The research that showed this could lead to therapeutic strategies to slow the effects of ageing on muscle function and restore muscle size and strength in frail elderly people.
James Ryall of Melbourne University department of physiology focussed on a group of drugs called beta-agonists, known for their effect in treating asthma but which can also…
Archive for October, 2010
Asthma drugs could reverse muscle wasting, weakness
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
NIH-funded Study: Nearly 3 Of 100 Americans Have A Food Allergy
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
An estimated 2.5 percent of Americans – 7.5 million people – have at least one food allergy and young black children with asthma appear to be at the highest risk, according to findings from what is believed to be the largest food allergy study to date. The research was conducted by investigators at Johns Hopkins…
Dust Mite Allergy
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
Allergy to dust mites is very common in humans and is said to be commonly associated with asthma, allergic rhinitis, etc. Dust mites are a type of microscopic mites that thrive on the dead skin cells of animals and humans. These mites are usually found to inhabit locations like beds, pillows, carpets, cushions, sofas, etc….
Don’t Let Allergies and Asthma Add to Halloween Fright
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
While witches, ghosts and ghouls haunt us all on Halloween, children with food allergies, allergic rhinitis and asthma also need to beware of the triggers that lurk in candy, costumes, makeup and decorations and may cause a reaction that spoils spooky fun.
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) and its allergist members, doctors…
Stressed-Out Mums May Worsen Their Child’s Asthma
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
Mums who are often angry or irritated and those who suppress their emotional expressions can worsen the severity of their children’s asthma symptoms, especially when the children are younger. Researchers writing in BioMed Central’s open access journal BioPsychoSocial Medicine studied 223 mothers for a year , investigating how their stress levels, coping styles and parenting…
Cold or allergies? Crack the case to feel better faster
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
You’re stuffed up, you’re sniffling — but is it an allergy or is it a cold?
It’s not always easy to tell, even for someone like Dr. Kevin Lunde, an otolaryngologist at Baylor Plano hospital in Texas.
“At times, I have performed allergy testing on patients with recurrent nasal and upper respiratory symptoms to help determine if…
Asthma, heredity and air pollution
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchial spasms. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Dirty polluted air is known to cause respiratory inflammation. Now exposure to dirty air has been linked to decreased function of a gene…
Tips for winterizing your home against indoor allergies
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
Spring and fall are the most notorious allergy seasons, but as any of the estimated 50 million Americans who suffer from allergies know, winter can be just as uncomfortable. As we move our lives back indoors, we often seal up our homes to prevent the cold from seeping in. While that’s good for energy bills…
Risk Of Asthma Attacks Raised By Food Allergies
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
Food allergies are more common among people with asthma and may contribute to asthma attacks, according to one of the most comprehensive surveys of food allergies ever undertaken. National Jewish Health Associate Professor of Pediatrics Andrew H. Liu and his colleagues also report in the November 2010 Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology that food…
Pet Allergies Worsen Hay Fever Symptoms, Study Finds
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
Being allergic to dogs or cats may worsen your ragweed allergies, according to a study from Queen’s University.
Researchers found that people with pet allergies often develop ragweed allergy symptoms more quickly than others. But the study also suggests that once allergy season is in full swing, those symptom differences subside.
The team, led by Anne Ellis,…
