Tests show higher asthma rates in Bennington office building - Boston Globe
WNYTTests show higher asthma rates in Bennington office buildingBoston Globe, United States - 9 hours ago... Vermont Health Department epidemiologist Dr. Scott Laney said almost 27 percent of employees in the state office building had asthma or asthma-like symptoms. ... Tests: more asthma in Bennington building WNYTSick workers also suffer high asthma rate Rutland HeraldTesting affirms worker illnesses Bennington Bannerall 5 news articles
Google News Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:54:00 GMT

Asthma Rates Declining Nationally, Though Not Leveling Off For Blacks, Study Finds
The childhood asthma mortality rate in the U.S. is declining, even though the rate of children diagnosed with the disease is "at historically high levels," according to a CDC report released Tuesday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Medicalnewstoday.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:00:00 PST

Novartis says Swissmedic has approved Xolair treatment for ... - Forbes
Novartis says Swissmedic has approved Xolair treatment for ...Forbes, NY - 15 hours ago- Novartis AG said the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products, Swissmedic, has approved Xolair for treatment of allergic asthma in patients aged 12 and above. ...
Google News Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:17:00 GMT

Drawing Skills Linked To Mortality In Patients With COPD
New research suggests that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are unable to copy certain drawings involved in neuropsychological testing have an increased mortality rate. Italian researchers tracked 134 patients with stable COPD, age 68.7 - 8.5 years, for a median of 32 months.
Medicalnewstoday.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:00:00 PST

New Study Suggests Link Between Asthma and Diet
A brand new study published in December 2006 Thorax, a medical journal about respiratory medicine, reports findings that suggest there may be a link between asthma and the diet that...
z.about.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

The Holiday Gift That Keeps on Giving
Do you smoke? If so, quitting smoking can be the best gift you can give yourself if you have asthma. Or, if you are a parent of a child with...
z.about.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Support for Coping With Asthma
Like any chronic disease, asthma can be hard to cope with at times, especially if you have yet to achieve consistent control of your symptoms. Besides not feeling as healthy...
z.about.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Mental Distress Linked with Asthma Flares - PakTribune.com
Mental Distress Linked with Asthma FlaresPakTribune.com, Pakistan - 20 hours agoISLAMABAD: Frequent mental distress is relatively common among adults with asthma and is associated with unhealthy behaviors that raise the risk of disease ...
Google News Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:28:00 GMT

K&W Products Offers The NanoBreeze Air Purifier Direct from the Manufacturer
Previously only available through third-party vendors such as Amazon and Gaiam, the NanoBreeze room air purifier is now available direct from the manufacturer. Rated as one of the top Nano products of the year by Forbes.com, the NanoBreeze Room Air Purifier as well as the car air purifier products are now available online as the latest consumer product offered by K&W Products, Inc. of Garfield, New Jersey. As an incentive, the company is now offering free shipping on all orders for a limited time. (PRWeb Dec 14, 2006) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/UHJvZi1FbXB0LVpldGEtTWFnbi1NYWduLVplcm8=
prweb.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

How Will Your Lifestyle Affect Your Future Health?
New health risk calculators launched. The tools include calculations for 14 different diseases, helping you to understand how your lifestyle behavior will affect your future health. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2006) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/RmFsdS1JbnNlLUZhbHUtSW5zZS1NYWduLVplcm8=
prweb.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

The British Alpaca Duvet - The World's First 100% Alpaca Duvet
At last a luxury, hypoallergenic, all natural duvet made to organic standards from sustainably farmed British products produced with no animal suffering and made by a rural enterprise in the heart of the English countryside. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2006) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/UHJvZi1TaW5nLUluc2UtSW5zZS1NYWduLVplcm8=
prweb.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

How man's best friend can become an asthma sufferer's biggest enemy
An article on what an asthma sufferer should do when faced with having pets in the house.
cure-your-asthma.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Now asthma sufferers have another reason to hate 'roaches
Now there is another reason to hate cockroaches. Studies show they can trigger asthma attacks.
cure-your-asthma.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Go to bed with a bug and wake up with asthma
An article detailing the effects that bed bugs can have on someone suffering from asthma.
cure-your-asthma.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 06:00:00 EST

Could the ability to expel worms lead to a future asthma treatment?
Based on experiments with worms similar to those that infest millions of children in the tropics, researchers see potential for a new way to treat asthma.Comment
topix.net Thu, 14 Dec 2006 20:18:16 GMT

Parkade school faces roof leaks after snowstorm
Published Wednesday, December 13, 2006 Roof leaks are nothing new at Parkade Elementary School, but melting snow from last week's storm caused an unprecedented flood of water into classrooms, hallways and ...Comment
topix.net Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:27:36 GMT

A Mother and Her Girls Struggling to Overcome a Legacy of Ailing Lungs
As a child in Ukraine, Mila Glucheva would fall asleep to the sound of her father's cough.Comment
topix.net Wed, 13 Dec 2006 04:58:14 GMT

Travel Insurance For Asthma Patients
A new travel insurance product that offers people with asthma the chance to buy cover at an affordable price has been developed by Unique Insurance and Asthma UK. This new scheme is now available online so getting a quote is easy. There is also a 5% discount for policies purchased online.Going on holiday can cause real headaches for people with asthma, with many insurance companies reluctant to provide travel policies for them.
Medicalnewstoday.com Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

Ask the Experts - Pulmonary
Title: Ask the Experts - PulmonaryCategory: Ask The ExpertsCreated: 11/8/2006Last Editorial Review: 12/11/2006
medicinenet.com Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Lung Disease and Hospitalization
Title: Lung Disease and HospitalizationCategory: Ask The ExpertsCreated: 12/11/2006Last Editorial Review: 12/11/2006
medicinenet.com Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Health Tip: Do You Have Exercise-Induced Asthma?
Title: Health Tip: Do You Have Exercise-Induced Asthma?Category: Health NewsCreated: 12/7/2006 2:06:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/7/2006 2:05:32 AM
MedicineNet Thu, 7 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Corticosteroid Side Effects
Title: Corticosteroid Side EffectsCategory: Doctor's ViewsCreated: 5/2/2000 7:33:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 11/28/2006
MedicineNet Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Group Launches 'Asthma Friendly' Toy Certification
Title: Group Launches 'Asthma Friendly' Toy CertificationCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/27/2006 2:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/27/2006 2:05:24 AM
MedicineNet Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Asthma: Buteyko's Theory Posted By : Chris Le Roy
Buteyko's Theory basically says that due to deep respiration an excessive amount of CO2 is removed from the body, resulting in a change in chemical balance which is only partially neutralized by compensatory mechanisms.
TC Sales Sun, 26 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Air Pollution Harms Healthy Kids' Lung Function (HealthDay)
Air pollution, including tiny carbon particles from motor exhaust, works its way into children's airways and diminishes their lung function, British researchers say.
Yahoo 6//Jul 2006

Epilepsy Drug Aids Muscle Disorder (HealthDay)
The epilepsy drug valproate appears to ease the symptoms of adults who have a genetic disorder called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), which seriously weakens muscles, a small U.S. study finds.
Yahoo 1//Jul 2006

Asthma: Blocked Nose, Post Nasal Drip, Itchy Nose or Eyes Posted By : Chris Le Roy
There is only one way to get asthma or a blocked nose and that is because you are breathing like an elephant. You are not an elephant, and your body will try to stop you from breathing so much.
TC Sales Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Asthma: The Effect of Diet On Your Breathing Health Posted By : Chris Le Roy
The key point to remember here is that everything you eat will make you breathe more deeply. Some foods will make you breathe more than other foods. Plus there is some individual variation in how much people respond do different foods.
TC Sales Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Cancer Drug May Fight Scleroderma Lung Disease (HealthDay)
An immune-suppressing drug that's primarily used to treat cancer may also have a role in the treatment of lung disease associated with scleroderma.
Yahoo Thu, 22 Jun 2006 03:47:45 GMT