A gene that encodes a protein responsible for determining whether certain immune cells live or die shows subtle differences in some people with asthma, a team led by Johns Hopkins researchers reports in the June European Journal of Human Genetics.
Exposure to high levels of fungus may increase the risk of severe asthma attacks among people with certain chitinase gene variants, according to a study from Harvard Medical School, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's Washington Heights–Inwood Network (WIN) for Asthma program has been honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with its 2010 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management. The award recognizes WIN for Asthma's exemplary efforts to deliver high-quality asthma care that includes environmental controls.
Within a comprehensive health insurance system, black and Hispanic children appear more likely than white children to have asthma and their outcomes are often worse, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the August print issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
New research from UT Southwestern Medical Center suggests that allergic reactions to pet dander, dust mites and mold may prevent people with allergic asthma from generating a healthy immune response to respiratory viruses such as influenza.
With childhood asthma rates in Northern Manhattan four times the national average, the Ambulatory Care Network at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital partnered with the community of Washington Heights/Inwood to initiate the Washington-Heights Inwood Network (WIN) for Asthma program. The program began in May 2006 to improve outcomes for children with poorly controlled asthma by providing culturally relevant asthma education. To date, Community Health Workers have enrolled 400 families.
A simple blood test can now predict whether newborn babies are at high risk of developing allergies as they grow older, thanks to research involving the University of Adelaide.
In non-sleepy patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular events and hypertension, according to researchers from Spain.
A study suggests for the first time that the allergen-producing fungus, Alternaria alternata, produces three times more irritating spores when it feeds on plants grown in a carbon-dioxide-rich environment such as is predicted to exist on Earth in 15 to 25 years, as climate is disrupted and temperatures rise.
Children who undergo brief periods of intense exercise may exhibit lung dysfunction or other symptoms similar to those experienced by asthma patients, even when no history of asthma exists, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of California’s Irvine and Miller Children’s Hospital.
People with asthma may be well-advised to avoid heavy, high-fat meals, according to new research. Individuals with asthma who consumed a high-fat meal showed increased airway inflammation just hours after the binge, according to Australian researchers who conducted the study. The high fat meal also appeared to inhibit the response to the asthma reliever medication Ventolin (albuterol).
Patients with severe asthma who use an internet-supported strategy and daily monitoring of exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) were able to control their asthma with lower overall dosing of oral corticosteroids (OCS) than patients who underwent usual care, according to research from the Netherlands.
Female sex hormones may work with beta-agonists in reducing airway constriction, according to new bench research from the Mayo Clinic.
Children with severe asthma have more than 30 times the risk of developing adult chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) as adults compared to children without asthma, according to a prospective longitudinal cohort study from the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
A study published online May 13 ahead of print in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) shows for the first time that elevated levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) like those predicted by models of climate change can drive increased production of fungal spores, including some associated with allergies and asthma.
Results of a nationwide telephone survey have shown that the rate of peanut allergies in children more than tripled from 1997 to 2008. The data are reported in the May 12 issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Study shows allergic conditions can decrease cancer risk. Men with asthma had lower odds of developing stomach cancer, while men with eczema had lower odds of lung cancer.
A review of previous research indicates that there are few high-quality studies on food allergies, with limited uniform criteria for making a diagnosis and determining prevalence and effective treatments, according to an article in the May 12 issue of JAMA.
The gap between the proportion of black and white Americans with asthma who took an inhaled or oral medicine daily to prevent attacks grew wider between 2003 and 2006.
First-ever national grassroots movement to end asthma deaths in the united states.
The results of two separate research studies taking place at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics will help physicians use genetic testing to prevent complications, and ease the worry of new parents by predicting in advance which newborns may require readmission to the hospital shortly after birth. The studies also will help physicians identify which of their young patients are likely to respond well – or not – to steroid therapy for asthma.
Both ozone and primary pollutants from traffic substantially increase asthma-related emergency department visits in children, especially during the warm season, according to researchers from the Department of Environmental Health at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University in Atlanta.
Study shows 50 percent reduction in prescription breathing medications after bariatric surgery. Can massive weight loss improve asthma long-term?
A bumper crop of allergens has a Saint Louis University doctor hustling to provide relief.
With record high tree pollen counts, spring allergy sufferes can find relief. In fact, a consumer survey found that those who had seen an allergist were nearly three times more likely to say their treatment was effective than those who took over-the-counter medicine.
When a child develops red, watery eyes, it could be just allergies – or it may be the sign of a more serious eye condition, according to a leading pediatric ophthalmologist. Red, itchy, watery eyes can be a temporary allergic reaction to pollen and should go away after a few days or weeks. However, if your child has red, itchy eyes year-round or if their eyes become very sensitive to sunlight, it could be the sign of a more serious condition like atopic conjunctivitis.
Your child is wheezing. Your child must have asthma, right? Not always, says Julie Koehler, professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice in Butler University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and clinical pharmacy specialist in family medicine at Clarian Health. While wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound heard during exhalation) is a classic sign of asthma, it’s also a symptom of viral respiratory tract infections and reactive airway disease (RAD).
Free asthma screenings are available across the country and allergists, doctors who are asthma experts, are available to discuss the condition, the screening program and breathing difficulties during exercise.
Findings from a St. Jude Children's Research Hospital study hold promise for fighting allergies and asthma.
Every spring and summer, millions of Americans dread the trip to the park, the playground, or participating in any of the myriad activities that trigger outdoor allergy symptoms.
Living near major highways has been linked to childhood asthma, but a new study led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) suggests that traffic-related pollution near schools is also contributing to the development of asthma in kids. The researchers found that the risk of developing asthma due to exposure at school was comparable to that of children whose exposure occurred primarily at home.
Dr. Joseph Leija, allergist at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital released the first official allergy count of the Midwest today - Trees, Moderate and Mold, Low.
Dr. Joseph Leija, allergist at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, offers the official allergy count for the Midwest April - October.
About 300 million people around the world have difficulty breathing due to asthma, and for several years, it’s been a special research interest for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Associate Professor Kim Fortun. The incidence of asthma has increased dramatically in the United States and globally in recent decades, making asthma one of the most common chronic diseases in the world.
ACAAI executive medical director will present comments to the FDA Advisory Committee meeting on long acting beta-2 adrenergic agonists (LABA's) on Thursday, 3/11.
Allergist Says Spring Weather, More Than Record-Setting Winter Precipitation, Determines Symptom Severity. With record-setting snowfall and wet weather in the region this winter, one question comes to mind for many as spring approaches: how bad will my allergies be?
Pediatrics researchers have identified the first major gene location responsible for a severe, often painful type of food allergy called eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). In this disease, which may cause weight loss, vomiting, heartburn and swallowing difficulties, a patient may be unable to eat a wide variety of foods.
Visit the bedding section and you may find memory-foam contour pillows and mattresses. These frequently contain polyurethane foam which not only exudes an unpleasant odor for several days after purchase, but also can cause serious irritation to the eyes and lungs.
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) encourages patients to make informed decisions about recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations affecting patients using asthma medications known as long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) or 12-hour bronchodilators: Advair, Foradil, Serevent and Symbicort. This was also the message presented by allergists speaking this week at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) annual meeting in New Orleans.
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.
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA), the leading national patient advocacy and education organization for people with asthma and related conditions, hails South Dakota lawmakers for making it the 50th and final state in America to establish laws protecting students’ rights to carry and self-administer their lifesaving asthma medication at school.
News tips from the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Feb. 26-March 2, New Orleans. 1) Easing Egg Allergies with Eggs; 2) “Milk Drops” Under the Tongue Appear to Treat Milk Allergies.
Today Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) offered guidance to help patients understand recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warnings about Advair ® (fluticasone and salmeterol), Foradil ® (formoterol), Severent ® (salmeterol) and Symbicort ® (budesonide and formoterol), daily inhaled medications containing a long-acting beta agonist (LABA, a 12-hour bronchodilator).
Food scientists found that boiling shrimp for 10 minutes may reduce allergenic properties of total shrimp extracts, according to a new study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists.
Parents of young children with asthma often recognize signs that their child is about to have an asthma attack but delay home treatment until the attack occurs, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report.
A recent electronic survey of US asthma experts demonstrated the need for better access to levalbuterol for selected patients.
Are herbal remedies effective for asthma treatment? Latest study reports use can actually lead to worsening asthma and poorer quality of life. Patients interested in herbal remedies need to use them to complement treatment and not as an alternative, or they will not maximize their health and may actually hinder it.
Clarkson University researchers are helping the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health study the link between air pollutants and health problems in children in Detroit. The project is examining the relationship between asthma in children and exposures within 150 yards of major highways.
How do you solve problems? You bring diverse perspectives together and create a new approach. That’s what’s happening in a new class at the University of Houston Honors College called Asthmatic Spaces: Houston, which uses a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach to problem-based studies.
Ten year, retroactive study shows allergy immunotherapy, generally referred to as allergy vaccinations or shots, reduce total health care costs in children with allergic rhinitis (hay fever) by one-third, and prescription costs by 16 percent. Serious medical and economic consequences make early diagnosis and aggressive treatment a priority.
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