Asthma

It’s quite worrying to think about it, but the air that you breathe every day could be harming your health. There are lots of different particles in the air, and some of them can be damaging or dangerous for your wellness and wellbeing,…

You don’t need me to tell you that exercise is beneficial for your health; regular activity makes you feel good, prevents a variety of health concerns and helps you to maintain your weight. But did you know that exercise can enhance your…

There are a number of reasons why you can develop lung problems, from developing asthma to dust and chemical irritants. In fact, airborne irritants can even cause asthma. Then there is the outdoor problems - toxic car fumes, secondhand…

Your puppy isn’t only man’s best friend; he’s a much-needed boost to family wellness. However, when you hear your four-legged friend start to wheeze or fight for breath, it can be a frightening experience for you and the pup. It’s not…

In Dubai, weather warnings have been released stating that high winds will wreak havoc on cities and towns. These winds will pick up dust, creating dust storms and rain. The high speeds of the winds and sands will decrease visibility, too.…

Around 30 million people in the United States of America suffer from asthma. This is a debilitating respiratory condition which can cause wheezing, shortness of breath, swelling and, in severe cases, it can lead to premature death. Those…

You may see nothing wrong with stroking your cat or rubbing your dog’s belly, but your wellness may be at risk by doing so. Pets are carriers of germs that are unintentionally passed on to you, and can cause you to develop health concerns…

Childhood asthma is one of the most serious health concerns for parents, who feel paralysed with fear as they watch their children struggle for breath. Despite knowing that it affects the wellness of millions of children around the world,…

Dust mites, which are present in every home across the country, cause more breathing difficulties than any other allergens. This makes it extremely difficult for asthmatics to preserve their wellness during everyday life. Now, a new vaccine…

When your child’s wellness is affected by asthma, you don’t know if this is a temporary health concern, or something you and they will have to deal with for the rest of their life. About half of child asthmatics don’t experience symptoms by…

Asthma is a common long-term condition that can cause a cough, wheezing, and breathlessness. The severity of the symptoms varies from person to person. Asthma can be controlled well in most people most of the time. What is asthma?…

A housemite or dust mite allergy is a hypersensitivity to the proteins excreted by dust mites. This protein irritated the respiratory passages, leading to problems such as asthma and hay fever, in addition to a dust allergy. It can also…

A recent event in London, the Asthma & COPD conference, has again raised awareness of the issues facing the medical industry and sufferers of these conditions, whilst outlining the positive progress being made in preventing and treating…

Sanofi and Regeneron have come together once again to fight another health concern, this time producing dupilumab to tackle the underlying causes of asthma. At the American Thoracic Society meeting in Philadelphia, the partners unveiled…

If your child’s wellbeing is affected by asthma, poorly controlling their condition can have detrimental effects on their sleep and academic wellness. This is according to study results presented at the American Thoracic Society’s 2013…

Asthma is a very serious problem, not only in the developed countries but all across the world. It has been found to be present in around five per cent of the Earth’s population. This is against the common misconception that asthma…

Having asthma can be difficult, and never more so than during pollen season. Around 75 percent of those who suffer from asthma have a type known as allergic asthma, where their wellbeing is affected by airborne irritants, such as pollen.…

People who suffer from allergies are often willing to try anything to help improve their wellbeing. It can be frustrating for them to suffer asthma, for example, day in and day out without really knowing what they can do to improve the…

Studies have shown that over 25 million children and adults in America are diagnosed with asthma. Although it has previously been thought that underlying allergies were only the cause of asthma in children, it is now believed that many…

With more and more people suffering from asthma, many of us are starting to look around and see what lifestyle changes we can make to improve our own wellbeing. Many people who suffer from asthma have found that their homes are an extremely…

New research suggests that the amount of time you spend soaking up the sunshine could help to reduce the impact asthma has on your body. Vitamin D is created in the body by exposure to sunlight which could affect your symptoms if you suffer…

If your wellness is affected by asthma, a new anti-viral drug could protect you from life-threatening symptoms. This is according to researchers from the University of Southampton and respiratory drug development company Synairgen, who say…

Apps are a good way to remind patients to get vaccines, and educate them on ways to self-manage their chronic asthma and allergies. This is according to researchers at the National Association of Paediatric Nurse Practitioners 2013 Annual…

If your wellbeing is affected by asthma, you can reduce the frequency and severity of your symptoms with a combination of proper nutrition and regular chiropractic care. However, nutrition and chiropractic care are not cures for asthma, nor…

According to the charity Asthma UK Scotland, more than 145,000 people living in Scotland are currently unaware they could have a potentially fatal asthma attack. The charity said 49 per cent of people who are suffering with asthma…

Asthma affects your wellbeing with chest tightening, wheezing and coughing, so is it any wonder that many asthma sufferers have trouble sleeping at night? As an added wellness bonus, asthma and allergies often go hand-in-hand, and a new…

Being diagnosed with a chronic condition such as asthma can be life-changing for many people. As well as learning how to manage the disease, sufferers also have to examine their lifestyle to figure out if changes could benefit their health…

As asthma and rhinitis commonly co-exist, controlling the allergic reactions of rhinitis can help a child with asthma manage their symptoms more effectively and more easily. Take a think about the possible symptoms. If your child…

The myth that asthma pumps can increase the risk of prostate cancer may finally have been resolved, in a new large-scale study involving more than 17,000 men. According to newspapers, men who use inhalers to ease the symptoms of asthma…

Since smoking was banned in public places in 2007, asthmatic wellness has drastically improved. This is according to researchers from the University of Bath, who have found an annual 5% (1,900) fall in number of adult asthma sufferers…