Asthma News

Peak Pollen Season Is Now ( NACA 7-Nov-08 )

Hay fever sufferers and people with asthma; beware - peak pollen season is now until late November, according to the latest asthma alert issued by the National Asthma Council Australia.

Tweens And Teens Double Use Of Diabetes Drugs ( SLUMC 5-Nov-08 )

America's tweens* and teens more than doubled their use of type 2 diabetes medications between 2002 and 2005, with girls between 10 and 14 years of age showing a 166 percent increase. One likely cause: Obesity, which is closely associated with type 2 diabetes.

Asthma Prevalence And Deaths In Australia Still High By World Standards ( AIHW 23-Oct-08 )

Asthma remains a significant health problem in Australia, with prevalence and death rates that are high by international standards despite declines, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

Chronic Disease Keeping Older Australians Out Of The Workforce ( MJA 22-Oct-08 )

Chronic diseases such as diabetes and arthritis may render more than 660,000 older Australians unable to work, a retrospective analysis has found, prompting calls for the government to address workers' health concerns if it wants to boost the workforce.

University Secures Record Funding For Health And Medical Research ( Research Australia 21-Oct-08 )

The University of Newcastle has received a record $14.8 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Funding for four research projects into asthma, breast cancer, stroke and mental illness accounts for almost half of the total amount awarded to the University.

Volunteers Needed For Asthma Research ( QUT 17-Oct-08 )

Researchers looking at different genetic factors which may be at play in people with asthma are looking for volunteers to help with their research at Queensland University of Technology.

Children's Asthma Affected By Parental Expectations ( HMS 16-Oct-08 )

Asthmatic children whose parents have high expectations for their ability to function normally are less likely to have symptoms than other children dealing with the condition, according to a new study.

Rare Books Benefit Common Disease ( NACA 16-Oct-08 )

Rare books and asthma may be unlikely bedfellows, but this month asthma education is set to benefit when the 35th Australian Antiquarian Book Fair comes to Malvern Town Hall.

Rhinitis Linked To Adult-Onset Asthma ( MNT 2-Oct-08 )

Adult-onset asthma can be predicted by the presence of rhinitis, both allergic and non-allergic, according to an article released on September 19, 2008 in The Lancet.

Don't Discard Paracetamol For Children Due To Asthma Fears ( SA 25-Sep-08 )

There were many media reports last week regarding a study published in The Lancet which found an association between childhood use of paracetamol and the later development of asthma.

Baby Paracetamol Asthma Concern ( BBCNews 22-Sep-08 )

Use of paracetamol in babies increases the risk of developing asthma five years later, a study of more than 200,000 children suggests.

Sweating, Crying May Help Prevent Exercise-Induced Asthma In Athletes ( ACCP 12-Sep-08 )

An athlete's ability to sweat may do more than keep the body cool. It also may prevent the development of exercise-induced asthma (EIA), a common respiratory condition among trained athletes.

Obese 5 Times Greater Risk of Hospitalization for Asthma ( KPR 5-Sep-08 )

Obese people who have asthma are nearly five times more likely to be hospitalized for the condition than non-obese people with asthma, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the September issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

National Asthma Week - Australians Urged to Take Control ( DoHA 3-Sep-08 )

The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, today urged Australians with asthma not to be complacent and to take control of their condition.

Farm Exposure In Utero Protects Against Asthma ( ERS 1-Sep-08 )

An increasing number of studies have shown a reduced risk of allergies, hay fever, asthma and eczema in farmers' children and adolescents. Until recently it was believed that these protective effects primarily arise from exposures during the first years of life.

US Children Hospitalized Less Often For Asthma But More Have The Disease ( AHRQ 19-Aug-08 )

Asthma In Older Adults Satellite Broadcast Program ( NACA 15-Aug-08 )

Cough Affects Lives In Different Ways ( CHEST 8-Aug-08 )

ALA Offers Olympic Spectators Tips To Stay Healthy In Beijing ( ALA 8-Aug-08 )

Travelers To Beijing Olympics Warned About Respiratory Illnesses And Dog Bites ( Emory University 4-Aug-08 )

Unexpected Benefit Of Allergies ( UNSW 1-Aug-08 )

The Link Between Gastric Reflux And Asthma ( DUMC 31-Jul-08 )

Respiratory Symptoms Among Bakers' Apprentices ( ERJ 30-Jul-08 )

Indoor Residential Air Quality Has Significant Impact On Health ( CMAJ 17-Jul-08 )

Link Between Thunderstorms And Asthma Attacks ( University of Georgia 16-Jul-08 )

Asthma Risk From Pregnancy Nuts ( BBCNews 16-Jul-08 )

Asthma Study Reinforces Pharmacists' Role In Primary Health Care ( PSA 9-Jul-08 )