Asthma

We all know about the dangers of asthma and how it can play a big role in the wellbeing of many people. Asthma is especially common in children, but increasingly we are seeing cases diagnosed at any time during your life. Despite it being…

The mouth is teeming with bacteria. Most of this bacteria is the good sort which helps in the normal function of your teeth and gums, but there is still a chance you may be suffering from periodontal or gum disease. Gum disease is said to…

A pill taken once a day has been shown in clinical trials to be as good as an inhaler at dealing with the debilitating respiratory condition, asthma. Leukotriene receptor antagonists, known as LTRA tablets, have been in use by asthma…

Taste is often thought only to be found in the mouth through the receptors found in our taste buds. However, scientists have discovered that both the cells of the gut and the cells that line the airways both have taste receptors. And with…

In a double U-turn for medical treatments, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence has approved the use of omalizumab, an asthma drug, for all age groups. The medication has been available since 2007 for treating severe allergic…

A new study into the treatment of those who suffer from asthma has revealed that current guidelines surrounding treatment may be flawed. Asthma is a debilitating condition which causes the airways of sufferers to swell, affecting their…

Asthma is one of the most common lung problems across the UK. It is most common in childhood, but can strike anyone at any time. While it’s not necessarily worried about as a life-threatening condition, asthmatics who suffer an attack but…

Chronic hives is a serious problem that affects a huge number of people all around the world. But there may be some good news as a new study has shown that an asthma drug called omalizumab could be able to help treat the debilitating…

Asthma is a condition which is so common that it's often overlooked in terms of seriousness. The fact is that a good deal of people die from asthma related complications every single year and though we've got a lot of medication to help…

Researchers from the Universities of Alberta and Toronto, Canada, have found that having your baby via caesarean section could increase the wellness risk of developing asthma. The study, published in the peer-reviewed Canadian Medical…

In most cases, people who suffer from asthma have to use two different inhalers to counteract the effects of the condition. The first is a fast-acting inhaler known as a ‘rescue inhaler’ which acts immediately to halt the effects of severe…

Winter is a particularly tough time of year for those who suffer from asthma. Many asthmatics find that the colder season is the worst time for their wellness, and can find themselves struggling through the winter months with a significant…

The allergens which exacerbate asthma are fairly well-known in medicine. Pollen and pollution are the big two which exist outdoors and mould, dust and animals are the three which worst effect asthmatics indoors. So regardless of where you…

Asthma is a condition whose cause isn't fully understood. There's a list as long as your arm full of high risk factors but no-one can tell you just what the defining one is - what actually causes asthma? Considering how common asthma is in…

Although asthma has no cure, a recent ‘free asthma cure’ at Bathini Goud’s camp which required thousands of people to swallow a live fish has thrown up debate as to whether or not this so-called medicinal treatment could be effective. While…

Your medical history, a physical examination and test results all help to diagnose the condition of asthma in individuals. There are various triggers for the condition, such as dust or pollution, so your GP will discuss with you your…

If you have asthma, you are no doubt aware that it is a condition which never fully goes away once you have it. Your best bet is to find ways in which to manage the condition effectively and lead as normal a life as possible. Here are a few…

Hay fever season is just around the corner and the annual misery for sufferers begins again. Pollen from plants, grass and trees is responsible for the typical symptoms of hay fever, such as frequent sneezing, runny or blocked nose, itchy…

We've known pollution was a bad thing for a very long time indeed. The thing which we weren't aware of is that it's actually bad for us as well as the environment. Quite why we didn't put this together earlier is a mystery as pollution is…

Having a clean house may be the most important step you can take for reducing your asthma. Health experts have now warned that it is crucial for effective management of the condition to make sure that the air you are breathing is as clean…

Asthma is a condition that one in 12 of us has in the UK, with one in 11 children afflicted. This means lots of us across the country are affected and given treatments to try to reduce the severity of the condition, which may prove fatal.…

Asthma is a condition which is most associated with children and though it’s more than possible for adults to suffer from it too, most grow out of it before they reach maturity. It’s a chronic, inflammatory respiratory condition which…

In a recent research trial, scientists found that the eosinophil concentrations in children with asthma are not a sound or reliable indicator as to the severity of the condition. While previously it has been thought that they could show the…

Asthma is a condition which is most common in children. Most kids grow out of it as they get older and as such the risk factor vanishes at that time. Of course there are the unlucky few who suffer from asthma for their entire lives. The…

It is estimated by the World Health Organisation that 235 million people globally suffer from asthma; it is the most common chronic disease among children. Contrary to popular belief, asthma is not just a health concern for ‘Western’ or…

Medical science is advancing all the time and scientists are working hard to find new treatments for problems. But sometimes it can be the case that drugs that have already been developed can be used to treat problems that they were not…

It was once thought that the only things that were to be found in our lungs were our own cells, helping us to live and breathe. But it was discovered that the insides of our lungs are not completely devoid of life and they are actually home…

Babies born by caesarean section may lack the richness and diversity of healthy bacteria shown in babies born naturally, which could have potential health outcomes in later life. However, there is no evidence that being born by c-section…

Britain’s climate is becoming increasingly unpredictable. And while it has always been a cold country in the winter, recent years have seen some very low temperatures and not always at the times that you might expect them. But just as snow…

One of the most debilitating conditions in the world is asthma. It badly affects the lungs by constricting the airways. This can make it difficult to breathe as well as causing coughing, wheezing and tightness in the chest. Fortunately, the…