An estimated 6.1 million children suffer from asthma, making the respiratory illness the most common chronic condition among kids, according to the American Lung Association. Now, new findings published in the journal Pediatrics suggest that overweight and obese youngsters face a higher risk of developing asthma compared with their healthy-sized counterparts, reports DukeHealth. For the… Read More »
Children and teens who are overweight or obese may be more likely to develop asthma, a U.S. study suggests. While obesity has long been linked to asthma in adults, research to date has offered conflicting evidence about whether this also holds true for young people, researchers note in Pediatrics. The current study followed more than… Read More »
A STORM front sweeping across NSW could trigger serious breathing problems in some people, health authorities have warned. Thunderstorms are predicted for parts of the state on Tuesday afternoon, including the north coast and Hunter regions. NSW Health’s Richard Broome said high levels of pollen in the air could trigger asthma and respiratory conditions as… Read More »
A clinical trial led by La Trobe University has shown eating fish such as salmon, trout and sardines as part of a healthy diet can reduce asthma symptoms in children. The international study found children with asthma who followed a healthy Mediterranean diet enriched with fatty fish had improved lung function after six months. Lead… Read More »
The chronic condition of the lungs that makes it difficult for a person to breathe is known as asthma. The bronchial tubes or airways suffer from inflammation. Both the tightening of surrounding muscles and the production of mucus can aggravate the narrowing of the air passages. If untreated, flare-ups may occur; the patient may be… Read More »
The main goals of having an asthma treatment plan are not only treating your asthma before, during, and after an attack but also to help prevent asthma attacks in the future. Many people suffer from asthma which is an inflammatory condition. When a person has asthma they have an inflammation in their airway passage and… Read More »
The Backpod offers effective home treatment for upper back and neck pain caused by; bad posture, excessive and repetitive computer work, overuse of mobile tools, etc. The Backpod is a practical New Zealand innovation developed to address a problem which was either ignored or misunderstood for far too long. It has been developed by New… Read More »