AllergiesAsthma
Teens need a healthy diet for healthy lungs
The old adage “you are what you eat” is particularly true for teens with respiratory problems. According to a recent study by U.S. and Canadian researchers, teens who don’t get enough antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients in their diet have more respiratory problems than teens who eat meals that do provide these essential nutrients. read more »
Got allergies? Don’t ignore food labels!
Reading labels at the supermarket could mean the difference between you or your child having an allergic reaction—or not. About 12 million Americans are allergic to at least one type of food or ingredient, but many disregard label warnings. read more »
Changes for kids in new asthma guidelines
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has introduced separate asthma management guidelines for children aged 5 to 11 years. read more »
Rehab - lung problems
Rehab benefits people with lung problems. Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should participate in a pulmonary rehabilitation program lasting 6 to 12 weeks or longer if necessary. read more »
New inhaler with built-in dose counter helps judge asthma treatment plan
The first metered dose inhaler (MDI) with built-in dose counter technology is now available in the U.S. Ventolin HFA, an albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol, is a rescue inhaler intended to treat sudden asthma symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. In a recent study, 74% of MDI users did not know how many doses they had left in their meter, and 1 out of 4 said that he or she had upon occasion found an empty MDI when medication was needed. read more »
Secondhand smoke worsens ragweed allergy
Secondhand smoke raises levels of immunoglobulin E (IgE) and histamine in people with allergies, according to the results of a recent study. Researchers from the University of California at Los Angeles studied 19 nonsmokers who were allergic to ragweed pollen. The participants were exposed to either secondhand smoke or clean air for 2 hours, then—after a nasal rinse—were exposed to either ragweed or a placebo (inactive substance). read more »
