Older patients with severe asthma need higher dosage of H1N1 vaccine
According to a recent study, older patients with severe asthma may need a higher dosage of H1N1 vaccine. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) stated in a press release regarding the study that people with asthma are at higher risk for severe complications when they contract influenza, and asthma was the most known pre-existing health [...]
Incense burning linked to children’s asthma
(December 08, 2010) Incense burning can be associated to asthma in some children because prolonged exposure to this type of smoke may cause for children to be at high-risk in worsening their asthma, a Taiwanese study suggests. In addition, incense has been famous in some of religious activities and cultural ceremonies. In several parts of [...]
Researchers Links Severe Nasal Symptoms to Asthma
Researchers from Sweden recommend nasal disorders that last for almost three months may link to asthma. The investigators from University of Gothenburg in Sweden likewise state indications of severe rhinosinutis, which at least two indications of nasal blockage similar to runny nose, sinus pain that last for almost three months may eventually increase the danger [...]
Asthma Attack
September 17, 2010 by Lea
Filed under Asthma, Disease & Illness
Asthma attack is an abrupt worsening of the symptoms of asthma. It is caused by the narrowing of your muscles in your airway. During asthma attack, the tissues that line your airway swell or become inflamed and more mucus is produced. These factors (bronchospasm, inflammation, mucus production) contributes to asthma attack. Symptoms of asthma attack [...]
Antibody Treatment – The Newest Asthma Medication
September 17, 2010 by Jeremy
Filed under Asthma, Disease & Illness
Asthma is chronic lung condition where in the immune system becomes hypersensitive when the body is exposed to substances that are called allergens or triggers. A patient with asthma has an increased immunoglobulin E (IgE), an antibody responsible for the early phase of allergic response that leads to swelling of the air passages and wheeze. [...]
Types of Asthma Acquire by Individuals
There are various types of asthma cases that a person can acquire; this can vary according to its cause. The knowledge about this illness can help your doctor understands what will the proper remedy that is necessary for your respiratory disorder. The following are the types of asthma according to its cause: Allergic- This occurs [...]
Acute Asthma Treatment
It is very important that you are knowledgeable of the basic acute asthma treatment guidelines if you or one of your loved ones suffers from asthma. It will be a big help if you know how different medications act to remove the symptoms of asthma. There are three things that can happen during an asthma [...]
Natural Remedies for Asthma
Suffering from asthma attack is very difficult especially if you do not have any medicine at all. People with asthma need medicine at all times because it is the foundation of asthma treatment plan. However, some people who have asthma use natural remedies for their asthma. They much preferred using all natural supplements rather than [...]
Recognizing the Severe and Mild Asthma Symptoms
Today, there are several mild asthma symptoms and signs, which are usually noticed in people affected with this ailment. Some of the symptoms may include breathing difficulty, noisy or fast breathing, wheezing and coughing as well as chest tightness. Not every individual will experience the same indications that are mentioned above, as it may constantly [...]
Asthma Natural Treatments
Like all natural treatments, treatments for asthma can be classified as an alternative or complementary treatment for allergies. Alternative medicines and treatment, although gaining fast acceptance in many areas of treatments, must still be administered under the supervision of qualified physician. However, here are some of the natural treatments for asthma: Dry figs. Prepare the [...]