Recent studies have shown that babies born to mothers who were exposed to high levels of pollen in their last trimester of pregnancy have a much greater risk of developing asthma. One of the main keys with asthma prevention is avoidance.
When you have asthma the typical garden is not a very friendly place at all. There are mold spores to contend with and worst of all is the pollen. Typical gardens have pollen producing male trees and male shrubs and other plants that can provoke asthma attacks. Almost anyone with asthma will tell you that their asthma can be triggered by a good number of things, but pollen is often number one for causing an attack. Garden allergies are common, but they need not be. Allergies from gardening could be largely a thing of the past… if we’re willing to make some simple changes.
In fall of 1999 in Richmond, Virginia the American Lung Association of Virginia (ALAV) built a new Breathe EasyÔ office and headquarters. They had this entire large building constructed with the latest innovations in green construction and sustainable design. No construction materials were used that would off gas any harmful or toxic chemicals, no materials were used that would trigger asthma or allergies. Every attempt was made to build something that would be pleasant and healthy to work in. The people who work in this office now will tell you too, that they all notice what a great improvement it is. Their office is a healthy building.
The ALA decided it would make perfect sense to landscape their new healthy building (in some states these are now called Health Houses) with an allergy free landscape. OPALSÔ (the plant/allergy 1-10 numerical ranking system) was used to select only those plant materials that were either very low pollen, low allergy, or that were totally pollen free, allergy free. In effect they created the first true asthma friendly garden in the US.
Health Houses in other states are now also adding pollen free landscapes to their green construction, green buildings. A new Health House is about to be built in Pennsylvania, and the PA Association of Landscapers and Nurserymen are helping to surround it with an asthma friendly landscape.
Schools too are getting into the clean air act, and in the city of Visalia, California, the Tulare County Asthma Coalition recently directed the asthma friendly landscaping of a newly built elementary school.
Twelve keys to building your own asthma friendly garden:
1.Plant lots of female trees and female shrubs. Not only will these not shed any pollen, they will also trap a good deal of pollen that may stay in from somewhere else. Think of these female plants as nature’s air cleaners.
2.Use only low pollen or no pollen lawns. There are types of lawns now that are pretty well pollen free and these are a big improvement over some of the older lawn varieties. In southern states, if you have a common Bermuda grass lawn, consider replacing it with a newer, more asthma friendly hybrid Bermuda grass. ‘Princess 77’ is a new Bermuda grass hybrid that can be planted from seed. It is next to pollen free, grows very low and tight, and is especially good looking.
3.With OPALSÔ 1 is best, 10 is worst. Use only plants with rankings of 1-5. The more plants in your gardens that have rankings ranging from 1-3, the friendlier your place will be for anyone with allergies or asthma.
4.Remove any trees or shrubs with rankings over OPALSÔ #7. The woody landscape plants with rankings of 8-10 are all sure-fire allergy triggering plants and you can live without them.
5.Replace any removed high pollen, asthma triggering plants with their opposite, female trees or female shrubs. Also good as replacements are perfect flowered plants that are known to be very low pollen producers. These will all have good (low) OPALSÔ rankings.
6.Use only plants that are well adapted to your own area. If you can find natives that have low allergy rankings, consider using them. Look around your own neighborhood, and see for yourself, which kinds of plants seem to be flourishing there already. For almost every kind of plant used in landscaping, there is now a no or low pollen version of it, if you know what to look for.
7.Use a wide variety of plant materials; diversity is good. Biodiversity always makes sense. The more diverse our gardens are the fewer problems we’ll have with insects and molds.
8.Avoid plants with strong fragrances or odors, as they can cause asthma. Don’t plant jasmines or similar vines next to entrances or exits and certainly don’t use them underneath bedroom windows.
9.For mulch, use rock or gravel instead of bark to cut down on toxic mold spores in the garden. Flat stones or pavers also make good, mold free mulching materials.
10.To further eliminate mold spores, encourage wild birds in your garden. Virtually all wild birds eat insects, and insect damage triggers outbreaks of mold. Even the tiny hummingbirds actually eat a large number of insects. Put up a hummingbird feeder!
11.Keep your plants healthy. This too will cut down on both pollen and mold. When it is hot and windy, do some irrigating. Fertilize everything in the garden spring and fall. If plants are crowding each other too much, thin them out. If tree branches overhead are putting your whole yard in deep shade, consider having the tree thinned to let in more light. Fresh air and light are the enemies of molds.
12.If a tree, shrub, vine or any other plant always looks sickly, looks dirty, or always attracts bugs, then shovel prune it. Dig it up and get rid of it. Replace it with something easier to grow. Don’t get caught up in having to spray insecticides all the time, as they too can easily cause asthma and allergies.

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The 3-year-old’s skin cracks and burns from the eczema that has plagued
her since birth. And her weak, small lungs wheeze and cough from chronic
asthma. Her mom, Regina Rodriguez, just holds onto her daughter,
helplessly. Regina, 25, is three months pregnant now with her second
child.And what her growing family needs more desperately than anything,
she knows, is fresh air. Perhaps a dash of sunshine on their… , of 684
words 47. Sunday Times, The London, England – October 24, 2004 Why this
disease is a family affair One child in eight has asthma, a condition
that affects school life and home life, says Carol Cooper Most mothers
dread adolescence but I couldn’t wait till my son Oliver turned .The hope
was that his asthma would improve, as it does in nearly half of
youngsters. On the other hand, those who still have symptoms at are
likely to have asthma for life.Even as a baby, Oliver’s breathing had a
rasping quality, as if he were on borrowed time. Despite this, and… ,
of 1022 words 47. Sunday Times, The London, England – October 24, 2004
Don’t simply put up with the symptoms Thousands of people with asthma are
suffering needlessly. The UK has one of the highest rates of asthma in
the world, but many patients have symptoms that could and should be
prevented.Research shows that more than 500,000 people in Britain suffer
an asthma attack almost every day, even though their asthma is relatively
mild and ought to be under control.Too many people with asthma put up
with symptoms when they could be better controlled: The majority of
people with mild… , of 456 words 47. South Florida Sun-Sentinel Fort
Lauderdale, FL – August 8, 2004 FAIR TAKES ON ASTHMA, ALLERGIES SUFFERERS
TO RECEIVE TIPS ON BETTER LIVING If left untreated, asthma and allergies
can have serious consequences, but a daylong fair will give sufferers
advice on leading healthier lives. There are many people who are
suffering, but not getting treatment, said Dr. Frank J. Eidelman,
chairman of the department of allergy and clinical immunology at
Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Weston. There is good treatment available.
Eidelman founded the Asthma & Allergy Health Fair,… , of 688 words 47.
Birmingham Post, The England – August 7, 2004 The Birmingham Post: Food:
Asthma sufferers can take control of their illness More than half a
million people with mild asthma are suffering an attack almost every day
despite the fact that their condition could easily be brought under
control.And a further one million people in the UK put up with an asthma
attack every week, according to a recent study by charity Asthma UK. The
organisation is calling for patients to get regular asthma reviews with
their GPs, saying this is likely to help reduce symptoms. ‘This survey
highlights the shocking state of… , of 945 words 47. Grand Rapids
Press, The MI – June 13, 2004 Get with the plan and control asthma If you
have asthma, you should have a written asthma action plan. And you should
follow it faithfully. We have to raise the level of education, asthma
educator Karen Meyerson says. Most people think of asthma as an episodic
disease — something to deal with as a crisis, when there’s an attack.
But asthma is an ongoing disease, and most asthma patients should be
taking asthma medication every day to prevent attacks, she… , of 446
words 47. Newsletter Belfast, Northern Ireland – May 4, 2004 Newsletter:
HEALTH WATCH: Asthma sufferers live in fear More than half a million
asthma sufferer in the UK are living in constant fear that their next
attack will kill them, a report revealed yesterday.There are 5.1 million
people living with asthma in the UK, with 2.6 million suffering severe
symptoms that seriously affect their lives. These symptoms – debilitating
breathlessness, coughing and wheezing – can be so bad that victims are
even left unable to speak.Of the 2.6 million with severe symptoms, one in
five are seriously concerned… , of 654 words 47. Daily Yomiuri and The
Yomiuri Shimbun Tokyo, Japan – April 3, 2004 The Yomiuri Shimbun/Daily
Yomiuri: TO YOUR HEALTH / Asthma: When taking a deep breath doesn’t TO
YOUR HEALTH / Asthma: When taking a deep breath doesn’t help Ann Endo
Special to The Daily Yomiuri Yomiuri Eight-year-old Jennie woke up very
early almost every morning with severe coughing and the feeling that she
couldn’t breathe. After several hours, she was able to go to school,
although she was already tired from her struggle.Her mother–also
exhausted from trying to comfort Jennie in the early hours–took her to
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A study found that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks
occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled
steroids every day.If a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients
with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a
year would be saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher
Dr. Homer A. Boushey said…. , of 579 words 47. *- April , 2005 Study
finds less medicine OK for mild asthma People with mild asthma may not
need daily medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A
study found that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks
occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled
steroids every day. If a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients
with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a
year would be saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher
Dr. Homer A…. , of 545 words 47. *- April , 2005 Less medicine may be
better for mild asthma cases People with mild asthma may not need daily
medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A study found
that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks occur fare about
as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled steroids every day.If
a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients with mild asthma
switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a year would be
saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher Dr. Homer A.
Boushey said…. , of 583 words 47. *- April , 2005 Less medicine may be
better for mild asthma cases People with mild asthma may not need daily
medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A study found
that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks occur fare about
as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled steroids every day.If
a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients with mild asthma
switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a year would be
saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher Dr. Homer A.
Boushey said…. , of 583 words 47. *- April , 2005 Best treatment for
mild asthma may be less medicine, Linda A. Johnson People with mild
asthma may not need daily medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now
recommend.A study found that patients who take medicine only when asthma
attacks occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill or use
inhaled steroids every day.If a bigger, longer study confirmed the and
patients with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2
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right People with mild asthma may not need daily medicine to prevent
flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A study found that patients who take
medicine only when asthma attacks occur fare about as well as those who
swallow a pill or use inhaled steroids every day. If a bigger, longer
study confirmed the and patients with mild asthma switched to
attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a year would be saved on
medication in the United States, lead researcher Dr. Homer A. Boushey…
, of 596 words 47. *- April 13, 2005 Study: For mild asthma, less
medicine might be right People with mild asthma may not need daily
medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A study found
that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks occur fare about
as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled steroids every day. If
a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients with mild asthma
switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a year would be
saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher Dr. Homer A.
Boushey… , of 592 words 47. *- February 16, 2005 -PREGNANT BX. MOM IN
THE ASTHMA ZONE: WE’VE GOT TO LEAVE M -I’M DESPERATE TO LEAVE, SAYS
PREGNANT MOM IN ASTHMA ZONE S, LCF SOMETIMES, late at night, little
Samantha Rodriguez cries in her bed.
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.. , of 475 words 47. South China Morning Post Hong Kong – May 3, 2005
South China Morning Post: Admissions for asthma dip – but deaths rise
World Asthma Day today puts focus on the treatment and management of
child sufferers Hospital admissions for asthma in Hong Kong have declined
sharply in recent years, but the good news has been tempered by a slight
increase in the number of deaths from the disease.The mixed will bolster
a joint effort by medical groups to raise public awareness of asthma,
starting with World Asthma Day today. Latest figures from the Department
of Health showed that 11,227 asthma patients were admitted for hospital
treatment in 2001. This declined to 10,886 in 2002, and 7,568 in… , of
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05206207208209210| 47. Hindu, The Madras, India – May 2, 2005 The Hindu:
Inhaler therapy key to asthma control Common triggers for asthma Domestic
dust mites,animals with fur, cockroach, pollens and molds Occupational
irritants Tobacco smoke, air pollution, or respiratory infections
Chemical irritants and drugs Artificial colouring/flavouring agents in
fast food Uninterrupted inhaler therapy is essential for gaining good
control over asthma, according to respiratory physicians who have raised
concern over the tendency of patients to discontinue the use of inhalers
once they obtained… , of 678 words 47. *- April , 2005 Study finds less
asthma medicine OK People with mild asthma may not need daily medicine to
prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend.On the Net:
http://www.nejm.org American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology:
http://www.aaaai.org A study found that patients who take medicine only
when asthma attacks occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill
or use inhaled steroids every day.If a bigger, longer study confirmed the
and patients with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment,… , of
590 words 47. Press of Atlantic City, The NJ – April , 2005 FOR MILD
ASTHMA, LESS MEDICINE MAY BE BETTER, STUDY SAYS People with mild asthma
may not need daily medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now
recommend.A study found that patients who take medicine only when asthma
attacks occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill or use
inhaled steroids every day.If a bigger, longer study confirmed the and
patients with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2
billion a year would be saved on medication in the United States, lead
researcher Dr. Homer A. Boushey said…. , of 1 words 47. *- April , 2005
For mild asthma, less medicine might be right People with mild asthma may
not need daily medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A
study found that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks
occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled
steroids every day.If a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients
with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a
year would be saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher
Dr. Homer A. Boushey said…. , of 5 words 47. *- April , 2005 LESS
ASTHMA DRUG USE URGED, STUDY: TREATMENT WHEN ATTACKS HIT AS EFFECTIVE AS
DAILY DOSE FOR MILD CASES. People with mild asthma may not need daily
medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend.A study found
that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks occur fare about
as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled steroids every day. If
a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients with mild asthma
switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a year would be
saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher Dr. Homer A.
Boushey said…. , of 583 words 47. Victoria Advocate, The TX – April ,
2005 For mild asthma, less medicine might be right People with mild
asthma may not need daily medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now
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The European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology said the
findings exposed a critical information gap between doctors who treat
asthma and the parents of youngsters diagnosed with it. Many patients
with asthma underestimate their disease severity and… , of 6 words 47.
*- June , 2006 Global asthma survey: 1 in 3 fatal attacks involves
children with mild form One in three fatal asthma attacks worldwide
involves a child with a mild form of the disease, and nearly half of all
parents are unaware of the risk, according to a global survey presented
Wednesday. The report said the findings exposed a critical information
gap between doctors who treat asthma and parents of youngsters diagnosed
with the condition. Many patients with asthma underestimate their disease
severity and overestimate their degree of asthma control, … , of 674
words 47. Herbert River Express Australia – May 6, 2006 Asthma needs
brought to fore RAISING community awareness about asthma and best
practice management of the condition in Australia was brought to the fore
on World Asthma Day, held on Tuesday. Parliamentary Secretary to the
Minister for Health and Ageing, Christopher Pyne, said the theme of this
year’s World Asthma Day was `the Unmet Needs of Asthma’, including
diagnosis, management and education.“In Australia, asthma affects more
than two million people — about 11 per cent of the population –… , of
261 words 47. Charlotte Observer, The NC – April 9, 2006 MORE
PRESCHOOLERS GETTING ASTHMA, KIDS ARE VULNERABLE TO BREATHING PROBLEMS
AGGRAVATED BY POLLUTION An 8-year-old asthma sufferer once told me that
his asthma attacks make him feel like he is suffocating on the inside.
Asthma is America’s newest childhood epidemic. Affecting more than 4
million children annually, it’s the leading medical cause of school
absenteeism. This year alone, more than $8 billion will be spent treating
the disease, and 5,000 people will die from it. Asthma is characterized
by an exaggerated response of the bronchial… , of 561 words 47. *-
March 17, 2006 Arm yourself with the facts on asthma Event seeks to get
asthma info to the community By Jed Chernabaeff Staff writer A part of
Andrew Dever’s childhood is being stripped away because of asthma, his
mother says.The 4-year-old boy from Porterville can’t play near dogs or
cats, in the dirt or in sand. He can’t eat peanuts, tomatoes, oranges or
bananas. He coughs and clears his throat all the time, said his mother,
Lisa Dever. He only sleeps… , of 0 words 47. Long Island Business News
Ronkonkoma, NY – December 2, 2005 Asthma Coalition of Long Island
supports families in their fight against asthma Each day, 49,000 children
grapple with asthma on Long Island. Since July of 2000, the Asthma
Coalition of Long Island, which was created as part of a State Department
of Health grant to the American Lung Association of State, has been
trying to improve the quality of life for children with asthma. We are a
group of diverse organizations who work together to support families on
Long Island in their fight against asthma, said Anne Little, Coordinator
of… , of 8 words 47. Thai Press Reports Thailand – September 1, 2005
Thai Press Reports: Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City hosts international
conference to control asthma Section: Regional News – Asthma-free living
is within people’s reach, delegates told an international symposium in
HCM City on Saturday.More than 0 physicians from Singapore, Malaysia,
Indonesia, and Vietnam attended the one-day meeting, Asthma Management -
Towards a Control-Centric Era, where Asian, Australian and Danish experts
also presented new information on asthma and the latest global
developments in managing the disease. The symposium discussed managing
the… , of 722 words 47. Herbert River Express Australia – May 10, 2005
Asthma action plan A BETTER understanding of asthma will lead to better
management. This is one of the key messages to come from World Asthma
Day, May 3. The message is simple, perhaps even obvious, but certainly a
most important message ~ not only for doctors and other health
professionals, but also for people with asthma: because once diagnosed,
and with the benefit of an `asthma action plan’, asthma can be
effectively self-managed in most cases.Asthma is one of the most common
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47. Scotsman, The Edinburgh, Scotland – February 17, 2004 The Scotsman:
Scotland has world’s worst asthma rates SCOTLAND has the worst rates of
asthma among children aged 13 and in the world, according to figures
published today.Experts in the potentially-fatal respiratory condition
are now calling for the government to give asthma as high a priority for
funding and research as cancer and heart disease. The Global Initiative
for Asthma GINA says that more than per cent of Scottish youngsters aged
13 to experienced asthma symptoms in the space of a year, compared to per
cent in England… , of 8 words 47. Connecticut Post Bridgeport, CT -
October 3, 2003 Most Asthma Drugs Safe for Moms-to-Be THURSDAY, Oct. 2
HealthDayNews — Pregnant women with asthma can breathe easy about using
mild or moderate medications to control their symptoms — doing so isn’t
likely to harm your baby. In fact, new research shows that leaving your
asthma untreated is more likely to cause both you and your newborn
harm.However, the study also finds women who use more powerful asthma
drugs during pregnancy — such as oral steroids — risk giving birth
prematurely.In the study in the… , of 1018 words 47. Connecticut Post
Bridgeport, CT – October 2, 2003 Most Asthma Drugs Safe for Moms-to-Be
THURSDAY, Oct. 2 HealthDayNews — Pregnant women with asthma can breathe
easy about using mild or moderate medications to control their symptoms
– doing so isn’t likely to harm your baby. In fact, new research shows
that leaving your asthma untreated is more likely to cause both you and
your newborn harm.However, the study also finds women who use more
powerful asthma drugs during pregnancy — such as oral steroids — risk
giving birth prematurely.In the study in the… , of 1018 words 47. *-
June 23, 2003 Camp staffs need to know about children with asthma When
children with asthma head off to summer camp, parents need to make sure
the camp staff knows that their child has asthma and what to do in case
of an emergency. Children almost always bring their medications, but
parents often forget to tell anyone at camp that their child has asthma.
That is a big mistake, said Epi Mazzei, R.N., manager of Lung Line at
National Jewish Medical and Research Center. Make sure that the camp
nurse has a copy of the asthma… , of 7 words 47. Knight-Ridder/Tribune
Business News – April 9, 2003 Winston-Salem, N.C.-Based Biotechnology
Firm Begins Marketing Asthma Drug Apr. 9 Pilot Therapeutics Holdings
Inc., one of Winston-Salem’s earliest biotechnology companies, began
marketing its over-the-counter treatment for asthma in some North and
South Carolina areas this week. Airozin, Pilot’s first product, is being
sold in 72 outlets in Charleston, where the company is now based, and in
Asheville, Greenville and Spartanburg, said Floyd H. Ski Chilton, the
founder, chief executive and president of Pilot…. , of 851 words 47.
Hamilton Spectator, The Ontario, Canada – March 15, 2003 Storms give rise
to asthma attacks; Winds spread fungal spores, study Rather than washing
asthma-inducing pollens and pollutants from the air, thunderstorms can
actually provoke asthma attacks, research done by some Ottawa scientists
suggests. The culprit, they believe, is an increase in fungal spores,
circulated perhaps by turbulent winds associated with storms.Thunderstorm
asthma has been reported, on and off, for the past couple of decades.
Several reports from England and Australia showed a dramatic increase –
in one case, a… , of 504 words 47. Hamilton Spectator, The Ontario,
Canada – March 15, 2003 Storms give rise to asthma attacks; Winds spread
fungal spores, study Rather than washing asthma-inducing pollens and
pollutants from the air, thunderstorms can actually provoke asthma
attacks, research done by some Ottawa scientists suggests. The culprit,
they believe, is an increase in fungal spores, circulated perhaps by
turbulent winds associated with storms.Thunderstorm asthma has been
reported, on and off, for the past couple of decades. Several reports
from England and Australia showed a dramatic increase — in one case,
a… , of 504 words 47. *- February 3, 2003 Harold Farber, February 2:
Fighting asthma For many children with asthma, winter is the toughest
season. They are spending more time indoors — more time exposed to
smoke, to dust and molds.
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Only 21 percent of asthmatics aged 18 to 49 got the flu vaccine in 2001,
the researchers say.The recommendation exists because people with asthma
are… , of 760 words 46. Advertiser, The Adelaide, Australia – July 1,
2003 Asthma sufferers ignore doctors and put lives at risk ASTHMA
sufferers are risking death and hospital admission because they are not
following their doctors’ instructions, a new study has revealed. Up to 85
per cent of 18- -year-olds disregard treatment rules and put their health
and quality of life at risk, says the National Asthma Council of
Australia.Despite more than 90 per cent of asthma sufferers of all age
groups believing their asthma preventer medication is effective in
controlling their condition, 64 per cent of those… , of 9 words 46. *-
June 10, 2003 ASTHMA SYMPTOMS LINKED TO INFECTION About a decade ago, a
young woman with severe asthma was referred to a Denver doctor.She
already had undergone myriad tests and was taking several medications,
including powerful oral steroids, with little success. The doctor,
Richard Martin, of the National Jewish Medical and Research Center,
inspected the lung tissue with a special scope and took a biopsy. When
looking at a specimen under powerful magnification, Martin noticed what
appeared to be the squiggles of a bacteria called… , of 88 words 46. *-
June 7, 2003 On the offensive against asthma About 118,000 people in Utah
are affected, but many still lead fairly normal lives By JAMIE LAMPROS
Standard-Examiner correspondent Kelly Crawford used to watch people die
from asthma.As a respiratory therapist for 20 years, the -year-old Ogden
resident has helped treat people with the disease. She even put some of
them on life support.Given that she s an asthma patient herself, she s
found watching others suffer can be particularly poignant. It did scare
me to watch, but I also knew how to treat myself, so that really helped a
lot, she said.Crawford was… , of 1004 words 46. *- May 12, 2003 Gasping
for air Nebraskans have among the lowest odds of having asthma and the
highest odds of dying from it. Steve Beal knows what it means to rush a
wheezing daughter suffering from asthma to the hospital emergency room. A
couple of times Morgan had such difficulty breathing that we didn’t know
if we were going to get it under control, recalled Beal, the deputy
director of the Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department. One time
we… , of 1290 words 46. Hampshire County Publications England – May 10,
2003 Better care for asthma patients ASTHMA sufferers in Southampton will
get better care thanks to the launch of a new asthma charter .The
charter, called A Breath of Fresh Air, features ten points outlining the
rights people with asthma should expect to receive from the National
Health Service.Launched on the back of World Asthma Day on Tuesday, the
charter comes after figures showed an estimated 13, 0 people in
Southampton are suffering unnecessarily because the NHS is not providing
a high… , of 258 words 46. Times-Picayune, The New Orleans, LA – April
, 2003 Coughing, throat clearing may signal asthma in kids While most
people associate asthma with wheezing and shortness of breath, the
disorder can show itself in other, less common ways, especially in small
children. That’s the conclusion of a new study from Greece finding that,
for some children, frequent throat clearing is the only apparent symptom
of asthma. of the study appear as a research letter in the April 10 issue
of the New England Journal of Medicine. Asthma can show up in many
different… , of 655 words 46. *- February 26, 2003 Attacking asthma
Jennifer Tunison of St. Charles has battled asthma for more than 20
years, but recently her condition seriously started limiting her life,
along with her ability to breathe. I’ve had pneumonia twice since
December and still haven’t kicked it. Every year it seems to get worse.
I’m tired all the time from coughing all night. Tunison, , a wife and
mother of two children, works and takes classes at Delta College – but…
, of 1027 words 46. *- February 18, 2003 ASTHMA DISEASE CAN TURN DEADLY,
COLUMBUS FAMILY’S TRAGIC SURPRISE HAS MOTHER RAISING MONEY IN WALK THIS
SATURDAY Sandra Anderson never thought of asthma as something that
kills.Then her son Lorenzo died a month before his 11th birthday.The
mother was given the news by a prison official. That I wasn’t with him,
that I was in a cell when it happened, that’s a guilt, she said, that
I’ll always carry. Not that she could have saved him. I believe
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25226227| 46. Manhattan Mercury, The KS – December 26, 2002 Asthma and
the act of breathing Abbie Adams has never known life without asthma.The
19-year-old K-State sophomore still has sleepless, breathless nights
where she gets up three times to use one of her four inhalers. She made
about a dozen hospital visits in her childhood. Face it, it’s just scary
not to be able to breathe. I get nervous, she said.In addition to her
inhalers, Adams sometimes takes oral steroids to control her asthma.
Still, she says, even the medications… , of 848 words 46. *- November
4, 2002 Living with asthma Advances in medicine help to manage asthma
Nobody has to tell Rosalinda Armendariz that El Paso is a hot spot for
people with asthma.She knows it every time she sees her 2-year-old’s nose
running, his eyes watering and his disposition turning miserable. El Paso
is so bad. You can’t avoid the mold, pollution. Everywhere you go,
there’s something, said Armendariz who has to struggle to put him on a
nebulizer…. , of 1006 words 46. Sun, The London, England – September
12, 2002 Everything you need to know about ASTHMA, Health+ ASTHMA affects
more than three million people in the UK. Modern treatments help keep the
condition under control.What is asthma?A condition affecting the airways
to and from the lungs, making breathing difficult. An asthmatic’s lungs
are inflamed easily see graphic, right by a viral infection such as a
cold or by contact with an allergic trigger such as pollen.What causes
asthma? Asthma can be inherited. Factors such as housing and diet… , of
5 words 46. Times-Picayune, The New Orleans, LA – September 7, 2002 St.
John schools face asthma crisis, Parish�s rate twice national average
Asthma rates are almost double the national average among students in St.
John the Baptist Parish public schools, but the district lacks both
training and resources to handle the health problem, an LSU medical
researcher said. Louisiana State University toxicologist Patricia
Williams, who presented a report of asthma rates at the parish�s schools
to the St. John Parish School Board on Thursday, said that combination is
troubling. We have a setup for… , of 859 words 46. Lake Macquarie News
Sydney, Australia – July 17, 2002 SEARCH FOR STUDENTS: Asthma study
subjects Asthma study subjects THE search is on for 170 former primary
school students who were the subject of an asthma and allergy study in
Belmont and Swansea in 1982.The study is now regarded as one of the most
important asthma studies in the world.The Institute of Respiratory
Medicine, based at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, has put
out a call to locate the study subjects.Some of those involved in the
study have already been contacted, but the institute is still trying… ,
of 511 words 46. Independent on Sunday, The London, England – June 23,
2002 Independent on Sunday: Focus: Thanks to our campaign, asthma is now
a top priority. But we can’t breathe easy yet ASTHMA CAMPAIGN Four short
months ago asthma was a shamefully neglected epidemic. It blighted the
lives of one in seven British children, and killed people a week – but
few except those who suffered from it seemed to care.Ministers scarcely
registered it, and almost never spoke about it. Two- thirds of schools
neglected to help their asthmatic pupils. And, despite mounting evidence
that pollution from cars exacerbated the disease, the Government scrapped
promises to reduce… , of 9 words 46. Grand Rapids Press, The MI – May
19, 2002 Prevention program brings asthma specialists to , Priority
Health officials say home visits have cut asthma-related emergency room
visits by 5 percent. Matison Landman was diagnosed with asthma at age 3.
Over the next two years she was hospitalized five times, went to a
hospital emergency department twice and needed help from an after-hours
care center. Then the Ada Township girl took a breather, literally.Since
becoming part of a preventative program for asthmatic children offered by
Grand Rapids-based Priority Health in June, she has not had one hospital
visit.
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And if misery loves company, Tennessee has plenty: Including Memphis and
Nashville, Tennessee cities account for three of the top 10 worst cities
on the list. Johnson City is No. 12 and Chattanooga is 17.The study,
released today, measured asthma risk factors in 100 metropolitan areas.
People say this is the… , of 705 words 46. Daily Telegraph, The London,
England – February 17, 2004 The Daily Telegraph: Asthma in British
teenagers `worst in the world’ ASTHMA rates among young teenagers in
Britain are the highest in the world, with .6 per cent of 13- to
-year-olds suffering from the condition, researchers said yesterday.Some
20,000 cases are seen by GPs in the UK and Ireland every week, the Global
Initiative for Asthma reported, and more than 75,000 patients needed
emergency hospital treatment each year. A summary of the study, presented
at the World Asthma Meeting in Bangkok, says that more than 10 million
people in Britain, Ireland… , of 728 words 46. Record, The Hackensack,
NJ – December 18, 2003 A silent epidemic, Asthma’s huge toll, especially
on children The cost of not treating asthma right … drives insurance
costs higher because in the shared burden of health-care costs, hospital
care is so much more expensive than inhalers. It drives state taxes up,
because taxpayers foot the bill for Medicaid, the insurance program for
the poor. Despite its lower visibility, asthma is a bigger drain on
hospitals than AIDS. – from The Record’s three-part series on asthma
If… , of 9 words 46. Star-Ledger, The Newark, NJ – November , 2003
Parents told of asthma dangers Health experts combating a rise in asthma
cases in urban centers of New Jersey told a group of Elizabeth residents
the condition can be life-threatening and is to be taken seriously.
Asthma can kill, and don’t ever think it cannot kill your child or an
adult that has it, Loretta P. McConeghy of the UMDNJ Asthma & Allergy
Research Center told about 75 people last night during a citywide forum
at Project Head Start. J. Loren… , of 652 words 46. Leader – Whittlesea
Post Melbourne, Australia – October 15, 2003 Take action on asthma ASTHMA
is one of the most common reasons for children being admitted to hospital
and a major cause of school absenteeism. But by working at controlling
their asthma, residents can prevent trips to hospital.That is the message
being promoted during Asthma Week, which runs until Saturday, by a
program based at Epping’s Northern Hospital.The Asthma Best Practice
Model program has been running at the hospital for the past year, helping
1 locals take control of their… , of 295 words 46. Vanguard Nigeria -
October , 2003 Vanguard Nigeria – AAGM: Childhood Asthma Increases
Worried by the alarming rate of asthma among children in the country, a
child health expert has warned smokers to avoid smoking in the presence
of children with a view to reducing the frequency of asthmatic attacks in
children. Inadequate diagnosis and inappropriate treatment have also been
identified as factors contributing to asthma morbidity and mortality in
the country Speaking at the launch of ‘Seretide’ a new asthmatic drug, a
child health expert at the… , of 949 words : 2151 – 2160 of 295486
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| 46. Herald Sun Melbourne, Australia – October 4, 2003 Exercise is a
realistic and helpful option for asthma sufferers ACTIVITY is an
important part of life. Asthma should not stop or restrict your daily
activities. If you have asthma, regular physical activity can improve
your general health and well-being.Despite the fact that asthma may be
brought on by aerobic activity, exercise may still be a desirable and
realistic option for many asthmatics.Research indicates that as tolerance
for physical exertion is built up over time, it is less likely an
asthmatic will experience an attack during exercise…. , of 1060 words
46. Connecticut Post Bridgeport, CT – September 9, 2003 Adults With
Asthma Should Get Flu Shots TUESDAY, Sept. 9 HealthDayNews — Adults with
asthma are advised to get flu shots annually, yet only a third do so, a
new U.S. government survey finds. Younger adults with asthma are even
less likely to head the advice, researchers from the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention CDC report in the September issue of Chest.
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There are 5.1 million people living with asthma in the UK, with 2.6
million suffering severe symptoms that seriously affect their lives. Of
the 2.6 million with severe symptoms, one in five is seriously concerned
that their next asthma attack will kill them.The impact on the life of
asthma sufferers is highlighted in a report, Living on a Knife Edge,… ,
of 599 words 46. Guardian, The London, England – May 4, 2004 The
Guardian: Asthma sufferers ‘live in fear’ Half of all those with asthma
live in daily fear that the next attack will be their last, according to
a report from Asthma UK published today.The respiratory condition is
deadly serious to the 2.6 million Britons who have severe symptoms, says
the charity, and should not be written off as a childhood problem
involving minor wheezing. One in six of those who have severe asthma have
weekly attacks that leave them unable to speak, even to ask for help. On
a bad day I feel like… , of 705 words 46. Aberdeen Press & Journal
Scotland – May 4, 2004 Aberdeen Press & Journal UK: Scotland is the
world’s worst spot for asthma Scotland has the worst rate of asthma
suffering in the world, according to a report released today.A study by
the Global Initiative for Asthma Gina found that almost one in five Scots
have suffered from the condition at some point – 18.4% compared with 16%
for the whole of the UK. A study earlier this year found that Scotland
had a higher rate of asthma among children aged 13 and than any other
country or region. Another survey of adults aged between 20 and 44 puts
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46. Guardian, The London, England – May 4, 2004 The Guardian: Asthma
sufferers live in fear Half of all those with asthma live in daily fear
that the next attack will be their last, according to a report from
Asthma UK published today.The respiratory condition is deadly serious to
the 2.6 million Britons who have severe symptoms, says the charity, and
should not be written off as a childhood problem involving minor
wheezing. One in six of those who have severe asthma have weekly attacks
that leave them unable to speak, even to ask for help. On a bad day I
feel like… , of 705 words 46. Australian, The Australia – April 20,
2004 Asthma up, but diagnosis flawed RECORD numbers of Australians are
suffering from asthma — more than one in 10, according to a new report,
but experts fear doctors are confusing the illness with other respiratory
conditions. Twelve per cent of Australians — 2.2million people — have
reported suffering asthma, an increase of 4 per cent since 1990,
according to a snapshot of asthma in Australia by the Bureau of
Statistics.The report says the increase may be due to a number of
factors, including heightened awareness of the… , of 493 words 46.
Connecticut Post Bridgeport, CT – April , 2004 Get Checked for Asthma and
Breathe Easier TUESDAY, April 13 HealthDayNews — Free asthma screenings
are being offered at more than 0 locations across the United States
during May as part of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. More
than 73,500 adults and children have attended the screening sessions over
the past seven years to find out if breathing problems such as coughing,
wheezing, and shortness of breath are being caused by asthma. The
screenings are offered by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and…
, of 2 words 46. Connecticut Post Bridgeport, CT – March 23, 2004
Allergic Asthma: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You MONDAY, March 22
HealthDayNews — Asthma is a chronic disease that affects more than 20
million Americans, yet many people are unaware of its causes and
severity. That’s the finding of a new national telephone survey released
by the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America. It was conducted in
February, and included 1,011 men and 1,023 women, aged 18 and older.The
survey found that: 81 percent of the general population and 63 percent of
people with asthma surveyed… , of 4 words 46. Knoxville News-Sentinel,
The TN – March 16, 2004 Knox named worst city out of 100 for asthma
sufferers Take a deep breath: The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of
America has named Knoxville the worst of 100 American cities for people
with asthma.
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