lung function Articles
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Household factors influencing lung function in Austrian school children
Two studies on the lung function of school children are reported. The first is a small (pilot) study investigating the (respiratory) health of 19 children aged 12?13 years. An improved lung function with increased physical activity was shown. The second study was performed in seven elementary schools (mostly in Vienna). Questionnaires were distributed to the parents of the children in the first ...
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Magnesium level in chronic asthmatic children – effect of corticosteroid treatment
Hypomagnesaemia is suggested to be associated with increased incidence of wheeze, airway hyperreactivity and impairment of lung functions. We aimed to assess the serum magnesium level in asthmatic children and evaluate the effect of corticosteroid treatment on it. The study included 89 chronic asthmatic children aged 5-15 years receiving inhaled fluticasone propionate and short courses of oral ...
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Does Childhood Obesity Cause Asthma?
Obesity rates have been increasing worldwide, especially in North America. Over the past few years, obesity rates have increased to the point that it costs around $14 billion in health expenses each year. The consequences of childhood obesity are numerous, but many wonder about the connection between obesity and asthma. Does childhood obesity make asthma worse? Or is it the other way ...
By Aluna
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What is Silent Asthma?
Some doctors and healthcare professionals refer to “silent asthma,” but you’ve probably had difficulty pinpointing its definition. While this term has made its way into medical practice jargon, it is not generally regarded as a medical term. There are a few reasons why people refer to “silent asthma.” To understand their meaning, you need to know about ...
By Aluna
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Do you Outgrow Pediatric Asthma?
If you or your child suffers from asthma, you’ve probably heard the term, “pediatric asthma”. However, understanding exactly what pediatric asthma is and how it affects your child is critical in managing their asthma. Furthermore, you may be wondering, does pediatric asthma only apply to children? Perhaps you’re even wondering if your child will outgrow pediatric ...
By Aluna
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How to Use Aluna To Better Treat Asthma Patients
The Aluna spirometer is an effective tool for remote patient monitoring (RPM). There are many ways that you can use Aluna to better treat asthma patients. Aside from being a quality product, Aluna has an app that makes recording spirometry results fun for children and beneficial for physicians. Here are some ways you can use Aluna to better treat patients who have asthma. The Use Of ...
By Aluna
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Watch for These 6 Asthma Warning Signs
Mayday, mayday, mayday! A flare may be on the horizon, and it could be triggered by your body’s changing levels of condition-based asthma triggers. Even if the early warning signs of an asthma attack aren’t obvious, you can take specific measures to help prevent a flare from happening. This could save your lungs and your life. If a child has asthma, it is crucial for you ...
By Aluna
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Inhalation vaccine promises to be a powerful tool in the prevention and control of Omicron
Omicron, as the most transmissible variant of SARS-CoV-2, is rapidly spreading over the world and has displaced Delta as the dominant strain in a number of regions. Some experts have indicated that mucosal immunization of the respiratory system with an inhaled form of the vaccine may be more efficient in dealing with the Omicron strain in light of recent results that demonstrate Omicron ...
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Are you Controlling your Asthma, or is it Controlling you?
Patients with asthma should be able to enjoy their busy lives without constant, debilitating symptoms. If you or your child has chronic asthma, make sure you are in control of your asthma. Learn about the risk factors, symptoms, and best practices for controlling your asthma. Identify And Avoid Asthma Triggers Asthma doesn’t “flare-up.” Coughing and wheezing ...
By Aluna
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Understanding the Short and Long-Term Effects of Asthma
Asthma is a health condition that causes a person’s airways to close up, making it difficult to breathe. Around 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, but few fully understand the short and long-term effects of asthma. Understanding how asthma impacts your health is one of the first steps towards managing it and living your life relatively uninhibited. Therefore it’s ...
By Aluna
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What is Non-Seasonal Allergic Asthma?
Asthma can be a difficult illness to manage without a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. This is because there are several types of asthma, each with its own unique triggers. If you or a loved one suffers from asthma, you’re probably aware of common triggers such as exercise, weather, etc. However, one of the hardest types of asthma to identify is allergic asthma. You’ve ...
By Aluna
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LegalLookout: EPA Proposes Tighter PM Standards
Untitled Document EPA has been busy addressing particulate matter (PM), a mixture of very fine particles and/or liquid droplets to which exposure is, according to the agency, directly linked to health problems. Proposed NAAQS standard In January, EPA proposed revisions to the primary and secondary national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for PM. The proposed ...
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5 ways to keep asthma in check
Asthma rates have been on the rise for some time - in 2009 nearly 1 in 12 Americans were diagnosed with the long-term inflammatory disease that restricts airways and makes it difficult to breathe. Other symptoms include coughing, wheezing and chest tightness, and these often get worse when the patient is also fighting a common cold or flu. Asthma affects people of all ages, but especially ...
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BOHS cautions that new research into occupational exposure to diesel for professional drivers highlights a COVID-19 dilemma with ventilation
BOHS welcomes new research by IOSH-sponsored Imperial College into occupational exposure to diesel for professional drivers, but cautions that it highlights a COVID-19 dilemma with ventilation. The British Occupational Hygiene Society, a scientific charity and the Chartered Society for Workplace Health Protection, is welcoming research published by Imperial College London’s ...
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The Importance of Organ Donation
Why should you donate organs? Organ donation is a way to save the lives of people who are sick, not healthy and in need of new organs. When someone’s organs are weak, they require a new one to continue living. Organ donation refers to the supply of a healthy organ, gained from either a living or passed away donor, to help an individual requiring a transplant to improve ...
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Concrete Construction Health Effects
It’s no secret that working in Concrete Construction is dangerous. The immediate safety hazards are well known. Getting speared or cut on rebar, sore from the hard physical labor; cuts or punctures from nails; and struck by tools, materials or equipment can all cause injuries. Add to that possible falls especially at the leading edge; cuts or shock from powered equipment; burns or explosion ...
By SafetyNow
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What Is the Difference Between Respiratory Allergy and Asthma?
Nothing is more frightening than when you cannot catch your breath. Your chest tightens, and you just cannot pull in enough oxygen. At first glance, both an allergy and asthma will look the same. Doctors even treat them similarly. To learn the difference between a respiratory allergy and asthma today, keep reading! Parts of the Airway To best understand the similarities and differences between ...
By Airfree
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Meet Live, a 4-year-old girl with Rett syndrome who loves action
Live is a tender and cheerful 4-year-old girl. She’s diagnosed with Rett syndrome, but has a more atypical disease course, which means she cannot sit, stand or walk. Live makes good eye contact and has learned to use her eyes and facial expressions to communicate. Live developed as expected until she was around 6 months, but Madeleine, Live’s mother, still felt that something was ...
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VIC Portfolio Companies and Pipeline Technologies with Pandemic Impact
Our current daily activities bear little resemblance to the routines as of as recently as a month ago. COVID-19 has had an obvious and significant impact on the American people. For those suffering from chronic conditions such as dementia, diabetes, heart and respiratory disease, the health impact during traumatic periods such as this is magnified. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our ...
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When in Rome—SOT Funding Enables Training in Isolating and Culturing Mesenchymal Stem Cells
I was fortunate to receive the SOT Supplemental Training for Education Program (STEP) award. With this award, I traveled to Sapienza Università di Roma in Italy, to the laboratory of Dr. Rita Businaro for what was intended to be a three-month training period focused on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), cells that modulate immune response and tissue repair. Dr. Businaro is an expert in MSCs ...
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