Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. It is produced by the incomplete burning of various fuels, such as coal, wood, oil, propane, and natural gas. Other sources of CO are products and equipment such as cars, lawn mowers, portable generators and power washers. In addition, Smokers and Firefighters have extreme exposure…
According to a September, 2012 report by the American Lung Association (ALA), 7.1 million children had asthma in 2011, with the prevalence being between the ages of 5-11. The report additionally showed that boys were 16% more likely to develop asthma than girls. Why is that and what does it mean for parents and practitioners,…
In an original study at Monash University, Australia, for Multidisciplinary Approach to Management of Maternal Asthma (MAMMA), it was found that early intervention to better manage the asthmatic condition in a pregnant women can statistically and clinically control their asthma. Intervening through monthly asthma education, monitoring, feedback, and follow-up helped yield better asthma control…
Spirometry is the gold standard for the diagnosis and management of both Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD). The earlier you detect the disease and its state; the easier and faster you can treat your patients. Spirometry is good medicine. The patients you see every day in your office can be correctly diagnosed…
Hundreds of thousands of Americans are diagnosed with COPD, but experts believe that the actual number of people affected with this disease is double the official figure reported. COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a serious lung disease that blocks the airway and can cause extensive damage to the organ. Most people…
Safe Exercises for the Asthmatic Patient One of the goals of asthma treatment is to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Getting your body in shape and keeping it that way can happen even if you are an asthmatic. It is important that your patients are getting the right amount and type of exercise to…
Study: Secondhand smoke exposure increases readmission of children with asthma to hospitals A new study, published in the journal Pediatrics, raises the possibility that measuring tobacco exposure could be used in the clinical practice to target smoking cessation efforts and reduce the likelihood of future hospital admissions. Researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center…
When you have asthma, the flu and cold season is more worrisome than for those without suffering with asthma. Viral illnesses can worsen asthma symptoms and the flu can also cause severe lower respiratory infections in asthmatics. This is because people with asthma have swollen or sensitive airways, and influenza can cause further inflammation of…