] in their day-care centers. Therefore, we were anxious to find out, through a birth cohort study, if infants from low-income families with high risk of asthma might be protected from the development of the disease," lead author... (MEDLINEplus)

    Study finds dirty air in California causes millions worth of medical care each year  Mar 2, 2010
    California's dirty air caused more than $193 million in hospital-based medical care from 2005 to 2007 as people sought help for problems such as asthma and pneumonia that are triggered by elevated pollution levels, according to a new RAND Corporation study ... Researchers used records from air pollution agencies and hospitals to estimate how failing to meet federal and state standards for particulate matter and ozone would affect private and public insurer spending for hospital admissions for... (EurekAlert!)

    quantum measurers must now face the Heisenberg limit  Mar 2, 2010
    Quantum measurement precision approaches Heisenberg limit. Quantum measurement precision approaches Heisenberg limit. (Harper's Magazine)

    News tips from the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology  Mar 1, 2010
    The findings from a multi-center trial are to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ology Feb. 26 through March 2 ... The findings will be presented on Sunday, Feb. 28, at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ology. (EurekAlert!)

    Easing Egg Allergies With Eggs: Oral Immunotherapy Study Shows It Works  Mar 1, 2010
    The findings from a multi-center trial are to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Feb. 26 through March 2 ... Scientists have found that chemicals called endotoxins can inflame airways and trigger asthma. (Science Daily)

    Doctors help performers keep bodies in tune  Feb 28, 2010
    But performers also can be hurt in unexpected ways - asthma medication can affect the vocal cords, for example, and the hormones from pregnancy or menopause can forever change a woman's voice. Artists' high risk of injury. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Invisible supporting cast at health summit  Feb 27, 2010
    He talked about his daughters, too, telling of rushing Malia to the emergency room with asthma, and Sasha requiring a spinal tap and antibiotics as a baby because she had meningitis. "In each of those instances, I remember thinking while sitting in the emergency room, what would have happened if I didn't have reliable health care?" the president asked. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    The Business of Healthcare (4)  Feb 27, 2010
    Asthma, diabetes and hypertension cause Americans to miss an estimated 164 million workdays annually at a cost of $30 billion to employers. Seven out of 10 deaths each year in the U.S. occur from chronic diseases. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)

    Causes of Atopic Eczema  Feb 27, 2010
    Allergies, Asthma, Food Sensitivies Cause Red Itchy Skin. Eczema is a common skin condition that occurs in children as young as six months and is linked to asthma and allergies ... In most individuals who suffer from eczema due to allergies or asthma, symptoms appear as early as the age of six months to a year. (Suite101.com)

    'Counter Culture' - stories of waitressing  Feb 27, 2010
    "The young girls now, they get bored and change jobs," says Lelchuk, 89, who waitressed at Louis' for more than 50 years before severe asthma forced her to retire in 2002. "It's their privilege, don't get me wrong. But I met famous people there and they're my friends now.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Allergies and asthma  Feb 27, 2010
    Interactives and quizzes. Tools for surviving the sneezing season. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Ala. gets $10.5 million for e-health records system  Feb 26, 2010
    Alabama's effort, known as Together for Quality, was a federally-funded pilot project to develop and test the use of electronic health records as a way to improve the quality of care provided to Medicaid patients, especially those with asthma and diabetes. The project's electronic health record has been in use since July 2008. (WSFA.com, AL)

    How to Relieve Indoor Winter Allergies  Feb 26, 2010
    "You don't have any pollens in winter," says Douglas H. Jones, MD, of the Rocky Mountain Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Group in Layton, Utah ... They release nitrogen oxides into the air that can irritate the lungs, especially in those with asthma or other lung problems ... According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, between 40 and 50 million Americans suffer from allergies. (Newsmax)

    Lime spill In Lowndes Co., danger averted  Feb 26, 2010
    "Especially if you have an existing illness such as asthma or bronchitis," said EMA Director Walter Hill. Carefully and methodically the Montgomery Fire Department's haz mat team scooped up the lime, placed it in the bag which was later stored in a drum on site. (WSFA.com, AL)

    Cardinal Insider: Gentry's Stronghold  Feb 26, 2010
    As a child growing up on the 11th floor in central Hong Kong, Cheah began swimming as a method for building up the strength in his lungs after being born with severe asthma. Born in London to a Laotian mother, a biochemistry professor, and Taiwanese father, a banker, Cheah targeted Stanford from a young age for its academics and swimming program. (Gostanford.com)

    Health Tip: Protect Yourself from Air Pollution  Feb 26, 2010
    (HealthDay News) -- Air pollution can aggravate asthma symptoms, and make problems with the heart and lungs worse. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to help protect you and your family from the effects of air pollution. (MEDLINEplus)

    Virtually Everyone Should Get a Flu Shot: CDC  Feb 26, 2010
    According to the CDC, some people remain at higher risk for flu complications, including people 65 and older, pregnant women, and people with certain chronic medical conditions, such as asthma and heart disease. These people, "their household and close contacts, and all health care personnel should continue to be a primary focus for vaccination efforts as providers and programs transition to routinely vaccinating all people 6 months of age and older," the agency said. (AZCentral -- Health)

    Wards were left bloody, discarded needles; Sick drink water from flower vases...  Feb 25, 2010
    Leading article: The real lessons of this NHS disaster - Leading Articles, Opinion - The Independent. from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. (The Drudge Report)

    'Gang of 6,' 'Gang of 11'  Feb 25, 2010
    Unangst was able to receive financial assistance for his severe asthma, and was able to receive charity care from the Wyoming Medical Center when he broke his arm last year, but he's known many people not as fortunate, he said. "Some of [those in] the partisan power struggles forget who we are," he said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Rethinking an Aspirin-a-Day  Feb 25, 2010
    And some people with asthma should not take aspirin. Gastrointestinal bleeding is twice as high in men as in women and again, increases with age. (CBS News -- Health)

    Austin County EMS uses latest equipment to save lives  Feb 25, 2010
    There are several different types of respiratory conditions such as COPD, CHF, and asthma just to name a few common ones ... Now they are able to give a Nebulizer treatment to patients with COPD and asthma via CPAP. This helps ensure the medication such as Albuterol is reaching the alveoli to allow proper gas exchange due to the constriction in the lungs. (Sealy News, TX)

    Callaway ranked 72 out of 115 in healh study  Feb 25, 2010
    She sited different programs like free smoking succession programs, asthma programs for kids with the Fulton school district and wellness programs with employees of Dollar General as places that the YMCA is trying to improve things. "It's a tough road, so we are going at it pragmatically at the bottom level," Miller said. (Fulton Sun, MO)

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    For so many years, she had severe asthma and allergies. She tried all kinds of ways to get healthier, such as using over-the-counter medicine and prescription drugs. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

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