Asthma treatment

Treatment of asthma can be divided into long-term control and quick-relief medications.

Description of Asthma Treatment

Long-term control medications are taken daily to maintain control of persistent asthma. They primarily serve to control airway inflammation.

The quick-relief medications are taken to achieve prompt reversal of an acute asthma “attack” by relaxing bronchial smooth muscle.

Many asthma medications can be administered orally or by inhalation. Metered-dose inhalers (MDI’s) are the most widely used method, but dry powder inhalers are becoming popular. Metered-dose inhalers are changing from the type propelled by liquified chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) to a new, CFC-free delivery system (see the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute review on the new MDIs at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/mdi.htm). Nebulizer therapy is reserved for patients who are unable to use MDI’s because of difficulties with coordination.

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Symptoms of Asthma Treatment

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Treatment of Asthma Treatment

Asthma cannot be cured, but it can be controlled with proper asthma management.

The first step in asthma management is environmental control. Asthmatics cannot escape the environment, but through some changes, they can control its impact on their health.

Listed below are some ways to change the environment in order to lessen the chance of an asthma attack:

• Clean the house at least once a week and wear a mask while doing it
• Avoid pets with fur or feathers
• Wash the bedding (sheets, pillow cases, mattress pads) weekly in hot water
• Encase the mattress, pillows and box springs in dust-proof covers
• Replace bedding made of down, kapok or foam rubber with synthetic materials
• Consider replacing upholstered furniture with leather or vinyl
• Consider replacing carpeting with hardwood floors or tile
• Use the air conditioner
• Keep the humidity in the house low

The second step is to monitor lung function. Asthmatics use a peak flow meter to gauge their lung function. Lung function decreases before symptoms of an asthma attack – usually about two to three days prior. If the meter indicates the peak flow is down by 20 percent or more from your usual best effort, an asthma attack is on its way.

The third step in managing asthma involves the use of medications. There are two major groups of medications used in controlling asthma – anti-inflammatories (corticosteroids) and bronchodilators.

Anti-inflammatories reduce the number of inflammatory cells in the airways and prevent blood vessels from leaking fluid into the airway tissues. By reducing inflammation, they reduce the spontaneous spasm of the airway muscle. Anti-inflammatories are used as a preventive measure to lessen the risk of acute asthma attacks. The corticosteroids are given in two ways – inhaled via a metered dose inhaler (MDI) or orally via pill/tablet or liquid form. The inhaled corticosteroids are flunisolide (AeroBid), triamcinolone (Azmacort) and beclomethasone (Beclovent and Vaceril). The oral corticosteroids (pill/tablet form) are prednisone (Deltasone, Meticorten or Paracort), methylprednisolone (Medrol) and prednisolone (Delta Cortef and Sterane). The oral corticosteroids (liquid form) are Pedipred and Prelone. These liquid forms are used for asthmatic children.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two drugs: zafirlukast (Accolate) and zileuton (Zyflo), a new class of anti-inflammatories called leukotriene inhibitors. Taken orally, these drugs work by inhibiting leukotrienes (fatty acids that mediate inflammation) from binding to smooth muscle cells lining the airways. These drugs prevent rather than reduce symptoms and are intended for long-term use.

Other inhaled anti-inflammatory drugs include cromolyn sodium (Intal) and nedrocromil (Tilade).

Bronchodilators work by increasing the diameter of the air passages and easing the flow of gases to and from the lungs. They come in two basic forms – short-acting and long-acting. The short-acting bronchodilators are metaproterenol (Alupent, Metaprel), ephedrine, terbutaline (Brethaire) and albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin). These drugs are inhaled and are used to relieve symptoms during acute asthma attacks. The long-acting bronchodilators are salmeterol (Serevent), metaproterenol (Alupent), and theophylline (Aerolate, Bronkodyl, Slo-phyllin, and Theo-Dur to name a few). Serevent and Alupent are inhaled and theophylline is taken orally. These drugs are sometimes used to control symptoms in special circumstances, such as during sleep or when intensive exposure to a particular irritant can be predicted (i.e. pollen season). Atrophine sulfate (Atrovent) is another highly effective bronchodilator. This drug opens the airways by blocking reflexes through nerves that control the bronchial muscles.

Some people cannot control the symptoms by avoiding the triggers or using medication. For these people, immunotherapy (allergy shots) may help. Immunotherapy involves the injection of allergen extracts to “desensitize” the person. The treatment begins with injections of a solution of allergen given one to five times a week, with the strength gradually increasing.

Note: Asthmatics vary considerably in their responses to different types, combinations and amounts of medicines so therapy must be carefully tailored to the individual. Even medication that may work well with some asthmatics may not be effective for others. Please discuss your individual situation with your doctor and both of you will determine a course of management that is best for you.

Members of the Stanislaus County Asthma Coalition convinced the county Board of Supervisors and city councils of Modesto and other cities to declare May as Asthma Awareness Month.It was a symbolic gesture but will serve as a springboard for efforts to address the illness that afflicts an estimated 16,000… , of 806 words 91. Waycross Journal Herald GA – May 10, 2006 Guill Emphasizes Asthma Management Plan Pediatric pulmonologist Dr. Margaret F. Guill, a specialist with Children’s Medical Services, gave parents a thorough lesson in asthma management at the Taking Control of Asth*program at Satilla Regional Medical Center. Guill explained her approach with intervention, management, prevention and use of medications to control asthma. Management of asthma should be a contract between the child, the parent and the physician, Guill… , of 5 words 91. *- April 3, 2006 Avoid Springtime Allergens to Reduce Symptoms of Asthma PRNewswire — Spring is here and for to 50 million Americans, so are allergies. Allergic diseases, such as allergic asthma, affect more than 20% of the population, and are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States.Allergic asthma is characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes. The muscles of the bronchial walls tighten and extra mucus is produced, causing the airways to narrow. The result could range from a frequent tendency for cough, to minor and severe… , of 656 words 91. *- February 9, 2006 Health Disparities in Asthma Highlighted in February Issue of Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology PRNewswire — African Americans are four times more likely to be hospitalized and five times more likely to die of asthma than non-African Americans. This is not an isolated statistic; while the ethnic minority population in the United States continues to grow and is expected to account for 50% of the country’s population by 2050, the gap in health disparities between whites and minorities still exists.The February 2006 issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology… , of 817 words 91. Sun Herald, The Sydney, Australia – November 20, 2005 Would you like asthma with that?, The Health Report NEW Zealand researchers have come up with another reason not to overindulge in hamburgers they might give you asthma. Wellington Asthma Research Group found children who ate hamburgers at least once a week were almost twice as likely to suffer asthma.The team was investigating the influence of lifestyle changes over the past three decades on a major increase in allergies.But they focused on hamburgers after a separate research project, conducted tongue-in-cheek, revealed that… , of 547 words 91. Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News – September 28, 2005 Law eases access to asthma meds at school Sep. 28 A new state law should make it easier this school year for students with asthma to use their medication. ly, local schools or school districts decided whether students could carry or self-administer their own medication.For example, the Tumwater School District always has allowed students to do so. The Olympia School District allowed students to carry around one dose of their medication, though asthma inhalers wouldn’t qualify all of the time since they… , of 593 words : 461 – 470 of 295486 | 4 24 44546 47 48495051525 45556
91. Los Angeles Times CA – September 21, 2005 Study Links Freeways to Asthma Risk USC research adds to evidence that air pollution can cause respiratory problems. The closer that children live to Southern California freeways, the greater their risk of being diagnosed with asthma, USC researchers have found in a study that bolsters growing evidence that air pollution can cause asthma.Children who lived a quarter mile from a freeway, for example, had an 89% higher risk of asthma than children living about a mile from a freeway, according to the new research.Even in areas such as Santa Maria, with generally good air quality, the researchers found… , of 687 words 91. *- December 15, 2004 ASTHMA RATE HIGH FOR LOCAL ARABS, NEW FEDERAL STUDY FINDS INCIDENTS TWICE WHAT WAS THOUGHT Arab Americans in Detroit and Dearborn, home to thousands of new immigrants, have nearly twice the rates of asthma as believed, according to the largest federally funded study of environmental health issues among Arabs. Communities of color and low-income neighborhoods, have a greater exposure to environmental hazards and a greater risk of health problems, said Adnan Hammad, PhD, health director for the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services ACCESS.

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of Dorchester experienced his first asthma attack, at the age of 1 1/2. He was really gasping for air, recalls his mother, Lisa Stuckey, , who rushed her son to Children’s Hospital that holiday weekend and has had to take him back four times since. But Robert, now 4, has learned to use a nebulizing machine when an attack is coming on, and his mother spends hours… , of 1951 words 92. Times, The NY – January 7, 1995 % Rise Reported in Asthma and Asthma Deaths Asthma cases and deaths from asthma have soared at least percent since 1982, Federal health officials reported, and air pollution, airtight and windowless offices may play a role.About 5 percent of the nation’s population, or roughly 13 million people, suffer from asthma, an inflammation of the airways that in wheezing and shortness of breath, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday. From 1982 through 1992, the rate of asthma rose … , of 3 words 92. Daily Press Newport News, VA – May , 1994 FOR DENBIGH HIGH RESEARCHER, SCIENCE FAIR SUCCESS IS IN THE AIR ASTHMA PROJECT SPANS 5 YEARS The asthma patient recorded her condition each day of April, then mailed back the survey in an envelope addressed to the researcher: “Mr. Griffin Weber.” The patient has been a dutiful research participant, filling out the surveys twice a year for several years now. The researcher has been studying the effects of weather on asthma and hay fever, developing ways to predict when symptoms will be the worst. But the researcher doesn’t usually go by “Mr…. , of 873 words 92. Sun-Sentinel – October 15, 1992 ASTHMA RATE ON THE RISE — BUT WHY? Asthma rates in children and adolescents tripled in some groups over a 20- year period, says a study that adds to evidence of a puzzling growth of the disease across the country.The trend toward making more energy-efficient by reducing air leakage may have played a role by trapping inside more airborne particles such as cat dander, researchers speculate. But there is no explanation about why the rates rose from 1964 to 1983 in Rochester, Minn., says the study’s co-author,… , of 519 words 92. News-Sentinel, The Fort Wayne, IN – October 12, 1992 BREATHING EASIER CHANGES IN THE WAY DOCTORS TREAT ASTHMA IS MAKING LIFE MORE BEARABLE FOR SUFFERERS. Mary Ellen Johnston has childhood memories of crawling across the kitchen floor because she didn’t have enough breath to walk. Her asthma went away when she was 12, but it returned with a vengeance when she was .”You feel like you’re suffocating, says the Fort Wayne woman, now 53. You can get air in, but you can’t get it out. It gets pretty scary. She used to spend three or four weeks a… , of 1875 words 92. Financial Times London, England – October 1, 1991 UK Company News: No clear passage for asthma debate – The growing schism between differing treatments THE Dollars 4bn-a-year asthma drug market has been thrown into disarray by the revelation that some treatments might be lethal to a small number of users. Last week, the medical profession divided acrimoniously over which type of drugs should be the first line of attack against the disease. The big guns of the pharmaceutical industry quickly split to support one camp or the other.A group of 15 asthma specialists from nine countries had recently set up the International Asthma Council… , of 864 words 92. Chicago Sun-Times – September , 1990 Asthma on rise despite advances LONDON Asthma, the most widespread chronic disease in the industrial world, is afflicting and killing more people every year despite huge advances in its treatment.Study after study shows that the incidence, severity and death rate for asthma has been steadily rising in the last decade throughout Europe and the United States. Unlike all other diseases, with asthma an increase in the use of modern drugs and therapy has occurred along with an increase in death rates and… , of 8 words 92. Washington Post – August 29, 1989 THE CUTTING EDGE AIR POLLUTION MAY BE CAUSE OF INCREASE IN ASTHMA CASES Asthma appears to be on the rise, particularly among young Americans, partly because of worsening air pollution, according to a new report.

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The Naperville 9-year-old’s doctor had told her she had asthma, and nobody else in her class at school had it. It made her feel different. It was very upsetting to her, said her mother, Mary Thomas. I was scared too. The school nurse recommended a program at Wheaton’s Central DuPage Health Systems called Open Airways, and that helped a lot, Mary Thomas said. They gave me a ton of… , of 1056 words 92. Seattle Post-Intelligencer – February 13, 1998 CHILD ASTHMA IN KING COUNTY STILL ON RISE, INNER-CITY KIDS ARE HOSPITALIZED THE MOST Childhood asthma continues to increase in King County, especially among inner-city youths, according to data released yesterday by the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health.Increased attacks have made asthma the second-leading cause of hospitalization in children, a trend local health officials are trying to reverse with public outreach and education. “Asthma is one of the biggest public health issues we’ve dealt with,” said Alonzo Plough,… , of 584 words 92. *- September 17, 1997 NO DRUGS ALLOWED NORTON MIDDLE SCHOOL POLICY WON’T LET BOY CARRY HIS ASTHMA MEDICINE EXPERTS SAY NEW RULES NEEDED Teresa Yates knows how difficult it can be for her son Danny Reese to manage his asthma.But he had to deal with a particularly tough complication yesterday: bureaucratitis. Danny, 12, stayed home from Norton Middle School yesterday, even though doctors have controlled the asthma attacks that had caused him to miss school earlier. Bureaucratic reasons kept him home yesterday.Health officials say Danny’s case illustrates why school districts need to change their policy for… , of 11 words 92. Times, The NY – July 3, 1997 Inhaled Steroids for Asthma May Cause Cataracts, Study Hints Over the last decade, inhaled steroids have become a mainstay of medical treatment for asthma. Each day, thousands of asthmatics, many of them children, breathe in these synthetic hormones; doctors favor them over oral steroids, which are known to cause cataracts.Now, a study by a group of Australian researchers, appearing in Thursday’s New England Journal of Medicine, casts doubt on the safety of inhaled steroids, suggesting for the first time that they, too, might cause… , of 1086 words 92. *- April 21, 1997 BREATHING EASIER ADVANCEMENTS HAVE MADE ASTHMA MORE MANAGEABLE W ithout all this medicine, we would have to spend a lot more time in the emergency room. June Hyett, asthma sufferer whose daughters also have asthma The childhoods of Chris and June Hyett of Birmingham were punctuated by frequent asthma attacks, steamy at-home treatments and frequent emergency room visits. Both outgrew their childhood illness, but neither was surprised when two of their three daughters were diagnosed with asthma, one when she was 4 months old and one when she was 6… , of 1706 words 92. The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution – March , 1997 Health Watch KIDS AND FAMILY Breath of spring hard for kids with asthma Parents battle Atlanta’s air, heavy pollen Spring is in the air. So is pollen. For children who suffer from asthma, warm weather can be as treacherous for the lungs as the winter cold.Doctors estimate that between 6 percent and 10 percent of America’s children have asthma. And for youngsters who live in the Atlanta area, symptoms of the respiratory illness can be particularly severe, aggravated by the air they breathe. High pollen counts —from trees, grass and ragweed —persist from February through December. And in… , of 772 words 92. THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE – November 11, 1996 Bayview Students’ Asthma Lessons Pilot program hopes to keep kids out of hospital, in class Just about every student at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School knows someone with asthma. But even though one out of every six students at the Bayview school has it, that doesn’t mean everyone knows what asthma is. Jordan Green, a 10-year-old fifth-grader, has had asthma since he was three. Sometimes when he has an attack, his nose runs and the other kids tease him.“They think it’s contagious,” he said, pulling an inhaler out of… , of 708 words : 4 – 450 of 295486 | 4 24 4 45 464748495051525 4
92. Boston Globe – May 13, 1996 OUT OF BREATH DRIVEN BY POLLUTION, POOR ACCESS TO CARE, ASTHMA’S TOLL SOARS IN THE INNER CITY The turkey was still in the oven that Thanksgiving Day in 1993 when Robert Stuckey Jr.

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Sander was the keynote speaker at a recent asthma symposium and screening here, sponsored by Our Lady of… , of 746 words 92. Times, The NY – October 19, 1999 Perseverance Is Key to a Good Life With Asthma Until about three years ago, Dawn Bosquez, a -year-old resident of Denver, was getting most of her medical care for asthma in emergency rooms. About once a month, she would wake up unable to breathe and would frantically call an ambulance or friend to rush her to the hospital, where she would be given oxygen and inhaled medications to bring the attack under control.Then, a doctor would prescribe a short course *burst of prednisone tablets, a powerful… , of 2855 words 92. *ME – October 18, 1999 ASTHMA EPIDEMIC PUZZLES EXPERTS The asthma epidemic visited Children’s National Medical Center one recent Friday, the day after a furious rainstorm kicked up allergens all over Washington.By 9 a.m., the emergency room, where children come in more often for failing lungs than for broken bones, was jumping. Harried nurses barked orders for more drugs. In bed after bed, young faces were buried under clear plastic breathing masks. John Thompson, a skinny, bright-eyed 8-year-old, was there, watching Richard… , of 659 words 92. Chicago Sun-Times – September 13, 1999 Study: Asthma often unnoticed in elderly Asthma often goes unrecognized and untreated in the elderly, significantly diminishing their quality of life, new research suggests. In a study of nearly 4,600 men and women older than 65, researchers found that 15 percent suffered from asthma symptoms such as chest tightness and wheezing, but had not been diagnosed with the condition. Moreover, among the 4 percent who reported they had been diagnosed with asthma, only percent were on optimal treatment with inhaled corticosteroids, and many… , of 513 words 92. Times, The NY – May 5, 1999 % Asthma Rate Found in Homeless Children A study has found that at least percent of homeless children in the city’s shelters have asthma, more than six times the national rate for all children and more than double the rate found by an earlier study of some of the city’s poorest neighborhoods.Moreover, only 9 percent of the asthmatic homeless children were on proper medication, according to Dr. Diane McLean, the author of the study and director of the childhood asthma initiative of the… , of 05 words : 4 – 4 of 295480 | 4 2 44 454647484950515253
92. Akron Beacon Journal OH|*- January 29, 1999 PROGRAM WILL FIGHT CHILDHOOD ASTHMA LOCAL PHYSICIANS SAY REACHING OUT TO POOR CHILDREN WITH TREATMENT OPTIONS IS KEY TO BATTLING THE DISEASE An ambitious proposal to fight childhood asthma focuses on outreach and treatment, two areas local doctors say are the key to beating the disease.First lady Hillary Clinton yesterday unveiled a $68 million asthma program that will be part of the White House budget proposal, one she said was the first-ever comprehensive, administration-wide strategy to fight the disease. Most of the money — $50 million — would be used for competitive state grants to find and… , of 565 words 92. *- December 10, 1998 ASTHMA PATIENTS GET RELIEF A pediatric allergist figured out what Shane Fugate’s hockey game was missing: medicine to combat exercise-induced asthma that slowed his skating.Now, Shane puffs an inhaled medicine and does breathing and warm-up exercises before playing. The difference is remarkable, says his mother, Michele Fugate of Lincoln Park. Her youngest child, Dakota, 13 months, has a more problematic form of asthma triggered by animals, dust, mold and dairy products…. , of 11 words 92. *Portland, ME – November 15, 1998 ASTHMA CASES CONTINUE EXPANDING IN MAINE Sometimes 12-year-old John Burns has some warning; sometimes there’s no warning at all. Asthma attacks may let you know they’re coming or they may sneak up on you anytime, day or night.When there’s warning, John says he usually feels ill. My chest is tight. It’s hard to breathe. Then, most of the time, I have to take my inhaler, John says. Asthma is a condition in which the airways in the lung become obstructed…. , of 1158 words 92. Chicago Tribune – June 28, 1998 BREATHING EASIER ASTHMA GROUP HELPS CHILDREN, FAMILIES DEAL WITH THE DISEASE Kate Thomas felt alone.

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Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas are the only states in the country with high levels of the three types of air pollution – ozone, fine particles and toxic chemicals – that can trigger asthma attacks, according to the report by the nonprofit Trust for America’s… , of 482 words 92. Courier Mail, The Brisbane, Australia – June 1, 2001 City and country asthma rates equal Asthma CHILDREN living in remote Australian communities are just as likely to contract asthma as city children, according to new University of Queensland research.The study, which appears in the June edition of the European Respiratory Journal, debunks the popular belief that city living enhances the risk of asthma because of air-borne pollutants.It also contradicts earlier findings which suggested that the indigenous population living far from major cities was less prone to the… , of 586 words : 1 – 4 of 295486 | 4 2 444546474849505152
: 92. The Buffalo News – April 11, 2001 GUIDELINES AGREED ON FOR TREATING ASTHMA The region’s three major HMOs and their physicians have agreed on a standard way to treat asthma, a health problem increasing worldwide at a dramatic rate. For Western ’s more than 85,000 asthma sufferers, the guidelines mark one of only a handful of fledging attempts nationwide to put the latest research findings on major diseases into practice. They also suggest a serious attempt at cooperation among the health maintenance organizations here… , of 1291 words 92. *- February 5, 2001 Nebraska ranks second in asthma deaths Pollen count may be to blame OMAHA — LaReesia Hart knows the horrible heartbreak of having a child die from an asthma attack. Last month, she put her daughter on her back and carried her out of the house and down the steps toward the car when she heard what turned out to be the -year-old girl’s last words: Mom, I’m going to die. Michaela Hart drifted into unconsciousness before they reached St. Joseph Hospital. Efforts to save the girl in the emergency room failed…. , of 5 words 92. Los Angeles Times – May 22, 2000 States Lack Adequate Records on Asthma, Report Finds Statistics Though California is making an effort, the disease isn’t tracked, making prevention more difficult. More than half of the states do not have tracking systems in place to monitor asthma–the most common chronic disease afflicting children–although California gets credit for trying, according to a new report released today. Today we are essentially blindfolded when it comes to combating asthma because most states don’t have access to one of the least expensive and most effective tools for preventing the spread of the disease–information, said Jim… , of 818 words 92. Daily Telegraph Sydney, Australia – March 15, 2000 Perfumes bring on asthma – Study confirms link SOME of Australia’s top-selling perfumes are among the worst offenders in setting off asthma attacks, a new study has found.Many are so potent that asthma sufferers find it harder to breathe when a woman wearing the fragance walks into the room.Four out of five asthmatics encounter breathing difficulties when they come in contact with women wearing some of the world’s most popular scents.US researchers at Tulane University identified perfumes that… , of 450 words 92. *- December 23, 1999 Asthma drug shows promise, Patients may breathe easier Asthma drug shows promise Patients may breathe easier An experimental, genetically engineered asthma drug could offer sufferers an entirely new treatment without the dangerous side effects of steroids, the standard medication for many patients, researchers say.In a study published in today’s New England Journal of Medicine, about one quarter of the asthma patients on inhaled steroids were able to stop taking them after being given the new drug, rhuMAb-E25. And one-third of… , of 646 words 92. The *Baton Rouge, La. – November 3, 1999 Speaker: Education key to asthma control When Brooke Sander was 3 years old, she had been hospitalized so many times for asthma that she would get out of bed, wheel her IV pole down the hall to the kitchen, push a chair up to the refrigerator and climb up to get a Popsicle. Brooke grew up in the hospital, said Nancy Sander, founder and president of the Allergy and Asthma Network*Mothers of Asthmatics Inc.

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There was evidence the rate may have decreased slightly, with a fall of 7 per cent in the number of children diagnosed with asthma between… , of 700 words 92. Hartford Courant, The CT – February 25, 2003 PUTTING ASTHMA ON THE RUN, INSPECTION PROGRAM MAKES DIFFERENCE IN IDENTIFYING TRIGGERS Dolores DaSilva of Stamford thought she was doing a pretty good job controlling her son Jonathan’s asthma with medication and trips to the doctor.She had no idea that keeping her 5-year-old’s lungs clear would be a home-improvement project as well as a medical one. DaSilva found that out one recent Saturday when a housing inspector and a public health nurse performed a voluntary inspection of her tired, second-floor walk-up apartment and pointed out numerous factors… , of 1659 words 92. Daily Herald – August 12, 2002 Yoga breathing exercises might help reduce asthma Asthma affects millions of people each year and it can kill.Asthma is triggered when the immune system overreacts to one or more triggers such as allergens or even exercise.Treatment for chronic asthma usually means increasing use of medications, which help control symptoms. Unfortunately, these medications can have significant side effects.But the news isn’t all bad. Asthma sufferers might find help in a health exercise that dates back more than 5,000 years -… , of 569 words 92. Post-Standard, The Syracuse, NY – July 21, 2002 DOES BAD INDOOR AIR CAUSE ASTHMA IN NEWBORNS?, INDOOR AIR QUALITY CENTER IN SYRACUSE GETS $2.3 MILLION FOR ITS FIRST STUDY. Marisol Cartagena says she knows her 2-month-old son, Amadeus, has a good chance of developing asthma. The -year-old mother of three has asthma. So does her 9-year-old son, Geraldo, her brother and her grandfather.With such a family history, Cartagena said she didn’t hesitate to volunteer when doctors asked if she would take part in the first study to look for environmental causes of asthma in Syracuse newborns. Cartagena, who lives in the 800 block of Midland Avenue, is… , of 1291 words 92. *- March 12, 2002 RELIEVING KIDS’ ASTHMA, TWO STUDIES REPORT WAYS TO REDUCE SYMPTOMS, AVOID ER VISITS It’s not just exposure to cigarette smoke, air pollution and cockroaches that can worsen asthma symptoms in children: Frying or smoky cooking also helps increase the number and severity of asthma attacks, according to an ongoing federally funded study.Another government-sponsored study has found that an inexpensive, simple form of monitoring asthmatic children — in which a social worker checks in with parents regularly by phone — can reduce kids’ attacks and keep… , of 1009 words 92. THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE – February 1, 2002 Smog may cause childhood asthma Pollution does more than bring on attacks, USC study finds In areas of smoggy air, children playing sports are three times more likely to develop asthma than those who don’t actively exercise, while in regions of cleaner air, there is no such link between asthma and exercise, according to a study released yesterday. The findings by researchers at the University of Southern California are the strongest evidence yet that smog doesn’t only bring on asthma attacks among those who already have it, but also may cause asthma… , of 8 words 92. *- November 9, 2001 JOYNER-KERSEE TELLS YOUNG ATHLETES TO WATCH FOR ASTHMA SIGNS, NATIONAL AWARENESS SPOKESWOMAN LAUNCHES TOUR IN E. ST. LOUIS< Jackie Joyner-Kersee did not want the world to see that she suffered from asthma. That would be a chink in the armor of Superwoman, the Olympic gold medalist who had to live up to the title of Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th century.On Thursday, Joyner-Kersee recounted with a laugh how she used to hide behind a bush or anywhere out of sight from the crowd to take a breath from her inhaler. The last thing I wanted was for people to think I was weak, … , of 7 words 92. *- July 11, 2001 STUDY: POLLUTED STATES DON’T TRACK ASTHMA OHIO ONE OF THREE WITH HIGH CONTAMINANT LEVELS THAT TRIGGER ATTACKS OF DISEASE, HEALTH GROUP REPORTS Tracking asthma cases may be one of the best ways to curb a growing national problem, but Ohio and several other states with bad air pollution don’t track the disease, according to a study released yesterday.

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Researchers at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital have developed a world-first test using mannitol, a sugar found in many plants.The simple procedure, developed by at RPA department of respiratory medicine principal scientist Sandra Anderson, is in the final phase of testing and is expected to become available by the end of next year.Clinical trials, involving 600 volunteers,… , of 9 words 92. Hamilton Spectator, The Ontario, Canada – April 16, 2004 The mystery of asthma: more suffer, but why? There’s no disputing that much of the world is in the midst of an unparalleled asthma attack: Medical experts say that there are 0 million asthma sufferers in the world and the figure is expected to jump to 0 million within 20 years. In many countries, the prevalence of asthma is rising 20 per cent to 50 per cent every 10 years. But it is the cause of all this misery that remains murky.Maybe it’s the way we seal ourselves into our newly built houses. Or maybe… , of 1066 words 92. Fresno Bee, The CA – March 7, 2004 Hundreds join march on asthma, Tulare County Asthma Coalition event aims to raise awareness, funds. JaNette Munoz has lived with asthma her whole life but is still surprised at how little most people really know about the disease she shares with her husband and daughter. Asthma can and does kill people, Munoz said. I always think that since the Valley has so many people who have asthma, that everyone understands how deadly it can be. But people always seem surprised when I tell them that it is much more than just having difficulty breathing…. , of 503 words 92. Chicago Sun-Times – January 8, 2004 Puerto Rican, black child asthma soaring, Racial, economic chasm in Chicago’s health seen in study A new study has found that percent of Puerto Rican children in Chicago have asthma, the highest rate on record. Twenty-five percent of Chicago’s African American kids also have asthma, the study found. The highest rate ly documented, 25 percent, is in ’s Harlem neighborhood. The Chicago study also found a huge racial divide in other health areas. An adult in mostly Hispanic South Lawndale is about nine times more likely to be uninsured… , of 750 words 92. *- June , 2003 ASTHMA DRUGS ARE KEY TO KEEPING KIDS OUT OF THE ER, STUDY SHOWS An ounce of prevention may really be worth a pound of cure for children with asthma, a new University of Michigan Health System study shows.Children who have prescriptions for one or more asthma drugs – which aim to prevent or calm asthma attacks – have fewer visits to the emergency room for asthma than those who haven’t been prescribed such medications, the study finds. But the research also reveals that asthmatic African-American and urban children rush to the ER more… , of 452 words 92. *- June 20, 2003 Paging Dr. Gupta: New Asthma Drug DARYN KAGAN, *ANCHOR: Millions of asthma sufferers may soon be breathing easier. Approval of a new radical treatment is expected soon from government regulators.Dr. Sanjay Gupta is here to tell us about how it works and when you might be able to get it.Good morning.DR. SANJAY GUPTA, *MEDICAL CORRESPONDENT: Good morning.Well, this is a pretty exciting thing for those who have asthma allergies. This is a pretty common condition. The drug is called Xolair, and… , of 7 words : 1 – 0 of 295480 | 4 445464748495051
92. Newcastle Herald Australia – May , 2003 Asthma management prevents hospital visits WHEN there’s heavy rain on the Central Coast, the smart money’s on asthma puffers. Asthma sufferers bought more puffers last week while the rain poured down than they have all year.The sales caused a spike in graphs produced by Central Coast Asthma Watch, which is monitoring the relationship between asthma irritants, sales of asthma medications and hospital admissions.Irritants include rainfall, pollen, air pollution and mould.Central Coast Asthma Watch… , of 527 words 92. Sydney Morning Herald, The Australia – April 9, 2003 Scourge of asthma may be declining The asthma epidemic that affects one in four Australian children shows signs of having peaked and may have begun to fall. A 20-year study of 700 schoolchildren in the Lake Macquarie suburb of Belmont has given the first indication in two decades that childhood asthma rates in Australia have at least plateaued, a conference in Adelaide will be told today.

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Shakeema Funchess’ asthma attacks worsened into endless coughing and dizziness. She felt like she couldn’t breathe.The attacks happened in her basement apartment, on the way to school and in gym class. She missed months of school. Her mother, Sheila, quit her job to take care of Shakeema and transport her to the hospital when severe attacks overcame the girl about a dozen times a year…. , of 811 words 92. *Madison, WI – August 9, 2006 FINDING THAT BREATH OF FRESH AIR, ANTIBIOTIC USE IN ASTHMA PATIENTS TO BE STUDIED When asthma struck Madison resident Susan Savage in her 20s, she couldn’t believe it. When an upper respiratory infection followed, she couldn’t breathe. And it only got worse. I went to lots of different doctors and tried lots of different treatments, said Savage, who dealt with the infection for nearly three years. I got so depressed, I wasn’t sure I would be around much longer. I had to struggle with every… , of 6 words 92. *- February 28, 2006 Home Improvement Expert to Help Allergic Asthma Sufferers Reduce Allergens at Home, Andrew Dan-Jumbo From TLC’s While You Were Out Brings His Expertise to the Sleep Work PlayTM at Home Campaign PRNewswire — Andrew Dan-Jumbo, home improvement expert on TLC’s While You Were Out, launched a campaign today with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America AAFA to help people rid their of common allergens that can trigger asthma attacks.Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060228/LATU019 Asthma is one of the country’s most common and costly illnesses in the U.S., and nearly half of all American households include at least one sufferer. The… , of 959 words : 1 – 0 of 295486 | 4 4454647484950
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Glaxo defends asthma drug RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK — Glaxo Inc. found itself defending its new, long-acting asthma drug following a published report that linked the deaths of asthma sufferers to improper use of the drug Serevent.Although Glaxo denied any cause-and-effect relationship between the deaths and improper use of the drug, the situation prompted the company to meet with the Food and Drug Administration about strengthening Serevent’s patient warning label. Serevent is effective at preventing… , of 1019 words 93. Chicago Sun-Times – March 27, 1994 Breathing Easier Asthma Treatment For Kids Is Better, But There’s Room For Improvement ANAHEIM, Calif. Some strides have been made in treating children with asthma since national guidelines for the diagnosis and management of the lung disorder were published in 1991, but there’s still much room for improvement, according to experts at an allergy meeting here.A study of more than 200 asthmatic children shows that more youngsters are taking medication to prevent asthma attacks, rather than medicine to stop an attack once it has occurred, said Dr. Todd Mahr, a… , of 681 words 93. Knoxville News-Sentinel, The TN – June 20, 1993 CAMP HELPS CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA Even though he takes daily medication and breathing treatments to control his asthma, 12-year-old Michael Collins says he can do anything other kids can do. Some people have told me that they get teased a lot about it havingasthma, said Michael, who is from Soddy-Daisy. That’s sad, you know, because we’re not different than they are. I can do any sport, but sometimes I just have to take it easy. Michael is one of… , of 704 words 93. Newsday Melville, NY – May 8, 1993 Asthma: Control It, Or It Will Control You ROB MUZZIO said he knew he had to do something about his asthma after he collapsed from an attack while trying out for the Olympics in 1984. The brawny decathlete, now in his 20s, had been diagnosed with the chronic lung disease when he was 7, but he had been lax about seeing a doctor regularly or taking his medication. Because of the attack, he didn’t make the ‘84 team. His asthma continued to plague him until he went to an asthma and allergy specialist near his home in… , of 915 words 93. Newsday Melville, NY – February 12, 1991 MEDICINE Panel: Shift Asthma Care IN A MOVE that could prompt a major change in the treatment of asthma, federal health officials urged physicians last week to place greater emphasis on reducing or preventing inflammation of the airways, rather than on trying to relieve bronchial constriction. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, releasing the first comprehensive guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of asthma, said traditional therapy has relied on symptomatic relief of constriction through the use of bronchodilator… , of 607 words 93. Los Angeles Times – February 6, 1991 Change in Asthma Treatment Proposed Disease: Federal health officials say reducing inflammation of the airways is more important than easing constriction. In a move that could prompt a major change in the treatment of asthma, federal health officials urged physicians Tuesday to place greater emphasis on reducing or preventing inflammation of the body’s airways, rather than on trying to relieve bronchial constriction.The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, releasing the first comprehensive guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of asthma, said traditional therapy has relied on symptomatic relief of constriction through the… , of 8 words 93. Los Angeles Times – August 8, 1989 Personal Health Kids and Asthma Often Undertreated, the Ailment Should Get Much More Aggressive Care, Experts Advise If Johnny can’t breathe, it’s time for Johnny, his parents and his doctor to get educated.That’s because childhood asthma–once regarded as a problem that could be ignored because most youngsters would grow out of it –now is viewed as a chronic problem that can and should be controlled with regular medication.The change in view occurred within the last 15 years and has had profound effects on patients and their families…. , of 2515 words 92. Times Union, The Albany, NY – October 16, 2006 Reason to breathe easier for kids with asthma, Whitney Young clinic gets grant to teach program for managing ailment to other area medical practices ALBANY – It started with a cough, then she couldn’t catch her breath.

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