Asthma treatment

http://www.healasthma.com past six monthsthe past twelve months Search Hint Connecting terms with AND narrows your search to give more precise results …more on search operators – . Stuart News, The TESTS WITH ASTHMA PATIENTS SHOW WAY TO MAKE TAILOR-MADE DRUGS In what they call a key demonstration of how genetic information is opening a new medical era, scientists report they have discovered personal DNA differences that predict which asthma patients will benefit from a certain drug before they take it.It’s the first example, said the researchers, of “personalized medicine” made possible by the decoding of the human gnome. In the not too distant future, they said, doctors will be able to match… . Boston Globe – DNA FOUND TO PREDICT DRUG BENEFIT In what they call a key demonstration of how genetic information is opening a new medical era, scientists report they have discovered personal DNA differences that predict which asthma patients will benefit from a certain drug before they take it.It’s the first example, said the researchers, of “personalized medicine” made possible by the sequencing of the human genome. In the not too distant future, they said, doctors will be able to match individual… . Hollypark stakes winner DQ’d Dear Abby Girl You’ve been disqualified. Abby Girl, winner of the Grade II, , Railbird Stakes on at Hollywood Park, tested positive for a prohibited drug and was disqualified yesterday by the California Horse Racing Board of Stewards.The announcement came at Del Mar, and the horse’s trainer, Craig Dollase, was told of the ruling at a morning hearing in front of the stewards. Dollase faces disciplinary action that could include a fine,… A chronic condition Allergy and Asthma Network, Mothers of Asthmatics Inc., – - – www. aanma.org American Lung Association; – - – www.lung usa.org It’s part of the morning routine for -year-old D.J. Clark.His mother, Anissa Palmer, measures out doses of the medications budesonide and albuterol, and puts them in a machine called a nebulizer, which turns the drugs into a fine mist.A plastic tube from the nebulizer is attached to a face mask, which Palmer places over… . Business Briefcase NEW PARK Ground was broken yesterday for a new City Square Park in Charlestown, made possible by the opening of tunnels under City Square to traffic that formerly used elevated ramps between the Tobin Bridge and Route . The park will include pedestrian paths, a central plaza, fountain, an open area and an exhibit on the history of City Square. McCourt Construction of South Boston was awarded the construction contract with a low bid of . million. PHASE II Sepracor Inc. of Marlboro said… . Retailer’s drug foray Wal-Mart begins offering dozens of generics at cut rate SMALL DRUGGISTS FRET Consumers stand to gain as of the nation’s top prescription medicines are offered. But some pharmacies fear for their survival. Wal-Mart will begin selling some prescription drugs for today, a move that could cheer consumers but has generated charges of predatory pricing among some small pharmacies. Wal-Mart’s pharmacies in Colorado are participating in the program, which makes generic drugs available. When various dosages and pill sizes are factored in, a total of generic prescriptions are available in -day quantities.The plan includes of the top medications prescribed in… . Tehran Times (Iran) – Exercises reduce need for asthma inhaler NEW YORK (Reuters Health) — For people with mild asthma, exercises that focus on shallow breathing through the nose, as well as non-specific upper body exercises, can reduce the need to use a bronchodilator inhaler, according to a new report.Many people with asthma rely on puffs of a short-acting beta- agonist, such as albuterol, to relieve breathing difficulties.Also, “breathing techniques are among the most popular complementary medicine modalities used by people with… Steroids best treatment for asthma ROSEMARY AND TIMOTHY LAIRD FOR FLORIDA TODAY DEAR DOCS We’ve had to take our son to the emergency room three times this year for his asthma. It’s out of control but I’m concerned they always want to put him on steroids. This can’t be good for him. What are the alternatives? I’m worried about him.ANSWER You should be, but not for the reason you imply.Many people still cling to the belief asthma is just due to airway… . Study questions effectiveness of quick-acting asthma inhalers More than million asthmatics who rely on quick-acting inhalers several times a week do better dumping them for longer-term treatments, new research suggests. A study of asthma patients found those who have a specific gene did not respond as well to the common inhalers, the most well known being Albuterol. “When they went off this medication, they paradoxically did better in the long run than when they used this medication,” said Dr. Elliot… . (Walnut Creek, CA) – GIRL’S DEATH STUNS CONCORD COMMUNITY POOL, SARAH DENISTON, , WAS A SWIMMER IN ONE OF THE MORE ADVANCED GROUPS CONCORD — Sarah Deniston had just completed swimming a -meter lap and pushed off the wall on her way back to the other side when a lifeguard noticed she had stopped moving.The girl’s swimming instructor pulled the -year-old out of the pool and immediately began CPR.Within moments, paramedics arrived and continued the efforts, which were then taken over by ambulance personnel. Medical personnel at nearby Mt. Diablo Medical Center continued to try to revive the girl, but… –