An abnormally high pollen count in many parts of the United States this spring could mean worse symptoms for individuals who suffer from asthma. Read More »
Category: Asthma Relief
Health organizations announce new educational asthma website
On January 24, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Teva Respiratory published a press release announcing the launch of their new website, Get Smart About Asthma, a comprehensive online resource that examines the underlying causes of the chronic respiratory disease. Read More »
Pennsylvania medical center puts on annual Asthma Ski Day
Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC), based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, recently put on its 30th annual Asthma Ski Day at Snö Mountain, giving asthma sufferers up to age 18 the opportunity to strap on some skis and spend the day outside with others who are afflicted by this chronic respiratory disease. Read More »
Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at greater risk of asthma attacks
According to Reuters, researchers from Imperial College London determined that implementing smoking bans in enclosed public places led to a decrease in the number of children admitted to hospitals due to asthma-related complications. Read More »
Freezing temperatures can worsen asthma symptoms
According to The New York Times, temperatures over the past week have hit record-lows in parts of the Midwest, and East Coast cities have even opened up emergency shelters to get people out of the cold. Read More »
Study reveals a link between adult-onset asthma and GERD
A recent study from the West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS) determined that an additional reason behind people developing this chronic respiratory disease later in life may be gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Read More »
Study shows that certain jobs put people at greater risk for adult onset asthma
According to a recent study from Imperial College London, one in six cases of adult onset asthma may be linked to risks in the workplace – particularly cleaning jobs where individuals are constantly exposed to dangerous chemicals. Read More »
Study reveals that there is no link between low birth weight and childhood asthma
On January 16, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) revealed it its scientific journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology that there is no link between low birth weight and childhood asthma. Read More »
Study reveals a link between fast food and asthma symptoms
With studies showing that 4 percent of the U.S. adult population and between 4 to 6 percent of children have food allergies, it’s no wonder that experts pay a significant amount of attention to the effects that diet has on the human body. Recent data, however, reveals that the food people eat can actually have an affect on asthma, too. Read More »
Massachusetts towns have big plans for targeting childhood asthma
In several different cities outside of Boston, Massachusetts, local health directors are focusing on childhood asthma as part of an effort to improve the overall physical well-being of their residents. Read More »
