According to The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) and its allergist members, athletes of all ages can keep them themselves safe from allergies by following these tips:
Boston Scientific Donates to Asthma Foundation for the Asthma Awareness Month
May 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Boston Scientific recently announced its donation to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) to show support in promoting widespread public awareness about the proper management and treatment of asthma. The company is also strongly supporting the Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May.
Childhood Eczema, Hay Fever and Adult Allergic Asthma Closely Associated
April 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new study conducted by the University of Melbourne, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Menzies Research Institute and Monash University reveals that children who suffer from eczema, especially with hay fever, are nine times more at risk to experience allergic asthma in adulthood, particularly during the 40’s. The study was published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
New Medicines May Treat Colon Cancer, Asthma
March 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Scientists have revealed promising findings that might just pave the way for the discovery of effective treatments against life-threatening diseases, many of which have no absolute cure yet. They claimed to have discovered a way to control an overactive gene involved in the development of colon cancer, and block a certain protein involved in asthma.
Children with Asthma have Poor Control over Inhalers
March 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
According to a recent study from the University of North Carolina Chapel, less than one in every 10 children with asthma use traditional respiratory inhalers the proper way. Even with the newer and more convenient inhaler designs of today, only one child out of every four children gets it correctly.
Asthma Medication to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease?
March 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A recent study, conducted by researchers from the Temple University’s School of Medicine, was published in the American Journal of Pathology. The study, led by associate professor of Pharmacology Domenico Praticò, yielded very promising findings. According to the study, Zileuton, a drug mainly used to control asthma, may be utilized to control or treat Alzheimer’s disease, which is a terminal form of dementia known to affect elderly adults.
Asthma Drug Approved for Adults Almost Eliminates Attacks in Children
March 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new study has shown that Xolair, an approved drug for treating asthma in teens and adults, was successful in almost eliminating seasonal increases in asthma attacks and symptoms among kids that live in inner-city environments.
Childhood Wheezing and Asthma Linked to Pregnancy Anemia
March 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Do you need another reason t take iron supplements? According to a recent study, a deficientcy in iron during pregnancy may impact infant and children’s breathing directly. This study was published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
FDA Clears Palatin Technologies’ Request to Begin Asthma Treatment Study
March 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Palatin Technologies Inc., filing to start a Phase 2A human trial for developing a treatment for acute exacerbations of asthma using a subcutaneously administered formulation of PL-3994, an NPR-A agonist compound.
Asthma Management Program for Preschoolers Produces Great Results
February 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Significant decrease in asthma-related visits to the doctor and hospitalizations has resulted from the Asthma Basics for Children (ABC) program, an asthma management program established by the Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.
