Pollution An interesting article. http://www.onmedica.com/newsarticle.aspx?id=2c284b18-90ed-40d0-b8c9-13e9df05d09b http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/sci/2013-12/09/c_132954317.htm Pollution
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Personalised asthma treatments…
Interesting news item in a UK newspaper hints of a possible development in targetting asthma at a personal level rather than broad spectrum one-size-fits-all approach. Personalised future Simple saliva test
Asthma Facts & Figures: US & UK
Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the world. Here’s some facts and figures about the oft-suffered-from respiratory illness: – Between 7 and 10% of all people in the United States (both adults and children) suffer from…
Asthma Questions: Which Inhaler Is Which?
Question: I know that inhalers come in two different specifications: “reliever” inhalers, for when an attack hits, and “prevention” inhalers for general use. However, I am worried that in the panic of an attack I will forget which is which.…
Asthma Questions: Adult Asthma
Question: I have always thought of asthma as the kind of illness that is identified in childhood. I’m 34, and I was recently diagnosed with asthma. Is it possible to suddenly start suffering from asthma so late in life? Answer:…
Asthma Questions: Confirming Diagnosis
Question: I have read up on asthma symptoms and I am concerned that I suffer from the condition. How do I go about obtaining a diagnosis? Answer: First and foremost, consult your doctor. If you are experiencing any breathing difficulties…
Asthma Questions: The Hygiene Hypothesis
Question: I’ve heard something called the “hygiene hypothesis” being referenced when discussing asthma. What is this? Answer: The “hygiene hypothesis” is a school of thought presented by certain medical studies, discovered during investigations in to why asthma is seemingly on…
Asthma 101: The Peak Flow Meter
As asthma is a chronic condition, it is important for sufferers’ to continually monitor the severity of their condition. As people age, their needs in terms of the medication they require to control their asthma may change – so continual…
The Causes of Asthma
The exact causes of asthma are unknown; there is no direct chain of events that effects every single sufferer. There is some evidence that asthma is a genetic condition, as people inherit the tendency towards inflamed airways – the primary…
Asthma Questions: Can A Child “Grow Out” Of Asthma?
Question: My daughter is six years old, and I recently took her to the doctor as I had noticed she was occasionally struggling to breathe and was coughing a lot. She was diagnosed with mild asthma and given two inhalers…
