Asthma & Allergies

Cancer Drug Stops NosebleedsReported March 10, 2010 SAN DIEGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most nosebleeds are distracting but go away after a few drops. Imagine having a nosebleed every day of your life … and instead of a few drops, it's a few pints of blood. That's reality for people with HHT, a genetic disorder that affects blood vessels. It impacts one out of every … [Read more...]

ASA: Smoking May Affect TIA RiskReported February 24, 2010 SAN ANTONIO -- Smoking was associated with transient ischemic attack (TIA) at a younger age than was seen in those who have quit or have never taken a puff, a retrospective study showed. At a single center, smokers who sought emergency treatment for a TIA were more than a decade younger, on average, than … [Read more...]

Smoke from home fuels tied to emphysema Reported March 01, 2010 People who burn wood or other “biofuels” for heat or cooking may have a heightened risk of emphysema and related lung conditions, a new study suggests. In an analysis of 15 international studies, researchers found that people exposed to smoke from “biomass” fuels in their homes generally … [Read more...]

Study: Health rules on flying with TB too strictReported February 21, 2010 ATLANTA — Provocative new research suggests international rules that bar potentially infectious tuberculosis patients from flying are too stringent and airline passengers are really at little risk from catching TB from a fellow traveler. Global and U.S. health authorities also go too far in … [Read more...]

Hormone Replacement Therapy Linked to Higher Asthma Risk Reported 11 February, 2010 THURSDAY, Feb. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Postmenopausal women who use hormone replacement therapy consisting of estrogen alone are at higher risk of developing asthma, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in Thorax. Noting that previous … [Read more...]

Little risk of TB transmission during flights: StudyReported February 24, 2010 NEW DELHI: The World Health Organisation (WHO)'s international guideline for the control of tuberculosis in relation to air travel -- tracing passengers who sat for longer than eight hours in rows adjacent to people with pulmonary TB -- may be futile and exaggerated. A British scientist … [Read more...]

Hormone-infused nasal spray found to help people with autism Reported February 16, 2010 A nasal spray containing a hormone that is known to make women more maternal and men less shy apparently can help those with autism make eye contact and interact better with others, according to a provocative study released Monday. The study, involving 13 adults with … [Read more...]

Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Increase Asthma Risk: Study Reported February 10, 2010 A new study suggests that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can increase the risk of women developing asthma after menopause. While HRT has long been suspected of increasing the risk of asthma, researchers found that the greatest increase in risk came from the use of … [Read more...]

Estrogen hormone therapy linked to asthma in study   Reported February 08, 2010 LONDON (Reuters) - Estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may increase the risk of developing asthma after the menopause, scientists said on Monday. The findings, from a major study involving almost 58,000 women in France over 12 years, add to a … [Read more...]

Asthma Attacks: Parents Slow to Respond Reported February 12, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire)-- A new report finds parents of kids with asthma wait too long to treat their symptoms. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis say parents are missing opportunities to intervene early and relieve a child's symptoms, possibly … [Read more...]

Allergies, Asthma and WealthSeptember 17, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children in richer nations are more likely to have allergy-related asthma than their counterparts in poorer nations. Researchers arrived at that conclusion after studying more than 50,000 kids from 22 countries, ranging from wealthy European nations to poor nations in … [Read more...]

Asthma Could Be Linked to Date of BirthReported March 02, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Whether or not a child develops asthma may depend on his birthday. Researchers at University of California at Berkeley found the risk increases for newborns whose first few months of life coincide with high pollen and mold seasons or the fall and winter months. Numerous … [Read more...]

Delaying baby vaccine could cut asthmaReported October 21, 2008 The diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (DTP) jab is given to babies by the age of two months. Although the triple vaccination is commonplace, experts now believe that it might provoke an immune system response which predisposes the body to the lung condition. However they now believe that … [Read more...]

Fighting Food Allergies Reported April 17, 2006 SEATTLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- If you have a food allergy, you know grocery shopping can be exhausting. You never know if what makes you sick will pop up in a product you wouldn't expect. Now, a new change in food labeling takes out the guesswork. Most … [Read more...]

Lighting up Sinus ProblemsReported July 18, 2008 LAS VEGAS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Thirty-million Americans suffer from sinus problems. In fact, new studies show patients with chronic sinus problems miss more work and are less productive than people with any other chronic disease, including back pain and high blood pressure. Surgery can be risky and painful, … [Read more...]

Mice Help Treat SinusitisReported July 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some stuffy nosed mice may help doctors treat humans with sinus conditions. An estimated 31 million Americans suffer with chronic sinusitis, persistent inflammation of the tissue lining the nasal and sinus cavities. Millions more have compromised sinus conditions from viral infections, head … [Read more...]

New Way to Treat Allergic Disorders   Reported August 01, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may soon be a new way to get relief from allergy problems. Researchers in Amsterdam report taking allergens or auto-antigens orally using the lactic acid bacterium, Lactococcus lactis or L. lactis, as a delivery method might be a new strategy for treating various kinds of autoimmune … [Read more...]

Putting Down the Pack Reduces Asthma Reported December 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Smoking impairs the lungs, but new research suggests quitting may reverse some of the damage. In a new study measuring the effects of smoking on the lungs of asthmatics, smokers had more mucous-producing goblet cells in their epithelium and more overall mucus protein … [Read more...]

New Compound May Prevent Allergies, Study Finds WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new chemical compound, part-cat and part-human, may provide an end to misery-making cat allergies, U.S. researchers reported on Sunday. And they said their approach in creating the compound may work against more dangerous allergies, such as deadly peanut … [Read more...]

Apple-shaped women's asthma risk   Reported September 01, 2009 Being overweight is well known to raise the risk of asthma. But the latest study suggests that the amount of weight women carry around the abdomen might be particularly important. The study, by the Northern California Cancer Center at Berkeley, appears in the journal Thorax. The … [Read more...]

Smoking Increases Risk Of Blindness In Old Age Reported January 04, 2010 US researchers found that even after the age of 80, smoking increased a person's risk of developing AMD, age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness among Americans aged 65 and over, suggesting it is never too late to give up the habit. The study was the work of lead author Dr … [Read more...]

Allergies Take an Emotional Toll, tooReported March 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sneezing, itching and watery eyes. Allergies can do more than just make you feel lousy physically -- they can also take their toll on you emotionally. A new Harris Interactive phone survey finds 62 percent of allergy sufferers say their allergies affect their … [Read more...]

Asthma in Adults 2005 Executive Summary Reported June 15, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 10 million adults in the United States have asthma. One of the main components of asthma is airway inflammation, which is caused by airways in the lungs being overly sensitive to certain triggers. These triggers vary from patient to patient and from time to time. To be able to … [Read more...]

Birth Order Affects Asthma and AllergiesReported May 22, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A lot has been said about birth order. Firstborn’s are perfectionists and middle children are the most adventurous, right? Well, new research shows there may be some science behind sibling differences -- when it comes to their allergies! Researchers say firstborn children are … [Read more...]

Caesarean babies four times more likely to have breathing problems December 12, 2007 Babies delivered by planned Caesarean section are up to four times more likely to have breathing problems than those born naturally, a large study suggests. The earlier the procedure is done, the greater the risk, with up to one in ten infants suffering … [Read more...]

Fish, "Fruity Veggies" Protect Against AsthmaSeptember 13, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Want to help your kids avoid asthma and allergies? Then feed them more fish and "fruity vegetables" like tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, and zucchini. Spanish researchers who followed children from before birth up till age six and a half report … [Read more...]

Helium Helps Asthmatics BreatheReported June 19, 2009 LAS VEGAS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Asthma affects 23 million adults and 9 million kids. The wheezing, coughing and suffocating can turn into a life-threatening situation. Now, doctors are turning to helium to help people breathe easier. It's been a rough start for Emery. Trouble breathing stressed his heart. Now doctors … [Read more...]

Baby lotions, shampoos, powders may expose infants to worrisome chemicals Reported February 04, 2008 CHICAGO - Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems, a small study suggests. The chemicals, called phthalates, are found in many ordinary products including cosmetics, toys, vinyl flooring … [Read more...]

Mom’s Diet Can Cause Asthma?Reported September 22, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A mother who has a diet rich in folate, an important prenatal supplement, could increase the chance that her infant will suffer from asthma after birth, according to a new Duke University study. Scientists gathered evidence in mice that had diets rich in methyl donors, one source … [Read more...]

New Weapon to Fight Pancreatic CancerReported April 21, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers may have found a new weapon to wield in the fight against one of the deadliest forms of cancer. A therapy combining the agents tigatuzumab and gemcitabine demonstrated the ability to cause remission of pancreatic cancer tumors in a recent study. The combined … [Read more...]