Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory condition that leads to the swelling and narrowing of airways of the lungs resulting in wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory condition that leads to the swelling and narrowing of airways of the lungs resulting in wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The disease gets worse with time if proper care is not taken and is almost incurable.
However, the symptoms of asthma vary from person to person and can also vary in the same person from time to time. But some generic symptoms that can be characterized are:
Cough with or without phlegm.
Shortness of breath with exertion especially at night
Wheezing with a whistling or hissing sound while exhaling.
Coughing may be chronic and usually worse at night and during the early morning, and may occur after doing physical exercise or when exposed to cold, dry air.
Chest tightness may occur.
The major causes for asthma can be:
The major reason for asthma is genetic factors.
Weather conditions and pollution.
Allergy because of pet animals like dogs, cats and bird (pet hair or dander).
Some medicines like Aspirin and Beta blockers cause Asthma in some people.
Tobacco smoke and burning smoke containing harmful gases like
Respiratory infections, such as the common cold Nitrogen Dioxide, Sulphur Dioxide, Carbon monoxide etc.
Asthma can affect persons of any group and basically there is no hard and fast treatment available for asthma in the modern medicine but by taking some preventive measures you can reduce the symptoms of asthma to an extent. Proper self-management and medical treatment is the only answer to asthma. Healthy lifestyle, food habits and proper prevention from the allergens can help you to fight with asthma. Avoid taking too much stress and tension. In addition to that, yoga and meditation could prove beneficial.
Here you will find all the relevant information about asthma, latest news of asthma and asthma news.
Asthma has become a common health issues around the globe at present due to increasing pollution and unhealthy lifestyle. Keeping this in mind, the increasing epidemic of Asthma across the world, World Asthma Day is being observed on May 7 every year with an objective to create awareness about Asthma among common people as how one suffering from Asthma can live a normal and controlled life
New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): World Asthma Day is being observed across the country today and the theme for this year is "You can control your asthma."
World Asthma Day is being observed across the world on 7 May 2013 as it is observed every year on the first Tuesday of May.....................
Washington, April 3 (ANI): At least two-thirds of all adult asthma sufferers also have an allergy, a new study has found.
Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): 14 percent of chronic childhood asthma could be due to exposure to traffic pollution, a new study has found.
Washington, March 11 (ANI): Million of people will be sneezing and wheezing in the coming spring months because of seasonal allergies.
Washington, March 7 (ANI): Plumbers, spray painters and hair stylists are some of the high-risk occupations for asthma, a new study has revealed.
Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): Early childhood exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) can elevate risk for asthma in young children, a new study has revealed.
Washington, February 25 (ANI): A once-a-month, high-dose injection of a commonly used asthma drug has been found to be highly effective in treating teens and adults chronically afflicted with hives and severe, itchy rash, according to an international team of researchers including one of Indian origin.
Washington, February 25 (ANI): Babies born by Caesarian section are susceptible to developing allergies by age two, a Henry Ford Hospital study has suggested.
Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) Babies born through Caesarian surgery are five times more susceptible to allergies by the age of two years, a new study suggests.
Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) A high-dose shot of a common asthma drug, once a month, has been found to be highly effective in treating teens and adults chronically afflicted with severe, itchy rash, says a new study.
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) Amlexanox, a drug prescribed for asthma in Japan, also reverses obesity, diabetes and fatty liver in mice, according to a new study by US researchers.
Washington, February 11(ANI): Amlexanox, an off-patent drug currently prescribed for the treatment of asthma and other uses, also reverses obesity, diabetes and fatty liver in mice, a new study has found.
Washington, February 5 (ANI): Living in locations closest to the equator can put people at increased risk of developing allergy and asthma due to higher UV-B rays exposure, according to a new study.
Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) People residing near the equator may find themselves sneezing and wheezing more than usual due to exposure to higher ultra violet radiations, says a US study.
Sydney, Jan 28 (IANS) A new compound has shown promise in preventing asthma by targeting its causative mechanisms rather than just treating the symptoms.
Wellington, Jan 23 (IANS) Eating fast food thrice a week or more elevates the risk of asthma and eczema, while eating fruit with the same frequency provides a protective effect, says a study.
Washington, January 22 (ANI): There are many occupations that are thought to cause asthma in adults, according to researchers.
Washington, Jan 16 (ANI): Low birth weight is not associated with asthma risk in young children, a new study has revealed.
London, January 8 (ANI): Thousands of children with asthma are being prescribed inhalers that either do not work and cause their condition to get worse, researchers say.
London, December 3 (ANI): A byproduct of chemicals used to help purify water could be responsible for a rise in food allergies, according to a study.
Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) Food allergies are rearing their head worldwide because of pesticides and chemicals in tap water, says an immunological research.
A new study on the linkage of Asthma with educational attainment says that the disease does not adversely impact a child's educational performance.
Washington, November 16 (ANI): Asthma does not adversely impact a child's educational performance, a new study has concluded.
London, November 10 (ANI): iPhones have an edge over Blackberries, when it comes to your health, according to a study.
Washington, November 10 (ANI): African American males have been found to be at greatest risk for severe asthma attacks.
Washington, November 10 (ANI): Children with egg allergies can enjoy sweet treats like cakes and breads this holiday season, say experts including an Indian origin.
Washington, Nov. 9 (ANI): Spices are one of the most widely used products in foods, cosmetics and dental products, but as they are not regulated by U.S. Food and Drug Administration, it becomes difficult for people suffering from allergies to identify or avoid them.
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Asthma patients have to take extra care in the city's smoggy conditions that have been prevailing for the past few days, a doctor at Max Hospital said Saturday.
Washington, October 30 (ANI): It is already widely known that smoking is dangerous for smokers and their children, but a new research led by an Indian origin researcher has now revealed that nicotine exposure also causes asthma in the smoker's grandchildren.
Washington, Oct 1 (IANS) When children suffer from allergies and asthma induced by dust mites, finding relief seems an uphill task. Researchers now claim that three years of allergy shots would offer long-term control of allergic asthma.
Those who take pills to deal with insomnia have a reason to worry, as these drugs might prove harmful for your health in the long run.
Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) Scientists may have hit upon an effective way to block asthma attacks by identifying the two most significant biological triggers that bring them on.
Washington, September 18 (ANI): A new study has offered new hope to asthma sufferers by identifying ways to reduce the factors that lead to an asthma attack.
London, Sept 16 (ANI): Researchers have developed a new drug that reduces the number of asthma attacks by more than a fifth - offering hope to hundreds of thousands of patients who suffer from the most severe form of the debilitating lung disease.
Washington, Sept 12 (ANI): Asthmatics who inhale the low-dose steroid medicine to reduce inflammation as a daily routine do no better than those who turn to their inhalers only when they have symptoms, a new study has suggested.
Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Children who use inhaled steroid drugs for asthma end up growing slightly shorter as adults than children who don't use the drugs, findings from a comprehensive asthma study show.
Washington, September 4 (ANI): Children who use inhaled steroid drugs for asthma end up slightly shorter at their full adult height than children who don't use the drugs.
Washington, September 2 (ANI): Asthma symptoms could be much worse in people suffering from balance issues, according to a new research.
London, August 29 (ANI): Eating nuts at least once a week during pregnancy can reduce the risk of children developing asthma, a new study has revealed.
Washington, August 1 (ANI): Asthma and airway hyper-responsiveness are the most common chronic conditions among Olympic athletes, and could be related to intense training, according to a study by the University of Western Australia.
Melbourne, July 22 (ANI): Car pollution is causing asthma-like symptoms in otherwise healthy children, and potentially affecting their lung growth, a new study has revealed.
Delhi Pradesh BJP President Vijender Gupta has alleged that the recent CNG price hike shows the non-seriousness of the present Delhi Government about the increased burden on the common man of Delhi
Washington, June 10 (ANI): Boosting the levels of vitamin D might help men with erectile dysfunction (ED) as there is a link between heart disease, asthma, depression, periodontal disease, falls and fractures and low levels of the vitamin, a new study has claimed.
Washington, May 23 (ANI): Use of inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) appears to increase risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to a new study.
Washington, May 21 (ANI): The association between prenatal exposure to air pollution and childhood lung growth and respiratory disorders has been established by a number of studies in recent years.
Washington, May 21 (IANS) Prenatal exposure to air pollution through the mother can be especially serious for asthmic children, says a new study.
Sukma (Chhattisgarh), May 3 (IANS) After hours of tension Thursday, Maoists finally released Chhattisgarh's Sukma district collector Alex Paul Menon Thursday evening after 12 days of captivity. Menon said he was willing to serve in Sukma as collector again.
Sukma (Chhattisgarh), May 3 (IANS) Maoist militants Thursday released Chhattisgarh's Sukma district collector Alex Paul Menon after keeping him hostage for 12 days. Menon said he was willing to serve in Sukma as collector again.
A scientist from Indian origin has revealed that women having low serum levels of adiponectin, a protein hormone that is produced by the adipose tissue of the body, are more susceptible to develop asthma in the future, particularly if they are smoker
London, Feb 1 (ANI): A UK charity has launched a new online test that will help people with asthma gauge to what extent they are at risk from a serious attack.
Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): A pill made from a protein found in dust mites may provide relief for asthma sufferers, scientists believe.
London, Feb 1 (ANI): A UK charity has launched a new online test that will help people with asthma gauge to what extent they are at risk from a serious attack.
Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): A pill made from a protein found in dust mites may provide relief for asthma sufferers, scientists believe.
Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): Addition of acid reflux drug lansoprazole does not alleviate asthma symptoms or the control of the respiratory illness in children and may even increase upper respiratory infections risk and other adverse events, a new study has revealed.
Washington, Nov 7 (ANI): Use of room fresheners and scented candles can cause respiratory problems and worsen asthma, allergists have warned.
Washington, Nov 7 (ANI): Alcohol and tobacco can lead to life-threatening reactions including asthma attacks and anaphylaxis, and worsen existing allergy symptoms, according to experts.
Washington, Nov 7 (ANI): Allergists have said that removing dogs and cats from your home isn't enough to avoid pet allergy.
Washington, Nov 6 (ANI): Cholesterol-lowering medications may help in fighting heart disease, but this class of drugs may worsen asthma control, a new study has suggested.
Washington, Nov 3 (ANI): Infants who encounter a wide range of bacteria are at less risk of developing allergic disease later in life, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen.
Washington, Sept 26 (ANI): A Norwegian study has revealed that belly fat is linked to the development of asthma.
Washington, Aug 26 (ANI): A new study has found that hot chili peppers, which usually make people "tear up", may help people "clear up" certain types of sinus inflammation.
Washington, July 3 (ANI): Results of a new study have suggested that infants who live in "moldy" homes are three times more likely to develop asthma by age 7-an age that children can be accurately diagnosed with the condition.
Washington, August 02 (ANI): Researchers have suggested that air cleaners could play an important role in easing asthma symptoms in children who live with smokers.
Washington, August 1 (ANI): Scientists have revealed a novel gene associated with the elevated risk for asthma in African-Americans.
Washington, July 07 (ANI): Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health have indicated that anxiety, stress and depression during pregnancy may lead to a greater risk of asthma for the offspring.
Washington, July 1 (ANI): Researchers have found that a traditional Korean medicine that has long been used for the treatment of allergic diseases in Asia can reduce inflammation in allergen-induced asthma.
Washington, May 19 (ANI): Smoking during pregnancy by mothers or grandmothers puts the child at an increased risk of developing asthma, but the root cause behind this was so far not well understood. Now, a new study has found that changes in a process called DNA methylation that occurs before birth, can be a valid reason.
Washington, May 17 (ANI): A new study by the Shanghai Women's Health Asthma and Allergy has suggested that an impaired ability to handle oxidative stress that arises from exposure to secondhand smoke and other environmental triggers may contribute to the development of asthma.
London, May 13 (ANI): A new research led by Dundee University has suggested that beta blocker drugs, usually prescribed for heart diseases, may also help sufferers of chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Washington, May 6 (ANI): It has been observed that when children or adolescents with asthma and their parents become overly anxious, it may weaken their ability to cope up with the disease effectively.
Washington, May 5 (ANI): A new study has found that a rarely prescribed asthma drug is just as effective as inhalers and easier to use.
Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): An alteration in dietary habits can be helpful in bringing relief to those suffering from asthma or allergies.
Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): New research from the University of Cincinnati suggests that a lifetime history of daily smoking and nicotine dependence can increase the risk of asthma.
Washington, March 26 (ANI): Researchers at Temple University's School of Medicine have found that a drug used to treat asthma can reduce the formation of amyloid beta, a peptide in the brain that is implicated in the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Washington, Feb 27 (ANI): Not satisfied with the kind of information available pertaining to spring allergies and want something reliable? Well, here's what you need to read.he American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) and its allergist members, who are experts at diagnosing and treating allergies and asthma, have offered the following myth-busting advice:yth: ver-the-counter (OTC, or nonprescription) oral antihistamines are just as effective as prescription medicines in controlling your stuffy nose.act: TC antihistamines can help control some allergy symptoms but they have little effect on relieving a stuffy nose or the inflammation that often occurs with allergies. They also can make you drowsy. If your OTC medicine is not helping your stuffy nose or is causing side effects, your best bet is to see an allergist.
Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): Asthma management programs, developed for parents of preschool children diagnosed with asthma, have huge benefits, shows a study.
London, Feb 24 (ANI): A new study has confirmed that children living on farms are significantly less likely to develop asthma than others.
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): A new UCSF-led study has found that asthma may have a surprising relationship with the composition of the species of bacteria that inhabit bronchial airways.
London, Feb 15 (ANI): A new study by US researchers suggests that mild asthma might not need to be treated daily.
London, Feb 10 (ANI): Researchers have developed a new device that can tell if an asthma sufferer is close to having an attack hours in advance.
Washington, Jan 24 (ANI): Asthma affects as many as 300 million people and is one of the world's most common chronic diseases. Researchers estimate that by 2025, there could be an additional 100 million people with the disease.
Washington, Jan 19 (ANI): Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine have found that severe asthma in early childhood may lead to premature loss of lung function during adolescence and more serious disease during adulthood.
Washington, Jan 2 (ANI): The next time you chat endlessly on your cell phone, better be careful, as it can lead to an allergic reaction, say allergists.
Washington, Dec 27 (ANI): A new study has suggested that newborns with low levels of vitamin D levels are at a higher risk of respiratory infections and the occurrence of wheezing during early childhood.
Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): A new study has revealed that people with low incomes suffer more from the consequences of asthma as compared to those well off.
Washington, Dec 08 (ANI): A new study has suggested that school-based intervention program designed for adolescents with asthma significantly improves asthma management and quality of life for the students who participate, and reduces asthma morbidity.
Washington, Dec 01 (ANI): A fresh study from Universite de Montreal has suggested that approximately 13 percent of parents turn to alternative therapies to treat their children's asthma.
Washington, Nov 23 (ANI): The next time you chat endlessly on your cell phone, better be careful, as it can lead to an allergic reaction, say allergists.
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Allergists say complementary medicine when combined with traditional therapies may give allergy and asthma sufferers new options for treating symptoms.
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): An allergist has said that banning peanuts from schools and airlines was not necessary since allergists could provide an action plan to help acute peanut allergy sufferers.
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): The next time you chat endlessly on your cell phone, better be careful, as it can lead to an allergic reaction, say allergists.
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Warning: You may not want to kiss your partner after reading this.
London, Oct 8 (ANI): Scientists at the Danish Paediatric Asthma Centre (DPAC) at the University of Copenhagen and Gentofte Hospital have discovered that bacterial infections can cause asthma attacks.
Washington, Oct 6 (ANI): A joint study by researchers at Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley has found that exposure to dirty air is linked to decreased function of a gene that appears to increase the severity of asthma in children.
Washington, Oct 6 (ANI): While testing blood samples from the umbilical cords of newborn babies to assess the risk of allergy, researchers have found that the biomarker in the blood that indicates the risk factor for allergy often comes from the mother rather than her baby.
London, Oct 2 (ANI): Unlike most of us for whom running a marathon is seemingly impossible, a man from Belgium is running not one but 365 marathons in as many days.
Sydney, Sep 24 (ANI): A new genetic study has revealed that allergies are an outcome of asthma, not a cause of it.
Washington, Sep 20 (ANI): Scientists have found that a drug commonly used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could also be used for the treatment of adults whose asthma is not well-controlled on low doses of inhaled corticosteroids.
