• If you have asthma, an asthma attack can happen when you are exposed to "asthma triggers. (cdc.gov)
  • Your triggers can be very different from those of someone else with asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • Some people with asthma rarely experience symptoms, usually in response to triggers, whereas others may react frequently and readily and experience persistent symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Some of the most common indoor asthma triggers include environmental tobacco smoke (secondhand smoke), dust mites, mold, cockroaches and other pests, and household pets. (cdc.gov)
  • Visit these Web sites to learn about asthma triggers and how to reduce your exposure to them. (cdc.gov)
  • Learn about asthma and how you can control asthma triggers. (cdc.gov)
  • Find out how to reduce common asthma triggers in your home. (cdc.gov)
  • Clear Your Home of Asthma Triggers [PDF - 244 KB] external icon This PDF file provides information on how to eliminate asthma triggers in the home and how to reduce symptoms in children. (cdc.gov)
  • Indoor Environmental Asthma Triggers external icon Learn how you can reduce common asthma triggers in the home and in other indoor environments. (cdc.gov)
  • In most cases, asthma symptoms can be controlled by avoiding triggers, the use of daily medications, and other treatment options . (medscape.com)
  • People with asthma have sensitive airways that tend to overreact and narrow when they come into contact with even slight triggers. (webmd.com)
  • Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: "Asthma Triggers," "3 Ways Humidity Affects Asthma," "Thunderstorms and Asthma," "Control Indoor Allergens to Improve Air Quality," "How Does Rain Affect Pollen Counts? (medicinenet.com)
  • UConn Health: "Summertime Asthma Triggers. (medicinenet.com)
  • Viral infections are one of the main triggers of asthma. (thestar.com.my)
  • Asthma and allergy are usually grouped together because they are linked by the same hypersensitive reaction to certain triggers. (thestar.com.my)
  • Currently, we know that viral infections are one of the most important triggers in asthma. (thestar.com.my)
  • The best way to manage asthma is to avoid triggers, take medications to prevent symptoms, and prepare to treat asthma episodes if they occur. (aafa.org)
  • In addition, individuals may inhale environmental triggers, such as dust mites or mold, which can relate to the development of asthma. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • To help prevent asthma symptoms, a person can try to avoid known triggers . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • When it comes to asthma, helping people identify their triggers, recognize and manage their symptoms, and follow their action plan can mean the difference between controlling a flare-up or winding up at my hospital in respiratory distress. (healthline.com)
  • With asthma, the goal is control - and if you don't subject your body to the irritants or triggers that your airways react to, you may experience fewer symptoms and breathe easier. (healthline.com)
  • The American Lung Association's Asthma Basics course helps you identify triggers that may be in your environment, things that you might not be aware of. (healthline.com)
  • Particulates and ozone are also considered the most likely triggers of respiratory diseases like asthma. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Viral-induced asthma, or viral asthma, occurs when a virus triggers an asthma attack . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The right medications for you depend on a number of things - your age, symptoms, asthma triggers and what works best to keep your asthma under control. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Because of this hyperresponsiveness, attacks can be triggered by irritants other than allergens, such as physical activity, respiratory infections, or exposure to tobacco smoke, in people with allergic asthma. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Current asthma, but not former asthma, is associated with increased all-cause mortality, heart disease mortality, and chronic lower respiratory tract disease mortality. (wikipedia.org)
  • This syndrome encompasses classic symptoms of chronic rhinoconjunctivitis, nasal polyps, and asthma akin to a protracted viral respiratory infection. (medscape.com)
  • Scientific Reports: "Cold weather increases respiratory symptoms and functional disability especially among patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis. (medicinenet.com)
  • Kistler A , Avila PC , Rouskin S , Wang D , Ward T , Yagi S , Pan-viral screening of respiratory tract infections in adults with and without asthma reveals unexpected human coronavirus and human rhinovirus diversity. (cdc.gov)
  • The history of asthma or respiratory problems have been described as early as 2,600 BC in China. (thestar.com.my)
  • Extra precautions should be taken and in general we should avoid this and use the inhaler with a spacer to treat asthma attacks unless in very severe cases where they need to have respiratory support. (thestar.com.my)
  • How does asthma affect the respiratory system? (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • What impact can asthma have on the respiratory system? (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This article looks at how asthma affects the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In addition to the lungs, asthma may affect other parts of the respiratory system . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Asthma affects the respiratory system but can also have an effect on other parts of the body. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Asthma symptoms and attacks (episodes of more severe shortness of breath) usually occur after exercise or exposure to allergens, viral respiratory infections, irritant fumes or gases. (canada.ca)
  • Its coordinated approach to the prevention and management of respiratory diseases, including asthma, will have a significant positive impact on the state of lung health in Canada. (canada.ca)
  • Data included in this analysis are from the Respiratory Health in Northern Europe study, and they include asthma status, asthma-like symptoms, and other respiratory symptoms. (ajmc.com)
  • Though I am first and foremost my patient's advocate, a respiratory therapist, and an asthma educator, I consider myself a teacher at heart. (healthline.com)
  • Dayo Ojerinde A Consultant Respiratory Physician at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Dr Olufunke Adeyeye, has said that early detection of Asthma could go a long way in stablilsing. (punchng.com)
  • A consultant pulmonologist and respiratory diseases specialist, Dr. Olatunbosun Awoyemi, discusses asthma with SIMON UTEBOR What is asthma? (punchng.com)
  • Asthma is a long-term (chronic) disease of the respiratory system. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • It makes sense that the respiratory symptoms of COVID-19 could present a serious menace to those who suffer from asthma - which inflames and narrows airways, making breathing difficult. (aarp.org)
  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of bronchiolitis, a viral lung infection common in young children and a major risk factor for developing childhood asthma. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Researchers from the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine have found that in a ImmuBalance-treated group of asthma model mice, white blood cells associated with asthma called eosinophils were significantly reduced in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF). (sciencedaily.com)
  • Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease in Canada, affecting about 2.2 million adults and 0.8 million children. (cmaj.ca)
  • The presence of certain key symptoms may suggest the presence of asthma, but can also result from airway inflammation alone, from chronic rather than reversible airflow limitation, or from other respiratory and nonrespiratory conditions. (cmaj.ca)
  • The included studies showed a highly variable association between asthma and exposure to acetaminophen in early pregnancy, as well as moderate confounding by respiratory tract infections for exposure during infancy. (medscape.com)
  • These episodes, sometimes referred to as asthma attacks, are triggered by irritation of the inflamed airways. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In allergic asthma, the attacks occur when substances known as allergens are inhaled, causing an allergic reaction. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Avoid using sprays and foggers as these can cause asthma attacks. (cdc.gov)
  • Mild asthma attacks are generally more common. (webmd.com)
  • Some viruses like the flu virus (influenza) and common cold virus (rhinovirus) are more likely to trigger asthma attacks. (thestar.com.my)
  • There is no cure for asthma, but appropriate treatment prevents asthma attacks and can help you have a better quality of life. (aafa.org)
  • What Are the Rates of Asthma Attacks in Children? (aafa.org)
  • In 2021, 38.7% of children ages 18 and younger who had asthma reported having one or more asthma attacks in the past year. (aafa.org)
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), asthma attacks in children have declined from 2001 through 2020. (aafa.org)
  • What Are the Rates of Asthma Attacks in Adults? (aafa.org)
  • According to the CDC, asthma attacks in adults have declined from 2001 through 2020. (aafa.org)
  • Sometimes asthma attacks happen without warning. (massgeneral.org)
  • My whole childhood just severe coughing spasms and asthma attacks have damaged my lungs. (nationaljewish.org)
  • Prevention and long-term control are key to stopping asthma attacks before they start. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Fast Five Quiz: Severe Asthma - Medscape - Mar 17, 2023. (medscape.com)
  • Asthma is a breathing disorder characterized by inflammation of the airways and recurrent episodes of breathing difficulty. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A hallmark of asthma is bronchial hyperresponsiveness, which means the airways are especially sensitive to irritants and respond excessively. (medlineplus.gov)
  • An asthma attack is characterized by tightening of the muscles around the airways (bronchoconstriction), which narrows the airway and makes breathing difficult. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Asthma, which occurs in adult and pediatric patients, is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by an obstruction of airflow. (medscape.com)
  • Asthma is a long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. (wikipedia.org)
  • People with asthma have symptoms when the airways tighten, inflame, or fill with mucus. (webmd.com)
  • An asthma attack is the episode in which bands of muscle around the airways are triggered to tighten. (webmd.com)
  • During an asthma attack, the airways in and out of your lungs narrow and your body makes extra mucus, both of which make it hard for you to breathe. (medicinenet.com)
  • Asthma is a long-term disease that causes inflammation and swelling of the airways. (aafa.org)
  • Experts explain that asthma is a condition that involves acute, fully reversible inflammation of the airways. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • During a severe asthma attack, the airways may close so much that vital organs in the body may not receive sufficient oxygen. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • These exposures cause an inflammation of the airway wall and an abnormal narrowing of the airways, which lead to asthma symptoms. (canada.ca)
  • Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease that causes the airways in the lungs to become inflamed (swell or tighten). (massgeneral.org)
  • Asthma involves inflammation and narrowing of the airways in your lungs. (healthline.com)
  • Asthma is an inflammatory disease 13 associated with symptoms resulting from abnormalities of airway function, in particular wide, short-term variations in airflow resistance in the intrapulmonary airways. (cmaj.ca)
  • When your airways are inflamed - a sign of asthma - you may have higher than normal nitric oxide levels. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Occupational asthma is a reversible narrowing of the airways caused by inhaling work-related particles or vapors that act as irritants or cause an allergic reaction. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Symptoms Asthma is a condition in which the airways narrow-usually reversibly-in response to certain stimuli. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airways in the lungs. (cdc.gov)
  • Asthma is marked by inflammation of the bronchial tubes, with extra sticky secretions inside the tubes. (webmd.com)
  • Not all viral infections trigger the bronchial spasms and inflammation with the same severity in asthma. (thestar.com.my)
  • This could be because asthma patients are taking extra precautions or, some possible protective effect of inhaled steroids used to control asthma reduced the severity of lung inflammation associated with Covid-19. (thestar.com.my)
  • Asthma causes lung inflammation, affecting their function and a person's ability to breathe typically. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Inflammation in asthma changes the way the lungs work. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • M]elatonin as used in this study can improve subjective sleep quality in patients with mild and moderate asthma in the absence of any significant change in pulmonary function," the authors conclude, suggesting that the long-term effects of melatonin on airway inflammation and bronchial hyperresponsiveness be evaluated prior to its use in the management of sleep disturbances in asthmatics. (medscape.com)
  • Several studies have demonstrated that IL-17F plays a pivotal role in allergic airway inflammation and induces several asthma-related molecules such as CCL20. (hindawi.com)
  • Researchers have revealed in an animal model that ImmuBalance, a fermented soybean product, is effective in suppressing airway inflammation caused by asthma. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Bronchial asthma causes symptoms such as wheezing and cough due to chronic airway inflammation, but there is no fundamental treatment for it, leaving a desire for new prevention and treatment methods. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Now a new study reveals that a fermented soy product called ImmuBalance suppresses airway inflammation in animal models of asthma. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Moreover, asthma symptoms correlate poorly with abnormalities of lung function 9 and airway inflammation, 10 , 11 and thus in isolation may suggest a less severe form of the disease than is actually present. (cmaj.ca)
  • The chronic inflammation of asthma is associated with airway hyperresponsiveness that leads to recurrent symptoms, yet lung function may nevertheless remain normal. (cmaj.ca)
  • The inflammation associated with asthma is characteristically eosinophilic. (cmaj.ca)
  • However, some patients with this condition have neutrophilic inflammation, whereas, conversely, some patients without asthma have eosinophilic inflammation. (cmaj.ca)
  • Prevalence rates of asthma and of severe asthma symptoms decreased with increasing age. (who.int)
  • Asthma, particularly severe asthma, is strongly associated with development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (wikipedia.org)
  • Asthma is an inflammatory lung disease that can lead to mild to severe symptoms. (medscape.com)
  • The term " severe asthma " refers to asthma that remains uncontrolled despite this treatment, including asthma in patients who stopped treatments or therapies owing to a lack of response. (medscape.com)
  • Severe asthma is a heterogeneous condition that consists of such phenotypes as eosinophilic asthma . (medscape.com)
  • How much do you know about severe asthma? (medscape.com)
  • In patients with AIA, acute symptoms are superimposed on a background of chronic severe asthma. (medscape.com)
  • Severe asthma can cause trouble talking or being active. (webmd.com)
  • Your symptoms may also vary from one asthma attack to the next, being mild during one and severe during another. (webmd.com)
  • It is important to recognize and treat even mild asthma symptoms to help you prevent severe episodes and keep asthma under better control. (webmd.com)
  • As for saving the viles, both my brother and I had quite severe asthma as a child so my mum re-used whatever portions weren't used for one of us on the other to save money. (medhelp.org)
  • Severe storms can pose a special threat to people with asthma. (medicinenet.com)
  • In severe asthma, the vocal cords may close suddenly and involuntarily, leading to shortness of breath, noisy breathing, and coughing. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Doctors may diagnose severe asthma by looking at a person's symptoms and testing how well they breathe. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Identification of asthma phenotypes using cluster analysis in the Severe Asthma Research Program. (medscape.com)
  • Severe asthma is a life-threatening disease, as Jake Cohn and Kailia Hill know all too well. (nationaljewish.org)
  • National Jewish Health is conducting research to save lives threatened by severe asthma. (nationaljewish.org)
  • I'm Jake Cohn and I've had severe asthma since birth. (nationaljewish.org)
  • And since the early days of the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that people with moderate to severe asthma may be at higher than average risk for severe illness from the disease caused by the new coronavirus. (aarp.org)
  • If adults or children have asthma symptoms, they should consider contacting a doctor or attending the emergency room if symptoms are severe. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • 0.02) and greater in subjects with persistent asthma requiring inhaled corticosteroids (median, 11.4 ng/ml) or studied within 48 h of an acute severe exacerbation of asthma (13 ng/ml) than in subjects with episodic asthma treated with inhaled beta(2)-agonists only (7.2 ng/ml). (nih.gov)
  • To classify your asthma severity, your doctor will consider how often you have signs and symptoms and how severe they are. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Background: The effectiveness of bronchial thermoplasty (BT) has been reported in patients with severe asthma, yet its effect on different bronchial structures remains unknown. (lu.se)
  • Objective: We sought to examine the effect of BT on bronchial structures and to explore the association with clinical outcome in patients with severe refractory asthma. (lu.se)
  • Methods: Bronchial biopsy specimens (n = 300) were collected from 15 patients with severe uncontrolled asthma before and 3 months after BT. (lu.se)
  • Results: BT significantly improved asthma control and quality of life at both 3 and 12 months and decreased the numbers of severe exacerbations and the dose of oral corticosteroids. (lu.se)
  • Conclusion: BT is a treatment option in patients with severe therapy-refractory asthma that downregulates selectively structural abnormalities involved in airway narrowing and bronchial reactivity, particularly ASM, neuroendocrine epithelial cells, and bronchial nerve endings. (lu.se)
  • Asthma is the most common chronic illness in childhood and is characterized by variable airflow obstruction with airway hyperresponsiveness. (cdc.gov)
  • Childhood asthma is a major clinical con- ed the prevalence of asthma and wheezing cern worldwide and represents a huge bur- among primary-school children and evalu- den on families and societies. (who.int)
  • We conducted a cross-sectional study of The prevalence of childhood asthma has primary-school children in Baghdad be- been reported to vary (1%-30%) in differ- tween October 2000 and June 2002. (who.int)
  • "Reducing Childhood Asthma Through Community-Based Service Delivery-New York City, 2001-2004" is available online from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . (edweek.org)
  • Asthma often begins in childhood, and the rates have increased significantly since the 1960s. (wikipedia.org)
  • At the moment, the relationship between childhood asthma specifically and Covid-19 is still relatively unknown. (thestar.com.my)
  • Status of childhood asthma in the United States, 1980-2007. (medscape.com)
  • Exposure to environmental microorganisms and childhood asthma. (medscape.com)
  • Boggs W. Blood Lipid Profile Tied to Childhood Asthma and Bronchial Responsiveness. (medscape.com)
  • Longitudinal studies suggest that susceptibility to childhood asthma is determined during fetal development and in the first three to five years of life. (canada.ca)
  • Boys may also have a higher risk of developing childhood asthma than girls. (healthline.com)
  • Unlike the Amish, this community uses industrialized farming methods, and also has a higher prevalence of childhood asthma. (popsci.com)
  • Younger children may develop bronchiolitis , which is a viral infection that may lead to childhood asthma . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • She had wheezing and allergy symptoms in childhood, and her mother and 1 cousin have confirmed asthma. (cmaj.ca)
  • There is insufficient evidence of a link between early life exposure to acetaminophen (paracetamol) and asthma to warrant changing guidelines on early life paracetamol exposure, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online November 25 in the Arc hives of Diseases of Childhood . (medscape.com)
  • To better understand the possible risk, Cheelo and colleagues reviewed longitudinal studies of the association between paracetamol exposure in utero or during pregnancy and the development of childhood asthma at age 5 years or older. (medscape.com)
  • Asthma-related hospitalizations were classified as those in which asthma was the first-listed discharge diagnosis. (cdc.gov)
  • 1. Physician diagnosis of asthma 2. (cdc.gov)
  • Guideline] Expert Panel Report 3 (EPR-3): Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma-Summary Report 2007. (medscape.com)
  • Learn more about asthma and its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and management and find all NHLBI asthma resources here . (nih.gov)
  • The major criteria involve the child having a parent with asthma or the child receiving an atopic dermatitis (eczema) diagnosis. (healthline.com)
  • Sara states that she has never received a diagnosis of asthma. (cmaj.ca)
  • The first step in managing asthma is to make the correct diagnosis. (cmaj.ca)
  • 8 However, despite the significant expenditure of health care resources on people with asthma, as well as decades of improvements in diagnosis and treatment and regular updates of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, asthma control at the population level remains suboptimal. (cmaj.ca)
  • Canadian guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of asthma have existed since 1989 and were most recently updated in 2003. (cmaj.ca)
  • In this series, we are using case-based examples to highlight recent changes in recommendations for asthma management and to highlight practical aspects of diagnosis and treatment. (cmaj.ca)
  • The case used here focuses on the diagnosis of asthma in adults. (cmaj.ca)
  • Although many clinicians diagnose asthma on the basis of a trial of therapy, objective measurements are necessary to confirm the clinical diagnosis. (cmaj.ca)
  • Thus, a conclusive diagnosis of asthma is based on tests designed to detect rapid changes in the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV 1 ) or peak expiratory flow. (cmaj.ca)
  • Although this review focuses particularly on diagnosis, these tests can also be used to assess asthma control and as an aid in optimizing chronic therapy. (cmaj.ca)
  • Identification of airway hyperresponsiveness thus has clinical value, particularly in the diagnosis of asthma in people with normal spirometry results or with symptoms uncharacteristic of asthma. (cmaj.ca)
  • Measurement of sputum eosinophilia has been proposed for clinical use in the diagnosis of asthma. (cmaj.ca)
  • To make a diagnosis of occupational asthma, doctors ask about the symptoms and about exposure to any substances known to cause asthma. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Some people with allergic asthma have another allergic disorder, such as hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or food allergies. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Development of these conditions typically follows a pattern, beginning with eczema ( atopic dermatitis ), followed by food allergies, then hay fever, and finally asthma. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Do allergies cause asthma? (kidshealth.org)
  • But when kids already have asthma, having allergies can sometimes make their asthma symptoms worse. (kidshealth.org)
  • It's also a major cause of allergies and an asthma trigger for many people. (medicinenet.com)
  • The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world. (aafa.org)
  • AAFA works to support public policies that will benefit people with asthma and allergies. (aafa.org)
  • Advocacy and public policy work are important for protecting the health and safety of those with asthma and allergies. (aafa.org)
  • There are several ways you can support AAFA in its mission to provide education and support to patients and families living with asthma and allergies. (aafa.org)
  • What is the connection between asthma and environmental allergies? (massgeneral.org)
  • For some children, environmental allergies (allergies caused by things outdoors or indoors) can trigger asthma symptoms or make them worse. (massgeneral.org)
  • Environmental allergies can also lead to allergic asthma (asthma triggered by things you breathe in, like pollen or dust). (massgeneral.org)
  • What are the differences between asthma and allergies? (massgeneral.org)
  • There are different symptoms for asthma and allergies. (massgeneral.org)
  • He can help you figure out which of your child's symptoms are caused by allergies or asthma. (massgeneral.org)
  • How do doctors treat asthma and allergies? (massgeneral.org)
  • The API looks at clinical criteria like wheezing and atopy (a genetic predisposition to allergies) to predict the likelihood of developing asthma. (healthline.com)
  • boration with others to assist students with asthma and allergies and their families practice consistent management of their conditions at school. (aaaai.org)
  • In April 2019, with Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN) and Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD), the AAAAI and others initiated the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act ( H.R. 2468 ) as bipartisan legislation to support the SA 3 MPRO TM program. (aaaai.org)
  • The School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act (H.R. 2468) amends the Public Health Service Act to revise the conditions under which the Department of Health and Human Services, in making asthma-related grants, gives preference to a state. (aaaai.org)
  • The measure will give preference to states that require elementary and secondary schools to have at least one individual, such as a school nurse or other school staff, to direct and apply a comprehensive school-based allergies and asthma management program on a voluntary basis. (aaaai.org)
  • The program will include a method to identify students with allergies and asthma, have on file an action plan for each individual student, and develop a support system for each such student coordinating school staff, family members, and health care providers. (aaaai.org)
  • H.R. 2468, the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act became law to enhance the safety of students with allergies and asthma in the school setting. (aaaai.org)
  • The measure requires that the Department of Health and Human Services [HHS] award grants first to those states which ensure a school nurse or other trained personnel is available on the premises, and that students diagnosed with allergies and asthma are identified and have an individualized action plan and coordinated support system. (aaaai.org)
  • AAAAI wrote to the Biden Administration to offer its expertise in implementing Public Law No. 116-292, the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act. (aaaai.org)
  • The measure amends the Public Health Service Act to provide preference to states which ensure a school nurse or other trained staffer is available on the premises, and that students diagnosed with allergies and asthma are identified and have an individualized action plan and coordinated support system. (aaaai.org)
  • The kind of environment people grow up in plays a role in their susceptibility to asthma and allergies. (popsci.com)
  • People are tested for allergies to substances known to cause asthma. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Without immediate treatment, such as with your asthma inhaler or bronchodilator , it will become harder to breathe. (webmd.com)
  • I currently have asthma and take an albruteral inhaler along with other med. (medhelp.org)
  • Asthma treatment such as bronchodilator (blue inhaler e.g. salbutamol), inhaled steroids (orange or purple inhalers e.g. flixotide, seretide) and oral medications (montelukast or singulair) should be continued as normal. (thestar.com.my)
  • Children with asthma should always use a spacer or chamber with their inhaler. (thestar.com.my)
  • Great app for tracking asthma symptoms, inhaler and nebulizer use, and more. (google.com)
  • A sheriff has hit out at the "complacency" of health professionals and a drugs manufacturer over the safety of an asthma inhaler steroid. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Yes, cats can have asthma, and they'll need an inhaler, just like any human. (punchng.com)
  • The Coal Cares™ Website unveiled today, promising free inhaler actuators to children living within a 200-mile radius of a coal plant (and a $10 coupon toward the purchase of asthma medicine) claims to be sponsored by Peabody . (forbes.com)
  • In case of an asthma flare-up, you may need to use a quick-relief inhaler. (mayoclinic.org)
  • A peak flow meter is a portable handheld device used to measure how well a person with asthma can blow air out of their lungs. (kidshealth.org)
  • Asthma causes red, swollen bronchial tubes in your lungs. (webmd.com)
  • Asthma is a disease that involves the lungs, causing symptoms such as breathlessness and wheezing. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • How does asthma affect the lungs? (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Asthma affects the lungs. (massgeneral.org)
  • Asthma is a disease condition of the lungs. (punchng.com)
  • My lungs are extremely scarred from asthma and all the steriods. (nationaljewish.org)
  • Lower than usual peak flow readings are a sign that your lungs may not be working as well and that your asthma may be getting worse. (mayoclinic.org)
  • In 2019 asthma affected approximately 262 million people and caused approximately 461,000 deaths. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2019, asthma accounted for 4.9 million doctors' office visits. (aafa.org)
  • According to a 2019 study in Korea, the API has a specificity of 82%, accurately identifying children unlikely to develop asthma about 4 out of 5 times. (healthline.com)
  • Asthma is a chronic health disorder affecting a substantial proportion of children and adults worldwide. (canada.ca)
  • The AJMC ® Asthma compendium is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights for the chronic lung disease. (ajmc.com)
  • The API is a diagnostic tool that helps doctors predict which children may be at high risk of developing asthma, a chronic lung condition. (healthline.com)
  • Despite being the most common chronic condition among children worldwide, diagnosing asthma in young children who have yet to develop clear symptoms can be challenging. (healthline.com)
  • [ 47 ] Patients with chronic symptoms suggestive of asthma, normal spirometry, poor response to asthma medications, and frequent evaluations should be evaluated for vocal cord dysfunction. (medscape.com)
  • Secondhand smoke can trigger an asthma attack. (cdc.gov)
  • If you have asthma and are allergic to dust mites, they can trigger an asthma attack. (cdc.gov)
  • Outdoor air pollution can trigger an asthma attack. (cdc.gov)
  • Furry pets can trigger an asthma attack if you are allergic to them. (cdc.gov)
  • Breathing in mold can trigger an asthma attack whether or not you are allergic to mold. (cdc.gov)
  • Did you know that things in the bath, blankets, or stuffed animals can trigger an asthma attack? (cdc.gov)
  • It's not just the cold air outside that can trigger your asthma. (medicinenet.com)
  • Ancient physicians already recognised that certain foods may trigger allergy and asthma. (thestar.com.my)
  • Physicians warn those living with asthma to avoid things that could trigger their symptoms. (punchng.com)
  • The virus for the common cold can be a primary trigger for viral asthma. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Methacholine is a known asthma trigger. (mayoclinic.org)
  • In an acute episode of asthma, symptoms vary according to the episode's severity. (medscape.com)
  • It accounts ated the severity of asthma symptoms in for a large number of lost school days and our study group. (who.int)
  • Low air quality from environmental factors such as traffic pollution or high ozone levels has been associated with both asthma development and increased asthma severity. (wikipedia.org)
  • This may lead to better management of the condition and reduce the severity and frequency of asthma symptoms. (healthline.com)
  • We have measured induced sputum supernatant LTC(4)/D(4)/E(4) concentrations using enzyme immunoassay and PGE(2), PGD(2), TXB(2), and PGF(2alpha) using gas chromatography-negative ion chemical ionization-mass spectroscopy in 10 normal subjects and in 26 subjects with asthma of variable severity. (nih.gov)
  • Determining your asthma severity helps your doctor choose the best treatment. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Asthma severity often changes over time, requiring treatment adjustments. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Asthma is characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. (wikipedia.org)
  • Asthma symptoms include trouble breathing (shortness of breath), wheezing, coughing, and tightness or pain in the chest. (aafa.org)
  • Occupational asthma may cause shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, wheezing, and coughing. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Depending on the person, asthma symptoms may become worse at night or with exercise. (wikipedia.org)
  • An asthma attack can get worse quickly, so it's important to treat these symptoms right away. (webmd.com)
  • When the temperature drops, your asthma symptoms may get worse. (medicinenet.com)
  • It is important to seek medical help urgently at the beginning of an asthma attack especially if it is getting worse or not being controlled by bronchodilator treatment at home. (thestar.com.my)
  • It is important to get the advice of a bioidentical hormone specialist or an endocrinologist to help you determine a course of action and a treatment protocol for your asthma if you have noticed that your asthma symptoms get worse in correlation to your menstrual cycle. (selfgrowth.com)
  • I worked with a woman whose living conditions made her asthma worse - she had rodents in her home and financially wasn't able to move elsewhere. (healthline.com)
  • Holiday stress can make your asthma worse-no question. (bellaonline.com)
  • An asthma attack is when a person's asthma symptoms suddenly and quickly get worse. (massgeneral.org)
  • Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: "Changes in weather and the effects on pediatric asthma exacerbations. (medicinenet.com)
  • Children's National Health System: "Pediatric Asthma. (medicinenet.com)
  • The pediatric asthma risk score (PARS) is another tool doctors use to predict the likelihood of a child developing asthma. (healthline.com)
  • Oddly enough, many of the inhalers that are typically prescribed to women with asthma can actually worsen symptoms because they contain synthetic corticosteroids (synthetic adrenal steroid hormones). (selfgrowth.com)
  • Peabody Energy, the world's largest coal company, is not, repeat, NOT, giving kids free asthma inhalers decorated with pictures of Justin Beiber, My Little Pony or Miley Cyrus. (forbes.com)
  • A 2016 review notes that doctors may prescribe short-acting beta2-adrenergic receptor agonists inhalers and corticosteroids to help manage viral asthma. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Symptoms of viral asthma may include difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and wheezing. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Long-acting beta agonists (LABA) or antileukotriene agents may be used in addition to inhaled corticosteroids if asthma symptoms remain uncontrolled. (wikipedia.org)
  • Long-term inhaled corticosteroids in preschool children at high risk for asthma. (medscape.com)
  • A spokesman for the hospital said: "Emma's tragic death highlighted the link between adrenal suppression and high doses of inhaled corticosteroids, particularly fluticasone, used in the treatment of asthma. (bbc.co.uk)
  • However, a study suggests that oral corticosteroids can decrease wheezing in the 12 months after viral infection and decrease the incidence of asthma by 30% in a 4-7-year follow-up. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • We conclude that induced sputum contains high concentrations of eicosanoids and that sputum LTC(4)/D(4)/E(4) concentrations are significantly greater in subjects with asthma than in normal subjects. (nih.gov)
  • Asthma sufferers have probably never heard that there is a correlation between hormones and asthma symptom flare-ups, but hormonal imbalances and fluctuations in hormones can both have serious impacts on asthma. (selfgrowth.com)
  • The next battle in the war on asthma symptom control could be a psychological one, a new study finds. (eurekalert.org)
  • When speaking with parents who grew up with asthma themselves (the disease is hereditary, to an extent), healthcare providers should remind them that the advances made in medicines over the last decade can offer today's kids a symptom-free life, or close to it, with good adherence. (eurekalert.org)
  • The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology advises that any asthma symptom can become serious and even life threatening if a person does not treat it. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Cite this: Aspirin and Asthma - Medscape - Nov 01, 2000. (medscape.com)
  • Cite this: Acetaminophen, Asthma Link 'Overstated' - Medscape - Nov 26, 2014. (medscape.com)
  • Being estrogen dominant can be catastrophic for asthma sufferers. (selfgrowth.com)
  • MASH has been helping the people of Medway in Kent (UK) since 1996 with information and advice for asthma sufferers and their families. (easyfundraising.org.uk)
  • However, she also warned that an "outbreak of steroid phobia" should be avoided and said inhaled steroids had transformed the lives of asthma sufferers. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Chicago has long been known as one of the nation's worst cities for asthma sufferers. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) conducts and promotes research for asthma and allergic diseases. (aafa.org)
  • Its passage by the 116th Congress reflects ongoing AAAAI advocacy efforts, and those of its patient advocacy organizations, including the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and the Allergy and Asthma Network, along with the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. (aaaai.org)
  • In addition, some people may have asthma only during exercise or with viral infections like colds . (webmd.com)
  • What are the symptoms of viral-induced asthma? (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • What symptoms might a person experience with viral-induced asthma? (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The symptoms of viral asthma may be the same as typical asthma symptoms. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In this article, we will look at the symptoms of viral asthma, what causes it, and how doctors treat it. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Viral asthma can occur in adults and children. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • When someone has viral-induced asthma, they may have other symptoms, such as those of the common cold. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In addition, race may be a risk factor for viral asthma, which can make a person more prone to exacerbation. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Sinusitis and sensitivity to animal dander and dust mites are also risk factors for triggering viral asthma. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Evidence suggests that although scientists have made progress in understanding viral asthma, they need to understand it more to help prevent it. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Scientists are currently trying to develop new therapies and treatments for viral asthma. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In some cases, viral asthma may also require emergency treatment or hospitalization. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • There is no known cure for asthma, but it can be controlled. (wikipedia.org)
  • The AAAAI notes that there is currently no cure for asthma. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • When are we gonna get to a cure for asthma and people like Jake and Kailia have more options? (nationaljewish.org)
  • The immune response leads to the symptoms of asthma. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Wheezing: A musical, high-pitched whistling sound produced by airflow turbulence is one of the most common symptoms of asthma. (medscape.com)
  • Mold can bring on symptoms of asthma or cause an asthma attack. (cdc.gov)
  • Symptoms of asthma in the past 12 mo 3. (cdc.gov)
  • Asthma is sometimes part of a series of allergic disorders, referred to as the atopic march. (medlineplus.gov)
  • However, not all individuals with asthma have progressed through the atopic march, and not all individuals with one allergic disease will develop others. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In atopic patients with asthma, prebronchodilator baseline FEV1/FVC values showed a significant association with the H161R variant. (hindawi.com)
  • A number of other health conditions occur more frequently in people with asthma, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), rhinosinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea. (wikipedia.org)
  • Cavities occur more often in people with asthma. (wikipedia.org)
  • Interestingly enough, this is, coincidentally, also when most hospitalizations for women suffering from asthma occur. (selfgrowth.com)
  • Allergic asthma is the most common form of the disorder. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In nearly 90 percent of children and 50 percent of adults with asthma, the condition is classified as allergic asthma. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The cause of allergic asthma is complex. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Doctors believe genes are involved because having a family member with allergic asthma or another allergic disorder increases a person's risk of developing asthma. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Studies suggest that more than 100 genes may be associated with allergic asthma, but each seems to be a factor in only one or a few populations. (medlineplus.gov)
  • There is evidence that an unbalanced immune response underlies allergic asthma. (medlineplus.gov)
  • While there is normally a balance between type 1 (or Th1) and type 2 (or Th2) immune reactions in the body, many individuals with allergic asthma predominantly have type 2 reactions. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Allergic asthma can be passed through generations in families, but the inheritance pattern is unknown. (medlineplus.gov)
  • People with mutations in one or more of the associated genes inherit an increased risk of allergic asthma, not the condition itself. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It was reported that imbalances in the gut microbiota may be involved in immune system and allergic diseases, and fermented dietary fiber, like that found in soy, might have beneficial effects in allergic asthma models. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The asthma predictive index (API) is a widely-used test doctors use to predict whether a child under 3 years old may develop persistent asthma before they turn 13. (healthline.com)
  • The API aims to help doctors predict the likelihood of a child developing persistent asthma during ages 6 to 13. (healthline.com)
  • The API uses a set of criteria to identify children who may be at risk of developing persistent asthma. (healthline.com)
  • If your child has had more than three wheezing episodes in the past year, their risk of developing persistent asthma after 5 years old may be higher if they meet one of the major criteria or two of the minor criteria. (healthline.com)
  • While doctors can use the API to predict the likelihood of a child developing persistent asthma, other factors may also play a role. (healthline.com)
  • Title : Teen newsletter : December 2022 - Asthma Corporate Authors(s) : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). David J. Sencer CDC Museum. (cdc.gov)
  • The GINA report, " Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention ," has become a valuable resource for healthcare professionals around the world who seek the latest recommendations on how to manage asthma. (medscape.com)
  • Share the link below to remind teens how daily routines help them manage asthma. (kidshealth.org)
  • The following resources from Learn More Breathe Better ® and Breathe Better Network partners include tips to help you manage asthma, have discussions with your healthcare provider, and manage asthma in the school environment. (nih.gov)
  • Current treatment with asthma medications 4. (cdc.gov)
  • It turns out that Mom and Dad's leeriness towards their children's asthma medications - simply thinking they're not essential, or believing they pose health risks that outweigh the benefits - might explain to some extent why so many of the 10 million US children with the wheezing, coughing and trouble-breathing disease do not take their prescriptions regularly and wind up suffering avoidable symptoms. (eurekalert.org)
  • Only about half of all prescribed preventive asthma medications are actually taken daily as directed. (eurekalert.org)
  • Long-term asthma control medications, generally taken daily, are the cornerstone of asthma treatment. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Follow @CDCasthma on Twitter to learn more about helping people with asthma live healthier lives by gaining control over their asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • Approximately 235 million people worldwide have asthma. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The letters explained the the United States of America, 15 million purpose of the study and directions for the people have asthma, and of them, nearly attached questionnaire. (who.int)
  • Tobacco smoke is unhealthy for everyone, especially people with asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • If you have asthma, people should never smoke near you, in your home, in your car, or wherever you may spend a lot of time. (cdc.gov)
  • People with asthma are not allergic to their pet's fur, so trimming a pet's fur will not help your asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • People with asthma should try to stay away when cleaners or disinfectants are being used and right after their use. (cdc.gov)
  • There are some substances that are known to cause asthma in exposed people and they are called asthmagens. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mold People with asthma may be more sensitive to mold. (cdc.gov)
  • Some people refer to asthma as " bronchial asthma . (webmd.com)
  • Some people with asthma may go for long periods without having any symptoms. (webmd.com)
  • More than 27 million people in the United States have asthma. (aafa.org)
  • The burden of asthma in the United States falls disproportionately on people with low-income, senior adults, and Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native people. (aafa.org)
  • Asthma symptoms can be triggered by different things for different people. (aafa.org)
  • Some people also develop asthma symptoms in response to certain foods or to exercise. (aafa.org)
  • More than 27 million people in the U.S. have asthma. (aafa.org)
  • How Many People Seek Medical Care for Asthma? (aafa.org)
  • Support and advice for people struggling with asthma or an asthmatic child. (bellaonline.com)
  • People may have a predisposition for asthma if their family has a history of allergic disease. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • asthma of old people suffering from bronchitis which causes paralysis of digestive function. (healthy.net)
  • Often people will tell me, "I had asthma as a child but I outgrew it. (healthline.com)
  • Holiday stressors are tough for healthy people to cope with, but those who have asthma face the additional challenge of balancing their asthma management along with the stresses of the holidays. (bellaonline.com)
  • People in good health do not usually give much thought to their breathing but for the over 15 million Nigerians who suffer from asthma, breathing is a big deal. (punchng.com)
  • A 2020 review indicates that rhinovirus (RV), the virus that causes the common cold, can create an inflammatory environment and affect specific risk genes in people predisposed to developing asthma. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Because of this, it may make sense to utilize strategies to help prevent the common cold in people prone to asthma. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Pharmacogenetic association between ALOX5 promoter genotype and the response to anti-asthma treatment. (medscape.com)
  • It added: "However, it became clear during the inquiry that the medical profession had become complacent about the off licence use of inhaled steroids in the treatment of asthma. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Although asthma is a lifelong disease, treatment can help control it and help you stay healthy. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • Kali nitricum is for excessively difficult or painful breathing, and asthma with faintness, nausea with dull stitches, or a burning pain in the chest. (healthy.net)
  • Describe how to improve collaborative practice across the healthcare team regarding the prevention of asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • Youngsters participating in the Harlem Children's Zone Asthma Initiative were less likely to miss school because of asthma-related illnesses than they were before the initiative began, according to a report released by the Atlanta-based federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (edweek.org)
  • Global strategy for asthma management and prevention. (medscape.com)
  • In 2020, asthma accounted for 94,560 discharges from hospital inpatient care and nearly 1 million emergency department visits. (aafa.org)
  • The 2020 review adds that breathing difficulty induced by either of these viruses may have associations with the later development of asthma. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Up to 20% of the asthmatic population is sensitive to aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and present with a triad of rhinitis, sinusitis, and asthma when exposed to the offending drugs. (medscape.com)
  • Aspirin-induced asthma (AIA) refers to the development of bronchoconstriction in asthmatic individuals following the ingestion of aspirin. (medscape.com)
  • The sample of 3360 primary-school children combination of the genetic basis of asthma was then selected by a cluster random and indoor allergens like dust mites and at- method. (who.int)
  • Examples of workers at risk for occupational asthma due to exposure to allergens include animal handlers and bakers. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Describe how to counsel patients to avoid risk factors that may contribute to asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • Although WHO and CDC have warned that asthma patients could be more likely to be severely affected by Covid-19, at the moment we are not seeing any data which shows increased mortality from Covid-19 due to asthma in the general population. (thestar.com.my)
  • Asthma patients should continue to be careful by wearing a three-ply mask and avoid going out unless necessary. (thestar.com.my)
  • A group, the Nigerian Thoracic Society, has said public awareness about asthma and how it affects patients are key to effective control of the disorder. (punchng.com)
  • These ones… Asthma patients should avoid strong smells and certain drugs. (punchng.com)
  • Failure to deal with sleep problems may lead to impaired disease control and have a great negative impact on quality of life in patients with asthma. (medscape.com)
  • Learn about work-related asthma and how to prevent asthma symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • Histopathologic parameters were associated based on Asthma Control Test scores, numbers of exacerbations, and visits to the emergency department (all P ≤ .02) 3 and 12 months after BT. (lu.se)
  • Bisgaard H, Jensen SM, Bønnelykke K. Interaction between Asthma and Lung Function Growth in Early Life. (medscape.com)
  • Boys who smoke in their early teens increase risk of their future children developing asthma, obesity, and low lung function, a study suggests. (ajmc.com)
  • Improved subjective sleep quality associated with melatonin administration could not be correlated to any improvement in lung function or in asthma symptoms," the authors point out. (medscape.com)
  • If your lung function improves with use of a bronchodilator, it's likely you have asthma. (mayoclinic.org)
  • American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: "Pollen Allergy. (medicinenet.com)
  • According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) , asthma can affect the vocal cords and voice. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A new study published in the journal, Paediatric Allergy and Immunology has shown that children diagnosed with asthma have an increased risk of developing anxiety. (punchng.com)
  • Asthma may mimic other common conditions and may be either overdiagnosed 1 or underdiagnosed. (cmaj.ca)
  • Diffuse panbronchiolitis is prevalent in Japan and the Far East, and it may mimic bronchial asthma with wheezing, coughing, dyspnea on exertion, and sinusitis. (medscape.com)
  • Learn how to start taking control of your asthma with this new ebook. (bellaonline.com)
  • Learning a bit more about how your hormones can affect your asthma symptoms can be an important first step toward getting it under control. (selfgrowth.com)
  • Not all children and teens with active asthma are achieving adequate control of their symptoms, and timely referral to secondary care is rare, according to one study. (ajmc.com)
  • In this article, we'll take a look at how to keep your asthma under control during the holiday season. (bellaonline.com)
  • The first key to keeping your asthma under control during the holidays is to practice good asthma management. (bellaonline.com)
  • Managing stress by setting priorities, planning ahead and sticking to a budget can help to keep the holidays sane and help to keep your asthma under control. (bellaonline.com)
  • Dayo Ojerinde A study on Asthma Control in children was on Wednesday inaugurated at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja. (punchng.com)
  • In a case-control study of 867 unrelated Japanese subjects, a His161 to Arg161 (H161R) substitution in the third exon of the IL-17F gene was associated with asthma. (hindawi.com)
  • 3 - 5 Poor asthma control imposes a significant burden on the health care system, 6 , 7 with the annual direct and in -direct costs estimated at between $504 million and $648 million in Canada. (cmaj.ca)
  • Among children and adolescents aged 5-17 years, asthma accounts for a loss of 10 million school days annually and costs caretakers $726.1 million per year because of work absence. (medscape.com)
  • In 1993, among children aged 0-4 years, blacks were six times more likely to die from asthma than whites, and boys were 1.4 times more likely than girls. (cdc.gov)
  • Among children aged 5-14 years, the asthma death rate nearly doubled from 1980 to 1993 (from 1.7 to 3.2 per million population). (cdc.gov)
  • Although the rate of hospitalization for asthma was highest and increased the most among children aged less than 1 year (from 35.6 to 64.7 per 10,000 population) ( Figure 2 ), the rate in 1993 had decreased from that in 1992 (66.3 per 10,000 population). (cdc.gov)
  • Males were predominant among children with wheezing ever, whereas females were predominant among children with asthma ever. (who.int)
  • Just 8 percent of the 314 children in the initiative were absent because of asthma during a two-week period, compared with 23 percent 18 months earlier, before they began taking part in the program. (edweek.org)
  • The Harlem asthma initiative is a community-based public-health program aimed at reducing asthma-related deaths for children under age 13 who live in a 60-block radius of Central Harlem. (edweek.org)
  • Families of children enrolled in the program receive medical, educational, environmental, social, and legal services to combat asthma. (edweek.org)
  • 3 Currently, there are about 4.5 million children under the age of 18 with asthma. (aafa.org)
  • Non-Hispanic Black children are two times more likely to have asthma compared to non-Hispanic white children. (aafa.org)
  • Asthma is more common in male children than female children. (aafa.org)
  • Around 7% of male children have asthma, compared to 5.4% of female children. (aafa.org)
  • About 63.1% of children under the age of 5 with asthma had an attack. (aafa.org)
  • 5 Even though asthma is controllable, it is estimated that 50% of children with asthma have uncontrolled asthma. (aafa.org)
  • Most caregivers have common interests and preferences in programs and delivery methods for children with asthma, according to one study. (ajmc.com)
  • To see if parents' beliefs about their children's medicines might be influencing how dependably they administered the drugs, the Rochester team analyzed data from parents of 622 children in Southeast Michigan who reported use of at least one preventive asthma medication. (eurekalert.org)
  • Research suggests it's better at predicting which children may not develop asthma. (healthline.com)
  • Sensitivity refers to the proportion of children the API correctly identifies as having asthma. (healthline.com)
  • Specificity refers to the API's ability to correctly identify children who don't have asthma. (healthline.com)
  • But its sensitivity is lower - around 72% - meaning that it may not identify all children who may go on to develop asthma. (healthline.com)
  • It's especially helpful for predicting which children may have mild to moderate asthma. (healthline.com)
  • The two most important strategies for preparing schools in the event of an asthma incident are implementing individual action plans and preparing school staff to assist children experiencing an attack. (aaaai.org)
  • Improving health and school-related outcomes for children with asthma requires the use of school-based partnerships that focus on integrated care coordination amongst families, clinicians and school nurses. (aaaai.org)
  • Dayo Ojerinde A new study conducted by a team of 40 scientists, including researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, USA, has shown that children with asthma ar. (punchng.com)
  • According to Brazilian data published in 2006, asthma affects 24% of our children and adolescents, being one of the most frequent diseases in that age. (bvsalud.org)
  • This report summarizes the results of that analysis, which indicate that asthma-related mortality and hospitalization rates are increasing among persons aged less than 25 years. (cdc.gov)
  • We randomly chose hood asthma is increasing worldwide and 20 schools in both urban and rural regions consequently morbidity, mortality and cost of any of the 3 types of primary schools. (who.int)