There’s a long list of reasons to quit smoking, but, if you are a parent, the reason that tops the list is the health of your children.
November 18 is the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smoke-Out, an annual day when millions of smokers strive to quit tobacco for 24 hours.
“It’s a…
Archive for November, 2010
Going smoke free benefits you and your children
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Allergies Tied to Higher Coronary Heart Disease Risk
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Common allergies may be linked to an increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), especially in women under the age of 50, according to research published in the Oct. 1 issue of the American Journal of Cardiology.
Jongoh Kim, M.D., of the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, and colleagues used the…
Coaches Not Prepared To Help Students With Asthma
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Coaches of student student atheletes with asthma may not be prepared to help children during an asthma attack according to a research abstract presented at the meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians.
If you have a child with asthma, you expect that teachers and coaches are prepared to step …
Food-Allergy Fears Drive Overly Restrictive Diets
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
Many children, especially those with eczema, are unnecessarily avoiding foods based on incomplete information about potential food-allergies, according to researchers at National Jewish Health. The food avoidance poses a nutritional risk for these children, and is often based primarily on data from blood tests known as serum immunoassays.
Many factors, including patient…
Eating Peanuts While Pregnant May Put Children At Risk For Allergy
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Miami, FL, United States (AHN) – Women who eat peanuts while pregnant may be putting their unborn children at risk for peanut allergies later in life, according to a new study.
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine evaluated 503 infants aged three to 15 months with likely milk or egg allergies or with significant eczema…
Bullying Part of Life for Kids With Asthma
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
One in 10 kids with asthma reports bullying or teasing related to the condition; its impact on other aspects of life varies from country to country, researchers found.
Asthma had the worst impact on Canadian children, who were more likely to report feeling sad and to express regret at being unable to participate in sports than…
Can allergies cause high blood pressure?
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Although allergies don’t usually directly increase blood pressure, they can contribute indirectly to high blood pressure in two very different ways.
Decongestants commonly used by people with allergies, such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Actifed, others) and phenylephrine (Sudafed PE), constrict small blood vessels in the nose. Although this eases nasal congestion and improves breathing, the effect isn’t…
Health problems such as asthma don’t mean no exercise
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Do you struggle with your weight? I have recently lost a significant amount of weight, and it took a lot of hard work.
I realize it is a lifelong commitment to keep the weight off. And I am not alone.
Obesity, asthma and smoking are among the top health care issues in Eastern Connecticut, according to the…
How to Avoid Nickel If You Have a Nickel Allergy
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
If you are allergic to nickel it is important to keep away from direct extended contact. You can try to create a barrier between your skin and the metal by using gloves that are plastic or cotton. To find out if any metal item you have contains nickel you can get a spot testing kit from…
Air Pollution Effects Childhood Asthma
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
Our commute could be making it hard for kids to breathe easy.
According to a new study in the Medical Journal of Australia, children under 4 are at risk for asthma attacks from traffic-related air pollution.
Seventeen million Americans, five million of them children have asthma. The incidence has increased over 50% in the last fifteen years….
