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Every flu season, people with severe asthma are among those urged to be particularly diligent about getting vaccinated. Having asthma does not make one more vulnerable to getting the flu. But it does raise the risk of pneumonia and other serious complications. Asthma is the most common medical condition in…
By Janice Wood Associate News Editor Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on September 5, 2012 Parental problems and a chaotic home environment could be preventing children from taking their prescribed asthma medication, according to a new study.
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In countries around the world, people with asthma appear to have an increased risk of depression, a new study finds. The results show that among people living in 57 countries, those with asthma had more than double the odds of experiencing depression compared with those without asthma.
By Mail On Sunday Reporter PUBLISHED: 20:00 EST, 15 September 2012 | UPDATED: 20:00 EST, 15 September 2012 A DRUG that reduces the number of asthma attacks by more than a fifth could offer hope to hundreds of thousands of patients who suffer from the most severe form of the…
ASTHMALimiting inhaler usage may not result in flareups, symptomsPeople with mild but persistent asthma may manage just as well by turning to their inhalers only when they have symptoms as those who use a low-dose inhaled steroid every day, according to a study by UCSF researchers.
— The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology just launched a series of interactive games to help kids learn more about their asthma and allergies.
— A study in the February issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, reveals that deep brain stimulation (DBS), commonly used to treat individuals with movement disorders or chronic pain, also affects respiratory function. Lead researcher of the study was Dr. Jonathan…
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Like the article. I woke up having an asthma attack in Feb 2013. Fortunately I am a Nurse Practitioner and have all supplies at home. This one was bad. Not only could I not get a sentence out, I couldn't even get a word out. Next door neighbor just happened to check on me and found me pale and struggling to get air. She got her daughter who helped me get calmed down and get nebulizer treatment going. I was too confused to get med in chamber of nebulizer. After about fifteen minutes we began to get my breathing under control. Why didn't I call 911? It was worst part of flu season and I new I would be putting myself at much worse risk by going to ER IF I could avoid it. I wear "Five Star" medical help button so EMT's were just a click away. I also began with Prednisone routine as soon as breathing was calmed. I also called my doctor and told him of event and got his blessing plus appointment to be seen in office the next day. I wouldn't recommend this this approach to just anyone because asthma can get out of hand very quickly. I spent about first five minutes of nebulizer treatment with my finger on button to "Five Star". I would have gone to ER "IF" it had not been peak of flu season. But I felt risks were too great to not try everything I knew at home first. Also, Fire Station in only two blocks away from where I live. What is the moral of my story? Take asthma meds on schedule. Keep all meds in stock in your home. Make sure meds are not expired if you haven't used them in a while. Do daily deep breathing exercises (this can also help lower blood pressure as it relaxes you). Keep journal of things that trigger asthma attacks for you. Keep rescue inhaler within reach at all times. Stop smoking if you do and stay away from second hand smoke. Take ALL asthma attacks seriously. I would have called 911 immediately had I not have had a registered nurse with me to make best decisions for me that day. Hope this helps someone out there.
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