Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Raging Canadian wildfires are still darkening the skies of American cities, and while the dirty air is a hazard for everyone, that's especially true for folks with asthma. In astatementreleased this week, experts at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and...
You have frequent flare-ups when your symptoms become worse. Flare-ups at night can affect your sleep and happen at least 1 time each week.What increases my risk for persistent asthma?Allergies Incorrect use of medicines, such as an inhaler Cigarette smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke ...
Certain factors may trigger an asthma attack in susceptible individuals. Knowing and avoiding these triggers may help prevent asthma flare-ups. These triggers may include: Physical activity or exercise Allergens such as pollen, dust, mites, pet dander, or molds Cold, dry air Certain medications s...
Certain factors may trigger an asthma attack in susceptible individuals. Knowing and avoiding these triggers may help prevent asthma flare-ups. These triggers may include: Physical activity or exercise Allergens such as pollen, dust, mites, pet dander, or molds Cold, dry air ,, and nonsteroidal...
The fall allergy season and the greater exposure to infections children face at school are just 2 of the many factors that may be responsible for this increase in asthma flare-ups.Articles in this issue Nurses Exposed to Cleaning Products at Increased Asthma Risk Teens Motivated by Vanity to ...
High-dose steroids don’t prevent asthma flare-ups High-doses of glucocorticoids are not effective in preventing life-threatening asthma exacerbations, according to a landmark study published in The New […] Breathing exercises help asthma patients with quality of life A study led by the Universit...
Reports on the inability of influenza shots to prevent children's asthma exacerbations in the U.S. Conduct of a study on flu-vaccinated and unvaccinated groups of asthmatic children; Increase in risk of asthma-related clinical and emergency department visits among the vaccinated group; Likelihood ...
Ways to Cut Asthma Flare-Ups at Home Medically reviewed byZilpah Sheikhon March 15, 2024Written byAmanda Gardner Keep your child’s allergic asthma symptoms in check by cutting down on triggers around your home. View now Asthma and Your Diet: Foods That Help and Hurt ...
Systemic immunosuppressive agents may also be used, but are generally reserved for severe flare-ups or more difficult-to-control disease. Newer systemic agents, such as Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors and biologics, have a more favourable safety and efficacy profile than the older, traditional ...
I am on Fostair, 2 puffs twice a day and up to 8 puffs a day as per asthma plan as required. I have been prescribed Prednisolone several times after flare ups. I do get perfect relief from the steroids, but after a couple of weeks the asthma rears it`s ugly head again. ...